Durham County Cricket Club

[The Red Telephone]

Talking to a MITK who reckons that De Leede is only playing white ball cricket this season.

 

[SuperSub]

Talking to a MITK who reckons that De Leede is only playing white ball cricket this season.

A shame if that's true, he has a lot to offer in the red ball game

 

[brandon]

I see that Michael Gough has "stepped down" as a member of the elite umpires panel.

I suspect that may have something to do with his off field events last year.

Has to be for personal reasons rather than cricketing, he’s easily the best umpire in the world right now but I can’t imagine the life of an elite umpire is particularly conducive to family life - probably even worse than players, in my view.

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[Aidan11]

Stubborn partnership this one. Put on more than 100.

 

[brandon]

A shame if that's true, he has a lot to offer in the red ball game

I agree, but it looks very much like Will Rhodes will be the genuine all-rounder for us in red ball cricket this season so maybe it limits BDL’s options. Be interested to know if it’s a club decision from a cost-cutting perspective too.

 

[The Red Telephone]

These two looking well set. Other than Ollie's juggling they haven't looked troubled. 197/5

 

[brandon]

Bit of a change of tact, but I’ve been listening to Talksport’s recent podcast, which serves in their words atleast as a bit of a preview to the county season - although they don’t spend much time discussing the 18 counties, some of whom don’t even get a mention.

I suspect they (and others) will do a more in depth preview some time over the next week, BUT the main point really is just to say that it’s a shame all of our talk is confined to just the one thread really, one of the best things about the historical home was that we could discuss topics individually on their own merits and now that excitement is starting to grow I’d quite liked to have been able to have a deep dive into the coming season.

iOS link for anyone intetested in said episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on/id1101136985?i=1000700294546

 

[SuperSub]

I agree, but it looks very much like Will Rhodes will be the genuine all-rounder for us in red ball cricket this season so maybe it limits BDL’s options. Be interested to know if it’s a club decision from a cost-cutting perspective too.

I'm still on the fence with the Rhodes signing, he hasn't bowled that much in red ball cricket over the last couple of years plus he's a number 3 which seems to be Gay's position in the side.

I would rather have stuck with De Leede in all 3 formats, although it may be De Leede's choice to go down the white ball only route and get some gigs in a few T20 leagues around the world.

 

[Aidan11]

Has anyone heard any updates. about Sam Conners?

I'm guessing he's still injured, not being part of this game.

 

[Aidan11]

Killeen gets a five-fer.

 

[The Red Telephone]

Eventful over from Killeen - two glorious straight drives from Singh then Killa castles him then gets Sylvester lbw first ball who then goes on a glorious rant as he gets to the players balcony.
234/7

 

[The Red Telephone]

Has anyone heard any updates. about Sam Conners?

I'm guessing he's still injured, not being part of this game.

The same MITK says he won't be fit for a bit.

 

[Aidan11]

We need to whip out Whipple.

 

[brandon]

Students declare on 327-9, we’re 38-1 overnight.

Looking at the highlights, specifically those players who were clean bowled - it seems there was a bit of variable bounce out there all day.

 

[The Red Telephone]

Wilfred Edward James La Fontaine-Jackson.

He could have been in and out again by the time they announce him coming to the crease.

He walked past us later on and it appeared he was wearing a 6XL size top in order to fit his name on the back.

 

[The Red Telephone]

Students declare on 327-9, we’re 38-1 overnight.

Looking at the highlights, specifically those players who were clean bowled - it seems there was a bit of variable bounce out there all day.

The ball that dismissed Singh appeared to keep really low.

 

[Cornsay62]

Not sure on that one, but he split his time last season playing for Warwickshire and Leicestershire 2’s.

Also played for South North alongside
Will Alexander .Aussie
Tim Rogers who plays in the Oz Slap.
n Tickle and Sheffield Shield was the recognised pro

 

[Cornsay62]

You can add me to the list thanks to a recommendation from Ghfd on the SMB.

Welcome to the forum marra I'm sure I nicknamed you The Hexham Panther back in the NLZ days

 

[Cornsay62]

View from the Don Robson Stand ,section 20
Mitch Killeen continued his preseason good form by taking 5 wickets which could get him a place on the bus to Nottingham next week. Steady and consistent line and length.
Ben Raine eased his way back in his normal reliable way knowing full well he is vital with the new ball considering the early injury list. Stanley Mac and new boy Will Alexander bowled decent spells without getting any lift and bounce which was expected on an early season slow wicket .Parky and the Drizzler didn't get any turn whilst Akkers was ring rusty
Credit to the Uni team who stuck to the task in hand and made 327/9
Interesting to see Badger opening with Ben Mack considering his new role at the club .My initial thoughts were maybe open with Clarky for a chance to put himself in the red ball frame . Fair play to Badger who played a few fluent shots towards the end of play ,Will he put the cat amongst the pigeons if he goes big tomorrow Felt Ben Mack got a low one to be bowled for 2 . Not sure about the non-appearance of Haydn Mustard and Dan Hogg . Hopefully not injury related and more a case of international training camps . All in all a canny day with a touch of catching the sun

 

[The_CricketUmpire]

I see that Michael Gough has "stepped down" as a member of the elite umpires panel.

I suspect that may have something to do with his off field events last year.

What off field events were they?