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Your expectations for Season 4!
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ACT COMETS
Well the Comets have hit the highs of division 4 in both forms of the game. We blitzed division 5 in our maiden year and are hoping for another similar season.
We have lost some of our senior members of last years squad, Sean Maxwell traded to Karnataka, Simon Mann now at Tamil Nadu and Ben Southam being released.
But we have gotten some good players to replace them Saravanan brings a 1 day batting average of 45 to club, and old head N Shetty an average of 53. We also welcomed Luke Owen, a rookie is a more than capable middle order batsman in both forms of the game.
The bowling front looks quite similar to last season with Kent French and Matt Ramage still here, we have added Matt Bulbeck from Somerset who will be a major player in the 4 day campaign, as well as England international Andrew Flintoff who is looking to establish a role in the 1 day side, he brings a very handy strike rate of 29.
We have added Mark Boucher to the squad to take over the gloves in 4 day cricket. David Dawson will concentrate on the 1 day game and bat in the top order as well as keep wickets. Dawson is expected to play a limited role in 4 day because of the addition of Boucher.
We have a well balanced side so its hard to pick stars, however Matt Ramage should step up again in 1d, he took 32 wickets in last years campaign and will be looking for another good haul. Captain Michael Dawn is our best batsman and we are hoping for plenty of runs from him. Jamie Cox with all his experience should also have a good year.
I think we should go extremly well in 1 day. I am setting my sights in winning that title, while we are hoping to at least finish in the top 2 in 4d a 3rd place behind Colts and Western Province looks likely.
Well the Comets have hit the highs of division 4 in both forms of the game. We blitzed division 5 in our maiden year and are hoping for another similar season.
We have lost some of our senior members of last years squad, Sean Maxwell traded to Karnataka, Simon Mann now at Tamil Nadu and Ben Southam being released.
But we have gotten some good players to replace them Saravanan brings a 1 day batting average of 45 to club, and old head N Shetty an average of 53. We also welcomed Luke Owen, a rookie is a more than capable middle order batsman in both forms of the game.
The bowling front looks quite similar to last season with Kent French and Matt Ramage still here, we have added Matt Bulbeck from Somerset who will be a major player in the 4 day campaign, as well as England international Andrew Flintoff who is looking to establish a role in the 1 day side, he brings a very handy strike rate of 29.
We have added Mark Boucher to the squad to take over the gloves in 4 day cricket. David Dawson will concentrate on the 1 day game and bat in the top order as well as keep wickets. Dawson is expected to play a limited role in 4 day because of the addition of Boucher.
We have a well balanced side so its hard to pick stars, however Matt Ramage should step up again in 1d, he took 32 wickets in last years campaign and will be looking for another good haul. Captain Michael Dawn is our best batsman and we are hoping for plenty of runs from him. Jamie Cox with all his experience should also have a good year.
I think we should go extremly well in 1 day. I am setting my sights in winning that title, while we are hoping to at least finish in the top 2 in 4d a 3rd place behind Colts and Western Province looks likely.
Somerset Season Preview
Somerset are looking foward to season 4 with a refreshed side ready to go. Here are the thoughts from the team manager on 4D & OD.
4D
Somerset are not trying to be too optimistic with their hopes for 4D in Season 4. Division 4 looks to be very strong and it is seems like a rough side awaits us. But who knows, maybe a few surprises and we could scramble and 3rd or 4th.
4D Star player: S Akhtar
Player to watch: H Pears
Position: 5th
OD
Everything is set for a grand OD season after been humiliated by Free State and relegated to Division 5 last season. Expect a big showing by us this time around.
OD star player: K Vaas
Player to watch: H Pears
Position: 1st
Somerset are looking foward to season 4 with a refreshed side ready to go. Here are the thoughts from the team manager on 4D & OD.
4D
Somerset are not trying to be too optimistic with their hopes for 4D in Season 4. Division 4 looks to be very strong and it is seems like a rough side awaits us. But who knows, maybe a few surprises and we could scramble and 3rd or 4th.
