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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 12, 2018 14:17:35 GMT
Oh to be a cricket groundsman when your club has hosted two major music concerts within a two week period alongside 36,000 people trampling over your precious outfield! Andy Mackay@grassjunkie
Six days ago there were 20,000 people bouncing about in the 30 degree heat. The scars are healing on the grass, though my mental scars may take rather longer.
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Post by longstop on Jul 12, 2018 21:28:45 GMT
I think you should be raising your bat, Wicked Cricket. 150 pages of your Wicked Cricket Column and still not out, I trust.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 13, 2018 8:47:02 GMT
ls, Goodness, I hadn't noticed. 150* seems a long way since this column began in May 2014. I hope to keep sharing it with cricket supporters until people get bored of reading the clamour. Since Rob Andrew was appointed CEO and then Jason Gillespie Head Coach, I've been typing a lot more positive articles on Sussex CCC which is a joy. The final years of Mark Robinson and then Mark Davis' tenure became a little depressing because criticism was more the natural cry. As supporters we want to share in success, victories and trophies and as a columnist, it is uplifting to express this. What with the brilliant start to the T20 campaign and Championship promotion still a possibility, I feel those frustrating and critical dark days of 2014-2017 are now behind us. Fingers crossed and onwards to the double century.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 13, 2018 13:50:17 GMT
The Barmy Army Wants YOU! ___________________________________England vs India Test Series preview: BBC Radio show on the eve of the 1st Test at Birmingham On July 31 between 11am - 13.30pm we’re looking for 20 Barmy Army members located in the Greater Birmingham area to participate in the audience of a live BBC radio broadcast with an exciting panel made up of England and Warwickshire legend Jonathan Trott and other big names (tbc). The LIVE podcast will be looking ahead to the India test series with an audience made up of Barmy Army fans and India fans. The podcast will take questions from the audience as well as getting some great insights and stories from Jonathon Trott and others. If you’re interested in participating in the Live Broadcast, please email max@barmyarmy.com
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 14, 2018 14:56:14 GMT
Who Said the Number 7 was Lucky? ___________________________________________(Sussex Sharks v Surrey/13/7/18)
On Friday 13th at 7.07pm, Jofra Archer began the second over against Surrey after Jordan had bowled a previous tidy six balls. Archer bowled the seventh ball of the innings; Finch who had scored just one run hit it too early; the ball went straight back towards the West Indian at a very catchable height and Jofra promptly dropped it much to the dismay of the 6,200 sell-out crowd. It seemed kismet had already decided who would win the match. The quality of Australian Aaron Finch is such that he only requires one let-off. He then went on to pummel the Sussex attack by scoring 131*, over two thirds of the eventual Surrey total (192-3). Finch batted for 77 minutes; faced 79 balls; and scored 7 sixes. Archer’s economy rate after 4 overs was 9.75 and the Sussex bowlers went on to concede 7 extras. Archer then went in to bat at number 7; was run out; and the Sussex innings ended after 17.4 overs. Who said the Number 7 was lucky?
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Post by philh on Jul 14, 2018 15:15:34 GMT
I timed the dropped chance at 7 seconds past 7.07pm (application for poetic licence still pending) whilst the bloke who kept shouting 7 rows behind me had clearly had 7 pints. The only good sevens were that Maddison was out LBW to Briggs for seven and that Salt got into his seventies.
PS Did you notice our final total was divisible by 7?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 14, 2018 16:14:46 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 15, 2018 18:15:43 GMT
Say hello to Sid's new girlfriend Sandy who was on the shark-walk for the first time at Hove during the T20 match against Surrey. Sandy is the creation of a young girl who attends a Haywards Heath primary school. She entered a Club drawing competition to see who could create the best-looking mate for Sid and up popped Sandy Hammerhead. The Winning DrawingTalking to supporters who viewed her for the first time on Friday evening, reviews were mixed. Several stated she could be frightening for small children, whilst others welcomed a new addition to the Sussex CCC mascot family. Meanwhile, Sid seemed very happy cuddling up to Sandy and, perhaps, who knows, there might even be a baby pup along the way! The Outcome
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Post by joe on Jul 15, 2018 18:34:11 GMT
Thats enough to scare anyone and it’s so obviously a bloke with a beer belly inside there!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 15, 2018 19:05:51 GMT
Joe, Unfortunately, no-one knows whether it's 5 bellies in the costume or a beautiful young lady. The Club wish to create a mystique. Not so much 'The Stig' but 'The Sandy'.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 15, 2018 19:08:39 GMT
For those Sussex supporters who keep in touch with the latest County cricket news by using the Club’s social media like Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook, will have noted a dramatic improvement in their content this season. And the reason for this? Welcome to Matt Bishop who became the Club’s new techno-media whizz-kid back last November. While Sam Keir, the Club’s media officer is responsible for the written Website articles, video interviews, certain match programmes, Twitter tweets and general PR, Matt’s primary responsibility is more the visual side where he edits the videos, sorts out the pics and is the general ace behind the Club’s computer prowess. Behind the shades, Matt has been complimented by some for looking like a younger version of Alistair Cook. He seems to be thoroughly enjoying his recent role and may the Club’s social media continue to improve and enthral.
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Post by deepfineleg on Jul 15, 2018 19:13:20 GMT
Shouldn't it be Harriet the Hammerhead? And who was the little shark on Friday night?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 15, 2018 19:34:19 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 15, 2018 19:35:34 GMT
dfl,
I hope your question is answered above. The baby is called Sharky and is Brighton Sealife's mascot.
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Post by jonboy on Jul 17, 2018 7:16:10 GMT
ls, Goodness, I hadn't noticed. 150* seems a long way since this column began in May 2014. I hope to keep sharing it with cricket supporters until people get bored of reading the clamour. Since Rob Andrew was appointed CEO and then Jason Gillespie Head Coach, I've been typing a lot more positive articles on Sussex CCC which is a joy. The final years of Mark Robinson and then Mark Davis' tenure became a little depressing because criticism was more the natural cry. As supporters we want to share in success, victories and trophies and as a columnist, it is uplifting to express this. What with the brilliant start to the T20 campaign and Championship promotion still a possibility, I feel those frustrating and critical dark days of 2014-2017 are now behind us. Fingers crossed and onwards to the double century. To be fair, there’s little evidence that much has changed since Mark Davis left If anything, results are slightly worse, and many of our players seem to have gone backwards We need to begin to see some real progress if the whelmometer is to start to rise
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