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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 24, 2018 15:34:59 GMT
Jason Gillespie in gushing mood about his bowlers as he answers Sam Kier's questions about the Glamorgan victory. "Ruthless" is his favourite and most repeated word. To make the victory even more special, his family have flown over from Australia to be with him at this time. JG has four children with his wife Anna and during the interview his youngest daughter, Delaney, holds on tight to his clutch. And with two days now spare Gillespie tweeted he plans to take his family to the Brighton Palace Pier, a place they love. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8N5xpnsM6s&t=3s
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 24, 2018 15:36:52 GMT
How about this for a classic cricketing prank. It involves a team who have been bowled out for 0 in the past and a famous cricketer. Find out who this is. Meanwhile, the prank doesn't quite work out as planned, but there is still a happy ending. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRrQ503iR_4
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 25, 2018 12:57:33 GMT
BBC Radio 5 Live Sport and a podcast asking the question: 'What makes a good cricket coach?' Those involved include Paul Farbrace Simon Hughes and Mark Wood. Simple answer for me: Ask Jason Gillespie. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06fmdyn
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 25, 2018 17:30:00 GMT
The Sussex Cricket Foundation promote a major cricketing event each year called 'The Sixes Cup'. Please click on the link below for a 2017 Finals Day review. unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/26708/threadEight teams from around Sussex reach this special day after playing a series of qualifying matches and one of the early finalists are Isfield CC who gained top spot after beating Little Common 1st XI. isfield.play-cricket.comHaving attended last year's event I recommend a visit to Hove on September 23rd, this year's chosen date. The cricket played is very different given its unique rules. So, if you want to watch the sport with a twist, here is an opportunity. West Chiltington & Thakeham who have won the 'Sixes Cup' consecutive years since the tournament started (2016/17)Meanwhile, good luck to Isfield on the day.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 26, 2018 12:44:14 GMT
During my occasional perusing around Brighton General Auctions I noted this week a cricket lot coming up for sale on August 10th. It is 'The Bradman Albums' (two volumes), in hardback, and published by Macdonald in 1988. The condition is excellent and, most importantly, there is no reserve. I note on Ebay that such an item can sell for over £60, but I am sure this lot can be bought for much less. Brighton General AuctionsAddress: 112-114 Warren Rd, Brighton BN2 6DB Phone: 07944 685767 _______________________________________
Sale: Friday 10th August: start 10 am Viewing: Thursday 9th August 9-6 pm
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 26, 2018 14:03:28 GMT
Sponsorship is not only important for county cricket clubs, but vital to keep the financial wheels rolling. Take Sussex, for example. We have a car insurance company '1st Central' who have the ground naming rights. We have 'Jointing Technology', an electrical wholesaler distributor specialising in power cables and accessories, who have their name co-joined with the South-West 'Sharks' stand, previously sponsored by' Herbalife'. There is 'Aerotron', an aviation components company from Crawley who supply both the civil and military markets. They have their name alongside the Indoor Club School; and most recently the Brighton 'Sea Life Aquarium' are now sponsoring the family stand in the north-west corner and hence why their mascot Sharky will be appearing alongside Sid and Sandy at the future home T20 games. The name 'The Spen Cama Pavilion' must remain the same and never be changed for the lure of sponsorship moneyMeanwhile, 'Boundless' (a membership club for Civil Service and Public Sector workers) and 'Parafix' (engineered adhesive solutions) sponsor the Sussex OD shirts while there is the 'Aldridge Cricket Academy', the brainchild of Sir Rod Aldridge, helping to bring through both local boys and girls cricketers. Where will it all end? So, I make a plea to the Club. Please always keep the name - The Spen Cama Pavilion - as it is. No Virgin or Emirates or Jaguar or any other motif must taint that sacred place. Spen Cama was the saviour of Sussex CCC. Without his money, it is quite possible that Sussex today would be a minor county, so financially in debt, or like Durham being kept alive by ECB bailouts that come with stipulations and punishments. Spen Cama is a true hero for supporters and is rightfully given pride of place alongside the Pavillion. It was his money that created the financial stability and base behind the Club's golden decade. A red-line must be drawn. A red-line that must never be crossed. sussexcricket.co.uk/news/indoor-school-aerotron-announced-as-new-sponsors
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 26, 2018 16:02:14 GMT
Huge congratulations to Imran Khan for becoming (99.9% certain) the new Pakistani Prime Minister and what an accolade for Sussex CCC to have a former player now sitting in the highest position of World politics. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44965868From Sussex PlayerTo Pakistani Prime Minister
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 26, 2018 16:36:25 GMT
This could only happen in England! Lord's Cricket Ground @homeofcricket Due to the abnormally warm temperatures, MCC has decided to dispense with requirement for gentlemen to wear jackets in the Pavilion and arrive wearing one.
