GerryShedd
Super Moderator
Well, there's an unexpected late bonus! Two nightwatchmen gone.
Yes, I would say a terrific recovery, begun by Barnard and Rhodes and carried on by Burgess, well supported by Chris Woakes.
I'd like to get some tips from the Somerset groundsman because I'd love to get my lawn looking as green as that pitch. How much help it will give to the Warwickshire bowlers remains to be seen.
According to The Telegraph, Chris Woakes is due to be named in the squad for the West Indies series.
If there are doubts about whether Hasan Ali will recover in time for the next batch of T20 games, Zak Foulkes may well be a like-for-like replacement - a right arm seamer who can bat a bit, with the added advantage of being a few years younger.
Almost unbelievable that Norwell is injured yet again. Presumably this could put him out for the whole season. And Rushworth's injury is taking a long time to heal. Again, at his age, there must be doubts as to when/whether he can come back.
I think that to say that Danny Briggs is being rested is a bit kind. "Dropped" might be more honest because he hasn't looked like a four day bowler at any stage this season. Seven wickets at 81 apiece is a poor return for a front line bowler.
Depending on the state of the pitch, I suspect that Lintott may miss out and they will rely on the return of Yates to provide spin.
Let's hope that Chris Woakes has bowled himself back into form - one wicket in 34 overs so far is well below what he and we might have hoped for.
Sorry, Banton was the man I meant! I knew it was Tom somebody.
Overview of the latest round of matches here:
https://deepextracover.com/2024/06/week-9-vitality-county-championship-review/
Yes, should be an interesting contest.
All credit to Andy Umeed for re-inventing himself as a stroke playing all-rounder from being a Bear who plodded along as a batter. As for Tom Lammonby, I'm still annoyed that Somerset managed to poach him from under our noses.
(PS - it's no longer the LVCC - it's the Vitality Championship.)
Wonderful innings by Sam Hain. Hope his injured hand isn’t too bad.
LeicesterExile wrote:
GerryShedd wrote:
Andy wrote:
GerryShedd wrote:
OK, we'll get rid of the batters, bowlers and coaching staff. Can the stewards stay or do they need to go too? And I've just had a word with the cleaning lady who's a bit worried about losing her job in the big clear out.
Little bit rude that. The poster was just giving an observation.
No, it was a lot rude and I apologise.
I gave me a chuckle,though.
Don’t encourage me!
Andy wrote:
GerryShedd wrote:
OK, we'll get rid of the batters, bowlers and coaching staff. Can the stewards stay or do they need to go too? And I've just had a word with the cleaning lady who's a bit worried about losing her job in the big clear out.
Little bit rude that. The poster was just giving an observation.
No, it was a lot rude and I apologise.
OK, we'll get rid of the batters, bowlers and coaching staff. Can the stewards stay or do they need to go too? And I've just had a word with the cleaning lady who's a bit worried about losing her job in the big clear out.
My version of today's events:
https://deepextracover.com/2024/06/vitality-county-championship-warwickshire-v-hampshire-day-three/
My report on yesterday's play:
https://deepextracover.com/2024/06/vitality-county-championship-warwickshire-v-hampshire-day-two/
Absolutely right that Barker had personal reasons for wanting to move to the South coast.
Absolutely right that Barker had personal reasons for wanting to move to the South coast.
LeicesterExile wrote:
Highveld wrote:
There is a four day sexond eleven game starting Monday, ideally Chris is allowed to keep wicket and bat wherever he wants in the order.
I'd be really pleased if he has a good performance in that game.
A telling typo in there or was your mind elsewhere? !!
Telling also that you were the one to spot it!
My theory is that Benjamin is getting picked so that, even though we are top of the table and have won two matches in the last two days, we still have something to complain about.
Nice of Yorkshire to beat Lancs which makes them look much less like Group winners.