The Cricket Thread

Yeah but Orr opened the batting and he won't be doing that tomorrow. Mayes came in down the order - I just feel his aggression and his shots could pay off later in the innings.

 

Shame about Presty, I was hoping that he would kick on this season but I don't think his dropped catches in the CC have helped his confidence, he will come again i'm sure.

 

Bowling Bethell against Brevis has had the inevitable result. I still can't believe England don't select 5 players who are capable of bowling 10 overs.

 

Oh dear, Brevis has run out Stubbs.

 

x2

 

Well that wicket could save 50 runs.

 

I'm personally not fussed as to whether we go Orr or Mayes. But given how often we seem to pick batters ahead of Orr, I think he would justifiably claim that it is his turn now. And I would agree.

I would just favour Wheal over Jack, but I'd be fine with either.

 

I think Ali would be tad upset if Wheal was picked over him.

 

I can't care that SCurran isn't quick (which apparently is why McCullum doesn't favour him). When we don't have Stokes, he's the only seam bowling all-rounder capable of batting in the top six. He really should be in both white ball teams.

 

His variations are excellent as well. He even has a slower slower ball now!

 

Yeah, they did away with a free draw a while back. It's seeded so to ensure that neither group winner can play each other until the final - with the theory being that if all four home sides win, then both SFs will be 1st from one group vs 2nd from the other group.

Lets home this particular SF will involve two away winning teams!

Lancs v Somerset could be a blockbuster SF if they both progress.

 

Odd, I think a draw is much fairer.

 

Hey England, try having 5 genuine bowling options next time. Ridiculous team selection.

 

I can’t believe we were still in it on the final ball! Madness.

 

It's infuriating that they think they can get 10 overs from Jacks and Bethell. Dump Jacks for Sam Curran. Really not difficult.

 

I still think we picked the wrong Durham bowler. Potts seems to have improved hugely with the white ball in recent times. Carse remains a little erratic.

 

Excited for tonight? Yes

Confident for tonight? No

We're not at full strength - and our best batter has just had probably the worst month of his career - whilst Durham look very strong. Much stronger than I can remember them in years gone by (hence their poor t20 record). But it only takes one guy to shine, as Bopara proved...

 

Form is temporary class is permanent. Vince has had time to clear his head and train with all his Hampshire teammates.

 

Mayes is in!

 

Good luck, boy wonder.

What a game to make your professional t20 debut in.