English Domestic Season 2011

[four_or_six]

Eoin Morgan would still have been firm favourite had he done that though. Think he chose absolutely the right option, he'd have done more for his Test prospects if he'd have batted better and more consistently for Essex.

Yup, basically meant he was having a negative impact atm.

 

[Woodster]

Yup, basically meant he was having a negative impact atm.

Yes you're right. Was hoping he'd really push on after a few decent CB40 knocks and that outstanding game he had against Glamorgan in the CC. Still there's another innings for him in this game to put it right.

Palladino currently has 3-18 off 8 overs, was always on the cards.

 

[Woodster]

Can't be long off 'Swanny time' at Hove. The quicker bowlers having little impact, especially Adams who has been off line and length today and has been punished, mainly from Nash, for it.

Broad back into the attack, bowled a useful opening spell (6-1-15-0) to try and get this breakthrough. Swanny must get a go before lunch though.

 

[Manee]

Broad looking in very good rhythm early on, getting the ball to shape very nicely away from the right-hander (Nash), at good pace too.

He was looking not too bad. Had speed but didn't threaten too much. Looks a flat pitch though.

 

[Manee]

Andre Adams first over has gone for 20 runs! His first five deliveries all finding their way to the boundary off the bat of Chris Nash. His last two balls were unfortunate that one flashed through the slip region and the other just missed the outside edge, but there were three poor deliveries in that over in which Nash jumped all over them tbf.

He has an awesome record but has been a real disappointment. I was looking forward to watching some quality swing bowling but he has been all over the place.

 

[Manee]

In other games, Essex have left Maurice Chambers out of the squad in favour of Chris Wright, who makes only his second CC appearance this season. Can't help but think if Tsotsobe wasn't the overseas player, he'd have been the man to miss out.

Where is Napier? He is better than Wright and Chambers, imo and he offers something with the bat. Guess he was bad last season but before that he has not been bad, especially if you consider that he had been struggling with a bad back injury in 2010.

 

[Woodster]

He has an awesome record but has been a real disappointment. I was looking forward to watching some quality swing bowling but he has been all over the place.

There hasn't been much swing around after the opening few overs. Things have looked very comfortable for Nash and Joyce.

That is till Swann has come on and got the breakthrough. The only surprise is that it came in his second over and not his habitual opening over. No surprise in that it was a left-hander that's gone, Ed Joyce was caught on the crease, the ball's straightened a touch on him and hit him on his back leg in front of all three stumps. Welcome back Swanny.

 

[four_or_six]

Where is Napier? He is better than Wright and Chambers, imo and he offers something with the bat. Guess he was bad last season but before that he has not been bad, especially if you consider that he had been struggling with a bad back injury in 2010.

I don't think Napier will play FC cricket any more, given the injuries. I'm not sure if that's official or not, but I think I heard something along those lines.

 

[Howe_zat]

Swanny gets the breakthrough right after the hundred partnership comes up. Notts desparately needed that.

Been a shaky display from the rest of the internationals today. Even Onions has had a dodgy first spell.

 

[Woodster]

Where is Napier? He is better than Wright and Chambers, imo and he offers something with the bat. Guess he was bad last season but before that he has not been bad, especially if you consider that he had been struggling with a bad back injury in 2010.

He would have played today but picked up a niggle in the CB40 game against the Unicorns at the weekend. He's being eased back into four-day action and after his back problems last season, they aren't going to take any unnecessary risks with him. I agree with you in that when he is fully fit, he should be in the CC XI.

 

[Manee]

There hasn't been much swing around after the opening few overs. Things have looked very comfortable for Nash and Joyce.

Broad looks good for the flat pitch. He has not tried anything silly like excess bouncers, he is keeping it simple and that is what all the top bowlers do.

I don't think Napier will play FC cricket any more, given the injuries. I'm not sure if that's official or not, but I think I heard something along those lines.

That's a shame, but understandable. I do wonder if the bad injuries are to do with the fact that he is a very well built man. Shockingly unscientific of me, but I'd suspect someone as big as him is more likely to get injured than someone who has lean muscle like Dale Steyn or, the classic example of someone injury-free - Courtney Walsh. I've always thought it a travesty that he hasn't had a go for England in OD cricket. He seems to have a knack for swinging the white ball and generates as good pace as anyone in world cricket, atm. He was pidgeon-holed too much as a batsman, imo, and people overlooked that at some points, he was one of the top OD opening bowlers in England.