This applies to Members of MCC and Middlesex and their guests.And to add intrigue to the tweet, Jason Gillespie makes a comment about this decision. I like the traditions. Good to see some common sense prevail. And yes, the heat is different here in the UK- I’ve got big sock tan!
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Post by joe on Jul 26, 2018 18:45:40 GMT
JG is right. I spent a month in Adelaide a few years ago where the temperatures were consistently above 35 degrees yet it felt comfortable. In this country if the temp gets above 30 it’s very oppressive and draining.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 27, 2018 10:53:06 GMT
Like Sussex supporters, the Argus are revelling in the recent Club success under Jason Gillespie and journo, Brian Owen, carries out an excellent interview with T20 Captain, Luke Wright, as the Club play two matches in three days (Friday: Kent (a)/Sunday: Hants (h)). Not surprisingly, Luke is loving working alongside JG. Those dark and frustrating days under Mark Davis seem a long way off. Let us hope the present success continues. www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16380942.luke-wright-feeling-fresh-and-fired-up-under-dizzy-for-a-big-month/?ref=eb
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 28, 2018 14:49:40 GMT
Perhaps, the primary reason why Surrey beat Sussex at Hove?
Freddie Wilde
Aaron Finch is the best T20 batsman in the world right now. His last ten innings have been: 43* (21), 83 (38), 131* (79), 58 (33), 47 (27), 3 (5), 16 (11), 172 (76), 68* (33) and 84 (41). That's 705 runs off 364 balls at an average of 100.71 & a run rate of 11.62 RPO.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 29, 2018 11:40:46 GMT
Controversy of the Week
__________________________________ It is refreshing to note that the controversy over the 100 ball T20 tournament was finally usurped this week by out and out spin. Of course, one is referring to Adil Rashid and the storm he has created by agreeing to play for England in the red-ball format whilst refusing to play this for his county Yorkshire. Not only has this caused great embarrassment at Headingley, but questioned the principle of allowing players to only be employed for particular formats. Will we see Adil Rashid Wearing a Sussex Shirt?www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44997045What has added spice to this controversy for Sussex is speculation from a certain Club Board Member that Rashid may seek another county and because Jason Gillespie wrote a sympathetic feature for The Guardian this week about the whole incident and given JG knows Adil well from his Yorkshire days, there "may" be an outside chance that Rashid will look favourably at the South Coast. How Danny Briggs may feel about this is another matter, for speculation is never dull. www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2018/jul/27/adil-rashid-yorkshire-england-red-ball-cricket
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 29, 2018 17:07:18 GMT
As today's home T20 match against Hampshire was cancelled - the first of the 2018 tournament - it is interesting to note how the refund policy works. sussexcricket.co.uk/sites/default/files/file-downloads/ticket_refund_2018_-_updated.pdfIf this game had been a RLC 50 over, there would have been no refund, although the ticket could have been used for seeing a day of championship cricket or another RLC. Either the Aussie touring match or a Women's ODI, a full refund only applies if less than 15 overs have been bowled and if between 15.1-29.5 overs, a 50% refund occurs. For the forthcoming KSL Final’s Day: "If play is restricted or does not take place at the ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, you may claim a refund of only the match ticket value subject to there being: 9.5 overs or less of the last match of the day because of adverse weather conditions and no result is obtained - a full refund. In no other circumstances will a refund be processed. Please note that in the event that the final is not completed on the scheduled day, there is a reserve day (the following day). In this event, your ticket will be valid for entry on the reserve day and you will still be entitled to claim your refund, if applicable." I quote the last paragraph because one asks the question, time and time again, if a T20 game is cancelled, why can't there be a reserve day put in place given the popularity of these matches? Especially for Finals Day where bad weather can make a farce of the entire competition. As for gaining your money back, the refund policy states: "All refunds will be made automatically to the original purchaser only, either by refunding their debit or credit card or by sending a cheque. Please allow up to 45 days to receive your refund. If you have any queries, please phone 0844 264 0206." Why should it take up to 45 days when usually the maximum time is 3 days and certainly no-more than 5? Presumably, Sussex have insurance to cover lost T20 revenue, no doubt underpinned by the ECB. Yet, one cannot wonder whether the refund policy could not be improved. Also, one wonders whether umpires are under pressure from the home Club to allow 10 overs bowled when weather conditions are particularly poor?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 31, 2018 11:36:46 GMT
Delighted to read this morning that Sussex CCC have seen sense with their refund policy and instead of supporters having to wait up to 45 days for a refund they can now use their Hants ticket for another T20 home game.
Common sense prevails. 👍
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 2, 2018 20:32:19 GMT
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