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Post by flashblade on Jul 30, 2019 7:20:50 GMT
Adelaide Strikers TwitterSome Sussex Sharks debut for Kez overnight, smashing 78 (46) in a 13-run victory over Somerset...One notes that Alex Carey's nickname is 'Kez' and not Archbishop, Bish, Archie, Bashy, Georgie or any other silly name associated with former Archbishop George Carey, but then in Australia why would they have heard of this name anyway? At least, a lot better than 'Caresy', for example.  My revolutionary suggestion is that they should call him Alex. |
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Post by philh on Jul 31, 2019 7:09:07 GMT
Adelaide Strikers TwitterSome Sussex Sharks debut for Kez overnight, smashing 78 (46) in a 13-run victory over Somerset...One notes that Alex Carey's nickname is 'Kez' and not Archbishop, Bish, Archie, Bashy, Georgie or any other silly name associated with former Archbishop George Carey, but then in Australia why would they have heard of this name anyway? At least, a lot better than 'Caresy', for example. My revolutionary suggestion is that they should call him Alex. Great idea, Flasho |
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Post by flashblade on Jul 31, 2019 8:16:36 GMT
My revolutionary suggestion is that they should call him Alex. Great idea, Flasho  I see what you did there. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jul 31, 2019 14:16:06 GMT
Now this is a surprise first mooted, I believe, in The Times this morning. Initially, it was suggested a few days ago that he might not play due to his side-strain injury - a problem he denied to Adrian Harms on Friday evening, during a BBC
Radio Sussex interview, saying this difficulty had already healed. England bowler Jofra Archer is left out of first Test against Australiawww.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/49179856 |
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Post by joe on Jul 31, 2019 20:01:10 GMT
Probably OK for 4 overs in a T20 but maybe not quite Test match fit. Very wise not to risk him in this one to give him time to heal properly.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 3, 2019 0:03:47 GMT
Who Cares About The Championship?
______________________________________________Sussex CCC are two different personalities who carry two separate masks - the lost and forlorn Championship grimace and the dynamic and charismatic T20 sheen. How can a county team be so schizophrenic when playing their cricket? Tymal Mills is a Revelation This Season Sussex were utterly mesmeric in their crushing of Southern League leaders Kent on Friday evening. Nothing could be more satisfying for supporters to watch. Alongside a full house, balmy weather and a Friday night party atmosphere, Hove were privileged to view a Sharks side utterly annihilate their rivals who had previously bossed all before them. This wasn’t so much a victory but a destruction - not so much a win but an imperious slap in the face. The conspiracists might suggest that Rob Andrew and Jason Gillespie are only interested in the more financially alluring T20 tournament. As the 100 ball gathers apace where the draft on October 20th beckons and with English OD cricket basking in the glory of the World Cup Trophy, does anyone really care about the County Championship? Why would Sussex invest their money in the leading O/S T20 spinner as well as one of the world’s top wicket-keeper/batsman? Add to that a contract with specialist seamer Tymal Mills and a one-off season deal with fellow former England T20 fast bowler Reece Topley, then compare this to the Championship Division 2 squad relying heavily on Academy youngsters alongside others who have lost all shape and form. Alex Carey Offers Another Dimension to the Batting Mills has been a revelation this season. Finally, he has understood how T20 works. The importance of variety of ball and the differences between the speed of flight. Add to this the recent appearance of the ‘World’s your oyster’, Jofra Archer, Sussex have an incredibly powerful squad where a QF place is a formality and another finals Day an almost cert. While the batting line-up is as strong as last season, it is the bowling which has gone up a notch. Being able to defend a lowly score of 150 or pegging back the opposition from running away with a high score, as Sussex achieved against Kent, is not only a mark of supreme ability, but a confidence that has not been seen at Hove since the heady days of the 2000s. Luke Wright has gained another year of Captaincy experience and like last season has led from the front, whilst the signing of Alex Carey or ‘Kez’ to his mates, offers another dimension to the batting as seen with his winning knock against Somerset. Meanwhile, Phil Salt consistently improves and Evans and Wiese are ready to pounce when needed. Seriously, Sussex are not only good enough to reach Finals Day again, but on recent showing to win the Trophy not achieved since 2009. Perhaps, it is foolish to talk of such things so early on in the tournament, but given their showing over the first 5 games, bar injury to top players, the team can only improve further.