4D Star player: S Akhtar
Player to watch: H Pears
Position: 5th
OD
Everything is set for a grand OD season after been humiliated by Free State and relegated to Division 5 last season. Expect a big showing by us this time around.
OD star player: K Vaas
Player to watch: H Pears
Position: 1st
Lancashire will be looking to avoid relegation in both Division 1 competitions.
I think we'll avoid outright relegation, but could face the playoffs in either or both competitions come season end.
The VB Cup will be interesting with the new format and I have no idea as to how we'll go in that, although we have a proud record to maintain.
I think we'll avoid outright relegation, but could face the playoffs in either or both competitions come season end.
The VB Cup will be interesting with the new format and I have no idea as to how we'll go in that, although we have a proud record to maintain.
Blewy
Cricketer Of The Year
South Australian Season Preview
South Australia will be looking to back up what was almost the perfect season last year with another big challenge in all 3 competitions..
4D
This is the BIG ONE BABY.. The Main goal again for the SACA and their members. Manager Brendon Goff has promised the SACA board that the Redbacks will be there when the whips start cracking, and although they are confident they know that the D1 will be extremely tough. The Big matchup will be against Karnataka, although they are again looking forward to the rivalry against NSW..
4D Star player: R Stratton
Player to watch: N Adam
Position: 1st
OD
Well after a undefeated Season in OD last season when expecting to finish about 3rd, this SA team looks much stronger and if all goes to plan they will be looking at Back to Back titles...
OD star player: D Lehmann
Player to watch: L Bradley
Position: 1st
VB Cup
Well this has been the downfall of all the Redbacks since WCC began.. One win from 4 games in the VB Cup, however Manager Brendon Goff feels this is the Rebacks best chance since inception to win the VB Cup.. A good bowling attack is the key to the VB Cup and the Redbacks bowling attack is the best it has been ever...
VB Cup star player: H Axelby
Player to watch: S Brant
Position: Semis
South Australia will be looking to back up what was almost the perfect season last year with another big challenge in all 3 competitions..
4D
This is the BIG ONE BABY.. The Main goal again for the SACA and their members. Manager Brendon Goff has promised the SACA board that the Redbacks will be there when the whips start cracking, and although they are confident they know that the D1 will be extremely tough. The Big matchup will be against Karnataka, although they are again looking forward to the rivalry against NSW..
4D Star player: R Stratton
Player to watch: N Adam
Position: 1st
OD
Well after a undefeated Season in OD last season when expecting to finish about 3rd, this SA team looks much stronger and if all goes to plan they will be looking at Back to Back titles...
OD star player: D Lehmann
Player to watch: L Bradley
Position: 1st
VB Cup
Well this has been the downfall of all the Redbacks since WCC began.. One win from 4 games in the VB Cup, however Manager Brendon Goff feels this is the Rebacks best chance since inception to win the VB Cup.. A good bowling attack is the key to the VB Cup and the Redbacks bowling attack is the best it has been ever...
VB Cup star player: H Axelby
Player to watch: S Brant
Position: Semis
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nibbs
International Captain
Warwickshire
Only the end of Ashley Giles spell with the club was viewed as a significant loss. Otherwise the squad is pretty much intact with some new additions.
After the disapointments of last season Warwickshire have built a steady base for another charge for promotion in the four day league. The batting and bowling are stronger, but will it be enough against the promoted Canterbury and relegated Western Australia, and will the new addition of weather screw us over???
The four day batting lineup will likely revolve around Warwickshires star player Daniel Howarth. Howarth had a very good season 3, and was unlucky to miss out on the rookie of the year award. This season the manager and other Warwickshire staff had done all they can possibly do to make sure Howarth doesn't from hot shot wanka syndrome. Something took the minds of former rookies B Allen, T Darden and M Jenkins who turned to **** after promising rookie years. If Howarth can avoid this he may be destined to become one of WCCs best player, if he isn't already.
