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Post by hhsussex on May 27, 2015 11:07:01 GMT
At the time of writing Durham have just beaten Worcs and are top with 90 points from 6 games. On the double assumption that Yorkshire draw with Somerset and that Sussex are not penalised for the Hove pitch, we should remain 4th on 72 from 5 games, well in touch with the leading group. Notts are 1 point ahead of Hampshire at the foot of the table. On the face of it we should be in a good position and no doubt everyone's spirits are up. The two home games Notts have played this year have been radically different: against Yorkshire 1223 runs (236 to Hales) were scored for 27 wickets, but Notts lost to Somerset in a game where each innings declined from Somerset's 312 to Notts final 114 all out. It would be good to think we could find a pitch that made batsmen less wary, because with the exceptions of Brown and Wells all of our top order players are out of form at the moment. In addition to the injury toll we will lose Joyce for this match as Ireland play UAE on 2nd June. That probably means another chance for Finch, assuming that Machan is fit and comes in as a straight replacement for Joyce. There aren't many other changes that can be made, with an injury list that resembles a field hospital on the first day of the Somme. The bowlers from the Warwickshire match have amply justified their retention and there doesn't seem to be anything that suggests Trent Bridge at the moment requires a change of balance. A shame that Shahzad won't be fit to play against his former employers: I don't think much lovce was lost over the parting and I'm sure he would have been keen to show what a happy and confident player he is now. The batsmen though desperately need to find some fluency. Since the early season exploits of Wright, Joyce and above all Machan, there have only been 3 partnerships amongst the first 5 wickets - and they all came in the losing match against Durham. The problem isn't just the old bugbear of the opening partnership, the third wicket averages 16 this year and that reflects the pitches, the constant changes to the order through injury, but also the drastic loss of form by Cachopa, who did so much last year. The chart below shows the scale of this decline in comparison with the last two years:  Let's wish everyone better luck - and perhaps we can find an answer to that question about who is the Sussex batting coach these days? His help is urgently needed. |
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Post by coverpoint on May 27, 2015 11:13:26 GMT
Is Machan going to be fit? If so that's a massive unexpected boost. I think Hobden saved himself from the axe through his brilliant effort in the second innings. Beer will unfortunately have to wait for his opportunity in the county championship. I may look at him for Arundel if the pitch is anything like what it was last year. Hobden needs pace in the pitch or uneven bounce to succeed. If it is slow or flat then Beer is a better option.
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Post by hhsussex on May 27, 2015 11:29:11 GMT
Is Machan going to be fit? If so that's a massive unexpected boost. I think Hobden saved himself from the axe through his brilliant effort in the second innings. Beer will unfortunately have to wait for his opportunity in the county championship. I may look at him for Arundel if the pitch is anything like what it was last year. Hobden needs pace in the pitch or uneven bounce to succeed. If it is slow or flat then Beer is a better option. Last year we managed to get through that enormous bore by dint of long spells of very accurate bowling from Magoffin and an even more gargantuan effort from Tredwell. At the Members Forum Robinson simply didn't know how the pitch would behave, although the Arundel groundstaff have done a lot of work on it. If it is not improved then it will be much too slow for Beer and he will be slaughtered. By that time surely we can hope that some of our other stretcher cases are back on the field and we may simply have to plod through with frequent changes of seam bowlers - that's what Durham will do! |
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Post by jonboy on May 27, 2015 12:31:02 GMT
If Machan and Shahzad are still out, I reckon the side will look something like this....
