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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 18, 2021 15:21:08 GMT
Attracting 106 teams to the recently formed Sussex Slam tournament is a great achievement. Many congratulations to its organiser the Sussex Cricket Foundation. The closing date to join was last Sunday. This is the Surrey equivalent who also have attracted a similar number of teams. www.surreyslam.co.uk |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 18, 2021 15:40:55 GMT
IPL 2021 Latest Update
_______________________ Here are the squads for the IPL T20 Tournament 2021 (English players). www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116285/full-squad-updates Chris Jordan, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, (Rajasthan Royals) Sam Curran, Moenn Ali (Chennai Super Kings) Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Liam Livingstone (Delhi Capital) Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Eoin Morgan (c) (Kolkata Knight Riders) Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings) This year, Moenn Ali has been bought for £700,000, Tom Curran for £520,000, Dawid Malan £150,000 and Liam Livingstone £74,000. South Africa's Chris Morris is this year's most expensive player, costing Rajasthan Royals £1.6m. Surprisingly, England batsmen Alex Hales and Jason Roy, as well as spinner Adil Rashid, went unsold. At present, the IPL Season 14 is to be played between April 11th and June 6th. The opening match is likely to be between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capital. Meanwhile, there is a doubt whether some of the England and New Zealand internationals will be available for the final two weeks of the competition due to an arranged Kiwi tour of England for a two-match test series that starts from June 2nd.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 20, 2021 11:16:34 GMT
Brighton: St Peter’s CC ambitious plans for major extension and improvements to clubhouse
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  The new-look clubhouse frontIn the midst of a 16 month pandemic, to date, it is heart-warming to discover that a leading local cricket club’s ambition is undiminished, while the future of the grass-roots sport remains in serious jeopardy, reports theargus.co.uk. St Peter’s is a well-known and respected Brighton club whose home ground is located in Preston Park next to the velodrome. I remember attending a unique match there in September 2014 when a touring Vatican XI arranged a fixture. unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/4196/threadunofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/4293/threadSt Peter’s wish is to add a balcony to its pavilion, modernise the changing rooms, and make its clubhouse accessible for people with disabilities. The club has leased the Victorian pavilion for 130 years. A club statement said, “The existing clubhouse is around 132 years-old and is no longer fit for purpose. It is simply too small to accommodate an extensive and growing membership.” Adding, “It is underused outside the cricket season and can be mistaken for an empty and obsolescent building.” Presently leased from the Brighton and Hove City Council, St Peter’s wants to construct a two-storey extension at the back of the building to the basement and ground floor. Initial architectural plans show from the front, it will still look like a single-storey building.  The proposed back of the buildingA planning application was submitted to the Council in January after consultation with the local neighbourhood. The statement continued, “(At present), the building is too narrow to function properly, does not have disabled access or toilets, the changing rooms are too small and do not provide an adequate number of toilets and showers, no compartmentalisation between males and females and in addition there is limited space for social gatherings and events.” The extended area while containing storage areas and access for council maintenance equipment (to be retained), is otherwise “not used and is an eyesore with rubbish and discarded items strewn around the site”. The statement pointed out, “The building does not provide the necessary facilities to be compliant with national sporting organisation guidelines and importantly is not disabled compliant, which means that the club’s ability to appeal to disability and other gender groups is severely constrained.” Apart from minor refurbishments over the years, the Clubhouse structure and layout has remained largely unchanged for over 100 years. A condition survey undertaken last year revealed a need for extensive repairs and maintenance works programme. The statement added, “The clubhouse is in active use for only five months during the cricket season between April to September and is largely dormant for the remainder of the year which makes the building a target for vandalism and unsocial behaviour.” The pavilion was built in 1887 and has been occupied by the 138-year-old cricket club since 1889.  Members have turned to DK Architects in Hove with their plans that include opening the pavilion to the cycling and triathlon clubs that use the velodrome. The club also hopes to encourage para-cycling and wheelchair athletes as well as allowing the wider community to treat the building as a hub. St Peter’s CC has 85 adult and 240 youth members and fields both men’s and women’s teams as well as substantial Colts groups. The statement concluded, “The ultimate goal is to make the building attractive and fully functional for all sorts of events, including social events, contributing to it being a truly sustainable and all-year-round facility.”
