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I once spent a lovely evening in the Pavillion watching a 20/20 game as an old mate is a member and gave me a tour of the long room and the dozens of bars that seem to be dotted around the ground in random places.
Had a nice curry as well….also stood next to Johnny Ball, who seems a nice guy.
Even class warriors go posh sometimes
Not a huge cricket fan but Sussex is round the corner so thought I’d pop along for a T20 at some point over the summer. Only £30. Anyone been and know where to sit for a bit of atmosphere?
I haven’t been for years but apparently the Sharks Stand is best for T20. There’s a grass bank area which might be both cheap and fun.
Are you Brighton&Hove_Ranger now?
As of about a month from now. No real changes except I wear arse-less leather trousers now and my pronouns are xe/xim.
I would’ve thought England should bat on & give the crowd a bit more fun & extra day as this match should be over tomorrow
News Update - Warner To Retire After Winning The Ashes !!!!!!!!!!!
Warner to retire from Test cricket this summer
ByDaniel Brettig
June 3, 2023 — 7.40pm
recently moved to quell speculation about Warner’s future by indicating that the national selectors viewed him as a key part of the team for both the World Test Championship final against India, to begin on Wednesday at the Oval, and the Ashes series to follow.
But Warner’s indication that he will call time on his Test career at home serves to further clarify matters. Across his past 19 Tests since the onset of COVID-19, Warner has cobbled just 914 runs at 29.48, against a career mark of 45.57.
“You’ve got to score runs. I’ve always said the [2024 T20] World Cup would probably be my final game,” Warner told reporters in Beckenham, on London’s outskirts, on Saturday.
“I probably owe it to myself and my family - if I can score runs here and continue to play back in Australia - I can definitely say I won’t be playing that West Indies series.
“If I can get through this [WTC final and Ashes] and make the Pakistan series I will definitely finish up then.”
The third and final Test against Pakistan begins on January 3 next year at the SCG.
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Australian cricket
World Test Championship final is no Ashes curtain-raiser, says Cummins
Perhaps not since Steve Waugh announced his intention to retire from Tests at the outset of the 2003-04 summer has an Australian cricketer of similar standing shaped to give themselves such a long final lap when their place has come under question.
Typically, a senior player will indicate their intention to retire a few days before their final game, so often the New Year’s Test in Sydney. Another recent exception was Warner’s former opening partner Chris Rogers, who made it clear well beforehand that the 2015 Ashes tour would be his last.
Australia’s team to England features numerous players very much at the back end of their Test careers, from Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of the order, to Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Alongside Warner, the touring party also features the back-up openers Marcus Harris (who also toured England in 2019) and Matt Renshaw.
Warner said his impending retirement from Test cricket wouldn’t change his mindset heading into the WTC final and Ashes.
“I’ve played every game like it’s my last,” Warner said. “I enjoy being around the guys. I love being part of the team and being that ball of energy in the group. I’ll keep working as hard as I can to get there. It starts this Test match against India. I’m really looking forward to that challenge and then the challenge against India.”
Warner has a lot of work ahead of him to ensure he is selected for the home summer. His last Ashes series in the UK yielded just 95 runs at an average of 9.5.
He said he’s ready for the challenge against Stuart Broad, who had his measure last time, should the pace bowler be picked by England.
From 103 Tests, Warner has amassed 8158 runs at an average of 45.57 with a highest score of 335 not out against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in 2019.
Warner sits seventh on the all-time list of most Test runs by an Australian, behind Matthew Hayden in sixth (8625) and Michael Clarke in fifth (8643). Ricky Ponting tops the Australian list with 13,378 runs at 51.85.
Warner has made 25 Test hundreds, putting him eighth overall for Australian batsmen.
Warner to retire from Test cricket this summer
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ByDaniel Brettig
June 3, 2023 — 7.40pm
recently moved to quell speculation about Warner’s future by indicating that the national selectors viewed him as a key part of the team for both the World Test Championship final against India, to begin on Wednesday at the Oval, and the Ashes series to follow.
