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Post by joe on Nov 19, 2022 15:57:02 GMT
It seems to me that everyone who has left Sussex in the recent past has gone on to bigger and better things. We can produce great cricketers, it’s holding on to them that’s the problem.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 21, 2022 8:11:00 GMT
Luke Wright to be announced as England’s new National selector
A scoop from Time’s cricket correspondent, Lizzy Ammon. Luke Wright, she says, is soon to be announced England’s new National selector. Given the huge enjoyment Luke gave Sussex supporters over an 18 year county playing career, if true, a massive slap on-the-back and so say all of us. The lad deserves this appointment. No doubt Luke and Rob were good friends which must have helped, but even so, Wright has all the abilities to make this a great success. The role was abolished by the former Director of Cricket, Ashley Giles, who handed responsibility for selection to Chris Silverwood, the then head coach. Yet, Rob Key, who succeeded Giles in April, decided to re-establish the role and advertised the post in September. Ammon says, Alec Stewart had been considered the favourite, but withdrew from the running to remain with Surrey. (Mike Egerton/PA Archive)Wright played more than 100 white-ball internationals for England and was part of the side that won the T20 World Cup in 2010. His 20-year playing career included 144 first-class matches, assisting Sussex to win the county championship in 2006 and 2007. It is in the T20 format, though, that Wright had the most impact, helping England win their first T20 World Cup, and also being one of the first English players to embrace T20 franchise tournaments around the world. In total, he played 344 T20 matches, the fourth most of any English player. After doing a management course, Wright turned to coaching and has spent the last two winters working for Auckland CC in New Zealand and was part of the Black Caps’ coaching staff during the summer. He is in New Zealand at present and is unlikely to start his ECB role until the new year. As all supporters already knew, Wright was never going to be a part of the Sussex squad for 2023, after unjustly being dropped because of Andrew’s obsession with youth. Wright’s role will involve selecting Lions and Under-19 squads, as well as working with the county coaches and directors of cricket to identify talented players. There are three touring squads to select in the new year: An ODI tour to South Africa in January; two Tests away to New Zealand in February; and a limited-overs series in Bangladesh in March. Again, huge plaudits for Luke. This could not have happened to a more deserved person. PS: Joe could not be more correct. "It seems to me that everyone who has left Sussex in the recent past has gone on to bigger and better things."
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Post by joe on Nov 21, 2022 8:41:32 GMT
Yes, good luck to him if true. A management degree and years of experience in both red and white ball cricket at domestic and international level make him a very viable option. He’s a very personable bloke too.
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Post by enoughisenough on Nov 21, 2022 9:09:14 GMT
Picking up on Joe's point about the upward trajectory of all the key players who have left or been let go in recent seasons, it doesn't appear there is going to be a Members Forum this autumn, as we had in the Pavilion this time last year. I think the management must be feeling vulnerable right now on so many fronts, and member unrest is not going to go away until we have a head or two on a plate. Our club deserves better.
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Post by therealab1 on Nov 21, 2022 10:10:03 GMT
Almost feels a bit sad that such a good news story about Luke has turned in to another opportunity to have a dig at the management.
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Post by enoughisenough on Nov 21, 2022 10:14:40 GMT
I was just picking up on Joe's point that everyone who has gone from the club in recent times has gone on to bigger and better things. That is certainly sad, but undeniably true. I already posted congratulations to Luke in a post earlier today in Players. I think it is a wonderful opportunity for him.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 21, 2022 11:19:27 GMT
Here is an interesting pick for the Sussex CCC "Where Cricket Meets…" series. The controversial and some might say unfortunate Sam Allardyce who is appearing next year on Friday, March 31st. The event is in aid of the Sussex Cricket Foundation (SCF), Allardyce was literally hounded out of the England management job by the mainstream media for "alleged malpractice", where Sam is now famous for being a trivia quiz question. Q: How many days did Allardyce manage England? A: 67. This included just one game against Slovakia, a qualification match for the 2018 World Cup which England won 1-0, thanks to an Adam Lallana goal deep into injury-time. The event is to be held at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. After his talk, Allardyce is to face a Q&A where no doubt questions will be asked about his "alleged malpractice." I wonder what his responses will be? There is a three-course lunch, a charity auction, raffle and a game of Heads or Tails. Ticket Prices Individual - £100 Table of 10 - £950 VIP Table - £1,500 (to book please email foundation@sussexcricket.co.uk) Last year's event Re: Glenn Hoddle, raised over £40,000. All proceeds went to the SCF. Gary Wallis-Tayler, Community Cricket Director, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Sam to Sussex next year to help support the Sussex Cricket Foundation. This is an important event as we look to raise significant funds to be able to continue growing the game and making the game as accessible as possible for all." Click here to purchase tickets www.eticketing.co.uk/sussexcricket/EDP/Hospitality/Index/390?pbCode=20
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 23, 2022 12:30:41 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 23, 2022 13:47:26 GMT
A great article from the Daily Telegraph about the recent woes of Sussex CCC.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Dec 8, 2022 9:35:47 GMT
A Hollywood script writer couldn't make this story up. Remember Julian Knight, MP for Solihull and the Conservative Government rottweiler back in late 2021, whom under his Chairmanship of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS), was the flag bearer for Azeem Rafiq and dragged the ECB and Yorkshire CCC through the racist mire, only for Rafiq to be reprimanded himself for similar racist comments he was accusing his alleged perpetrators of... Now news has broken this week that Knight has been suspended as a Conservative MP after a complaint was made to the Metropolitan Police. "The whip has been removed with immediate effect," said a spokeswoman for Chief Whip Simon Hart (!) The mind boggles at what misdemeanour Knight is accused of. The complaint is presently under investigation. Knight becomes the fifth MP to currently have the Conservative whip removed.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Dec 9, 2022 9:46:48 GMT
