Down by the Riverside 2023

[Durhamfootman]

that'll do me

It'll make a change for England to pick a keeper who doesn't keep, rather than a keeper who can't keep, for matches in England

[captaincolly]

that'll do me

It'll make a change for England to pick a keeper who doesn't keep, rather than a keeper who can't keep, for matches in England

Yes!

[captaincolly]

Michael Jones playing in The 100 tonight for Northern Superchargers. Was that a late call-up? Strong Durham contingent with Clark, Robinson, Parkinson, Potts and Dwarshius

[Durhamfootman]

first I've heard about it

Maybe that's why he hasn't been playing for Scotland in their series with Oman and Namibia.

[captaincolly]

Seems as if Jones got the call yesterday morning. Bizarrely he replaced Dillon Pennington who hasn't been released from the test squad in case he's needed as a concussion sun.
The whole thing seems to more farcical than ever.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/men- ... es-1444990

[captaincolly]

Will Rhodes signed on a multi-year deal after rejecting an contract extension at Warwickshire.
Not officially announced by Durham yet but it must be a done deal. Thing that stands out for me is the article suggests we offered better terms.
All Rhodes lead to Durham as Warwickshire announce ex-captain's departure
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/will ... re-1445114

[captaincolly]

According to George Dobell he hasn't signed for Durham yet but is expected to.

[Durhamfootman]

interesting news

the Dobell article mentions his disatisfaction at continually missing out on T20 selection at Warks. That won't be a problem here

[captaincolly]

interesting news

the Dobell article mentions his disatisfaction at continually missing out on T20 selection at Warks. That won't be a problem here

Probably be the first name on the team sheet!

[Durhamfootman]

somebody else with captaincy experience at the club

Is Borthwick's ride over?

[captaincolly]

somebody else with captaincy experience at the club

Is Borthwick's ride over?

I think it might be. Rhodes apparently stepped down as captain at Warwickshire because of the strain so he might not fancy another go at it- but someone in the top 3 will be getting replaced by him.

[Durhamfootman]

Rhodes is 29. I thought he'd be older than that

[captaincolly]

Rhodes is 29. I thought he'd be older than that

So did I. Seems to have been around for a while.
This'll probably put the mockers on and there'll be an injury incoming but apparently he has never missed a FC game since joining Warwickshire.

[Durhamfootman]

shhhh

[Durhamfootman]

I briefly wondered if they have to play up here this season, but it seems the M6 with a flat, soft ball in the late winter was our only CC match up this season