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Post by liquidskin on Aug 3, 2019 9:03:56 GMT
Mills, Khan, Carey, Wright, Archer? We might be less psychotic with those chaps in the Champ.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 7, 2019 10:54:34 GMT
Sussex v Glamorgan: T20: Hove: August 6thSussex were rapacious on Tuesday evening. Greedy for destruction they scented the frailty of an opposition who had barely secured two points, one from an abandoned match and the other a tie. The match was a slaughter of Roman precision. Glamorgan were despatched with such venom that even an Inland Taipan snake was comparably impotent. The batting chase was all over in 13.5 overs. Not only are Sussex a stronger T20 unit than last season, but more experienced and mature. Phil Salt commented after the game, “We are a much better team now. That comes from playing alongside each other and the fact we have added two quality players to the squad.” He continued, “This season the team have greater clarity on what their individual roles are and as a unit what the plan Bs are. We’ve got momentum now and we’re going to run with it and stay with these good habits for as long as possible.” More Delicious than Salted Caramel Salt typifies the recent upsurge of Sussex’s fortune after a dismal and depressing Championship campaign. He loves T20, it’s his favourite format, and playing overseas during the Winter has improved and sharpened his skills. No doubt a future England ODI player, his fielding has also developed where the outfield catching has become consistently impressive. As for old-timer, Captain Luke Wright, he must feel that 2019 has a certain 10th Anniversary zing to it when Sussex last won the T20 Trophy. In the victorious Final against Somerset, the then 24 year-old scored 20 (run-out) and took 1-25. Last season he got close, but surely, with a moderate wind, never has the Club had such an opportunity to hold the Trophy aloft again. For while the batting has improved, especially with the addition of Aussie keeper/batsman Alex Carey, it is the bowling that’s been elevated to one of professional beauty. Finally, Tymal Mills has discovered an Essex savvy to bamboozle the batsmen with such a subtle flair of variable speed that last night Glamorgan batsmen were either flailing at balls that had passed them a second before or were still creeping half-way down the pitch. And as for Reece Topley, what an inspired signing. So long as the back behaves, his present tally of 11 wickets after just 6 games at an average of 12.63 is a revelation. Only Parkinson (Lancashire), Viljoen (Kent) and Gurney (Notts) have taken more. An Inspired Signing Most importantly, the bowling squad has depth given the grievous nature of injury. If Mills back administers jip, then there is Jordan or Robinson or Wiese to replace him. And when Rashid Khan departs for the ‘Euro 20’ after ten games, Will Beer is there to take up the reins. Sussex require just three more wins or 6 points to secure a QF out of the remaining 7 matches. Not only should this be a formality, but a home match surely beckons. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/ECKO45227
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 7, 2019 14:16:30 GMT
Tymal Mills is turning his media skills to journalism as he turns his hand for the Chichester Observer as a cricket columnist. Of course, this is all part of the new association Sussex CCC have with the newspaper where sports writer, Steve Bone and associates, compiled and wrote the Club's T20 booklet (an excellent and informative buy even at £5). Previously racked with consistent injuries, the T20 2019 season has, up to now, been a great success for Mills as he's kept away from injury and because of this bowled consistently well. It is difficult not to be sympathetic for the specialist. Mills writes, "It felt like a long wait for this year’s Blast to get under way for me. Prior to the tournament, I hadn’t played properly since the Pakistan Super League Final in mid-March and in the meantime, I tore my hamstring and had to have injections in my back."  The problem being, supporters are used to hearing about his latest niggle, so to see him fit and bowling at his best is not just a privilege but a rarity. Mills continues, "It never seems to be a smooth build-up for me, which is frustrating, but I was really pleased to be fit for the start of the competition. I’ve hit my straps early and contributed to some good performances. I feel good and Wrighty is really good at letting us know which overs he wants us to bowl so we can plan ahead, so when we get out in the middle we can focus on executing those plans." What is interesting is how Mills plans his four overs. He says, "In T20 cricket, you don’t just need a plan B, you need plan C and D as well. The Somerset match was probably the first game of this year’s Blast where I felt I needed to go to something a bit different. This time it was going to wide yorkers outside the off-stump fairly early with short leg-side boundaries to right-handed batsmen." Adding, "It’s about being game-smart and I’ve played enough cricket now to know what needs to be done in certain circumstances." For Mills the slower ball is a crucial part of his game plan. He writes, "If you hold your slower ball back a bit longer, it also gives it an added element of surprise for the batsman. As the tournament goes on and we start to play on more worn pitches, it might be something I use more often, but it’s good to have different options." It has been an absolute pleasure watching Mills bowl this season. Sadly though, the next injury or niggle may not be too far away. Life just isn't fair. www.chichester.co.uk/sport/cricket/tymal-mills-column-you-need-a-plan-b-in-t20-and-c-and-d-1-9024985 |
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Post by grandavefan on Aug 7, 2019 15:28:20 GMT
I'm glad Mills is paying his way this year. He is bowling well.
Has anyone thought it might be because Topley is here and they are in competition? Especially if Jordan is 100% fit.
Nothing like that to make the body and mind strong.
Topley relishing a chance to rise from the ashes of his career, and I might add doing very well.
I would like to think he would be available for 4 day cricket? It would certainly improve our seam attack.
Long may Mills continue in this vein of form.
Topley to continue to rise from the ashes.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 7, 2019 19:26:46 GMT
Here is an interesting bowling statistic.
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Post by liquidskin on Aug 7, 2019 20:02:01 GMT
Are you sure that's Topley? Your salted caramel isn't salty enough.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 7, 2019 20:47:13 GMT
The continuing theme of Reece Topley: An excellent interview from Rob Johnston of Cricbuzz.
Topley's been well screwed!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 8, 2019 9:51:08 GMT
 When wanting to comment on such a sensitive issue, one now has to be so careful with the words, tone and overall approach. So, here goes treading on brittle egg-shells. This move and acceptance by CA of embracing transgender and gender-diverse cricketers into elite-level cricket may improve the standard of the women's game. The question is understanding the phrase, "...must show a concentration of testosterone in serum
less than 10 nanomoles per litre continuously for 12 months or more."
Does this mean, at this nanomoles level, growing a beard or moustache is not possible? www.thecricketer.com/Topics/news/cricket_australia_introduce_transgender_gender_diverse_policy.html |
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Post by joe on Aug 8, 2019 10:24:21 GMT
Given your penchant for massive bloopers WC, I’d steer clear of sensitive topics like this if I were you.
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