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Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:21 pmby captaincolly
Cricinfo suggesting recreational cricket might get the green light soon. But since both the government and the ECB seem to be moving at a snail's pace, who knows what soon actually means!
Earlier in the week I was reading a newspaper article about the pubs etc reopening. Apparently there were two plans- one a more cautious approach and the other less so. I was wondering why they opted for the cautious one...but they didn't! Amazingly the plan they're implementing was the riskier of the two proposals. No wonder things are taking an absurd length of time to return to normal.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:01 pmby westoelad
Green light from ECB for commencement of fixtures Aug 1st. New fixture list to be published next week.
https://ecb-comms.co.uk/2SX2-11VJV-FB7BDJL098/cr.aspx
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:48 pmby captaincolly
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:59 pmby westoelad
Playing Yorkies in friendly 27/28th July at Headingley.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:51 pmby captaincolly
westoelad wrote:Playing Yorkies in friendly 27/28th July at Headingley.
Hopefully streamed?
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:22 pmby westoelad
captaincolly wrote:westoelad wrote:Playing Yorkies in friendly 27/28th July at Headingley.
Hopefully streamed?
Now you are getting carried away.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:31 pmby captaincolly
westoelad wrote:captaincolly wrote:westoelad wrote:Playing Yorkies in friendly 27/28th July at Headingley.
Hopefully streamed?
Now you are getting carried away.
If tge friendly is behind closed doors it suggests the opening games at least will also be played in empty grounds....as opposed to the virtually empty grounds of every other season!
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:34 pmby westoelad
You have your wish
From cricinfo
In preparation for the official start of the season, Durham and Yorkshire have announced they will contest a two-day red-ball warm-up at Emerald Headingley on July 27 and 28, behind closed doors, and with a live stream for club members. Last week, Surrey and Middlesex confirmed their own plans for a similar fixture at the Kia Oval.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:56 pmby Durhamfootman
how do they do a live stream?
not that I'm very dim, you understand
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:12 pmby westoelad
Durhamfootman wrote:how do they do a live stream?
not that I'm very dim, you understand
Understood. It's a known fact that technical know-how is inversely proportional to advancing age. I'm sure your grandchildren will be very patient in guiding you through the process.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:01 pmby westoelad
Didn't take Bresa long. Yorkies may end up with egg on their chin.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53234024
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:32 pmby Alviro Patterson
All-rounders is an area Yorkshire were already short of before Bresnan left. Just Willey, Thompson, Waite and Fisher on the books.
Willey is likely to be involved with England and generally bats top of the order. Thompson is not particularly quick, Fisher is injury prone. Waite has potential to fill the Bresnan void, but will end up being hampered with tail enders who can not hold a bat.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:43 pmby westoelad
Alviro Patterson wrote:All-rounders is an area Yorkshire were already short of before Bresnan left. Just Willey, Thompson, Waite and Fisher on the books.
Willey is likely to be involved with England and generally bats top of the order. Thompson is not particularly quick, Fisher is injury prone. Waite has potential to fill the Bresnan void, but will end up being hampered with tail enders who can not hold a bat.
I can see Yorkshire's logic. Internationals come back to the parent club demanding and receiving a huge salary but as their career wanes won't accept a lesser contract. So in step the wealthier clubs who satisfy their inflated demands.
Replacement may make a lesser contribution short term but long term it's the right decision.
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Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:05 pmby Alviro Patterson
I think the squad age is another factor.
Lyth, Ballance, Malan, Patterson are at the other side of 30 as well as Bresnan. All four will be sure starters in the Championship, all three batsmen likely to start in this years Blast.
Assuming First Class Cricket will be played, there won't be relegation so the rookie pros will have a free pass to establish themselves.
Re: Random Cricket Thread (Domestic Cricket)
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Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:30 pmby westoelad
Alviro Patterson wrote:
Assuming First Class Cricket will be played, there won't be relegation so the rookie pros will have a free pass to establish themselves.
There's certainly going to be a lot of squad rotation. According to the Telegraph T20 is commencing August 28th. That allows 27 days to fit in 5 4day games.