English Domestic Season 2023

[Yeoman]

Shrewd signing. While he took a bit of a battering in the Ashes, his style of bowling would seem suited to English conditions.

 

[Molehill]

Shrewd signing. While he took a bit of a battering in the Ashes, his style of bowling would seem suited to English conditions.

In theory yes, but he seems to have bowled so little outside Australia that I'm not yet convinced. But if it does pay off, I think Durham are genuine title contenders. They have that nice mix of players who have played International Cricket or are on the cusp of it, yet are unlikely to be called up. To steamroller Div 2 in the way they did takes some doing.

 

[Third_Man]

John Simpson signs 3 year deal with Sussex ..... wasn't expecting that. Was even under contract with Middlesex for 2024.

 

[Yeoman]

Indeed a surprise. From their perspective hope he does better than Steve Finn did. With the signing of Chris Wright as well, perhaps a change of direction from Sussex’s former youth focused policy.

 

[Tom Flint]

Great service for us but it's time we built a new young sqaud.

 

[Third_Man]

Indeed a surprise. From their perspective hope he does better than Steve Finn did. With the signing of Chris Wright as well, perhaps a change of direction from Sussex’s former youth focused policy.

Chris Wright is no longer joining Sussex. Middlesex of course have Jack Davies lined up already.

 

[Chubb]

Chris Wright has had one of the weirdest first class careers I’ve ever seen. Completely innocuous and released by 3 different counties, suddenly became a gun and bowled Warwick to a championship, since then seems to randomly alternate between the two. How many counties has he played at by now?

 

[ImpatientLime]

John Simpson signs 3 year deal with Sussex ..... wasn't expecting that. Was even under contract with Middlesex for 2024.

really terrible news for Middlesex. been an absolute stalwart. with the financial irregularities at the club he won't be the last to go.

still,at least Ben Foakes can finally lay claim to being the best keeper in London.

 

[Third_Man]

Chris Wright has had one of the weirdest first class careers I’ve ever seen. Completely innocuous and released by 3 different counties, suddenly became a gun and bowled Warwick to a championship, since then seems to randomly alternate between the two. How many counties has he played at by now?

Just the four: Middlesex, Essex, Warwickshire and Leicestershire (although he started off at Hampshire in their academy). Played for Cumbria 3 times this last year, fair to say still has it.

 

[Arachibutyrophobic]

Anybody heard when next season's fixtures are out? It's normally some time in November/December.

 

[Third_Man]

Anybody heard when next season's fixtures are out? It's normally some time in November/December.

I've been told: "The first class fixtures wont be available until the end of November."

 

[FBU]

George Garton has signed a three-year contract with Warwickshire. Red and white ball

 

[Third_Man]

George Garton has signed a three-year contract with Warwickshire. Red and white ball

Haven't read the article but the headline suggests white ball only - what have you seen?

George Garton joining Warwickshire on multi-year white-ball deal | The Cricketer

County cricket: George Garton joining Warwickshire on multi-year white-ball deal | The Cricketer, cricket news, county news

www.thecricketer.com

 

[Yeoman]

Cricinfo report says he has the option of playing first class cricket. Presumably contracted for T20 and will be paid on a game by game basis if he plays first class. I recall that Warks signed Moeen Ali on a similar basis.

 

[Third_Man]

Cricinfo report says he has the option of playing first class cricket. Presumably contracted for T20 and will be paid on a game by game basis if he plays first class. I recall that Warks signed Moeen Ali on a similar basis.

That's probably right. Just checked the Warwickshire website. Says things like "the door is not closed on a red ball return" and "has an option to play red ball"

George Garton joins Bears from Sussex - Edgbaston

Warwickshire County Cricket Club are delighted to announce the signing of England international fast bowler George Garton.

edgbaston.com

 

[FBU]

BBC
Garton has been signed to play both white-ball and red-ball cricket.

Lots of injuries so can't see him in red ball cricket. Hannon-Dalby and Rushworth with Barnard, Brookes, Norwell and Miles.....
His f/c ave 37.25 econ 4.11

 

[Aidan11]

Mike Ashley has bought Headingley.

 

[Yeoman]

Did not have a happy tenure at Newcastle however perhaps running the commercial side of a stadium is more his line.

 

[Aidan11]

Sports Direct Headingley Stadium has a certain ring to it.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Sports Direct Superchargers. Everything costs 200%