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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 4, 2018 23:08:42 GMT
Doesn't this just zing with smugness.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 6, 2018 15:26:13 GMT
While Sri Lankan cricket is becoming known for rain, rain, rain and deep rumblings of impending corruption gloom, where England are displaying a robust zest for playing a variety of players in a variety of positions, one mustn't forget the England Women who are starting their T20 World series in the Caribbean on November 10th. Their first warm-up game is set to take place on Sunday against Australia with their first match in the actual competition against, yep you've guessed it, Sri Lanka. Mark Robinson cannot rest on his World Cup victory laurels any longer, as his next BIG test looms imminently. Certainly, his team are viewed as strong contenders, ranked third in the format, where the growing success (evident at Hove this Summer) of the Kia Super League (KSL) helps England hone their skills. Above England in the ranking are Australia and New Zealand, although pundits point out that the Kiwis were beaten by Robbo's ladies in the Women's T20 Tri-Series Final, described by some as a near-perfect performance. During this Series, various records were broken, including England setting the biggest T20 score in women’s cricket, 250 for three against South Africa. Sadly, Mark Robinson’s team will be without the world’s No.1 wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor who misses the competition as part of the ongoing management of her anxiety. Her replacement is Amy Jones. England have named three rookies in their squad: Kirstie Gordon, Linsey Smith and Sophia Dunkley who all impressed in the recent KSL tournament. So, the pressure returns on Robbo's shoulders. The Cricketer Magazine generously tips the team as runners-up. We shall see.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 6, 2018 17:34:24 GMT
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Post by joe on Nov 6, 2018 17:57:36 GMT
What a ridiculous statement! It’s got nothing to do with cricket bats becoming ‘heavier and heavier and even more of a deadly weapon’ Any household object can become a deadly weapon in the hands of thug. Do you think because they are now heavier they are more likely to be used as a weapon? Should we therefore ban all cricket bats just in case? And with them every snooker cue, golf club and hockey stick?
Really Mr Stoner, you’ve hit an all time low with this one.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 6, 2018 18:13:45 GMT
joe,
Piers Morgan might tweet it is 'you're' not your, I will say it is 'Stonor' not 'Stoner'.
As to your knee-jerk comment, you obviously haven't read the article. My comment was based on the ferocity of his injuries. Of course, many hand-held items from a thick branch to a snooker cue to a Number 3 golf iron can be deadly depending how hard you strike a person across the head. My comment was asking whether today's heavier wooden cricket bats are more deadly than a baseball bat given that many are not made of wood anymore but use instead lighter metal or composite carbon fiber.
A simple question.
Nothing about banning cricket bats!?!?
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Post by joe on Nov 6, 2018 18:23:49 GMT
Apologies Mr Stonor.
I did read the article and I question why you would ask whether a cricket bat is more deadly than a baseball bat. Both are equally as deadly in the hands of someone intent on causing harm.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 6, 2018 21:14:44 GMT
joe, I was merely contemplating on a dark subject. A modern heavy cricket bat or a lighter metal/composite carbon fiber baseball bat. If a person was struck over the head with the same force, the cricket bat would be more deadly. That was my point. In hindsight, a rather pointless comment. Enter Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 7, 2018 9:07:02 GMT
You've gotta have sympathy for Matt Prior. After pouring his heart and soul into a brand new business venture with his 'One Pro-Cycling' team - then for it to disband - what do you do next? Cricket, of course, where fortunately Matt hadn't burnt his bridges entirely. Although, failing to woo Sussex CCC for an assistant coaching job after the loss of Mark Davis, Prior had kept a big toe within the media world and a month ago SKY offered him a job following the Sri Lanka v England series. What a great way to recover from your previous cycling disappointments. Here is an example of Matt holding a SKY mic. He even clicked 'like' for his own interview (although not shown on the sample below).
