Durham Match Thread 2024

[captaincolly]

Probably a good toss to win. Radio commentator from Hampshire said they're expecting spin to play a big part.

[Durhamfootman]

and right on cue, Parky makes the breakthrough

Carse has tightened things up markedly

79-1

[captaincolly]

Lunch on day one and it already has the feel of another potentially tedious game - although lunchtime scores around the country suggest all bowlers are finding it a slog.

[Durhamfootman]

I’m beginning to wonder whether we should have played George instead of carse

[captaincolly]

I’m beginning to wonder whether we should have played George instead of carse

Probably would have had more impact.

[Durhamfootman]

Blink and you'll miss it cricket today

pffff

[captaincolly]

At least the weather was good.
Not sure the pitches this season are what we want but I'm presuming the awful weather has made preparation difficult.

[Durhamfootman]

I guess we'll know more about the pitch tomorrow. Hants are some way away from max batting points, so they probably won't even give it a go and open the door a little

[captaincolly]

Could be another long day.

[Durhamfootman]

I reckon

[Durhamfootman]

looks like we've settled down after the skipper went off like a big daft bollock train. 100 is up 2 down

[Durhamfootman]

Our inability to see out the last couple of overs in the day is becoming a bit wearisome

Batting practice for night hawk Potts in the morning

[captaincolly]

Our inability to see out the last couple of overs in the day is becoming a bit wearisome

Batting practice for night hawk Potts in the morning

Yes. Really annoying to lose that late wicket. We should be able to save this game but I wouldn't put money on it - going to be trial by spin and that usually ends in disaster.

I see Jimmy is planning to play for Lancs ahead of his farewell test . We might be up against him next week.

[Durhamfootman]

I don't understand why England players are queuing up to play at blooming Blackpool. I really don't get why they think it's good preparation for anything

maybe it's just me

[captaincolly]

I don't understand why England players are queuing up to play at blooming Blackpool. I really don't get why they think it's good preparation for anything

maybe it's just me

It does seem strange to me too.