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Post by Admin on Apr 19, 2021 18:22:44 GMT
  The St Lawrence Ground is a cricket ground in Canterbury, Kent. It is the home ground of Kent County Cricket Club and since 2013 has been known as The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, due to commercial sponsorship. It is one of the oldest grounds on which first-class cricket is played, having been in use since 1847, and is the venue for Canterbury Cricket Week, the oldest cricket festival in the world. It is one of the two grounds used regularly for first-class cricket that have had a tree, the St Lawrence Lime, within the boundary. Capacity at the ground was increased to 15,000 in 2000, and four One Day International matches have been played there, one each in 1999 (part of the 1999 Cricket World Cup), 2000, 2003 and 2005. The ground was the venue for the first day/night County Championship match, played as a trial in September 2011. The ground was first established in 1847 on farmland owned by the fourth Baron Sondes. The land was the site of the St Lawrence Hospital, a leper hospital founded in the mid-12th century, and immediately to the south of the Old Dover Road, which follows the line of the Roman road that ran from Dover to Canterbury.[1][2][3] A Tudor manor house had been built on the site after the dissolution of the hospital in the mid 16th century and this had been demolished by 1839.[3][4][5] In the 18th century the house was known as St Lawrence.[1] The ground was laid out by Fuller Pilch, a professional cricketer who had been the groundsman at Town Malling and, from 1842, the Beverley Ground in north-east Canterbury. Kent County Cricket Club had been formed at the Beverley Ground in 1842 and the St Lawrence Ground was established to be used for their Canterbury Cricket Week in 1847.[6][7] The 1847 Cricket Week saw the first first-class cricket matches held on the ground, with Kent playing England and the Gentlemen of Kent playing the Gentlemen of England.[8] Initially, the St Lawrence ground was used only for the annual Cricket Week, and pasture land for the rest of the each year.[4] A St Lawrence Cricket Club was formed in 1864 specifically to use the ground more regularly for cricket[9] and improvements began to be made to the ground in the 1870s after the amalgamation of the East (Beverley) and West (Maidstone) Kent Cricket Clubs, forming the current Kent County Cricket Club. The ground was purchased for £4,500 by the county club from the 2nd Earl Sondes in 1896, a purchase partly funded by public subscription, and became Kent's headquarters,[10][11][12][13] although it was only used for county cricket during the Canterbury week until well into the 20th century.[14] Prior to the purchase of the ground there were few permanent structures on it, accommodation during Cricket Week being provided in tents.[4] The Iron Stand (now named the Les Ames Stand) is the oldest building still on the ground and was built in 1890; this was followed by the Pavilion, which was opened in 1900, and the adjacent Annexe Stand, originally built in 1907.[1][15][16] Kent versus Lancashire in 1906, by Albert Chevallier Tayler. The painting shows the Pavilion as it stood in 1906. Kent's first County Championship title in 1906 was marked by the commissioning of a painting of the team playing Lancashire on the ground. The painting, Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury by Albert Chevallier Tayler, depicts a view of the ground from the Nackington Road End with Colin Blythe, Kent's greatest pre-war bowler, bowling from the Pavilion End of the ground. The Pavilion can be seen clearly behind Blythe. The painting was hung in the Pavilion until 1999, when insurance payments proved too expensive and it was loaned to the MCC and hung in the Long Room at Lord's. It was permanently sold to MCC in 2006 and remains in the Lord's Pavilion, with a copy hanging in the St Lawrence Ground Pavilion. [17] Kent won three more County Championships in the years before World War I. War was declared during Canterbury Week in 1914, although cricket continued until the end of the season and matches were moved to the ground from Dover due to wartime activity.[18] During the war, the ground was used by the military and occupied by the Field Ambulance detachment of the South Eastern Mounted Brigade. Horses were stabled along the south side of the ground, including in the Iron Stand.[19] During World War II the ground was used as an alternative civil defence control centre.[20] The Frank Woolley Stand was built adjacent to the Pavilion in the 1920s, and the Colin Cowdrey Stand added in the 1980s. Significant redevelopment was undertaken at the ground during the early 21st century, during which land was sold for housing. Cricketing feats to have taken place on the ground include the first triple century scored in top-class cricket, by WG Grace in 1876 playing for the MCC against Kent.[21] As of 2018 it remains the only triple century to have been scored on the ground.[22] Kent leg-spinner Doug Wright took his seventh first-class hat-trick on the ground in 1949, a world record that remains to this day. Six of Wright's hat-tricks were taken while playing for Kent, although only the last was taken on the ground.