Off Topic Cricket

There’s been a small earthquake in the area but no problems.

toss upcoming

 

This ground is the home ground of six of the New Zealand team.

 

England won the toss and are batting first

 

Durham coach James Faulkner is in the studio with a Rob Key and Nick Knight

Athers is in NZ, not sure which other comms are there yet

 

@Ozzymac

could you post updates of the aus v pak in this thread as well, when it starts ?

 

If i do they'll be sporadic as i'm at work Carty

 

No problem. Just post it up as and when you can. I’m doing the first session for this test.

 

The usual sprinkling of current and ex Durham players on the field

 

Amazing how many top top cricketers we’ve produced and had. Just like our beloved SAFC...........

 

Ground looks an absolute picture and our first 4

 

The Durham coach is in the skysports studio as well

 

Latham, Taylor and BJ Watling, with Stokes

not to bad considering the FTECB want Durham out of business

 

You are ahead of me. Lol. It was a fine shot as well

 

I’ve never seen Sibley play so I hope I get a long view of him today

 

Run out attempt . Bad throw

 

6 for 0 after 2

 

Swinging a bit for Southee

 

We are up to 10 already. Unknown during the ashes without being a wicket down

14 for 0 off 3