Howarths back up will come from 4d captain and the only player to have been with Warwickshire since Christensen took over in season 2. Sriram is backed up Owen Hemp and Tyrone Rowell, and Ian Bell. The batting line up is stronger but lacks an allrounder which would give it the edge.
The bowling will be spearheaded by Ben Gregson who after picking 50 in his rookie season, will be hoping for more good fortunes to come his way this season. As well as Gregson the four day attack includes Danish Kaneria, 1st round pick Kevin Dean and Muhummad Hasnain.
Warwickshire have the four day up to get promoted to division two. Its just a matter of things going our way, and if they do, we might find ourselves in division two next season.
As for one day, its anyones guess as to who will win. IMO there are five sides who can win promotion into division two. Warwickshire will be hoping to avoid relegation in this scrap, though but if thing go our way, we might just win....
yep...
Only the end of Ashley Giles spell with the club was viewed as a significant loss. Otherwise the squad is pretty much intact with some new additions.
After the disapointments of last season Warwickshire have built a steady base for another charge for promotion in the four day league. The batting and bowling are stronger, but will it be enough against the promoted Canterbury and relegated Western Australia, and will the new addition of weather screw us over???
The four day batting lineup will likely revolve around Warwickshires star player Daniel Howarth. Howarth had a very good season 3, and was unlucky to miss out on the rookie of the year award. This season the manager and other Warwickshire staff had done all they can possibly do to make sure Howarth doesn't from hot shot wanka syndrome. Something took the minds of former rookies B Allen, T Darden and M Jenkins who turned to **** after promising rookie years. If Howarth can avoid this he may be destined to become one of WCCs best player, if he isn't already.
Howarths back up will come from 4d captain and the only player to have been with Warwickshire since Christensen took over in season 2. Sriram is backed up Owen Hemp and Tyrone Rowell, and Ian Bell. The batting line up is stronger but lacks an allrounder which would give it the edge.
The bowling will be spearheaded by Ben Gregson who after picking 50 in his rookie season, will be hoping for more good fortunes to come his way this season. As well as Gregson the four day attack includes Danish Kaneria, 1st round pick Kevin Dean and Muhummad Hasnain.
Warwickshire have the four day up to get promoted to division two. Its just a matter of things going our way, and if they do, we might find ourselves in division two next season.
As for one day, its anyones guess as to who will win. IMO there are five sides who can win promotion into division two. Warwickshire will be hoping to avoid relegation in this scrap, though but if thing go our way, we might just win....
yep...
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Auckland
Auckland are an entirely different team this season. Last season we were largely old and depended on Howarth alone to get us through. Howarth is gone now and that allows for a more balanced side after freeing up that contract money. I intend to display a mix of youth and experience and hope that the youth will learn and grow at Auckland, ultimately making us a top team.
4D
No need to say that last season, Auckland stunk in 4D. This season however, I'm optimistic. Not only because I'm in a weaker division, but because I now appear to have the bowling which was so dearly lacking last season. Watch out Div. 5!
4D Star player: J Smith
Player to watch: G Rowell
Rookie to watch: R Plummer
Position: 1st
OD
As with the 4D side, my OD side has also witnessed dramatic improvements. Now I have some decent bowlers who can not on take wickets, but can also keep it fairly tight. With this and a solid batting lineup I expect to fair well against most teams.
OD star player: K Godwin
Player to watch: R Briers/I Weekes
Rookie to watch: D London
Position: 2nd
VB Cup
I must admit that I'm not too concerned about the VB Cup and never have been. I advanced further than I expected last season, but I'm not putting any money on doing it again. As far as I'm concerned, the VB Cup is entertainment and should not be considered too strongly. That said, I expect Rennie Plummer and Rikki Briers to really shine. Also watch out for Irving Weekes.
VB Cup star player: R Briers
Player to watch: I Weekes
Position: Unknown - best team on the day.
Auckland are an entirely different team this season. Last season we were largely old and depended on Howarth alone to get us through. Howarth is gone now and that allows for a more balanced side after freeing up that contract money. I intend to display a mix of youth and experience and hope that the youth will learn and grow at Auckland, ultimately making us a top team.