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 7, 2018 9:56:01 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 7, 2018 10:58:38 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 8, 2018 16:16:17 GMT
"What does Keith Greenfield actually do for Sussex CCC?" is a regular question supporters ask. The HistoryThe position of Sussex CCC Director of Cricket was created at the behest of former CEO, Zac Toumazi, after pressure was placed on the Club to oust Mark Robinson as Coach after the county suffered relegation to Division 2. The view being it would be difficult to sack Robbo after his previous gold-plated success, spear-heading Sussex to winning two Championship trophies, a Friends Provident trophy, two Pro-40s and, to round it off, a T20 Cup in 2009. Keith GreenfieldWhen I interviewed Zac a few months before his ‘early retirement’, he explained that Mark and himself had gone to the Cotswolds for a weekend break, soon after the end of the 2015 season, where they stayed at a plush hotel, to discuss the future of the Club’s most successful ever Coach. Zac already had up his sleeve the newly created Director position to offer him which he duly did. Whilst pondering this role, Robinson was lured to the ECB for a job interview as the England Women’s Coach and was duly appointed, pipping Chris Adams to the post. Obviously, a tracksuit remained more preferable to him than a suit. Suddenly, a gaping Directorship hole appeared at Hove. Keith Greenfield was an obvious candidate. Loyal to the last, 'Grubby' epitomised the family values at Sussex, where adherence and not upsetting the apple-cart was deemed more important than fresh new ideas and energetic ambition and drive. What didn't help Greenfield's situation was an interview carried out by former media officer, Tom Rose, six months after his appointment, where Greenfield came over as anxious and nervous with little to say except that “He drove around Sussex a lot meeting people.” Understandably, this caused bemusement amongst Club fans and the video quickly disappeared in to the Hove vaults rarely to be viewed again. Since Rob Andrew was appointed CEO, Greenfield occasionally is quoted within Club press releases, but again, supporters keep asking, “What does Keith Greenfield actually do?” In fact, this has become such a sensitive subject within the Club hierarchy that last year one Board member accused me of showing an ‘arrogance’ in daring to ask. “He doesn’t have your education,” was one comment after I queried the Rose interview. This season, for example, Greenfield was seen on video handing over the various ‘Player Awards’ trophies to the Club Chairman on the Spen Cama balcony at the end of the Summer and a week later was viewed putting out chairs at the Duke of Richmond charity cricketing event at Priory Park, Chichester. So, a google search was carried out for 2018. A player Greenfield is keeping an eagle eye onThe primary information gained is this. In January, he gave a talk to the Sussex Cricket Society and in May news appeared that Greenfield had been chosen by the ECB to be part of a ‘Working Group’ under the auspice of Leicestershire’s CEO Wasim Khan, to give fresh thought to the men’s county cricket playing programme from 2020. sussexcricket.co.uk/news/mens-county-cricket-working-group-meets-first-timeAnother piece of information found is that Greenfield’s title appears to have changed to ‘Performance Manager’ which, perhaps, is a far better suited role for him. For someone who has been at the Club over 30 years, his historical knowledge of Sussex CCC and the closeness to the present team makes him an ideal liaison officer between the players, coaching staff and CEO Rob Andrew. Meanwhile, his role as a member of the ECB ‘Working Group’ has led to a recent radio interview with BBC Sports commentator Adrian Harms that includes his view on their decision to have three counties promoted to Division 1 next season. Grubby sounds far more confident and self-assured than during the one he participated in with Tom Rose. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06qz2yjInteresting snippets Sussex CCC supported Rob Andrew over his Conference idea: Greenfield says from 2020, the T20 Blast will be played primarily on Friday evenings between May and July, where the top cricketers can play in both this tournament and the following ‘100 Ball’: He mentions the Championship format remains crucial: And there is now a fairer financial reward for Clubs where after helping and supporting youngsters through their system, the players are then snatched away by a bigger county.