But Warner’s indication that he will call time on his Test career at home serves to further clarify matters. Across his past 19 Tests since the onset of COVID-19, Warner has cobbled just 914 runs at 29.48, against a career mark of 45.57.
“You’ve got to score runs. I’ve always said the [2024 T20] World Cup would probably be my final game,” Warner told reporters in Beckenham, on London’s outskirts, on Saturday.
“I probably owe it to myself and my family - if I can score runs here and continue to play back in Australia - I can definitely say I won’t be playing that West Indies series.
“If I can get through this [WTC final and Ashes] and make the Pakistan series I will definitely finish up then.”
The third and final Test against Pakistan begins on January 3 next year at the SCG.
RELATED ARTICLE
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Australian cricket
World Test Championship final is no Ashes curtain-raiser, says Cummins
Perhaps not since Steve Waugh announced his intention to retire from Tests at the outset of the 2003-04 summer has an Australian cricketer of similar standing shaped to give themselves such a long final lap when their place has come under question.
Typically, a senior player will indicate their intention to retire a few days before their final game, so often the New Year’s Test in Sydney. Another recent exception was Warner’s former opening partner Chris Rogers, who made it clear well beforehand that the 2015 Ashes tour would be his last.
Australia’s team to England features numerous players very much at the back end of their Test careers, from Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of the order, to Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Alongside Warner, the touring party also features the back-up openers Marcus Harris (who also toured England in 2019) and Matt Renshaw.
Warner said his impending retirement from Test cricket wouldn’t change his mindset heading into the WTC final and Ashes.
“I’ve played every game like it’s my last,” Warner said. “I enjoy being around the guys. I love being part of the team and being that ball of energy in the group. I’ll keep working as hard as I can to get there. It starts this Test match against India. I’m really looking forward to that challenge and then the challenge against India.”
Warner has a lot of work ahead of him to ensure he is selected for the home summer. His last Ashes series in the UK yielded just 95 runs at an average of 9.5.
He said he’s ready for the challenge against Stuart Broad, who had his measure last time, should the pace bowler be picked by England.
From 103 Tests, Warner has amassed 8158 runs at an average of 45.57 with a highest score of 335 not out against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in 2019.
Warner sits seventh on the all-time list of most Test runs by an Australian, behind Matthew Hayden in sixth (8625) and Michael Clarke in fifth (8643). Ricky Ponting tops the Australian list with 13,378 runs at 51.85.
Warner has made 25 Test hundreds, putting him eighth overall for Australian batsmen.
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Not sure his knee would let him. Wrap him up in cotton wool until the Ashes.
Decent showing from the Irish in the second innings and I like their jumpers.
Mmm, shame Brook, Stokes and Bairstow didn't get any batting practice, as I can quite easily see them coming in at 30-3 or 50-5 at some stage. Add to this the lack of bowling time Anderson, Wood and Robinson have had and it doesn't look like the best preparations. Unfortunately I can see the Aussies being finely tuned after playing the World Test decider at the Oval
Didn't say that , did I dopey ? All I said was a Test match against India for the World Test Championship looks a whole lot better work out than a test against Ireland. Smith and Labuchagne have been over here scoring runs in County cricket too, while Brook and Stokes have been playing IPL and hardly had any runs between them. Add in Bairstows lack of play altogether, and the fact Anderson and Robinson have been injured, then I think Australia's preparation will have been better ! It won't stop me going to the Oval for the opening day, just hope we're still in the hunt by then or have it wrapped up and it will be a victory parade.
Dopey? You kill me!
You're just miserable moany negative ****er and you continually piss me off. To be fair though, you're not alone in that on here.
You're not actually a bookie either, are you?
Funny that when someone lays down some real facts or something you realise to be true and the opposite to what you say, you always resort to name-calling and childish behaviour. Says alot about a person that does !
l can’t.
If you guys a battered, bruised and out of form, we may have a chance.
l am without confidence.
Can only hope Smith, Warner & Bucket-of-loose-change can put some runs on.
Should be an interesting series.