4D
No need to say that last season, Auckland stunk in 4D. This season however, I'm optimistic. Not only because I'm in a weaker division, but because I now appear to have the bowling which was so dearly lacking last season. Watch out Div. 5!
4D Star player: J Smith
Player to watch: G Rowell
Rookie to watch: R Plummer
Position: 1st
OD
As with the 4D side, my OD side has also witnessed dramatic improvements. Now I have some decent bowlers who can not on take wickets, but can also keep it fairly tight. With this and a solid batting lineup I expect to fair well against most teams.
OD star player: K Godwin
Player to watch: R Briers/I Weekes
Rookie to watch: D London
Position: 2nd
VB Cup
I must admit that I'm not too concerned about the VB Cup and never have been. I advanced further than I expected last season, but I'm not putting any money on doing it again. As far as I'm concerned, the VB Cup is entertainment and should not be considered too strongly. That said, I expect Rennie Plummer and Rikki Briers to really shine. Also watch out for Irving Weekes.
VB Cup star player: R Briers
Player to watch: I Weekes
Position: Unknown - best team on the day.
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bugssy
Cricketer Of The Year
NEW SOUTH WALES
With some new additions to the side, bugs malone is looking to do what he did last year which was to finish high up in 4d and take out the 1d title. Alot of new rookies and youngsters to accomidate the older fellows which gives alot of balance to the side.
4D
NSW did struggle in the 4day arena last season coming up against some big teams, 3rd place wasn't such a bad effort, to fall behind SOUTH AUSTRALIA & MUMBAI, is no small feat in itself. With a few new edditions nsw are looking to build on last years performance.
4D Star player: J Kallis
Player to watch: C Richards
Rookie to watch: M Milligan
Position: 3rd
OD
As div 2 champs last year and previous div 1 runers up nsw are big hopes for the div 1 title this year the management hope. with old stars and new rookie b english who has big expectations nsw will hopefully stop the bigger guns like SOUTH AUSTRALIA for the title
OD star player: M Bevan
Player to watch: B Lara / D Ferguson
Rookie to watch: B English / B Phillips
Position: 1ST
VB Cup
With the first 2 seasons a very good succes taking out the title in season 1 and going a far way in the 2nd season, last year was a big disappointment bowing out first round. this year i can g'tee the tides will change and nsw will be out to gain the vb cup again.
VB Cup star player: M Bevan
Player to watch: B Lara
Position: Unknown - SEMI - FINALS
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NSW would also like to take the opportunity to the managers of other clubs that have written of the blues so early , thankyou. no pressure to perform means good consistant games.
With some new additions to the side, bugs malone is looking to do what he did last year which was to finish high up in 4d and take out the 1d title. Alot of new rookies and youngsters to accomidate the older fellows which gives alot of balance to the side.
4D
NSW did struggle in the 4day arena last season coming up against some big teams, 3rd place wasn't such a bad effort, to fall behind SOUTH AUSTRALIA & MUMBAI, is no small feat in itself. With a few new edditions nsw are looking to build on last years performance.
4D Star player: J Kallis
Player to watch: C Richards
Rookie to watch: M Milligan
Position: 3rd
OD
As div 2 champs last year and previous div 1 runers up nsw are big hopes for the div 1 title this year the management hope. with old stars and new rookie b english who has big expectations nsw will hopefully stop the bigger guns like SOUTH AUSTRALIA for the title
OD star player: M Bevan
Player to watch: B Lara / D Ferguson
Rookie to watch: B English / B Phillips
Position: 1ST
VB Cup
With the first 2 seasons a very good succes taking out the title in season 1 and going a far way in the 2nd season, last year was a big disappointment bowing out first round. this year i can g'tee the tides will change and nsw will be out to gain the vb cup again.
VB Cup star player: M Bevan
Player to watch: B Lara
Position: Unknown - SEMI - FINALS
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NSW would also like to take the opportunity to the managers of other clubs that have written of the blues so early , thankyou. no pressure to perform means good consistant games.
