The Cricket Thread

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Another reason to love the Duke.

To be honest, I think he could be a solid replacement for Watson when he finally snaps in half

 

[moginie]

Was this little gem in the HS or similar paper today? It seems that Cricket Australia will be making it that little bit tougher to regain the Ashes or, at least, give players some chance to hit/bowl themselves into some form.

Idiocy, in my humble opinion.

I searched the Advertiser site but it didn't have the story online so I've just typed it. Mods, if this compromises copyright, then it's ok to delete.

First Class Squeeze

Next summer's Ashes campaign is in danger of being compromised by the Big Bash.

So crowded is the program that present indications suggest there will be no Sheffield Shield cricket played after the first Test against England at the Gabba from late November.
This would mean any replacement required in the Test team because of form or injury for the last four Tests will be playing Twenty20 and not first-class cricket.
If the replacement is required for the showpiece Boxing Day and New Year Tests they will not have played red ball cricket for a month or more.

 

[Henry Jr]

Was this little gem in the HS or similar paper today? It seems that Cricket Australia will be making it that little bit tougher to regain the Ashes or, at least, give players some chance to hit/bowl themselves into some form.

Idiocy, in my humble opinion.

I searched the Advertiser site but it didn't have the story online so I've just typed it. Mods, if this compromises copyright, then it's ok to delete.

First Class Squeeze

Next summer's Ashes campaign is in danger of being compromised by the Big Bash.

So crowded is the program that present indications suggest there will be no Sheffield Shield cricket played after the first Test against England at the Gabba from late November.
This would mean any replacement required in the Test team because of form or injury for the last four Tests will be playing Twenty20 and not first-class cricket.
If the replacement is required for the showpiece Boxing Day and New Year Tests they will not have played red ball cricket for a month or more.

Yep, read that today by Malcolm Conn. Nice article. Its a another fcuking disgrace.

What I didn't know, was that we play India in India next year.

So I put it to you learned gentlemen... and djboonie.. given that both India and England played 2 spinners a piece in each of the first 3 test matches... whos your second spinner to partner Lyon?

 

[moginie]

Yep, read that today by Malcolm Conn. Nice article. Its a another fcuking disgrace.

What I didn't know, was that we play India in India next year.

So I put it to you learned gentlemen... and djboonie.. given that both India and England played 2 spinners a piece in each of the first 3 test matches... whos your second spinner to partner Lyon?

I don't think we have one that is test match standard. Craddock put it very well in an article last week that there is an absolute dearth of spinners out there, & they're not being encouraged at either the state or grade/district level.

Jason Krejza mkII anyone?

 

[Langford4FBOTC]

Skull also commented on the lack of any decent prospects coming through the under age representative sides. Big worry. The skipper may need to roll the arm over a bit and get the odd cheap wicket out of Warner if he's still in the side.... Not ideal, but can't think of a viable alternative.

 

[Henry Jr]

I think Jon Holland was being groomed for this before his shoulder went pop. He's out for the season.

djboonie, who are out left arm spinners and what have they done this season?

 

[djboonie]

To quote from a fav movie of mine

"Do you know any good white basketball players?"

Response "there are no good white basketball players."

Johan Botha?

 

[djboonie]

OKeefe is the leading spinner with 9 wickets at 34.55
Hauritz 8wkts @ 38
Beer 8 @ 46
Maxwell 7 @ 25
Zampa 5 @ 9!!! (1 game)
Boyce 5 @ 57
Botha 5 @ 51
Krezja 3 @ 62

 

[Henry Jr]

Going back to the Mal Conn article, I do hope that the ACB org some Aus A vs Aus B four day games to keep those players in contention some long game practice.

 

[djboonie]

Going back to the Mal Conn article, I do hope that the ACB org some Aus A vs Aus B four day games to keep those players in contention some long game practice.

MUhummad ASIF!

 

[Henry Jr]

You know what people would be really interested in, T20 for retired cricketers.

Gilly, Haydos, Bevan, Ponting, McGrath, Hogg ect. having a fair dinkum crack, not a side show.

Set it up like the Golf & Tennis with their Masters Tours.

 

[Henry Jr]

Finally, someone with a brain...

Nottinghamshire are currently in talks to sign Australia batsman Ed Cowan as their overseas player for the start of the 2013 county season.

Cowan, Australia's Test opener, could be available for Notts' first seven Championship games, between tours to India and the start of the Ashes.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/current/story/596764.html

 

[grizzlym]

Terrible shot from Cowan.

 

[djboonie]

Haven't seen it, but can't be as bad as the decision against Cook yesterday...

 

[grizzlym]

Haven't seen it, but can't be as bad as the decision against Cook yesterday...

What happened with Cook?

In this case, Cowan's execution let him down big time. Just a terrible shot.

 

[djboonie]

Ump fired him out in a shocking decision. Check the highlights on FoxSports... no DRS... Indians were appealing for LBW's in the first session for balls coming off the bat!

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Hughes looks to be better technically now compared to two or three seasons ago.

 

[Henry Jr]

Yep. The Pom commos on cricinfo were bleeding all day about the no-drs.

 

[Henry Jr]

Just watched the Cowan replay... Oh dear

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

Yep. The Pom commos on cricinfo were bleeding all day about the no-drs.

The Indians just haven't worked out how to make their money work for the DRS yet.

You want the money you get for playing the Globetrotters, you play by Harlem rules.

 

[Henry Jr]

Hughes pulls out that slog sweep from South Africa... SIX! Simon puts down the catch not wanting to put his pie down.

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Great catch by Jayawardene

 

[Messenger]

Just watched the Cowan replay... Oh dear

Have at look at Sehwag getting cleaned up. I've seen 10 year olds with better defense.

 

[grizzlym]

Hughes looks to be better technically now compared to two or three seasons ago.

He does. Thought he batted well from the bit I saw.

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

Will take some time to get used to having Katich at 3 again.