[23][24][25] Kent have played more than 950 top-class matches on the ground, including over 550 first-class games.[26] It was the venue for the first day/night County Championship match, played as a trial in September 2011, and regularly stages day/night limited-overs matches.[27] It has been used for four men's one-day international matches and for women's international cricket Test matches and one-day matches, as well as for games by England Lions and age-group sides. In 2014, the ground was the venue for the first cricket match to be played between the Vatican and the Church of England.[28] The ground has been known as The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence since a 2013 sponsorship deal between the club and local brewery Shepherd Neame. The deal gave naming rights to the ground for a ten-year period to the company, which has been a long-term sponsor of the club and brews a beer named Spitfire.[29][30] The Supermarine Spitfire is associated with the Battle of Britain, much of which was fought in the skies above the county in 1940 and after which Kent's limited-overs team is named.[31][ FAMOUS KENT CRICKETER Frank Edward Woolley (27 May 1887 – 18 October 1978) was an English first-class cricketer active 1906 to 1938 who played for Kent County Cricket Club and England. He was born in Tonbridge and died in Chester, Nova Scotia. His elder brother, Claude Woolley, played for Northamptonshire.[1] A genuine all-rounder, Woolley was a left-handed batsman and a left-arm bowler who varied his style between left-arm orthodox spin and left-arm medium pace. He was an outstanding fielder close to the wicket, generally at first slip, and is the only player other than wicketkeepers to hold over 1,000 catches in a first-class career. He represented England in 64 Test matches from 1909 to 1934. Woolley is generally regarded as one of cricket's greatest-ever all-rounders. His first-class career runs total is the second highest of all time, after Jack Hobbs, and he scored the seventh highest number of career centuries. His career total of wickets taken is the 27th highest. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in the 1911 edition.[2][3][1] In 2009, Woolley was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.[4] KENT LAST TIME OUT www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-2021-1244186/kent-vs-yorkshire-group-3-1244226/full-scorecardTABLE www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-2021-1244186/points-table-standingsApparently Anderson available will we play two spinners FORECAST Decent but not overly warm www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2653877 |
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Post by werneth on Apr 21, 2021 11:30:28 GMT
I see that Hartley has been bowling for the seconds in their current match which suggests he could be out of the first XI in the light of his failure to take a wicket so far.
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Post by Admin on Apr 21, 2021 13:05:29 GMT
Jimmy injured!!!!!
James Anderson will miss Lancashire’s LV= Insurance County Championship fixture starting on Thursday against Kent at Canterbury. He has a tight calf. Anderson will continue to be assessed by the ECB and Lancashire medical teams.
Luke Wells has been added to the 13-man First Team squad for the first time after stepping up his recovery from a hamstring injury. Wells played in the first two days of Lancashire's Second XI Championship fixture against Glamorgan this week.
Pace bowler Jack Blatherwick also makes the trip following an impressive start to life at Emirates Old Trafford in pre-season and with the Second XI. He replaces spinner Tom Hartley in the squad.
Liam Livingstone arrived back in the UK yesterday after ending his Indian Premier League spell with Rajasthan Royals early, due to bubble fatigue. He is currently undergoing a mandatory period of quarantine at home.
The action gets underway at 11am tomorrow (22 April) and supporters will be able to watch all of the action from Canterbury, via a live stream which will be shared on the Lancashire Cricket website.
Lancashire squad to face Kent
Dane Vilas (c), Tom Bailey, Jack Blatherwick, Josh Bohannon, Steven Croft, Alex Davies, Keaton Jennings, Rob Jones, Danny Lamb, Saqib Mahmood, Matt Parkinson, Luke Wells, Luke Wood
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Post by chris on Apr 21, 2021 14:54:23 GMT
Lancashire squad to face Kent Dane Vilas (c), Tom Bailey, Jack Blatherwick, Josh Bohannon, Steven Croft, Alex Davies, Keaton Jennings, Rob Jones, Danny Lamb, Saqib Mahmood, Matt Parkinson, Luke Wells, Luke Wood
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Post by ross on Apr 21, 2021 21:00:57 GMT
I suggest Bohannon and Jones are in some form. Jennings is the man struggling but it is early to drop him and if contemplated he would have played for the seconds. Lamb for Hartley and Wells to wait, unless a seamer needs a rest
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Post by lancsdes on Apr 21, 2021 21:38:10 GMT
Is it just the impression I get or does Jennings always struggle ( except for Test matches in the sub continent) ?