Nash
Wells
Wright
Finch
Cachopa
Hudson-Prentice
Brown
Jordan
Robinson
Magoffin
Hobden
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Post by jonboy on May 27, 2015 12:32:23 GMT
If for some reason, Jordan is called up by England, we are well and truly snookered
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Post by coverpoint on May 27, 2015 12:41:11 GMT
I suspect Piolet will play instead of Hudson-Prentice although Jackson has shown marginally better form than Piolet in the seconds and Academy batsman Phil Salt has actually scored more runs than these three for the seconds and so maybe an option although he is only 18.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 21:11:58 GMT
At the time of writing Durham have just beaten Worcs and are top with 90 points from 6 games. On the double assumption that Yorkshire draw with Somerset and that Sussex are not penalised for the Hove pitch, we should remain 4th on 72 from 5 games, well in touch with the leading group. Notts are 1 point ahead of Hampshire at the foot of the table. On the face of it we should be in a good position and no doubt everyone's spirits are up. The two home games Notts have played this year have been radically different: against Yorkshire 1223 runs (236 to Hales) were scored for 27 wickets, but Notts lost to Somerset in a game where each innings declined from Somerset's 312 to Notts final 114 all out. It would be good to think we could find a pitch that made batsmen less wary, because with the exceptions of Brown and Wells all of our top order players are out of form at the moment. In addition to the injury toll we will lose Joyce for this match as Ireland play UAE on 2nd June. That probably means another chance for Finch, assuming that Machan is fit and comes in as a straight replacement for Joyce. There aren't many other changes that can be made, with an injury list that resembles a field hospital on the first day of the Somme. The bowlers from the Warwickshire match have amply justified their retention and there doesn't seem to be anything that suggests Trent Bridge at the moment requires a change of balance. A shame that Shahzad won't be fit to play against his former employers: I don't think much lovce was lost over the parting and I'm sure he would have been keen to show what a happy and confident player he is now. The batsmen though desperately need to find some fluency. Since the early season exploits of Wright, Joyce and above all Machan, there have only been 3 partnerships amongst the first 5 wickets - and they all came in the losing match against Durham. The problem isn't just the old bugbear of the opening partnership, the third wicket averages 16 this year and that reflects the pitches, the constant changes to the order through injury, but also the drastic loss of form by Cachopa, who did so much last year. The chart below shows the scale of this decline in comparison with the last two years: Let's wish everyone better luck - and perhaps we can find an answer to that question about who is the Sussex batting coach these days? His help is urgently needed. Why won't Shahzad play? Where is the definitive evidence? Yardy was allegedly ruled out of tomorrow's match but is now fit enough for a five-for. |
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Post by hhsussex on May 29, 2015 6:04:11 GMT
Why won't Shahzad play? Where is the definitive evidence? Yardy was allegedly ruled out of tomorrow's match but is now fit enough for a five-for. You'd better ask Doctor Robinson, Matron May or Nurse Filby.  |
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Post by olhanense on May 30, 2015 19:40:03 GMT
According to the Telegraph Vernon Philander now going back to South Africa early & not available to play on Monday. Shame....
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Post by hhsussex on May 31, 2015 8:07:45 GMT
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Post by hhsussex on May 31, 2015 9:07:00 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2015 11:36:54 GMT
Hhs,
"...who is the Sussex batting coach these days?"This question has been on my lips for several weeks. No-one in the media know who the Sussex batting coach is. None of the Members I have asked know... it must be the 'Mystery of Iniquity'. We have a richness of seam with two excellent bowling coaches overseeing them. But what of the batsmen whom during periods of inconsistency or when out of form, need someone with experience and leadership to help them through their doldrums. What has become apparent this season is how the batting now lags behind the bowling. Our batsmen need to learn how to play on spicy pitches just as the Durham batters learnt to in the past at 'The Riverside'. One candidate for the role lives a mere 8 miles from the Hove ground. Presently, he is seeking employment; no-one has more heart for the club and knows Sussex CCC so well; has gained crucial international coaching experience; worked very well alongside Robinson during the club's most successful period in its history, but... |
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Post by coverpoint on May 31, 2015 18:24:30 GMT
www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/preview-sussex-head-to-trent-bridge-for-latest-championship-clashBeer, Machan, Whittingham and Yardy added to squad. Joyce is with Ireland. Machan and Yardy should come in for Joyce and Finch. Beer, Hobden or Whittingham. Hobden if fit. Otherwise depends on the pitch. Whittingham could make his debut as Trent Bridge is not renowned as a spinners pitch. Piolet misses out. What has changed between the Warwickshire game and now? Having taken five first innings wickets in the last second team game Sakande is unlucky to miss out.
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Post by jonboy on May 31, 2015 19:03:59 GMT
or put another way, Whittingham is lucky to be selected. The squad is beyond bare bones now, and it will need a superhuman effort from those still standing, if we are to deny Notts
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Post by hhsussex on May 31, 2015 19:06:28 GMT
www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/preview-sussex-head-to-trent-bridge-for-latest-championship-clashBeer, Machan, Whittingham and Yardy added to squad. Joyce is with Ireland. Machan and Yardy should come in for Joyce and Finch. Beer, Hobden or Whittingham. Hobden if fit. Otherwise depends on the pitch. Whittingham could make his debut as Trent Bridge is not renowned as a spinners pitch. Piolet misses out. What has changed between the Warwickshire game and now? Having taken five first innings wickets in the last second team game Sakande is unlucky to miss out. I agree, the last place is between Hobden and Whittingham. Interesting that the preview stresses the famous Yardy calf injury as Grade Two: "As a general rule, grade one Calf strains should be rested from sporting activity for about 3 weeks and grade two injuries for about 4 to 6 weeks." (http://www.physioroom.com/injuries/calf_and_shin/calf_strain_full.php). That seems to make his recovery even more miraculous. If he isn't completely fit for a four-day game, though, Finch may keep his place. |
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