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FREE STATE EAGLES
OD
Having crushed Somerset in the promotion playoff last year, Free State are highly confident of continuing their upward trend having strengthened both their batting and bowling attack and imported a pitch especially from Chennai, thanks to young Indian Yuvraj Snow's contacts back home. The only possible downside is inexperience
OD star player: Lennox Cush
Player to watch: Jamie Hamblin
Rookie to watch: John Arlott & Yuvraj Snow
Position: PROMOTION
VB Cup
Last year's complete failure after my forgetting to submit a team led to the writing-off of the complete annihilation of Hampshire that happened in the match. This year we should have no such problems and will be hoping for a strong display.
VB Cup star player: Lennox Cush
Player to watch: Yuvraj Snow & John Arlott
Position: No reason why we can't WIN IT
Jamee will add the 4D preview in due course
OD
Having crushed Somerset in the promotion playoff last year, Free State are highly confident of continuing their upward trend having strengthened both their batting and bowling attack and imported a pitch especially from Chennai, thanks to young Indian Yuvraj Snow's contacts back home. The only possible downside is inexperience
OD star player: Lennox Cush
Player to watch: Jamie Hamblin
Rookie to watch: John Arlott & Yuvraj Snow
Position: PROMOTION
VB Cup
Last year's complete failure after my forgetting to submit a team led to the writing-off of the complete annihilation of Hampshire that happened in the match. This year we should have no such problems and will be hoping for a strong display.
VB Cup star player: Lennox Cush
Player to watch: Yuvraj Snow & John Arlott
Position: No reason why we can't WIN IT
Jamee will add the 4D preview in due course
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You give him very little to work with...Neil Pickup said:Jamee will add the 4D preview in due course
The Argonaut
State Vice-Captain
The Qld side will be looking to get back into 1st division in both forms this season. It is a new look team with only 7 players backing up from last season. The 4 day side looks to be very strong and will be disappointed if we don't get up either directly or through a playoff. The batting will be a strength though the addition of Pettifer to the bowling should work out. The 1 day side will have its problems but with luck we'll make it up. The VB comp is always a lottery so we won't be pinning any hopes for that one.
4D
Star player: Yves Tully
Players to watch: John Bradshaw and Liam Pettifer
POsition: Promotion
1D
Star player: Jim Beasley
Players to watch: Matt Hayden and James Hopes
Position: 2nd or 3rd
4D
Star player: Yves Tully
Players to watch: John Bradshaw and Liam Pettifer
POsition: Promotion
1D
Star player: Jim Beasley
Players to watch: Matt Hayden and James Hopes
Position: 2nd or 3rd
Craig
World Traveller
Glamorgan preview
Seeing as though all doom andn o glory has been predicted for my club, there are two I really want to beat and to shut there managers up. Wawickshire in 4d and Free State in 1d.
I have strengthed my batting and I have three 'keepers, with two of them decent enough batsmen.
I am not really worried about the VB Cup and if I do well, so be it, but I am not concerned. I will probably field understrength sides or just rest players.
I want to be able to do well in the 4d game and build on my good start as I have won 2, lost only once in three games in charge, for such a crap team (from Warwickshire, he said I aint going anywhere), that is ok.
My whole aim is just to prove people wrong and too well.
Seeing as though all doom andn o glory has been predicted for my club, there are two I really want to beat and to shut there managers up. Wawickshire in 4d and Free State in 1d.
I have strengthed my batting and I have three 'keepers, with two of them decent enough batsmen.
I am not really worried about the VB Cup and if I do well, so be it, but I am not concerned. I will probably field understrength sides or just rest players.
I want to be able to do well in the 4d game and build on my good start as I have won 2, lost only once in three games in charge, for such a crap team (from Warwickshire, he said I aint going anywhere), that is ok.
My whole aim is just to prove people wrong and too well.
nibbs
International Captain
Re: Re: Glamorgan preview
Lets just call it a war of words.