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Post by chris on Apr 22, 2021 8:00:32 GMT
I suggest Bohannon and Jones are in some form. Jennings is the man struggling but it is early to drop him and if contemplated he would have played for the seconds. Lamb for Hartley and Wells to wait, unless a seamer needs a rest |
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Post by Admin on Apr 22, 2021 9:59:27 GMT
We bat
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Post by werneth on Apr 22, 2021 10:20:47 GMT
I assume that Mahmood is the victim of the inevitable niggle that Chris talked about. But without him, the bowling looks on the thin side.
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Post by Admin on Apr 22, 2021 12:50:09 GMT
No Doubt Stevens will get 5 wickets and a double century
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Post by Admin on Apr 22, 2021 13:42:35 GMT
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Post by chris on Apr 22, 2021 16:18:04 GMT
I assume that Mahmood is the victim of the inevitable niggle that Chris talked about. But without him, the bowling looks on the thin side.
Just think we were supposed to have a bowling attack of Anderson, Bird, Mahmood and Bailey. How lucky are Kent? |
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Post by Admin on Apr 22, 2021 18:40:35 GMT
An excellent century partnership between Josh Bohannon and Dane Vilas helped Lancashire overcome a difficult start on the opening day of this first LV= County Championship encounter with Kent in six years at Canterbury.
Bohannon, batting at number four for the first time, made a fine 87 before falling just before the close which Lancashire reached on 260-7 on an even day.
Daniel Bell-Drummond opted to bowl after winning the toss and Kent gained an immediate success on a lively track when Alex Davies fell for 1 after nicking a thin edge to a Matt Milnes delivery that was caught low down by wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson.
With the ball swinging significantly in the morning sunshine, Keaton Jennings and Red Rose debutant Luke Wells batted cautiously although Jennings produced a number of nice drives when the bowlers overpitched.
But Darren Stevens, the veteran 45 year-old all-rounder who opened the attack with a miserly eight over spell that cost just 11 runs, had Jennings well caught at third slip by Jack Leaning for 16 to leave the visitors in early trouble on 30-2.
Wells, who opened his Red Rose account with a glance for four to fine leg from his 21st delivery, produced some nice drives of his own off both front and back foot to help Josh Bohannon slowly rebuild either side of lunch.
The pair had just posted their 50 partnership when Wells fell for 45, the left hander appearing to change his mind about playing a shot to overseas quick Miguel Cummins with the ball glancing the bat on its way through to Robinson.
Steven Croft was lbw to a swinging Stevens delivery for 2 to make the score 85-4 in the 40th over but Bohannon and Vilas combined to steady the innings before gradually increasing their dominance through the afternoon.
Bohannon worked really hard for his runs, reached fifty for the second match in a row from 136 balls which included consecutive boundaries off Cummins, while captain Vilas played with real authority in going to his half century from a 65-ball effort that included two sixes.
The pair were parted just after tea having added 102 for the fifth wicket when Vilas was lbw for 53 to left arm pace bowler Fred Klaassen, and the loss of Rob Jones for 2, stumped after being tempted down the wicket by spinner Jack Leaning, left Lancashire on 190-6.
Bohannon soldiered on with great determination and concentration and he received great support from Luke Wood, who mixed attack with defence in his 28 not out, in a partnership that added 58 valuable runs in reasonable comfort given that Kent took the new ball with an hour of the day left.
The home attack stuck to their task well and they were rewarded when Cummins ended Bohannon’s 211-ball stay by trapping the clearly dismayed 24 year-old lbw for 87 with six overs to go.
