The Cricket Thread

As much as I have my doubts over Lewis, he has shown that he can produce occasional innings like this one (when down the order - I don't buy that he's an opener).

Unlike with Joe.

 

Looking likely to be around 80-100 run deficit, we simply can't allow them to score as freely in the second innings.
One batting bonus point at least.

 

Four boundaries in the first three overs, not what the doctor ordered, too many loose deliveries.

 

Could be worse, could be Durham. Collingwood won the toss, put Leicestershire in. They made 440. Durham are 19/4 in reply. Against Leicestershire.

 

Mullaney puts Dawson's first ball over the ropes.

I'm not trying to defend our bowling in this game, but this is clearly a strategy of Notts'. Bat like it's one-day cricket.

 

Haven't followed today's play at all, but just noticed that Kyle hasn't bowled...surely not another injury?...

 

Nah, just keeping him fresh.

 

Good game for Hants to win, looking like chasing about 480...

Notts declared, just the 469 to win...

 

For his match winning century in the run chase no doubt...

 

Lewis is injured though. Finger.

 

Bugger, who's gonna keep now?

 

Choice between Dickinson and Alsop, if McManus does have to miss any games.

 

I assumed he was injured or ill, given Vince was keeping!

 

140 overs to face in total apparently. So an excellent start to see off the new ball, but still a hell of a long way to go.

 

Well done Joe. Now double it and prove me wrong.

 

Oh dear.

 

First hour negotiated, for only the loss of Wood.

 

Is Amla wondering what he's got himself into by coming here?

 

He should be opening IMO, get us off to a solid start, I must admit that I thought that our top order would be difficult to get through this season, but it has been as brittle as balsa so far...

 

One's a better Keeper and one's a better Batsman...is that a fair assessment?