I've branded teams overrated.
e.g. (the following is an example, and has nothing do to with my thoughts on teams or managers...no really, I'm surious) I mean there seems to be beliefs out there out that because a team is called NSW, its meant to be automatically good. People tend to IMO, develop **** dreams over these team idolising them, not realising their not that good. If you get my drift, SA and Karnataka are top sides in their own right, but some teams just more praise than worthy of eg...
haha,Blewy said:
Lets just call it a war of words.
I've branded teams overrated.
e.g. (the following is an example, and has nothing do to with my thoughts on teams or managers...no really, I'm surious) I mean there seems to be beliefs out there out that because a team is called NSW, its meant to be automatically good. People tend to IMO, develop **** dreams over these team idolising them, not realising their not that good. If you get my drift, SA and Karnataka are top sides in their own right, but some teams just more praise than worthy of eg...
Mister Wright
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Guyana Season Preview
Guyana have swept through their player ranks and have only retained two players from last season, Sarwan and Lawson. The first thing in Guyana's favour is that they can't do any worse than last season. Guyana head into the first year of their three season rebuilding plan. This season the intention was to strengthen the batting line up and with some promising rookies and the attainment of Academy star A. Chopra in the draft the Guyana management feel they have accomplished this. Guyana will rely heavily on Chopra, Sarwan, MacKenzie in the batting order and will rely on the experience of Kasprowicz, Ganesh and Rose for the bowling.
Four Day
The four day game is where Guyana will be looking to make most progress. They will be relying on big scores and steady bowling to get them through the season. If rookies Hills and Adamson can have solid seasons this Guyana should do well.
Star Player: A. Chopra
Player to watch: Y. Hills
Position: 3rd
One Day
Guyana will be hoping for steady improvement in the one-day areana. Guyana have recruited a squad that has potential in both forms of the game, rather than specialising in one form, so they will be looking for some solid performances in the one day arena. The bowling performances of Guyana will be imperative to their chances of success this season, if they can keep the runs down, this will allow the batting order to put pressure on the opposition.
Star Player: R. Sarwan
Player to watch: J. Lawson
Position: 4th
VB Cup
Guyana welcome the round robin format of the VB Cup which will allow them to play more than one VB Cup game this season. If Guyana get past the first round they will be very surprised having drawn a strong pool. None of the Guyana batsman are real fast scorers and are more suited to the 50 over game and the bowlers have high economy rates. One win will please the Guyana management.
Star Player: F. Rose
Player to watch: V. Adamson
Postion: 1st round
Guyana have swept through their player ranks and have only retained two players from last season, Sarwan and Lawson. The first thing in Guyana's favour is that they can't do any worse than last season. Guyana head into the first year of their three season rebuilding plan. This season the intention was to strengthen the batting line up and with some promising rookies and the attainment of Academy star A. Chopra in the draft the Guyana management feel they have accomplished this. Guyana will rely heavily on Chopra, Sarwan, MacKenzie in the batting order and will rely on the experience of Kasprowicz, Ganesh and Rose for the bowling.
Four Day
The four day game is where Guyana will be looking to make most progress. They will be relying on big scores and steady bowling to get them through the season. If rookies Hills and Adamson can have solid seasons this Guyana should do well.
Star Player: A. Chopra
Player to watch: Y. Hills
Position: 3rd
One Day
Guyana will be hoping for steady improvement in the one-day areana. Guyana have recruited a squad that has potential in both forms of the game, rather than specialising in one form, so they will be looking for some solid performances in the one day arena. The bowling performances of Guyana will be imperative to their chances of success this season, if they can keep the runs down, this will allow the batting order to put pressure on the opposition.
Star Player: R. Sarwan
Player to watch: J. Lawson
Position: 4th
VB Cup
Guyana welcome the round robin format of the VB Cup which will allow them to play more than one VB Cup game this season. If Guyana get past the first round they will be very surprised having drawn a strong pool. None of the Guyana batsman are real fast scorers and are more suited to the 50 over game and the bowlers have high economy rates. One win will please the Guyana management.
Star Player: F. Rose
Player to watch: V. Adamson
Postion: 1st round