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Post by kevininnessupersub on Feb 21, 2021 21:58:12 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 22, 2021 12:49:21 GMT
That is sad to hear. An excellent book it is too. Below is Christopher Lee on the back inside sleeve wearing Ranji's green blazer. What a fascinating career Lee had which included founding the Moscow Cricket Club.   |
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Post by ashingtonmartlet on Feb 23, 2021 13:52:27 GMT
Philh, "...a lot of those would disappear if there was a £1 charge"
I do not understand your negativity. If you are a supporter of a county cricket club and unable to watch the team play live at its home ground due to the pandemic, why wouldn't you want to pay £5, let alone £1 to watch a competitive match? If not, then you are not a supporter. To repeat, I do not understand your stance. I am not trying to be negative. And, yes, you are right, as a supporter of a county cricket club, I would pay for many games unless I was busy. My comments are more to do with reality and human behaviour. There's an experiment conducted by a psychologist where he stood outside one of the London rail termini and gave away a quality brand of chocolate bar to commuters. Most people took one. The next day, he repeated the experiment charging 5p (it may have been 1p) for this far more expensive brand - he had few takers. We can safely assume that almost all the commuters had 5p in their pocket and they could all afford it, but why didn't they buy? Parting with money is an irrational behaviour. Your clip of Chris Jordan above was nice to watch. If I had to pay 10p to watch it, would I have watched it assuming it wasn't available elsewhere? Maybe, but probably not. My argument is not whether loyal supporters will pay. It's whether the next tier of supporters (interested in Sussex cricket, but can take it or leave it) would pay what I agree is a relatively small sum and a sum that many can afford. Comparing what people pay for Sky is a fallacy. Their marketing and a general public attitude of "that's what you have to pay if you want live sport" is different from the marketing Sussex CCC can achieve. I'll stop now. I hope you are right and it works. I know exactly what you mean - and without wishing to marginalise the typical T20 fan and attendee (as an example of the next tier of supporter), yes they will pay to enter the ground and watch the match for the entertainment and a night out, but if fans can’t go or, in normal circumstances, they’re just not going for whatever reason, would they pay to watch an online stream? Or would they just keep up with the match on Twitter/BBC Sport app/ECB app or similar? I think many would do the latter, as you say - it’s take it or leave it. That said, hopefully many in that next tier would pay to watch the stream, but I know what you’re saying. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 23, 2021 16:37:30 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 25, 2021 16:38:14 GMT
Latest Update on Redevelopment of Hove County Ground
_____________________________________________________________________________________  Recent photos posted on WickedCricket shows the former Cricketers Pub as a pile of rubble. The next step is to excavate and construct the underground parking facilities, build the apartment block and redevelop the South-West corner of the ground. It is hoped this will be completed in around 18 months’ time, reports the Worthing Herald. The residential building has been named The Tate Residences, after Maurice Tate, born in 1895 who joined Sussex CCC in 1912. He is considered by many to be the county’s greatest ever all-rounder. A new clock tower is to be constructed as part of a more visible and attractive entrance to the ground.  The Tate Residences’ communal rooftop terrace will offer views over the County Ground
and surrounding areaThe Tate Residences will consist of 37 one, two and three-bedroom apartments along with luxury three and four bedroom penthouse flats. A majority will benefit from outdoor space with a fair number boasting large, south facing balconies. In addition, on the sixth floor, there will be a substantial residents’ communal rooftop terrace offering unparalleled views across the cricket ground and surrounding area. Sussex CCC CEO, Rob Andrew, says, “We are delighted with the progress during this challenging time. Phase one is critical to future further developments.“ Working closely with development partner, Roffey Homes, the Club remains on track. Andrew continues, “The level of interest in The Tate Residences, has been strong and we believe the quality of the development and its location will prove to be very appealing to purchasers.” To find out more about the development and the cost of available apartments, contact: Michael Jones on 01903 228601 or Brand Vaughn on 01273 221100. You can also email: info@tateresidences.co.ukFor more informationwww.sussexcricket.co.uk/vision-sussex-cricket
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 2, 2021 16:54:48 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 3, 2021 12:28:31 GMT
Head Groundsman, Ben Gibson, is increasingly becoming excited about the impending new season. He tweets, "The pre-season prep continues!" Check out his Twitter feed @ twitter.com/Bengibs0nMeanwhile, a host of golden daffodils, crocus, primroses, primula, anemone, camelia to name a few are already in bloom, but most importantly, the Hove county ground grass is cut to perfection and gleaming in anticipation. Bring it on!    
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 3, 2021 13:00:11 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 3, 2021 14:37:54 GMT
The story began as a tweet in mid-February and ended up as a full-blown Hercule Poiret mystery. Fortunately, the "little grey cells" were up to scratch and the enigma has been resolved.  In brief, Huw Turbervill, journalist and managing editor of the Cricketer Magazine, is also a Sussex CCC supporter. He recently discovered five old polaroid photos tucked away at his parent's house. He remembered taking them at the Hove County ground in the 1980s during a Club match after his grandfather, who lived locally, took him. Huw recognised some of the players, but not all, and had no memory of who Sussex CCC were playing.  Some detective work followed leading Huw to contact Ian Smith at Cricket Archive. Lo and behold, after some good ol' fashioned sleuth work by Smith, the mystery is resolved. To find out the intriguing answers read the full affair below. www.thecricketer.com/Topics/banner/poirot_and_the_cases_of_the_hove_polaroids.html |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 4, 2021 8:51:04 GMT
Another reminder of The Green Green Grass of Home.www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytvcdSzzMds(Suggestion: Turn off the Twitter volume and listen to
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 4, 2021 11:36:33 GMT
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Post by flashblade on Mar 4, 2021 12:20:18 GMT
I have to say that a Covid - safe day at the cricket sounds most unappealing to me. It sounds like a full day's open-air solitary confinement - wearing a mask. I fully understand why the authorities want to get us back into the grounds asap, but I'm inclined to wait until I can relax and enjoy my day. I'd find it difficult to spend a day at Hove in a social vacuum.
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