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Re: cricket thread

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:08 pm
by Rogg
Randall wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:59 pm Are grounds still empty for county games?
Many if not all of the CC games are free on youtube so you can take a look if you want. Currently teatime at Lord's.



Re: cricket thread

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:13 pm
by Rogg
The live chat on that stream seems an alright conversation about what's what in cricket land. There is a sprinkling of fans in the main camera shot.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:14 pm
by Randall
Sure fire way to kill attendance
It must lose money hand over fist
Expecting investment in anything is unrealistic

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:28 pm
by HalloweenJack
My lot have had the better first day over Randall’s lot.
Leics 164-5 stumps day 1

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:46 pm
by Randall
I couldn't name 1 Leicester player anymore

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:49 am
by Captain Hobo
Superb sportsmanship from the Australian captain to withdraw an appeal for Obstructing the field against all time great batsman Ravindra Jadeja.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket ... 3ad205e35f

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:12 am
by Rogg
Captain Hobo wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:49 am Superb sportsmanship from the Australian captain to withdraw an appeal for Obstructing the field against all time great batsman Ravindra Jadeja.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket ... 3ad205e35f
Perhaps one or two England players could learn something from Patrick's moral conduct. A fine player and an even finer person.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:45 am
by Captain Hobo
Rogg wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:12 am
Captain Hobo wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:49 am Superb sportsmanship from the Australian captain to withdraw an appeal for Obstructing the field against all time great batsman Ravindra Jadeja.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket ... 3ad205e35f
Perhaps one or two England players could learn something from Patrick's moral conduct. A fine player and an even finer person.
We can only hope, mate.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:29 pm
by KingBinglin
Captain Hobo wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:49 am Superb sportsmanship from the Australian captain to withdraw an appeal for Obstructing the field against all time great batsman Ravindra Jadeja.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket ... 3ad205e35f
Who was captain when Bairstow was 'stumped' in the second Test of the last Ashes ;)
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Randall wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:14 pm Sure fire way to kill attendance
It must lose money hand over fist
Expecting investment in anything is unrealistic
People that want to attend will, regardless. It's always the same old faces in any case. At least being on YouTube it gets more eyeballs on the game and may potentially attract a few souls over the season.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:34 pm
by shenmue
I only put cricket on when I'm really sleepy, it always does the job and for that only reason I'm glad this game exists.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:52 pm
by HalloweenJack
Meanwhile the game between Yorkshire and Leicestershire ended in the inevitable draw due to the weather. Good to see Harry ‘Brooky’ Brook score 100 not out in just 69 balls.
Clearly getting his Bazball game into shape that England oh so missed in India.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:27 pm
by oche balboa
Brook getting a ton is good news

Worcestershire having a good result vs Warwickshire. Well not losing is a positive too

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:28 pm
by KingBinglin
Hopefully using the Kookaburra ball is showing some reality. A ball that does little combined with bowler's used to the Dukes that hoops equals some big scores. Even more remarkable given how shite the weather has been and pitches should be in favour of the ball. Hope England look as those bowlers taking wickets as they may well have a bit more skill than the old Duke 73mph swing kings.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:32 pm
by shenmue
Totally agree with you

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:40 pm
by HalloweenJack
A decent knock from Rooty and Brooky today. If the weather holds up, Yorkshire will wrap it up tomorrow.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:02 pm
by shenmue
And easily

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:39 pm
by oche balboa
Good 100 from Jos Buttler last night in the IPL

The 2nd round of the County Championship matches were all draws. Wonderful stuff

Loads of runs even in trying conditions. The Bowlers can't get to grips with the kookaburra ball as they are used to the dukes

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:22 pm
by shenmue
Spot on m8

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:36 pm
by HalloweenJack
oche balboa wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:39 pm Good 100 from Jos Buttler last night in the IPL

The 2nd round of the County Championship matches were all draws. Wonderful stuff

Loads of runs even in trying conditions. The Bowlers can't get to grips with the kookaburra ball as they are used to the dukes
The reason for the draws was primarily down to the weather, same for the first round.

Re: cricket thread

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:45 pm
by shenmue
Thanks Jack