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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2020 10:58:08 GMT
If you are bored of sunbathing or at a loss at what to do on this glorious day, Test Match Special on Radio 5 Sports Live are replaying "that" amazing World Cup Final last summer. The game is also being aired on Freeview 706. Around 6pm is an especially good time to tune in as you will hear that last hour or so of England's batting. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jp5c
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2020 12:46:24 GMT
Given the association between Sussex CCC and Guernsey, this story takes more prominence. The fantastic news which offers a great way forward post COVID-19 lockdown is the fact that over 84,000 people viewed the charity exhibition T20 match on YouTube. There is every reason that both International and county cricket matches played behind closed-doors will attract high numbers via the internet. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/52861230
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Post by deepfineleg on May 31, 2020 13:53:05 GMT
Plaudits to the Club for this ticket refund policy. ...Sussex Cricket can confirm that any individual tickets purchased for Sussex matches in this year’s Blast, County Championship and One-Day Cup will be refunded.sussexcricket.co.uk/news/sussex-cricket-refund-individual-ticket-purchasersBut as a supporter are we not in a dilemma? The head says 'give us a refund' and the heart 'waiver it' as a sign of support for the Club during this world pandemic crisis. I firmly believe we will see cricket at Hove during July, anyway, in whatever form attendance may occur. So, this is very much a personal decision based on various different factors. Personally, I will waiver my refund, but then I am one of those 'lucky bastards' with a bit of money in the bank. A lot of people, especially the younger ones, do not have that luxury. But didn't you say recently you were not a member?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2020 15:04:51 GMT
Dfl
A good point. I should have clarified that I pay for an annual Blast Pass, so I will waiver this £99 if need be.
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Post by deepfineleg on May 31, 2020 15:36:08 GMT
They are refunding individual match tickets first. You'll have to wait to see what happens before they get blast passes. "Refunds for individual tickets will be automatically processed by Tuesday 30th June, although supporters will have the chance to waive their right to a refund in support of the club, or donate their refund to the ‘Together Through This Test’ fund in support of the Sussex Cricket Foundation and other nominated local charities. At this time, there is still hope of some cricket being played during the latter stages of the summer, so we therefore ask Membership and Blast Pass holders to remain patient as we await further scheduling advice from the ECB. " unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/thread/3/wicked-cricket-column?page=247&scrollTo=34095
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2020 18:34:33 GMT
Having just listened to the World Cup Final throughout for the second time, it is even more extraordinary how England won it. They had no right to win it, but history only offers the stats and not the sentiment.
But who cares, England won it, whether it was a ball bouncing off Stokes' bat for four or Archer bowling the super over. Sporting success is about brief moments where events can go either way and careers are made or fall. Yet, England had the talent as well as the grit and determination to keep going until that final ball leading to the run-out that will remain etched in cricketing memory.
What an amazing final. I doubt if there'll be another like it in our lifetimes.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 1, 2020 8:58:17 GMT
'FROM THE SEA END FORUM' CELEBRATES ITS SIXTH ANNIVERSARY
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ It is hard to believe. The ‘Unofficial Sussex CCC Forum’ which recently changed name to From The Sea End is now celebrating its 6th anniversary. It was formed in May 2014 after the previous Sussex CCC Forum splintered in to two groups - the Inner Circle and this one. This new board was initially set up by former club media officer Adam Matthews, after posters were given a weeks' notice of the old one shutting down. Two new moderators (including deepfineleg) and previous Members quickly jumped on-board, but chaos reigned, initially, as the Forum controls to manage usernames and posts went astray. This lead to torrents of abuse from people with colourful usernames like 'ivorbiggun' and 'sukmycum'. Poster hhsussex then came onboard and took over the primary moderating role. After regaining oversight, the new message board went from strength to strength. In those early years, the Forum occasionally even surpassed 100,000 page views per month, a figure not to be sniffed at, and six years on, it has now attracted 450 Members, around 32,840 posts, 1,280 threads and regularly attracts over 300 guests a day. The message board is not only read by Sussex supporters, but by other county cricket followers, as well as those from around the world who enjoy the sport. The Forum is even perused by some club staff and present and former Sussex players. For a fan, supporting Sussex CCC has been a frustrating experience during this period with hopes and dreams regularly dashed. Yet, this Forum has remained a steady outlet to express and share the ups and downs and, leaving aside the very occasional spat, offers a warm and friendly environment to visit. Yes, it would be great to see more posters getting involved, but there will always be a few writing for the many, as this is standard practice on message boards. A few years ago hhsussex stepped down from his moderating role and, fortunately for the Forum, longstop nobly took over the mantle. He has done an excellent job since and overseen the change of name plus the various additions to the look and content. There are exciting plans afoot too for a radical and improved make-over in 2021, so watch this space. To all the readers and posters of this Forum, thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. There would be no From The Sea End without you. After such a challenging year for the world, let us hope our wonderful sport will finally be played from August to October. Earth is facing a multitude of challenges at present, but at least with cricket we have a shangri-la to visit whenever life becomes a little too much.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 1, 2020 20:25:04 GMT
If this doesn't bring a smile to your face then nothing will.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 1, 2020 20:26:30 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 2, 2020 12:32:55 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 2, 2020 20:31:37 GMT
No news of the promised longer contract, yet, but at least Head will be coming to Hove for one year.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 3, 2020 19:29:30 GMT
If you had bought shares in the American company Zoom just before lockdown, less than 3 months later, you'd have easily doubled your money. www.finder.com/uk/buy-zoom-shares
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 4, 2020 10:53:33 GMT
Better than Ian Botham? I reckon so. Roll on Sir Ben Stokes.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 4, 2020 11:21:19 GMT
Off-Piste
As the continuing "Rise and Fall of Piers Morgan" lurches on, this latest bizarre encounter on his GMB show this morning, where the interview turns in to a verbal brawl with Rudy Giuliani, who was the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001 and who some say was the best and most respected NY Mayor in the city's history. Today, he acts as Donald Trump's attorney.
To see Morgan, "the failed journalist", acting in such a Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting brawlish manner is not only embarrassing, but humiliating for him and ITV. To make things worse, Morgan accuses Giulani of a profanity, but when the excerpt is played back there is none.
I don't think Morgan has much longer on GMB, not when he is self-destructing his career in such a spectacular way.
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation We had it with your discipline Saturday night's alright for fighting Get a little action in...
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 4, 2020 21:52:00 GMT
Sad news if true. Boycott is a breath of fresh air and 'Boycs and Aggers' are a fine duo.
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