Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 11, 2024 8:11:03 GMT
They say the Championship always paints a true picture of how a county side is developing.
Yet, looking at the most recent Sussex averages, the team still has a long way to go, even
if the Martlets are standing proud as Division 2's leader.
Take a look.
Batting: Simpson has been outstanding this year. Already surpassing 1,000 runs and with
two Championship games to go, plus the remainder of this Glamorgan game, his total can
only reach for the sky. Without him, there is no way Sussex would be looking at promotion.
Alsop then follows some way behind on 696 runs, followed by Haines on 674 and Coles on
529. Is Haines underperforming as some supporters suggest? Alsop came from Hampshire,
so just two Sussex youngsters in the frame. Agreed, Coles is only 20 years-old and has a long
way to go, but if the county had continued on Andrew's calamitous youngster drive, we would
be languishing in the bottom half of the table, once again.
Bowling: Only Carson has made a major impact this season (42 wickets). The days of Mushy
taking over 100 wickets a season. Did that actually happen or is it Club folklore?
Robinson achieving 31 wickets is pretty average for an England seamer. Of the 3 O/S, Seales
has been the most impressive (24 wickets).
Looking at these averages, it is difficult to comprehend how Sussex are the leaders by 19 points.
When compared to the golden era of 2003 to 2010, these do not come close for comparison.
Agreed, there were more games and yes, there are still 2.5 matches left in this season. Even so,
what we have is a side with plenty of improvement which is encouraging to say the least.
Having Daniel Hughes for next season in all formats should boost the batting, if Simpson has a
difficult second year. Yet, primarily thanks to our 36 year-old Captain, promotion is a strong
possibility this month.
Yet, looking at the most recent Sussex averages, the team still has a long way to go, even
if the Martlets are standing proud as Division 2's leader.
Take a look.
Batting: Simpson has been outstanding this year. Already surpassing 1,000 runs and with
two Championship games to go, plus the remainder of this Glamorgan game, his total can
only reach for the sky. Without him, there is no way Sussex would be looking at promotion.
Alsop then follows some way behind on 696 runs, followed by Haines on 674 and Coles on
529. Is Haines underperforming as some supporters suggest? Alsop came from Hampshire,
so just two Sussex youngsters in the frame. Agreed, Coles is only 20 years-old and has a long
way to go, but if the county had continued on Andrew's calamitous youngster drive, we would
be languishing in the bottom half of the table, once again.
Bowling: Only Carson has made a major impact this season (42 wickets). The days of Mushy
taking over 100 wickets a season. Did that actually happen or is it Club folklore?
Robinson achieving 31 wickets is pretty average for an England seamer. Of the 3 O/S, Seales
has been the most impressive (24 wickets).
Looking at these averages, it is difficult to comprehend how Sussex are the leaders by 19 points.
When compared to the golden era of 2003 to 2010, these do not come close for comparison.
Agreed, there were more games and yes, there are still 2.5 matches left in this season. Even so,
what we have is a side with plenty of improvement which is encouraging to say the least.
Having Daniel Hughes for next season in all formats should boost the batting, if Simpson has a
difficult second year. Yet, primarily thanks to our 36 year-old Captain, promotion is a strong
possibility this month.
