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Post by joe on Jun 11, 2024 6:25:11 GMT
So we go into this one at the top of the group.
I can’t see any changes being made unless Clark comes back in if he’s fit.
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Post by sponge on Jun 11, 2024 9:54:34 GMT
Trying to select a team and batting order has become quite tricky. I'll leave it to Farbrace and Co with their bigger picture agenda.
However, as for results, so far so good.
Nothing to fear from Esssex. If we can beat Surrey away in the manner we did, watch out Essex. I do see a good team spirit and ethos in this squad.
However it is T20; and as we all know everything can go pear shaped.
Hopefully not.
It would be fantastic to reach the knockout stage.
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Post by Short Leg (formerly yikemardy) on Jun 11, 2024 18:27:06 GMT
For some reason it won’t happen but this side would take some beating:
Ward
Hughes
Haines
Coles
Alsop
McAndrew
Simpson
FHP
Carson
Robinson
Mills
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Post by coverpoint on Jun 11, 2024 19:32:06 GMT
I would select the following XI:
Ward
Hughes
Haines
Coles
Alsop
Simpson
FHP
McAndrew
Carson
Robinson
Mills
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Post by foxy on Jun 11, 2024 22:14:23 GMT
So we go into this one at the top of the group. I can’t see any changes being made unless Clark comes back in if he’s fit. I was at the 2nd team game today and Clark was watching but not playing an active part. Most of the first team squad were there watching too. Haines and Ward in great touch! |
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Post by foxy on Jun 11, 2024 22:16:48 GMT
I would select the following XI: Ward Hughes Haines Coles Alsop Simpson FHP McAndrew Carson Robinson Mills In 10 days time you may be able to replace Carson with Archer in that team and that really would take some beating! A bit short of spin but with Robinson, McAndrew. Mills and Jofra you probably don’t need too much spin! |
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Post by joe on Jun 13, 2024 15:33:40 GMT
15 man squad to travel to Essex.
Mills (c)
Alsop
Carson
Carter
Coles
Crocombe
FHP
Hughes
Karvelas
Lamb
Lenham
McAndrew
Robinson
Simpson (wk)
Ward
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Post by nobody on Jun 13, 2024 22:08:24 GMT
Same team then as Glos and hope that Carter can contribute
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Post by joe on Jun 14, 2024 17:54:47 GMT
Lamb for Carter otherwise unchanged.
We’ve won the toss and bowl first.
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Post by sponge on Jun 14, 2024 18:07:24 GMT
Like I said.
All very strange.
Lenham should be playing.
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Post by Short Leg (formerly yikemardy) on Jun 14, 2024 18:39:22 GMT
This is looking ominous
EDIT: For Essex
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Post by nobody on Jun 14, 2024 19:23:05 GMT
Got out of jail there after a woeful first ten overs
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Post by devonexile on Jun 14, 2024 19:27:15 GMT
It most definitely was, but what a comeback!! Really outstanding last two overs, Carter drop and inside edge aside. Made a very good Essex side look pretty ordinary. I feared we were looking at upward of 200 at one stage. 101-1 after the first ten overs, 77-8 off the last ten. It was inevitable Elgar was going to get a score when he was dropped on nought. Still struggling with the policy of only bowling Carson a solitary over each match. At least we have learnt not to use Lamb in the death overs. Not convinced that is the best use of Robinson either. This will still take some getting. We will need a really good start. Who will have the biggest regret, us for leaving a batter out for a lower order all rounder or Essex for resting Harmer? |
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Post by Short Leg (formerly yikemardy) on Jun 14, 2024 19:46:47 GMT
Throw medium fast pies at Ward and you’re getting it
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Post by devonexile on Jun 14, 2024 19:59:59 GMT
When I said we needed a good start, I don't feel it is unreasonable to say that exceeded all expectations.
Ward demonstrating why he should have been in this side from the first match.
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