The Cricket Thread. - Page 495

**rupertramjet** · September 30th, 2017, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

^^ I guess the real reason for test players not also playing for their counties is central contracts.

In the past it was essentially the county who would give permission for the player to play for their country. Now the ECB calls the shots.

Even so I do believe it is a poor excuse for a county to claim (if their did and not their support) that the absence of their test players affected their county form. Some counties, take for example Glamorgan, have no current National(or International) representation and they are still crap

Actually it was me moaning, not Yorkshire folk!I put it down to being what my fifteen year old Downs Syndrome daughter called being a miserable old git!

But my point was that the top players need to get way from International cricket for a while, and the counties need the chance to play them too!

**DB83** · October 6th, 2017, 02:44 PM

The latest round of central contracts has been announced. Purely on cricket grounds it is no surprise that Stokes has been awarded one.

It has also been announced that Stokes participation in The Ashes has been 'delayed'

What is more surprising is another announcement that Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball and Liam Plunkett have all received written warnings for their conduct. Don't think any of that is related to Bristol so that is something that has been kept quite quiet 'til now.

**victor meldrew** · October 6th, 2017, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

What is more surprising is another announcement that Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball and Liam Plunkett have all received written warnings for their conduct. Don't think any of that is related to Bristol so that is something that has been kept quite quiet 'til now.

All guilty of drinking real ale instead of Greene King IPA water.

**Roger Allott** · November 9th, 2017, 12:41 PM

The ladies have got the Ashes season under way down under. Day 1 was a bit turgid, with England finishing on 235-7, scoring at only 2.35 runs per over. Hats off though to the Aussies for squeezing in 10 overs more than the 90 that were necessary.

Heather Knight seemed unlucky to be given out LBW when going well on 62. In real time it looked a good decision, but replays suggested it was missing leg stump. Pity there's no DRS. see https://youtu.be/21SakRoVWFY?t=2443

A big moment came with the wicket of Sarah Taylor, caught & bowled by the utterly gorgeous Ellyse Perry. Sarah drove the ball straight back to Perry, who didn't see it at all as it struck her forearm and bounced straight up for her to have a proper go at it. Upon catching it she wasn't so much celebrating as giggling uncontrollably!! see https://youtu.be/21SakRoVWFY?t=11755

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**scoundrel** · November 11th, 2017, 05:16 PM

England story so far:

Ben Stokes not available for selection due to off-field issue which needs to play itself out. From what little I can glean it sounds as though it was not exactly all his fault and one can only hope the magistrates take a view.
Steven Finn, the man picked as Ben Stokes' replacement, has torn a cartilage, so no more cricket for him for a rather long time.
Moeen Ali has a side strain, and may or may not be fit in time for 23 November.
Jake Ball has done his ankle and is also in doubt for the First Test.

As yet, no serious cricket has occurred.

**victor meldrew** · November 12th, 2017, 08:40 AM

Jake Ball is expected to be fit for the first test.

Tom Curran replaces Finn in the squad.

Cannot help but think Coad or Porter might have been a better option.

Mean while the Ladies have dug in on the final day to gain a draw, barring a collapse of biblical proportions, after Perry's monster knock.

**Motorboater** · November 12th, 2017, 09:41 AM

As if Ellyse Perry doesn't get enough media attention. You ladies had to let he score a double ton.

**countjimmoriarty** · November 12th, 2017, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor meldrew

Jake Ball is expected to be fit for the first test.

Tom Curran replaces Finn in the squad.

Cannot help but think Coad or Porter might have been a better option.

Mean while the Ladies have dug in on the final day to gain a draw, barring a collapse of biblical proportions, after Perry's monster knock.

Not Ben Coad - not ready yet. For some reason, he didn't even make the Lions squad. Porter is injured. Obvious pick was Liam Plunkett to bring the outright pace that this England squad is devoid of.

**DB83** · November 16th, 2017, 11:03 PM

It seems that Australia wish to inflict some more Paine in the forthcoming Ashes series

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42013093

**judy84** · November 18th, 2017, 09:04 AM

The main dangers for England for me are Warner and Smithe in the batting and Starc and Hazelwood in the bowling.The rest seem pretty average or erratic. If these can be neutralized then maybe...

Another thought....is it Root that refuses to have Plunkett and Rashid in the team? They both deserve to be playing....is it back to not how good you are but who you know?

Maybe I would watch Women's cricket if they still wore skirts.

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Roger Allott Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,937 Thanks: 10,958 Thanked 155,877 Times in 8,000 Posts	The ladies have got the Ashes season under way down under. Day 1 was a bit turgid, with England finishing on 235-7, scoring at only 2.35 runs per over. Hats off though to the Aussies for squeezing in 10 overs more than the 90 that were necessary. Heather Knight seemed unlucky to be given out LBW when going well on 62. In real time it looked a good decision, but replays suggested it was missing leg stump. Pity there's no DRS. see https://youtu.be/21SakRoVWFY?t=2443 A big moment came with the wicket of Sarah Taylor, caught & bowled by the utterly gorgeous Ellyse Perry. Sarah drove the ball straight back to Perry, who didn't see it at all as it struck her forearm and bounced straight up for her to have a proper go at it. Upon catching it she wasn't so much celebrating as giggling uncontrollably!! see https://youtu.be/21SakRoVWFY?t=11755 . __________________ *If you don't want your beliefs ridiculed, don't have ridiculous beliefs.*

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scoundrel Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 26,237 Thanks: 162,388 Thanked 278,408 Times in 26,182 Posts	England story so far: Ben Stokes not available for selection due to off-field issue which needs to play itself out. From what little I can glean it sounds as though it was not exactly all his fault and one can only hope the magistrates take a view. Steven Finn, the man picked as Ben Stokes' replacement, has torn a cartilage, so no more cricket for him for a rather long time. Moeen Ali has a side strain, and may or may not be fit in time for 23 November. Jake Ball has done his ankle and is also in doubt for the First Test. As yet, no serious cricket has occurred. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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October 6th, 2017, 02:44 PM	#4942
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	The latest round of central contracts has been announced. Purely on cricket grounds it is no surprise that Stokes has been awarded one. It has also been announced that Stokes participation in The Ashes has been 'delayed' What is more surprising is another announcement that Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball and Liam Plunkett have all received written warnings for their conduct. Don't think any of that is related to Bristol so that is something that has been kept quite quiet 'til now.

November 12th, 2017, 08:40 AM	#4946
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,841 Thanked 179,899 Times in 15,764 Posts	Jake Ball is expected to be fit for the first test. Tom Curran replaces Finn in the squad. Cannot help but think Coad or Porter might have been a better option. Mean while the Ladies have dug in on the final day to gain a draw, barring a collapse of biblical proportions, after Perry's monster knock.

November 12th, 2017, 09:41 AM	#4947
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,487 Thanked 38,246 Times in 4,299 Posts	As if Ellyse Perry doesn't get enough media attention. You ladies had to let he score a double ton.

November 16th, 2017, 11:03 PM	#4949
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	It seems that Australia wish to inflict some more Paine in the forthcoming Ashes series http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42013093

November 18th, 2017, 09:04 AM	#4950
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,442 Times in 2,021 Posts	The main dangers for England for me are Warner and Smithe in the batting and Starc and Hazelwood in the bowling.The rest seem pretty average or erratic. If these can be neutralized then maybe... Another thought....is it Root that refuses to have Plunkett and Rashid in the team? They both deserve to be playing....is it back to not how good you are but who you know? Maybe I would watch Women's cricket if they still wore skirts.