Danny Lamb, returning to the side this week, remained unbeaten on 12 and will resume in the morning alongside Wood with Lancashire 260-7
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Post by chris on Apr 22, 2021 18:58:00 GMT
An excellent century partnership between Josh Bohannon and Dane Vilas helped Lancashire overcome a difficult start on the opening day of this first LV= County Championship encounter with Kent in six years at Canterbury. Bohannon, batting at number four for the first time, made a fine 87 before falling just before the close which Lancashire reached on 260-7 on an even day. Daniel Bell-Drummond opted to bowl after winning the toss and Kent gained an immediate success on a lively track when Alex Davies fell for 1 after nicking a thin edge to a Matt Milnes delivery that was caught low down by wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson. With the ball swinging significantly in the morning sunshine, Keaton Jennings and Red Rose debutant Luke Wells batted cautiously although Jennings produced a number of nice drives when the bowlers overpitched. But Darren Stevens, the veteran 45 year-old all-rounder who opened the attack with a miserly eight over spell that cost just 11 runs, had Jennings well caught at third slip by Jack Leaning for 16 to leave the visitors in early trouble on 30-2. Wells, who opened his Red Rose account with a glance for four to fine leg from his 21st delivery, produced some nice drives of his own off both front and back foot to help Josh Bohannon slowly rebuild either side of lunch. The pair had just posted their 50 partnership when Wells fell for 45, the left hander appearing to change his mind about playing a shot to overseas quick Miguel Cummins with the ball glancing the bat on its way through to Robinson. Steven Croft was lbw to a swinging Stevens delivery for 2 to make the score 85-4 in the 40th over but Bohannon and Vilas combined to steady the innings before gradually increasing their dominance through the afternoon. Bohannon worked really hard for his runs, reached fifty for the second match in a row from 136 balls which included consecutive boundaries off Cummins, while captain Vilas played with real authority in going to his half century from a 65-ball effort that included two sixes. The pair were parted just after tea having added 102 for the fifth wicket when Vilas was lbw for 53 to left arm pace bowler Fred Klaassen, and the loss of Rob Jones for 2, stumped after being tempted down the wicket by spinner Jack Leaning, left Lancashire on 190-6. Bohannon soldiered on with great determination and concentration and he received great support from Luke Wood, who mixed attack with defence in his 28 not out, in a partnership that added 58 valuable runs in reasonable comfort given that Kent took the new ball with an hour of the day left. The home attack stuck to their task well and they were rewarded when Cummins ended Bohannon’s 211-ball stay by trapping the clearly dismayed 24 year-old lbw for 87 with six overs to go. Danny Lamb, returning to the side this week, remained unbeaten on 12 and will resume in the morning alongside Wood with Lancashire 260-7
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Post by Admin on Apr 22, 2021 19:43:43 GMT
An excellent century partnership between Josh Bohannon and Dane Vilas helped Lancashire overcome a difficult start on the opening day of this first LV= County Championship encounter with Kent in six years at Canterbury. Bohannon, batting at number four for the first time, made a fine 87 before falling just before the close which Lancashire reached on 260-7 on an even day. Daniel Bell-Drummond opted to bowl after winning the toss and Kent gained an immediate success on a lively track when Alex Davies fell for 1 after nicking a thin edge to a Matt Milnes delivery that was caught low down by wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson. With the ball swinging significantly in the morning sunshine, Keaton Jennings and Red Rose debutant Luke Wells batted cautiously although Jennings produced a number of nice drives when the bowlers overpitched. But Darren Stevens, the veteran 45 year-old all-rounder who opened the attack with a miserly eight over spell that cost just 11 runs, had Jennings well caught at third slip by Jack Leaning for 16 to leave the visitors in early trouble on 30-2. Wells, who opened his Red Rose account with a glance for four to fine leg from his 21st delivery, produced some nice drives of his own off both front and back foot to help Josh Bohannon slowly rebuild either side of lunch. The pair had just posted their 50 partnership when Wells fell for 45, the left hander appearing to change his mind about playing a shot to overseas quick Miguel Cummins with the ball glancing the bat on its way through to Robinson. Steven Croft was lbw to a swinging Stevens delivery for 2 to make the score 85-4 in the 40th over but Bohannon and Vilas combined to steady the innings before gradually increasing their dominance through the afternoon. Bohannon worked really hard for his runs, reached fifty for the second match in a row from 136 balls which included consecutive boundaries off Cummins, while captain Vilas played with real authority in going to his half century from a 65-ball effort that included two sixes. The pair were parted just after tea having added 102 for the fifth wicket when Vilas was lbw for 53 to left arm pace bowler Fred Klaassen, and the loss of Rob Jones for 2, stumped after being tempted down the wicket by spinner Jack Leaning, left Lancashire on 190-6. Bohannon soldiered on with great determination and concentration and he received great support from Luke Wood, who mixed attack with defence in his 28 not out, in a partnership that added 58 valuable runs in reasonable comfort given that Kent took the new ball with an hour of the day left. The home attack stuck to their task well and they were rewarded when Cummins ended Bohannon’s 211-ball stay by trapping the clearly dismayed 24 year-old lbw for 87 with six overs to go. Danny Lamb, returning to the side this week, remained unbeaten on 12 and will resume in the morning alongside Wood with Lancashire 260-7
One can only guess Chris |
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