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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 28, 2021 15:44:43 GMT
Certainly been a rude awakening for Travis Head. A leading run scorer in Australia and now this. Perhaps, he should go off to the 2nd XI to regain his confidence and understand English conditions better? How would that look on his glittering CV? Oh well, at least we only trail by two runs. So much for our O/S batsmen in this match.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2021 15:51:49 GMT
Certainly been a rude awakening for Travis Head. A leading run scorer in Australia and now this. Perhaps, he should go off to the 2nd XI to regain his confidence and understand English conditions better? How would that look on his glittering CV? Oh well, at least we only trail by two runs. So much for our O/S batsmen in this match. I think its Rawlins fault  |
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Post by coverpoint on May 28, 2021 18:32:29 GMT
Very disappointing once again from Head and Van Zyl. It's one thing scoring runs in Australia where there is no movement in the air but in England unless you can play the moving ball you're screwed!
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Post by coverpoint on May 28, 2021 18:35:31 GMT
Sussex have signed too many players that have become T20 mercenaries. Imagine what the team would have looked like with Archer, Bopara, Jordan, Robinson, Salt and Wright in (not to mention Khan, Mills and Wiese). Salt Haines Van Zyl Head Wright Bopara Brown c, wk Jordan Robinson Archer Carson What is the point of signing players like Archer, Bopara Jordan, Salt and Wright) who are only really interested in playing T20 cricket? Calling the county championship first class cricket has become a joke. It's 2XI standard now. We are doing well to even be in the match with over half a first team missing. Looking at the youngers Haines, Carson, Crocombe, Garton ant Atkins aren't the problem. Thomason, Clark and Rawlins are not scoring enough runs. It doesn't help that the three most senior players Brown, Head and Van Zyl have not performed once again. Not sure you can call Salt a T20 mercenary.😮 he plays all formats for us, he’s just injured at the moment. And the same with Wright - we signed him in 2004!!! It’s not like we’ve signed him since the T20 mercenary became a thing!! He’s played a fair amount of championship cricket over the years, but not in the last few . But was is the position with Jordan? Must have finished quarantining now, can’t believe England have control over him at present. So he should be in our championship side? All the players when we signed them it was on the basis of playing in all competitions. I thought Jordan will still in the West Indies. Salt plays T20 cricket all over the globe and so is chasing the money. I am not sure we have seen the best of him in first class cricket as a result. I believe there is more in the locker. Wright could play four day cricket if he wanted to but again chooses the easy option. |
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Post by joe on May 28, 2021 18:38:05 GMT
Well batted Tom Haines who is now the 3rd highest run scorer in the country.
If Haines and Brown can keep going tomorrow to take the lead above 250/300 we’re still in with a shout.
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Post by philh on May 28, 2021 19:22:42 GMT
It’s not all over but it is one of those frustrating games. I always want another couple of wickets or 50 more runs, but, after our terrible start, we keep being just behind where we need to be. We bowled well to keep Northants in range, but dropped a vital catch to allow Berg to add 50 or so with Sanderson for the 10th wicket. After a shaky start, van Zyl recovered and with Haines looked comfortable going at 4 per over until tea. Then, van Zyl gave Kerrigan a sharp chance and Head didn’t so much as lose his head but seemed to be heading nowhere as he edged to slip for a duck. Haines changed from free flowing to battling through an excellent Sanderson spell (and surviving) and Brown picked up some easier runs as the sun set behind the Spen Cama Pavilion. The fear is that Brown and Haines are back in the hut before most of us have digested our breakfast. But, if, just if, they can take advantage of an older ball, we might just make a game of it. Whatever we get, I will wish for 50 more. Come on, Sussex.
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Post by liquidskin on May 28, 2021 19:35:54 GMT
It's not the management who are gambling on a group of homies Devon Exile it's Andrew. He's made his intentions clear and they ain't based around a decent 4 day team, so we'll be very lucky to even compete with the top teams while he's leading the way - he's all about the money and he thinks it's in the T20. Pretty sure the management would love to add a couple more big guns to the eleven. Even I would, and I'm a renowned kiddie... what's it called, not that, I like young players. 😂🤭 agreed again. Recruitment of some experience for the 4 day side has been virtually non-existent in recent years, especially the batting, apart from Head for what was intended to be 2020. As you say, either we’ve decided to prioritise T20 or someone has some sort of undying faith in our homegrown players and pitching them all in together.....or both. Yeah both is wishful thinking, it's 'this is the way we're going and hopefully we'll be competitive', I firmly believe. Not that I have any close contacts, I simply heard an interview Andrew did on some T20 night a few years ago and arrived firmly at that conclusion. It's certainly been played out although we do employ two OS batsman for the CC, so it could be worse. That's pretty hopeful Joe, I like it. I'd settle for a 200 lead frankly. Well done Haines and the rookie bowlers indeed. Still in it. Where's the link S&F usually puts up? That's to S&F I spose. |
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Post by coverpoint on May 28, 2021 19:45:17 GMT
Well batted Tom Haines who is now the 3rd highest run scorer in the country. If Haines and Brown can keep going tomorrow to take the lead above 250/300 we’re still in with a shout. I love your optimism! I'd settle for 200. Haines need to put a one in front of his score if we are to get anywhere near a 250-300 lead. |
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Post by joe on May 28, 2021 19:49:37 GMT
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Post by ashingtonmartlet on May 28, 2021 21:23:03 GMT