 

[S Chanderpaul]

Samit's looking much leaner

 

[four_or_six]

He would have played today but picked up a niggle in the CB40 game against the Unicorns at the weekend. He's being eased back into four-day action and after his back problems last season, they aren't going to take any unnecessary risks with him. I agree with you in that when he is fully fit, he should be in the CC XI.

Oh that's good. I really like Napier.

That's a shame, but understandable. I do wonder if the bad injuries are to do with the fact that he is a very well built man. Shockingly unscientific of me, but I'd suspect someone as big as him is more likely to get injured than someone who has lean muscle like Dale Steyn or, the classic example of someone injury-free - Courtney Walsh. I've always thought it a travesty that he hasn't had a go for England in OD cricket. He seems to have a knack for swinging the white ball and generates as good pace as anyone in world cricket, atm. He was pidgeon-holed too much as a batsman, imo, and people overlooked that at some points, he was one of the top OD opening bowlers in England.

I don't think anyone other than the media pigeon-holed him as a batsman. He was still used as a bowler with occasional pinch-hitting by Essex and in NZ. In terms of build (and injuries) he's Watson-esque imo.

 

[Manee]

I don't think anyone other than the media pigeon-holed him as a batsman. He was still used as a bowler with occasional pinch-hitting by Essex and in NZ. In terms of build (and injuries) he's Watson-esque imo.

I was mainly talking about the media. The media appear to have some sort of impact on selection too! I'm not suggesting any funny business, but you've surely noticed the SkySports effect of people's reputations doubling if they score runs/take wickets on SkySports.

 

[Woodster]

That's a shame, but understandable. I do wonder if the bad injuries are to do with the fact that he is a very well built man. Shockingly unscientific of me, but I'd suspect someone as big as him is more likely to get injured than someone who has lean muscle like Dale Steyn or, the classic example of someone injury-free - Courtney Walsh. I've always thought it a travesty that he hasn't had a go for England in OD cricket. He seems to have a knack for swinging the white ball and generates as good pace as anyone in world cricket, atm. He was pidgeon-holed too much as a batsman, imo, and people overlooked that at some points, he was one of the top OD opening bowlers in England.

Essex coach Paul Grayson has said Napes is close to a four-day return, but they won't take unnecessary risks with him. He may well have travelled to Derby had he not had this niggle.

Yes I agree, he should have played international T20 cricket at the least. His batting is a bonus, it's his ability to bowl 90mph and swing the ball (conventional and reverse) that should have set him apart from a number of one-day contenders for England.

As for his build, he is a big fella and probably because of his strength it allows him to bowl deceptively quick. He has a steady run-up but it's his strong physique and action that enables him to trouble the batters with his pace. I know he has done a lot of work with quick bowling expert Ian Pont in the past. Whether his build has hindered him in terms of injuries, quite possibly, but like you, I can offer no great insight into the biomechanics and workings of the human body.

 

[Woodster]

Oh that's good. I really like Napier.


Yes big fan myself.

I don't think anyone other than the media pigeon-holed him as a batsman. He was still used as a bowler with occasional pinch-hitting by Essex and in NZ. In terms of build (and injuries) he's Watson-esque imo.

I agree he has been used absolutely primarily as a bowler by Essex, and as you say, in NZ. He can be worth throwing up the order for a bit of fun every now and again, but his bowling is far more consistent.

Imo, he's bulkier than Watson, and I bet he can have him in a fight!

 

[four_or_six]

I was mainly talking about the media. The media appear to have some sort of impact on selection too! I'm not suggesting any funny business, but you've surely noticed the SkySports effect of people's reputations doubling if they score runs/take wickets on SkySports.

Yes, absolutely. But I think overall, Napier has done pretty well off the back of his 158 thanks to the media interest - both with sponsorship, and also the IPL contract. He should definitely have played T20 for England on the strength of his bowling, but unfortunately given the injuries I think his time has now passed.

 

[four_or_six]

I agree he has been used absolutely primarily as a bowler by Essex, and as you say, in NZ. He can be worth throwing up the order for a bit of fun every now and again, but his bowling is far more consistent.

Imo, he's bulkier than Watson, and I bet he can have him in a fight!

Agreed... I remember that gladiator thing he did when Essex were in the T20 final, very funny.

 

[Woodster]

Samit's looking much leaner

Are you sure it's not his brother, Akhil, you've seen in field ?

 

[S Chanderpaul]

Are you sure it's not his brother, Akhil, you've seen in field ?

Looking at the Samit of last year and this year you can clearly see the difference.

Cant see his **** no more!