***Official*** English Domestic Season 2009

[Uppercut]

I think it is policy - especially with Pothas given how many wicket-keepers England has gone through in the past few years and the fact that their keeper for the WC was the veteran, Paul Nixon.

He's better than any keepers England have tried since Alec Stewart, but i suspect the policy may be against Nic Pothas rather than against former internationals from other countries. Unless he was ridiculously good i don't think England would abandon their love of "nice guy" cricketers.

 

[wpdavid]

He's better than any keepers England have tried since Alec Stewart, but i suspect the policy may be against Nic Pothas rather than against former internationals from other countries. Unless he was ridiculously good i don't think England would abandon their love of "nice guy" cricketers.

What are you saying about Pothas?

Beyond that, if there is a policy against picking guys who have represented other countries, that can't be a bad thing imo.

 

[GIMH]

I think it is policy - especially with Pothas given how many wicket-keepers England has gone through in the past few years and the fact that their keeper for the WC was the veteran, Paul Nixon.

I'd agree with this, though Morgan would technically fit into that category, in a different way I guess

 

[TT Boy]

Lancs need a Ashwell special to save them. Not looking too pretty at lunch.

 

[TT Boy]

Kent lead by 345 runs at lunch. Surely van Jaarsveld will declare.

 

[brockley]

Actually someone could correct me if i am wrong but the last time australia A played zimbabwe was 1990/01,never played kenya,did play ireland and scotland in late 90.s.
The australian academy played zimbabwe the year they played kenya,before then i think it was 1994/95 and they we're first class games,i think ashley noffke toured.
Generally tho australia A plays s africa,india,pakistan and nz and no one else.

 

[fredfertang]

Lancs need a Ashwell special to save them. Not looking too pretty at lunch.

Indeed we do - can I make it clear that I didn't mean any of the unpleasant remarks I made about that wonderful batsman, Mr Prince, last summer - I really think he is the hound's testicles - honest

 

[TT Boy]

Kent lead by 345 runs at lunch. Surely van Jaarsveld will declare.

No.

 

[Spitfires_Fan]

Did pretty quickly, and Parnell and Joseph are showing every sign of proving me absolutely wrong - something I'm very much open to.

 

[TT Boy]

Lancs need a Ashwell special to save them. Not looking too pretty at lunch.

103 n/o at tea and Lancs have avoided defeat.

 

[TT Boy]

Did pretty quickly, and Parnell and Joseph are showing every sign of proving me absolutely wrong - something I'm very much open to.

Essex 7 down with 28 overs still left.

Robbie Joseph with 5.

 

[Spitfires_Fan]

Great stuff from Joseph, wish he could get rid of his no ball problem though - 22 so far in the match

Still, all will be forgiven and some if he can get these last three wickets!

Edit: Incredible - up to 12 for the innings now, matching the last one and meaning that more than half of the runs he's conceded have been from no balls

 

[TT Boy]

Kent could rue dropping ten Doeschate. Happened about an hour ago, Parnell got the edge and Kempie dropped a sitter.

 

[Uppercut]

Just back from OT. Got there just after 12, Du Plessis had just gone and Lancs were looking dodgy on 30/3. Chilton hung around for almost an hour with only one scoring shot- an edge to fine leg- but eventually looked a bit more comfortable and dug in. Ashwell Prince was visibly far, far too good for county cricket, it didn't take long for Notts to give up on him and attack the other end. He was particularly brutal on the England bowlers, hitting Swann for two straight sixes then taking on Sidebottom (who, incidentally, still doesn't look anywhere near fit).

 

[Manee]

The contrast between Joseph and Parnell's figures in this match is mildly interesting. Joseph has more experience than Parnell at FC/List A cricket but Joseph shows the performance of a more raw bowler whereas Parnell shows the performance a more seasoned veteran. Joseph is expensive and fires (and fires big) in one innings, displaying a no ball problem, whereas Parnell performed well in both innings, kept the economy low and bowled 0 no balls and just the one wide.

 

[stumpski]

Incredible win for Kent - how often does that happen, once a decade perhaps? I was out all day but a mate was getting scores on his mobile and when we found out that Essex were 30-odd for four it was looking very promising, to say the least. Good day overall for the county with Rob Key leading the Lions to victory as well.

 

[rivera213]

My team isn't looking too bad now.

Tredwell getting 79 as opener, Joseph 8/159, Chambers 4/103.

I know it wont last but hey, you gotta admit I've picked some bad ass players! Ha ha.

 

[Spitfires_Fan]

Yessssssssss! Best end to the day

 

[TT Boy]

The contrast between Joseph and Parnell's figures in this match is mildly interesting. Joseph has more experience than Parnell at FC/List A cricket but Joseph shows the performance of a more raw bowler whereas Parnell shows the performance a more seasoned veteran. Joseph is expensive and fires (and fires big) in one innings, displaying a no ball problem, whereas Parnell performed well in both innings, kept the economy low and bowled 0 no balls and just the one wide.

Yeah, it was Parnell who was bowling line and length with the new ball whilst his senior partner, Joseph was spraying it here, there and everywhere. Though, Parnell according to the commentary was the quickest bowler on show, in their words he was "rapid".

Seemed like the Essex batsman couldn't handle any ball Robbie pitched up, got alarming late movement and was doing them through the air at a decent lick. According to the commentator, Joseph has always had a problem with his run-up, its interchangeable almost every over and that leads him to bowl so many no-balls.

 

[Manee]

Yeah, it was Parnell who was bowling line and length with the new ball whilst his senior partner, Joseph was spraying it here, there and everywhere. Though, Parnell according to the commentary was the quickest bowler on show, in their words he was "rapid".

Seemed like the Essex batsman couldn't handle any ball Robbie pitched up, got alarming late movement and was doing them through the air at a decent lick. According to the commentator, Joseph has always had a problem with his run-up, its interchangeable almost every over and that leads him to bowl so many no-balls.

I have had my fair share of problems with run ups, but tbh, a month of professional dedicated coaching in the off season should be able to solve it. Moreover, training in the nets to not bowl no balls should go a long way. I think, in the professional game, a chronic no ball problem from anyone below extreme pace is unacceptable. It is promising that he is such a genuine wicket taker but I think that if he is allowed to stagnate, he will remain the 'daisy' bowler that he is, atm. Improvement can never be guaranteed with age.

As for Parnell, he seems like something truly special. In the ODIs, he bowled at 140kph and got a lot of swing. He also has that 'class' about him that makes one think he could take Test wickets or wickets not forced by the run rate, in ODIs. The contrast with a bowler who 'has it', such as Parnell, I like to make with Luke Wright, he bowls at up to 140kph and gets a bit of movement, but given the chance, I don't see him forcing any Test wickets.