Take me to the Riverside 2026

[Durhamfootman]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jame ... ud-1529942

I didn't know about any of this

[captaincolly]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/james-minto-interview-its-been-tough-but-i-know-my-mum-would-be-proud-1529942

I didn't know about any of this

I had heard about her passing away. Very sad story but he's an impressive character.

[Durhamfootman]

I was watching Simon Hughes on his analyst podcast and he was really bigging up Surrey for their innovation in letting kids play on the outfield at the tea interval..... almost as if this had never happened before. Perhaps he hardly ever watched county cricket, because this was the norm at our ground right up until Covid.

It's bloody stupid that they keep kids off. The boy couldn't wait to get on with his bat and a ball when we used to go for all those years. There's not much there for kids to do now, apart from when the T20 is on and they have those play zones set up.

Even old lags would wander over to have a look at the pitch.... all respectfully done.

Stopping anyone from going onto the field has been a very retrograde step, if you ask me

[Durhamfootman]

Of course, I'm not suggesting that kids be allowed to line the boundary rope and run onto the pitch to throw the ball back, like they did in the 70's. I suppose no fielders ever chased the ball hard to try and save the single in those days. I try to imagine Boycott's response if told to do that and it makes me giggle, tbh

[captaincolly]

Of course, I'm not suggesting that kids be allowed to line the boundary rope and run onto the pitch to throw the ball back, like they did in the 70's. I suppose no fielders ever chased the ball hard to try and save the single in those days. I try to imagine Boycott's response if told to do that and it makes me giggle, tbh

Yes! Definitely a retrograde step.

[captaincolly]

Carse ruled out of the IPL with an injury ( hand.)
Apparently the second time his tournament has ended with injury without playing a game!