County Championship Division 1 Thread 2016

[Arthur Crabtree]

This is ok for Yorks. Getting the batters to start again tomorrow still a few behind isn't a bad position.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Selvey in the Guardian is saying that this is 'unwinnable' for Middx!

So Middx are actually batting for a draw!

[ianp1970]

Maybe they're batting themselves into a negotiation position at lunch tomorrow?

[Alviro Patterson]

Middlesex have enough overs and wickets to set Yorkshire a challenging chase, get above 200 and let pressure do the rest.

[Aidan11]

Middlesex are playing this just right.

No need to panic at present.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Chris Rogers has retired. Farewell Buck. Good chap.

[Alviro Patterson]

Chris Rogers has retired. Farewell Buck. Good chap.

A fantastic servant to County Cricket

His ilk of playing a full seasons cricket overseas for half a career won't be seen again.

[ianp1970]

Middlesex have enough overs and wickets to set Yorkshire a challenging chase, get above 200 and let pressure do the rest.

That'll likely take 'til tea though...

[Arthur Crabtree]

It will at this rate. Should be in the lead by now.

[hopeforthebest]

Somerset are leaders in clubhouse as Notts succumb like sheep to the slaughter. Notts have been atrocious this season almost to the level of Northants a couple of years ago. It would be quite something if both Notts and Warks end up in Div 2 next year. Division 2 had two big test venues the Oval and Lords for several years maybe Trent Bridge and Edgbaston are set to replace them.

The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford are Test venues as well..........

Yes I know they are but The Ageas bowl is not a BIG test venue and at the time of posting Warwickshire seemed more likely to go down than Lancashire.

[Aidan11]

Could be quite a day tomorrow.

[Aidan11]

Forget that... it WILL be quite a day tomorrow.

[Alviro Patterson]

Middlesex have enough overs and wickets to set Yorkshire a challenging chase, get above 200 and let pressure do the rest.

That'll likely take 'til tea though...

Around 6-8 overs before tea if Middlesex play it right. Score 100 runs in the morning session for a 60 run lead, add 180 for most of the afternoon session. Set Yorkshire 230 off 40 on a slow pitch, good luck gents.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Somerset are leaders in clubhouse as Notts succumb like sheep to the slaughter. Notts have been atrocious this season almost to the level of Northants a couple of years ago. It would be quite something if both Notts and Warks end up in Div 2 next year. Division 2 had two big test venues the Oval and Lords for several years maybe Trent Bridge and Edgbaston are set to replace them.

The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford are Test venues as well..........

Yes I know they are but The Ageas bowl is not a BIG test venue and at the time of posting Warwickshire seemed more likely to go down than Lancashire.

That's because the ECB won't let it be!

[KipperJohn]

Somerset are leaders in clubhouse as Notts succumb like sheep to the slaughter. Notts have been atrocious this season almost to the level of Northants a couple of years ago. It would be quite something if both Notts and Warks end up in Div 2 next year. Division 2 had two big test venues the Oval and Lords for several years maybe Trent Bridge and Edgbaston are set to replace them.

The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford are Test venues as well..........

Yes I know they are but The Ageas bowl is not a BIG test venue and at the time of posting Warwickshire seemed more likely to go down than Lancashire.

That's because the ECB won't let it be!

Agree with that budget.

Lancs 3 down and over 300 behind.......looking a bit brighter for hope?