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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 4, 2018 14:32:00 GMT
As Sussex prepare for their 7pm start at Chelmsford tonight, there is an interesting article by Lizzy Ammon in The Times today who places the Club firmly in the T20 spotlight. We know she has a soft spot for Hove and Ammon puts Rashid Khan and Archer as centre stage of the piece, whilst also writing favourably about Jordan and Mills. Ammon cites some interesting facts about this year's Vitality Blast. Already, over 320,000 tickets have been sold for the group stages; that is a 20% increase over last season. She points out that the present heatwave which is set for at least another two weeks may draw last minute ticket sales and walk-ups. There are 38 confirmed O/S signings compared with 16 last year (what does that say about our English players?) And makes the valid point that due to the very dry English pitches, spinners may dominate the tournament. This leads to the question: Could Sussex be tempted to play Briggs, Khan and Beer together? Surprisingly, the bookies have Sussex as one of the favourites to win alongside Hampshire and Notts. Ammon believes The Sharks are "a formidable outfit" with the likes of Jordan, Archer, Mills and Khan.
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Post by joe on Jul 4, 2018 15:24:48 GMT
It’s a 6:30 start tonight, not 7:00.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 4, 2018 16:10:14 GMT
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Post by joe on Jul 4, 2018 17:04:44 GMT
My apologies, it appears cricinfo says 6:30 as does the Essex web site but BBC and Sussex say 7!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 7, 2018 7:44:07 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 7, 2018 17:05:32 GMT
If you're not too black and blue after pinching yourself and have got over the hangover to celebrate England's semi-final place, Sunday offers a distraction away from 'Coming Home'. It is Piers Morgan's annual 'family' cricket match against Newick CC. Watch Mahela Jayawardena play at Newick CC tomorrow
He tweets, "This is now officially my strongest ever team for this annual game." And when you look at the "Friends" he's invited you can see why. A majority Morgan usually nabs from Lashings CC. He normally pays the cricketers a healthy sum, although one or two like Pietersen and Flintoff, only ask for the grand garden party afterwards at his residence, a stone's throw away from the ground. Tomorrow will see the likes of Adam Hollioake (his second appearance); Devon Malcolm and Gladstone Small (past regulars), Morne Morkel, Monty Panesar and the BIG prize of Mahela Jayawardena. As usual there are two T20 games, one against the Newick 2nd XI and the other the first team. Entrance is FREE. There will be BBQs and general refreshments; and having attended a fair number of them, this event is well worth a visit. Start time is usually around 1.30pm. newick.play-cricket.com/website/web_pages/190132... Oh to Hell with it!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJqimlFcJsM
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 8, 2018 14:29:51 GMT
Life can be a bitch.
Ask cricket supporters from Gloucestershire and Kent or Yorkshire and Derbyshire. T20 ticket sales are 20% up this season, but when the fixture list was created who might have thought that Wednesday's games would be overshadowed by the football World Cup and the surprise of England reaching the semi-final and playing Croatia.
The T20 games between Glos and Kent and Yorkshire and Derbyshire begin at 6.30pm. The football starts at 7pm. What a dilemma their fans must face, many of whom have already bought tickets. Do they show the ultimate loyalty and attend whilst peeking at mobiles throughout the England semi-final or decide not to turn up and stay at home or visit a local pub to watch the football? It has been suggested that 30m+ people may follow the ups and downs of the game. 10m more than followed the QF.
Meanwhile, the respective websites and Forums concerned have not gasped a peep. As the cricket season is in the midst of the season's thrust, there has been little time to even be concerned. Yorkshire and Headingley entertained the England women against New Zealand yesterday, where Knight and Co thrashed the Kiwis by 142 runs in an ODI game. And today, Yorkshire are facing Warwickshire at Edgbaston in a T20. Gloucestershire are hosting the third T20I between England v India today at Bristol alongside the county playing a T20 Blast against Middlesex at Lord's. Their respective Twitter pages are doing overtime.
I am sure both Gloucestershire and Yorkshire will have TVs in the ground showing the World Cup game on Wednesday, but even so, I would not like to be one of their supporters.
Meanwhile, Sussex have been more fortunate. Their T20 matches next week against Hampshire (a) and Surrey (h) are on Thursday and Friday.
Phew!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 8, 2018 14:45:46 GMT
You can't keep 'Piergo' down. A pic taken earlier today for his 6.56m followers to rue.