Well batted Tom Haines who is now the 3rd highest run scorer in the country. If Haines and Brown can keep going tomorrow to take the lead above 250/300 we’re still in with a shout. That’s a terrific achievement for Tom, I knew he was high up early on, but his form has slipped a little. So to still be right up there is great, as the others must have dipped as well. |
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Post by ashingtonmartlet on May 28, 2021 21:27:54 GMT
😂🤭 agreed again. Recruitment of some experience for the 4 day side has been virtually non-existent in recent years, especially the batting, apart from Head for what was intended to be 2020. As you say, either we’ve decided to prioritise T20 or someone has some sort of undying faith in our homegrown players and pitching them all in together.....or both. Yeah both is wishful thinking, it's 'this is the way we're going and hopefully we'll be competitive', I firmly believe. Not that I have any close contacts, I simply heard an interview Andrew did on some T20 night a few years ago and arrived firmly at that conclusion. It's certainly been played out although we do employ two OS batsman for the CC, so it could be worse. That's pretty hopeful Joe, I like it. I'd settle for a 200 lead frankly. Well done Haines and the rookie bowlers indeed. Still in it. Where's the link S&F usually puts up? That's to S&F I spose. I think you’re spot on. Particularly the “...hopefully we’ll be competitive”. Two overseas batsmen yes, but one was already here as a Kolpak... |
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Post by ashingtonmartlet on May 28, 2021 21:30:40 GMT
It’s not all over but it is one of those frustrating games. I always want another couple of wickets or 50 more runs, but, after our terrible start, we keep being just behind where we need to be. We bowled well to keep Northants in range, but dropped a vital catch to allow Berg to add 50 or so with Sanderson for the 10th wicket. After a shaky start, van Zyl recovered and with Haines looked comfortable going at 4 per over until tea. Then, van Zyl gave Kerrigan a sharp chance and Head didn’t so much as lose his head but seemed to be heading nowhere as he edged to slip for a duck. Haines changed from free flowing to battling through an excellent Sanderson spell (and surviving) and Brown picked up some easier runs as the sun set behind the Spen Cama Pavilion. The fear is that Brown and Haines are back in the hut before most of us have digested our breakfast. But, if, just if, they can take advantage of an older ball, we might just make a game of it. Whatever we get, I will wish for 50 more. Come on, Sussex. Spot on. Another couple of wickets or another 50 runs. Don’t think it could be summed up any better. Apart from the Northants game up there, we’ve probably been that close to winning the games we’ve lost. |
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Post by philh on May 28, 2021 22:21:29 GMT
It’s not all over but it is one of those frustrating games. I always want another couple of wickets or 50 more runs, but, after our terrible start, we keep being just behind where we need to be. We bowled well to keep Northants in range, but dropped a vital catch to allow Berg to add 50 or so with Sanderson for the 10th wicket. After a shaky start, van Zyl recovered and with Haines looked comfortable going at 4 per over until tea. Then, van Zyl gave Kerrigan a sharp chance and Head didn’t so much as lose his head but seemed to be heading nowhere as he edged to slip for a duck. Haines changed from free flowing to battling through an excellent Sanderson spell (and surviving) and Brown picked up some easier runs as the sun set behind the Spen Cama Pavilion. The fear is that Brown and Haines are back in the hut before most of us have digested our breakfast. But, if, just if, they can take advantage of an older ball, we might just make a game of it. Whatever we get, I will wish for 50 more. Come on, Sussex. Spot on. Another couple of wickets or another 50 runs. Don’t think it could be summed up any better. Apart from the Northants game up there, we’ve probably been that close to winning the games we’ve lost. And, thereby hangs a tale. Given the inexperience of this team, they are doing well not to be thrashed (yes, I know we were at Northampton). I overheard Matt Prior talking about the high potential of some of this team. What do we want as supporters: a solid team like Northants with no England call-ups, no IPL exports and few promising youngsters or what Sussex have? It’s a tricky one. My biggest complaint is that we have too many T20 only on the payroll. |
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Post by coverpoint on May 29, 2021 5:58:56 GMT
Spot on. Another couple of wickets or another 50 runs. Don’t think it could be summed up any better. Apart from the Northants game up there, we’ve probably been that close to winning the games we’ve lost. And, thereby hangs a tale. Given the inexperience of this team, they are doing well not to be thrashed (yes, I know we were at Northampton). I overheard Matt Prior talking about the high potential of some of this team. What do we want as supporters: a solid team like Northants with no England call-ups, no IPL exports and few promising youngsters or what Sussex have? It’s a tricky one. My biggest complaint is that we have too many T20 only on the payroll. I agree with you that Sussex have too many T20 only on the payroll. I also agree with your point about having a solid team like Northants with no England call ups, no IPL experts and a few promising youngsters. |
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Post by liquidskin on May 29, 2021 10:18:02 GMT
Yeah both is wishful thinking, it's 'this is the way we're going and hopefully we'll be competitive', I firmly believe. Not that I have any close contacts, I simply heard an interview Andrew did on some T20 night a few years ago and arrived firmly at that conclusion. It's certainly been played out although we do employ two OS batsman for the CC, so it could be worse. That's pretty hopeful Joe, I like it. I'd settle for a 200 lead frankly. Well done Haines and the rookie bowlers indeed. Still in it. Where's the link S&F usually puts up? That's to S&F I spose. I think you’re spot on. Particularly the “...hopefully we’ll be competitive”. Two overseas batsmen yes, but one was already here as a Kolpak... Fine by me, as long as he's no longer here as Kolpak. Two legit overseas has always been my preference, pretty much. No restrictions on caps or whatever, simply overseas pros. Cheers Joe, impressed by the live feeds on the whole, great feature, worth investing in I hope. |
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