One wishes the best of luck to Greenfield in the future where as Performance Manager he is able to offer Rob Andrew and Jason Gillespie another and important perspective on the developing youngsters and their working relationship with the Club staff and Coaches. Also, Greenfield is well-liked and respected by the squad.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 8, 2018 21:02:51 GMT
Cricket Controversy of the Moment
Why was this deemed a dead ball by the umpire? A batsman is allowed to switch-hit, so why can't a bowler do a twirl? This wasn't even a switch-ball.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 9, 2018 11:53:12 GMT
2018 has been a very important year for reminding us about the horrors of war. To commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day on this Sunday, 11th November, Sussex Cricket is proud to play its part in the ECB’s Cricket Remembers campaign for those who fought in WW1. Due to the rich historical heritage Sussex offers the cricketing world, it is no surprise to learn that the Club saw eight first-class players lose their lives during the conflict. Earlier this year the ECB commissioned highly respected author of 30 books and founder editor of Wisden Cricket Monthly, David Frith, to create a collection of the remarkable stories of the County players who fought in the First World War. Meanwhile, read the stories of the eight Sussex players who lost their lives. There is a link included to purchase Frith's book. sussexcricket.co.uk/news/sussex-cricket-remembers-those-it-lost-during-first-world-war
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Post by burgesshill on Nov 10, 2018 8:26:52 GMT
"What does Keith Greenfield actually do for Sussex CCC?" is a regular question supporters ask. The HistoryThe position of Sussex CCC Director of Cricket was created at the behest of former CEO, Zac Toumazi, after pressure was placed on the Club to oust Mark Robinson as Coach after the county suffered relegation to Division 2. The view being it would be difficult to sack Robbo after his previous gold-plated success, spear-heading Sussex to winning two Championship trophies, a Friends Provident trophy, two Pro-40s and, to round it off, a T20 Cup in 2009. Keith GreenfieldWhen I interviewed Zac a few months before his ‘early retirement’, he explained that Mark and himself had gone to the Cotswolds for a weekend break, soon after the end of the 2015 season, where they stayed at a plush hotel, to discuss the future of the Club’s most successful ever Coach. Zac already had up his sleeve the newly created Director position to offer him which he duly did. Whilst pondering this role, Robinson was lured to the ECB for a job interview as the England Women’s Coach and was duly appointed, pipping Chris Adams to the post. Obviously, a tracksuit remained more preferable to him than a suit. Suddenly, a gaping Directorship hole appeared at Hove. Keith Greenfield was an obvious candidate. Loyal to the last, 'Grubby' epitomised the family values at Sussex, where adherence and not upsetting the apple-cart was deemed more important than fresh new ideas and energetic ambition and drive. What didn't help Greenfield's situation was an interview carried out by former media officer, Tom Rose, six months after his appointment, where Greenfield came over as anxious and nervous with little to say except that “He drove around Sussex a lot meeting people.” Understandably, this caused bemusement amongst Club fans and the video quickly disappeared in to the Hove vaults rarely to be viewed again. Since Rob Andrew was appointed CEO, Greenfield occasionally is quoted within Club press releases, but again, supporters keep asking, “What does Keith Greenfield actually do?” In fact, this has become such a sensitive subject within the Club hierarchy that last year one Board member accused me of showing an ‘arrogance’ in daring to ask. “He doesn’t have your education,” was one comment after I queried the Rose interview. This season, for example, Greenfield was seen on video handing over the various ‘Player Awards’ trophies to the Club Chairman on the Spen Cama balcony at the end of the Summer and a week later was viewed putting out chairs at the Duke of Richmond charity cricketing event at Priory Park, Chichester. So, a google search was carried out for 2018. The role of Director of Cricket is interpreted differently by different counties. Sometimes the role is very 'hands on' with the DOC effectively being the head coach, or sometimes he goes around head hunting new signings with someone else as Head coach. In that notorious interview, Greenfield seemed to think the DOC role involved driving around the county, talking to schools and 'spreading the word'. Quite frankly, a female primary school teacher, with no first class cricket experience, could perform that role, at a third of the cost.
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Post by joe on Nov 10, 2018 8:52:45 GMT
Kieth Greenfield’s major attribute appears to be that he is ‘loyal’, as is also the case with Will Beer. The word ‘loyal’ in these cases seems to be a euphemism for ‘ they’ve hung around for years and we feel sorry for them so give them a job because if we didn’t what else would they do? ‘
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