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Post by philh on Jul 8, 2018 14:48:52 GMT
Playing on Wednesday seemed an unnecessary risk when Thursday is a free day. I prefer cricket to football but not by enough for there to be any doubt about what I would be watching if there happened to a Sussex game.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 8, 2018 15:01:04 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 8, 2018 19:10:26 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 8, 2018 22:01:21 GMT
Morgan tweets to his Twitter followers, "BOOM! Victory for the Morgan XI vs @newickcc. Thanks to my legends!" Which means Piers is on a recent winning streak. That is two in the last two. The surprise star was Morne Morkel, while drafted in for his bowling, instead kept his reputation with the bat, scoring 46* off 13 balls including 7 sixes. Q: Where is Mahela?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 9, 2018 9:34:55 GMT
Yorkshire CCC must have read my post yesterday. (Just released on their website) This Wednesday’s Vitality Blast North Group fixture between Yorkshire Vikings and Derbyshire Falcons at Emerald Headingley has been rescheduled for Monday 30th July (6.30pm start).
Following England’s progression to the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup, The Yorkshire County Cricket Club believe that it is in the best interests of the spectators to reschedule the fixture. The decision has taken into consideration travel advice for the Headingley area on Wednesday night.
Ticket holders are advised to keep hold of their tickets as these will be valid for use at the rescheduled fixture. If you have any queries, please contact the Ticket and Membership Office on 0843 504 3099*, weekdays 9am to 5pm.
yorkshireccc.com/news/view/6811/derbyshire-blast-fixture-rescheduledI wonder if Gloucestershire will follow suit? BOOOOM!! Following discussions with Sky and the ECB, the Club have agreed to change the time of Gloucestershire’s fixture against Kent Spitfires on Wednesday 11 July from 6.30pm to 3pm. This will allow fans to come to the match ahead of being able to support England in their historic World Cup semi-final.
If you have already purchased tickets for this match your tickets are still valid. However, if you are unable to attend the match due to the change in start time, you are able to claim a refund or exchange. For more information and to claim your refund or exchange please contact the club ticket office on 0117 910 8010.
The club will be showing the England game in the Optimum Sports Bar after the match, so come and join us for two exciting games at the Brightside Ground!
Surely a better compromise? I wonder how much pressure was placed on Glos by SKY? Meanwhile, why didn't Yorkshire do the same? For haven't both Clubs missed a trick? Show the match on a large screen to tempt people to stay at the ground after the game. This way you can sell a lot more alcohol and food.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 10, 2018 11:31:16 GMT
This week could become the most important for Sussex CCC and their desire to bring T20 cricket back home to Hove, an event not seen since 2009. After an unexpected but brilliant start to their campaign where both Essex and Glamorgan were easily vanquished to the cauldron of defeat, Sussex face Hampshire at the Ageas bowl on Thursday, followed the next day by Surrey at Hove. Rashid Khan has quickly melded in to the Sussex team with Spock precisionLooking at the present county T20 table, it beggars belief, as both opponents, given they are deemed as favourites to take the trophy, reside at the bottom and Sussex stand proud at the top. Yes, it is very early days and Hampshire have only played one match to Surrey’s two, but even so, dreams must begin somewhere. Hampshire, still buzzing after winning the RLC 50 Over Cup on June 30th, were then hit with the topsy-turvy nature of the sport by losing badly to Glamorgan last Friday after scoring one of their lowest T20 scores in recent years with 105 all out; where opener Rossouw (125 runs in the RLC Final) went from hero to zero being trapped LBW for a golden duck. While Surrey have been beaten by Kent and Middlesex in two closely fought games. Sussex remain vulnerable in the top order relying heavily on Luke Wright. Once more Salt with all his scintillating ability cannot yet find the key to harness his obvious potential and unless he fires this week, it is unlikely Gillespie will continue to favour him. Khan has seamlessly melded with the team and is already taking wickets, while Wright has struck his first big score and Wiese continues his cricketing resurgence. All in all, this is an exciting time to be a Sussex fan. Talking to supporters there is even a cautious, yet growing view, that the Club could even reach Finals Day if their present form continues. Yet, how many times, do we see momentum as the key and teams who begin strongly fade away towards the end. Even so, two further wins this week will place Sussex in a strong position. Friday at Hove is SOLD OUT, although it is unclear what attendance figure has been deemed a sell out. 5,400 or, perhaps, 6,000 depending on the local council’s whim? After two highly successful music concerts and Sussex riding high in the T20, the Club can do no wrong. May this continue.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 12, 2018 13:52:44 GMT
I read a heart-warming tweet from Chris Adams today. It says: @grizz598
Fantastic morning for me @trentbridge working with @englandcricket .... great prep ahead of a big series against India .... to a man hugely impressive group , big thank you to the management team 👍🏴🏴
What an opportunity for him to show the top brass his coaching abilities. No doubt Peter Moores was an influence in gaining Chris this chance. I hope he grabs it with his usual flair and panache. Imho, Chris has lain fallow and out in the wilderness for far too long and richly deserves a job at the highest level. He can offer a lot more than just coaching at Seaford College. Good luck!
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