Ramrob Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I’m not an avid cricket follower but had one eye on this game after reading this thread. Thought Derbyshire might pinch it earlier in the day. But probably a fair result overall. Where did Middlesex finish last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ramrob said: I’m not an avid cricket follower but had one eye on this game after reading this thread. Thought Derbyshire might pinch it earlier in the day. But probably a fair result overall. Where did Middlesex finish last season? The last 2 seasons have had a different format, with teams split across 3 groups, and then 3 divisions in the second phase depending on how you did in the first one.... long story short, if I remember right they finished top of the 3rd division whereas we finished 5th of 6 in that division. Cricket never liking to be sensible, we’ve gone back to what the divisions were pre covid, disregarding the last 2 years. Meaning we’ve got Notts and Durham in the second division, who probably have stronger teams than most of the first division ?♂️ Grumpy Git and Ramrob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrob Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, jimbo jones said: The last 2 seasons have had a different format, with teams split across 3 groups, and then 3 divisions in the second phase depending on how you did in the first one.... long story short, if I remember right they finished top of the 3rd division whereas we finished 5th of 6 in that division. Cricket never liking to be sensible, we’ve gone back to what the divisions were pre covid, disregarding the last 2 years. Meaning we’ve got Notts and Durham in the second division, who probably have stronger teams than most of the first division ?♂️ Thanks for the reminder explanation! @jimbo jones It makes the EFL sound competent. Should make for a good season though. jimbo jones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) Jimbo, how can you expect the ECB to do the right thing when they make the decision to keep picking Joe Root as the test skipper. He couldn't inspire our cat. Be interested to see if Critchley will lose his 'pie chucker' status now he's at a fashionable county, (the media said he was a 'pie chucker' when he got Steve Smith out during the last English Ashes tour)? Edited April 10, 2022 by Grumpy Git RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 57 minutes ago, Grumpy Git said: Jimbo, how can you expect the ECB to do the right thing when they make the decision to keep picking Joe Root as the test skipper. He couldn't inspire our cat. Be interested to see if Critchley will lose his 'pie chucker' status now he's at a fashionable county, (the media said he was a 'pie chucker' when he got Steve Smith out during the last English Ashes tour)? Century and most wickets in the match on debut for Critchley. Can’t wait for him to be playing for England and Derbyshire get absolutely no credit for bringing him through ? RadioactiveWaste and rammieib 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_dcfc Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 14 hours ago, jimbo jones said: Century and most wickets in the match on debut for Critchley. Can’t wait for him to be playing for England and Derbyshire get absolutely no credit for bringing him through ? All it took was 1 game for Essex and his England prospects are being talked about in an article on The Guardian website. jimbo jones and RadioactiveWaste 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 1 hour ago, ben_dcfc said: All it took was 1 game for Essex and his England prospects are being talked about in an article on The Guardian website. There are fashionable counties, unfashionable counties and Derbyshire. RadioactiveWaste, jimbo jones, ben_dcfc and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, Eddie said: There are fashionable counties, unfashionable counties and Derbyshire. Could win the country championship and there'd barely be a whisper, except for a few "this just proves we need to get rid of counties which aren't marketable" articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Alex Hughes in for Ryan Sidebottom the only change to the 13 man squad for the first home game of the season. I would expect it's Nick Potts who comes in to the team as the genuine bowling option. Sussex we're the only team to lose in the opening week, the only team Derbyshire beat last season, and the only team to finish below us in division 3 last season...expectatioms are high ?? I noticed Fynn Hudson-Prentice didnt play last week, after a bit of investigating, he has lower back stress fracture. So I assume won't play tomorrow. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Anyone else going today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 17 hours ago, jimbo jones said: Alex Hughes in for Ryan Sidebottom the only change to the 13 man squad for the first home game of the season. I would expect it's Nick Potts who comes in to the team as the genuine bowling option. Sussex we're the only team to lose in the opening week, the only team Derbyshire beat last season, and the only team to finish below us in division 3 last season...expectatioms are high ?? I noticed Fynn Hudson-Prentice didnt play last week, after a bit of investigating, he has lower back stress fracture. So I assume won't play tomorrow. My guess is just the one change, Hughes for Sidebottom...gives us a bit more depth in the batting. I was planning to go on Saturday but can't now so will watch it on-line along with the World Snooker Championship which is one of my favourite events of the year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 1 hour ago, sage said: Anyone else going today? Sadly a day at the cricket wasnt a popular choice with the kids for the easter holidays ?? My lad has got covid so I will be in all day with the live stream. sage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: My guess is just the one change, Hughes for Sidebottom...gives us a bit more depth in the batting. I was planning to go on Saturday but can't now so will watch it on-line along with the World Snooker Championship which is one of my favourite events of the year..... With Reece not bowling I’d prefer the genuine bowler, but they could stack the batting and show faith in Dal as the third seamer. Jimbo Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Team is in, Nick Potts gets the nod and makes his first club debut. He doesn't turn 20 until July. I don't believe I've ever seen him bowl, so looking forward to see what he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, sage said: Anyone else going today? Later, hopefully. Maybe for a couple of hours. Edited April 14, 2022 by Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Won the toss again, and elected to bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Steady start. Finn has bowled well and beaten the edge a few times but both openers batting sensibly. 23 for 0 off 8.2 overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 38 minutes ago, Eddie said: Later, hopefully. Maybe for a couple of hours. I'm here till tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Godleman out fishing for one down the leg side. He will be fuming with that, he’d looked completely untroubled by the Sussex attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 3 innings for Derbyshire, 3 half centuries for Shan Masood. Eddie, rynny and Carnero 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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