Re: Kent away Canterbury

by Peter.M.Gardens Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:14 pm

450-5 off 101.3 Overs full batting points!
206 ahead

No declaration

Ryan Patel out
470-6 off 104.5
226 ahead

No declaration

Plodding along till tea 5 runs off last 2 overs

by Alex! Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:41 pm

I'm glad we've got on with it, but would be nice to have a session this evening with the ball

by Jackers Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:52 pm

I understand the "bat once" mantra, but given we are certain to lose time tomorrow we should have declared before now and given ourselves the extra time to bowl them out again. I would hate them to finish on 200/7 because, yet again, we have been way too cautious.

by Alex! Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:56 pm

Not sure where you've seen anything about the weather but all the forecasts right now seems fine

by Alex! Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:20 pm

Thank God for the declaration

by gjones31 Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:33 pm

Compton injured? Big miss for Kent if so

by Alex! Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:37 pm

That ball from Worrall to get Crawley was a peach

by Jackers Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:37 pm

Crawley's contribution 5 and 4. Karma for Key.

by Alex! Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:05 pm

I love Dan Worrall

by guildfordbat Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:06 pm

Both BBC and Met Office forecasts for tomorrow have massively improved - certainly for us!

Before just seeing them and like Jackers, I was concerned that we might have batted on too long (as we did and too slowly against Somerset) and denied ourselves crucial time to get 'em out a second time.

As long as the forecasters have got it right now and our bowlers do the same, we should be heading home tomorrow with a very nice 24 points. Hoping so ....

by dougieginn Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:13 pm

A poor start from Roach ,again!! 2 wickets in 4 innings so far!!

by Alex! Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:15 pm

And another

This almost feels far too easy

by Peter.M.Gardens Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:37 pm

It's very easy to not appreciate what a great days play we've had if you focus solely on the fact we need to win. (and you're bloody freezing)

We batted so well that morning session it was great entertainment.

You have to take a step back and say I've seen Ryan Patel and Dom Sibley score sixes on the same day, and not many people can say that

Dan Worralls figures atm: 7-4-12-2

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Ben Compton next man in, saying that he had a neck strain which stopped him from opening.

by VicNorth Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:27 pm

I don't know what people were getting their knickers in a twist about.

by Peter.M.Gardens Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:35 pm

Frank gets Leaning out - Kent 102-5

7.1 Overs left to play this evening.

his figures now - 10-5-17-3

by Chinaman Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:36 pm

I think if we get two more in the next 6 overs they'll ask for the extra half hour. No need to worry about tomorrow.

by dougieginn Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:38 pm

Peter.M.Gardens wrote:Franks figures now - 9.5-4-17-3

7.1 Overs left to play this evening.

Kent 102-5

How we’ve missed Worrall!

by Peter.M.Gardens Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:41 pm

Chinaman wrote:I think if we get two more in the next 6 overs they'll ask for the extra half hour. No need to worry about tomorrow.

Saying on commentary now that they can't claim the extra half hour if its after 7pm.

If Rob Key hates to to see an opening batsman who makes no effort to score runs, what about watching Ben Compton?

by Chinaman Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:42 pm

Peter.M.Gardens wrote:
Chinaman wrote:I think if we get two more in the next 6 overs they'll ask for the extra half hour. No need to worry about tomorrow.

Saying on commentary now that they can't claim the extra half hour if its after 7pm

Right, must be new. Not heard that before.

by Peter.M.Gardens Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:47 pm

Chinaman wrote:
Peter.M.Gardens wrote:
Chinaman wrote:I think if we get two more in the next 6 overs they'll ask for the extra half hour. No need to worry about tomorrow.

Saying on commentary now that they can't claim the extra half hour if its after 7pm

Right, must be new. Not heard that before.

Seems a bit wierd, especially the light is probably the best its been all day. Not a cloud in the sky

by VicNorth Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:25 pm

Five wickets are still standing!

by adelaide Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:55 am

Jackers wrote:You rather miss my point. I am not suggesting that most other counties could match what the ECB pay, nor am I even suggesting that there doesn't need to be a degree of salary regulation in cricket. My point is that if the ECB are imposing it and setting the limits on counties then they also should subject themselves to salary limits on central contracts (including "incrimental" "developmental" etc) which would mean they can't just go round sprinking them round like confetti as they have increasingly been doing.

You might argue that they are never going to be as principled as to do so - I would agree, because they are determined to create an entitled elite of cricketers instead of seeing part of their role as nurturing the county game as well as promoting England, as the Test AND COUNTY Cricket Board once did.

The trouble is that if the ECB does not offer very good money then some of the players are going to opt out of England cricket altogether and make more money on the T20 circuits around the world. OK, not all players are suited to T20 but quite a few of the Test team (and the entire T20 team) are.

by Peter.M.Gardens Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:48 am

State of play In Div One matches:

Essex (22pts) beat Lancashire (3 pts) by an innings and 124 runs
Durham (19 pts) beat Worcestershire (3 pts) by 185 runs

Notts (2 pts) lead Somerset (7 pts) by 157 runs with 8 wickets remaining (likely draw)
Warwickshire (5 pts) lead Hampshire (2 pts) by 136 runs with 10 wickets remaining (likely draw)

and

Kent (2pts) trail Surrey (8 pts) by 179 runs with five wickets remaining

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If we win this match we go up to 2nd place 8 points behind Essex.

by guildfordbat Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:27 am

Peter.M.Gardens wrote:State of play In Div One matches:

Essex (22pts) beat Lancashire (3 pts) by an innings and 124 runs
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If we win this match we go up to 2nd place 8 points behind Essex.

Thanks for the overview, Peter.

After Essex's first win of the season, it was reported one of their batsmen had used an oversized bat and that they were likely to face a points deduction as a consequence. However, that hasn't happened (at least as yet) and I haven't seen any further coverage of the matter.

Do you or others here know anything more please?

by Peter.M.Gardens Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:20 am

guildfordbat wrote:
Peter.M.Gardens wrote:State of play In Div One matches:

Essex (22pts) beat Lancashire (3 pts) by an innings and 124 runs
...

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If we win this match we go up to 2nd place 8 points behind Essex.

Thanks for the overview, Peter.

After Essex's first win of the season, it was reported one of their batsmen had used an oversized bat and that they were likely to face a points deduction as a consequence. However, that hasn't happened (at least as yet) and I haven't seen any further coverage of the matter.

Do you or others here know anything more please?

If its anything like the Premier League they'll wait 18 months give them a 10 point deduction, they'll appeal and 6 months later it will be reduced to 2 points suspended for a year (eg Everton, Chelsea, Man City, Derby)

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