The Julian Knight story is swiftly moving on. The BBC posted on its website 14 hours ago about Knight, “On Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said that on 28 October it had received allegations of sexual assault against unnamed victims reported to have taken place on unknown dates at undisclosed locations.” Knight responded, “I am entirely innocent of any wrongdoing whatsoever” and went on “I have received what my lawyers advise are explicit threats involving blackmail as well as being at the centre of a campaign of rumour and innuendo.” The problem in a woke-world is that anyone can say anything about a public figure, who is then found guilty before being proven innocent. The fear of public reprisal via social media has shifted the balance of power to one of grave imbalance. Knight continues, “All matters are now with my lawyers and I will be recusing myself from Parliament until the matter is resolved.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63904774More interesting is the BBC has now gone on a bizarre “Praetorian Guard for the Establishment” posturing with an article that is little more than a praise-fest of the DCMS without actually mentioning the name Julian Knight. At times of “trouble and strife” it is important for the BBC to show solidarity with the establishment and prove that “special relationship” remains solid. This blatant lick-a*sing is not surprising given the Corporation still relies on its revenue via the public paying an annual TV licence costing £159. For how long this continues is another matter. When will the nanny-strings be cut? Show solidarity and, perhaps, the Government will keep kicking the decision further down the road. Meanwhile, it is also interesting to note that while other mainstream media outlets use the phrase "serious sexual assault", as taken from the press release, the BBC has cut out the word "serious" in its reporting and left it at "sexual assault". PS: Did you know Julian Knight has written a book about cricket called Cricket For Dummies. It was published in 2006. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63906382www.amazon.co.uk/Cricket-Dummies-Julian-Knight/dp/0470034548
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Dec 17, 2022 12:23:33 GMT
Azeem Rafiq… What can you say? The approach to his racist allegations has collapsed into victimhood with doses of self-pity and bitterness alongside a large dollop of blaming everybody else, but himself, when he spoke this week to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) for the first time since late 2021. Rafiq’s latest ploy is to accuse the Yorkshire Post for his travails saying, “I don't feel like at any point they [the Yorkshire Post] have had any balance. If I was to pick one reason why all this has happened, unfortunately I would have to say it is the Yorkshire Post's writing.” And once more, Rafiq’s naïveté comes thundering through. If you choose to be a whistleblower, the most important quality is to think things through, carefully and methodically, first. Before releasing thousands of classified NSA documents in June 2013, Edward Snowden had left the U.S and moved to Hong Kong. Then, after releasing the evidence to a group of select journalists, he immediately flew to Russia where the country was awaiting to grant him asylum. Pre-planning is vital for any potential whistleblower. Compare this to Rafiq’s latest tirade against the Yorkshire Post. A newspaper founded in 1754 and viewed as one of the most respected, revered and successful local newspaper/websites in the land. It was the first media outlet to offer Rafiq consistent support to his claims and, compared to the left-wing mainstream media, via fair and balanced reporting. Yorkshire Post's Editorial Director, James Mitchinson, offers a robust defence of Rafiq’s criticism’s which the BBC website publishes a generous 7 paragraphs (see link below). The lesson learned from this increasingly discredited story: If you’re going to accuse individuals or even more so, a major and powerful group/body, of racism, have solid proof first. Preferably either tape recordings or, even better, videos of the racism taking place. If not, you may end up making a fool of yourself. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63956614
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jan 9, 2023 13:21:09 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jan 25, 2023 10:47:48 GMT
Good to see Chris Nash has returned to the Sussex fold. We may even regain a Sussex CCC fixture at Horsham.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jan 30, 2023 14:55:38 GMT
Legendary Rock Band 'The Who' to play at Hove County Ground in July
This is astonishing news. I had no idea The Who were even capable of playing live. It seems the two remaining alive group members, Pete Townshend (78 years-old) and Roger Daltrey (79) are seemingly fit enough to go on a tour even though both are touching 80 years-old! Neither have played live for six years. After the massive disappointment of Tears For Fears cancelling last summer’s concert at Hove due to injury, God forbid, dementia, a hip-replacement operation, arthritis, general physical collapse or anything else associated with 80 year-olds, stop The Who from appearing. Perhaps, both will come on stage in mobility vehicles? I can’t imagine for one second that Townshend is still capable of playing his guitar like a whirling Tasmanian Devil or smashing it against the stage? Surely, his arm might fall off?!? Anyway, I for one will take the risk and buy a ticket. Who’s Next is one of my all-time favourite rock albums. Meanwhile, original members of support band, UB40, are juveniles in comparison being 10 years younger. For details, read the below link. sussexcricket.co.uk/news/legendary-rock-band-who-play-1st-central-county-ground-summerFurther research suggests there is some risk attached to buying the Hove tickets, although full refunds are given. Tickets go on sale this Friday. At present, The Who have 16 dates lined up in 2023. The tour begins in February with Roger Daltry alone with three concerts in the U.S. Then there is a big gap until June when Townsend joins Daltry for four European dates, followed by 9 covering the UK in July. Hove is the last one of these nine on July 23rd. Presumably, if the early concerts are successful and close without injury or ill-health, then more may be added. Let's see how our grizzled pensioners from Acton fair?
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