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trekker12 · « **Reply #1325 on:** 06 February, 2017, 11:16:58 am »

Alistair Cook steps down as England captain.....

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1326 on:** 06 February, 2017, 11:36:31 am »

A very impressive record for such a young man. He could still have another 10 years as an England batsman.

Tom B · « **Reply #1327 on:** 11 April, 2017, 01:49:12 pm »

As there are Essex supporters here: in the County Championship, Dan Lawrence (age 19), scores 141 in 114 overs to save the match

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1328 on:** 11 April, 2017, 01:56:03 pm »

Very interesting. I'm a lapsed Essex supporter. I used to go to a lot of matches but have lost interest since the introduction of divisions and the general absence of test players from the county teams. However, that is an impressive knock from such a young bloke. I just checked: Cook was 20 when he hit 214 for Essex against the Australians.

Peter · « **Reply #1329 on:** 11 April, 2017, 08:15:40 pm »

Yes, it was a good fightback against a team that includes an England opener who had already played three tests for England at Lawrence's age. Let's hope Dan Lawrence is consistent. It looks promising as he made a FG century at only 17!

Jaded · « **Reply #1330 on:** 11 June, 2017, 01:15:18 pm »

Comedy stuff from South Africa!

Jaded · « **Reply #1331 on:** 14 June, 2017, 08:01:49 pm »

A disappointing day out.

I've forgotten how to attack bowlers

Nice defensive stroke

Lots of drums for England...

Couldn't identify him but everyone wanted a selfie with him

Great sharp fielding from Pakistan

Loads of these salutes for England (10) but only 2 for Pakistan...

Pakistan fans on great form

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1332 on:** 21 June, 2017, 06:13:17 pm »

Good grief! Essex are at the top of the County Championship! How many years is it since that happened?

Jaded · « **Reply #1333 on:** 26 June, 2017, 12:56:06 am »

A better result today...

trekker12 · « **Reply #1334 on:** 26 June, 2017, 01:02:29 pm »

A good result, they made South Africa look quite ordinary.

Nice pictures too, Jaded.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1335 on:** 28 June, 2017, 06:45:47 pm »

Blimey! Cook & Browne have set a new 1st wicket record for Essex. Currently 358 - 0.

Jaded · « **Reply #1336 on:** 28 June, 2017, 06:59:57 pm »

Yes, they've been doing rather well

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1337 on:** 29 June, 2017, 11:42:43 am »

Today I have learned that Middlesex have an opening batsman yclept Gubbins. I find this splendid.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1338 on:** 29 June, 2017, 10:21:55 pm »

Blimey! The last 5 Middx wickets fell for next to nothing and Essex have opened a buffer between them and the second county (all the other matches were rain-affected draws).

It's a bit like 1979 all over again!

Basil · « **Reply #1339 on:** 30 June, 2017, 12:09:57 pm »

I just half heard on the news that live cricket will be shown on BBC for the first time in 21 years.

Well, a few domestic and international 20 20 matches only.
I didn't hear when this will be.

Little Jim · « **Reply #1340 on:** 30 June, 2017, 12:20:56 pm »

Quote from: Basil on 30 June, 2017, 12:09:57 pm

I just half heard on the news that live cricket will be shown on BBC for the first time in 21 years.

Well, a few domestic and international 20 20 matches only.
I didn't hear when this will be.

From 2020 - yes, really!

bobb · « **Reply #1341 on:** 01 July, 2017, 02:00:28 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 29 June, 2017, 10:21:55 pm

Blimey! The last 5 Middx wickets fell for next to nothing and Essex have opened a buffer between them and the second county (all the other matches were rain-affected draws).

It's a bit like 1979 all over again!

You can watch highlights here You don't often see 9 fielders around the batsman these days!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1342 on:** 01 July, 2017, 08:50:23 am »

Quote from: bobb on 01 July, 2017, 02:00:28 am

Quote from: Wowbagger on 29 June, 2017, 10:21:55 pm
Blimey! The last 5 Middx wickets fell for next to nothing and Essex have opened a buffer between them and the second county (all the other matches were rain-affected draws).

It's a bit like 1979 all over again!

You can watch highlights here You don't often see 9 fielders around the batsman these days!

Thanks! That must have been a terrific match to watch - the last wicket falling in the last over...

Jaded · « **Reply #1343 on:** 06 July, 2017, 08:35:13 pm »

Rooooooot!!

Peter · « **Reply #1344 on:** 06 July, 2017, 09:35:41 pm »

Yes, a tremendous and historic performance. Just a shame it had to overshadow the superb win for Durham, who are without three players who are in the Test team.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1345 on:** 07 July, 2017, 12:54:37 am »

Quote from: Jaded on 06 July, 2017, 08:35:13 pm

Rooooooot!!

Too much lager and prawns?

Jaded · « **Reply #1346 on:** 07 July, 2017, 01:44:43 am »

It's a popular beat combo, m'lud.

andyoxon · « **Reply #1347 on:** 08 July, 2017, 06:14:32 pm »

Slow progress atm. At least Cook has 50+

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1348 on:** 20 July, 2017, 06:17:53 pm »

Indian batsman Kaur scored 171 in her team's total of 281 in the World Cup semifinal. Her last 121 runs came of 51 deliveries.

Jaded · « **Reply #1349 on:** 21 July, 2017, 12:57:09 am »

Let's see what happens on Sunday!