English Domestic Season 2017

horace wrote:Lyon relies on bounce from hard pitches, which are not plentiful in Pomgolia.

He'll get nowt by way of bounce at New Road. The pitches don't really rag much either until later in the season

Lyon's pretty wily though - seasoned old dog - so I presume he'll work it out, the "F & G".

.......... and he always has Jeff up his sleeve.

Or is it Geoff?

Tommo? Marsh?

Nice. Pujara has signed for Nottinghamshire as cover for Pattinson. Seems to enjoy it there; hope he signs a season long deal before long.

Weirdly, he earns less than some IPL specialists like Uthappa. Shame

Still unbeaten

Pepsi's turn to come to the party today

Early days but both Divs are close....interesting the Bears and Somerset are in early strife.

Div 1 is interesting - I can see Essex doing okay, providing that they get their money's worth from Chef before England duties beckon.

Surrey have hit their stride and look the side to beat.

As for Div 2, the top four sides are pretty much a division within a division - the rest look poor on early season evidence.

Home semi-final for Worcs. in the Royal London Cup - that'll be a nice little earner then.

According to their coach, Andrew Gale, Yorkshire are prepared for England recalling Gary Balance. That's more than the rest of us matey!

Yorkshire are hoping that he gets dropped to the National side.

Jimmy Anderson has a groin strain. yet another injury - I think his body is trying to tell him something.

Needs to go easy with the missus?

Doing circle work with Chinhead and Lady Di?

Prior not happy about his exclusion.

Fiftieth first-class ton for Marcus Trescothick - a Somerset record.

Did I mention that Worcestershire gave Derby a shellacking? I have now.

The Pears look like returning to Div 1.

I'm trying not to get carried away Horrie. We had a purple patch this time last season, but the wheels came flying off in all directions.

Derbyshire update - played 3 lost 3.

Also, farewell to Sangakkara who has announced his planned retirement from first class cricket at the end of the summer. One of my all time favourites.

Particularly liked this:

Asked if he would play T20 cricket after his summer, he replied: "Yes, I think the mercenary in me is still alive.

P.s. Hope everyone here is well. Looks like the place has lost Danny too.

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Derbyshire update - played 3 lost 3.

Also, farewell to Sangakkara who has announced his planned retirement from first class cricket at the end of the summer. One of my all time favourites.

Particularly liked this:

Asked if he would play T20 cricket after his summer, he replied: "Yes, I think the mercenary in me is still alive.

P.s. Hope everyone here is well. Looks like the place has lost Danny too. :(

We lost a few when the forum domain name expired. Welcome back btw.

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Derbyshire update - played 3 lost 3.

Also, farewell to Sangakkara who has announced his planned retirement from first class cricket at the end of the summer. One of my all time favourites.

Particularly liked this:

Asked if he would play T20 cricket after his summer, he replied: "Yes, I think the mercenary in me is still alive.

P.s. Hope everyone here is well. Looks like the place has lost Danny too.

Danny knows where we are - just busy.

We are hoping for a forummer resurgence once the English Test season starts.

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Derbyshire update - played 3 lost 3.

Also, farewell to Sangakkara who has announced his planned retirement from first class cricket at the end of the summer. One of my all time favourites.

Particularly liked this:

Asked if he would play T20 cricket after his summer, he replied: "Yes, I think the mercenary in me is still alive.

P.s. Hope everyone here is well. Looks like the place has lost Danny too.

We're good thanks mate. Hope you are too.

Thought I may as well pop my head in with Essex top of the Div 1 table and go huzzah! huzzah! like a true gloryhunter, as it's not gonna last. Still think we're one of the favourites to go down, but if we hold out against Slurrey tomorrow then I couldn't really have asked for more than 5 unbeaten.

The Prodigal Son returns!!! Good to see you JKL.