superkingdave
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Lots of turn for day 1 session 1 as well judging by the Mustard LBW
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***Official*** English Domestic Season 2014
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theegyptian
International Vice-Captain
Sounds like it's the test wicket from last week. Stokes replacing Coughlin but needs to get a move on if he wants to have a bat the way Durham are batting.
Howsie
Cricketer Of The Year
Um, considering Bracewell managed to get Williamson free for the club I wouldn't complain. Gloucs obvs couldn't afford an overseas pro around that time so that was a pretty excellent pickup.
theegyptian
International Vice-Captain
Pretty sure NZ got more out of the deal than Gloucestershire (or England). Williamson was for the most part average. He wasn't a draw in terms of crowd or general interest and it's doubtful at such a young age whether he helped positively influence the glos players. NZ got a player a year or so's experience of english conditions; glos got a player who wasn't really good enough the first year and didn't lead glos to any greater performances on the field whilst taking the place of an English player.
There's 18 FC counties. The particular English batsman not being selected by Gloucs probably wasn't going to ever look at England selection anyway -- how many 27-year-olds who average 29 after 100+ FC games are there rolling around in Div2?
And at the end of the day, if the hierarchy didn't like the idea of Williamson/Craig having a run around for them and thought it would hurt the team, they probably wouldn't have approved it anyway.
And at the end of the day, if the hierarchy didn't like the idea of Williamson/Craig having a run around for them and thought it would hurt the team, they probably wouldn't have approved it anyway.
superkingdave
Hall of Fame Member
England U19s in a decent position in the first ODI, Haseeb Hameed on 78*, scored a century for Lancs seconds last week as well. Look for him to be given a chance in the first team in about 2020.
Another to keep an eye out for is Michael Parkinson.Took 6 fer for the seconds in a OD last week - playing for England U17 EDP this week, they played against SA U19s the other day, he came on with SA 43/0 chasing 153 to win, took 6/20 and they won by 23 runs. Currently has 4/37 against Pakistan U17s. Cricinfo has him listed as an off spinner, but he is actually a leggie.
Another to keep an eye out for is Michael Parkinson.Took 6 fer for the seconds in a OD last week - playing for England U17 EDP this week, they played against SA U19s the other day, he came on with SA 43/0 chasing 153 to win, took 6/20 and they won by 23 runs. Currently has 4/37 against Pakistan U17s. Cricinfo has him listed as an off spinner, but he is actually a leggie.
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superkingdave
Hall of Fame Member
Howsie
Cricketer Of The Year
Michael Klinger, your overseas pro for the last two years averages 40 for Gloucestershire. The same amount the 'young and average' Kane Williamson managed during his one and abit years with the club. Difference, you're paying Klinger, you didn't Williamson. Without Bracewell you don't get that deal. Instead you're paying below average international cricketers like Ed Cowan to come over and play.
Obvs it benefited NZ cricket and Williamson too. That was the whole point of the deal. We send you over someone who we believe will help your team, pay for him etc. He gains experience.
Flem274*
123/5
Bracewell doesn't go anywhere without his favourite player. I'm convinced Hamish Marshall would still be a fixture in 2014 NZ if Bracewell was still the coach.
Viscount Tom
International Debutant
Nothing can resist big Sid.
grecian
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Chopra is in some form ATM, after a crushingly disappointing trot at the start of the season. Oh and bloody hell, just saw the pic of Tim Ambrose on cricinfo, the man is a bit follically challenged nowadays. Living in Brum will do that to you though, I suppose.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Essex perhaps regretting not playing Craddock or Phillips against Glamorgan.
Saj Mahmood's contribution of 5 - 0 - 22 - 0 in the match with 20 runs from the bat seems a little underwhelming. Salisbury's return of 5 - 0 - 33 - 0 also looking a little unnecessary. Methinks someone misread the pitch when you have Panesar bowling 67, Smith bowling 21 and Westley bowling 12.
Mind you, Ryder's managed to contribute 28 overs. A bit bizarre.
Saj Mahmood's contribution of 5 - 0 - 22 - 0 in the match with 20 runs from the bat seems a little underwhelming. Salisbury's return of 5 - 0 - 33 - 0 also looking a little unnecessary. Methinks someone misread the pitch when you have Panesar bowling 67, Smith bowling 21 and Westley bowling 12.
Mind you, Ryder's managed to contribute 28 overs. A bit bizarre.
Never going to push for England selection and has a uni degree. Can't say I blame him -- as a 35-year-old ex-cricketer averaging high 20s over 150 FC games, you're a decade behind everyone else in career progression.