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Post by mickeyg on Apr 23, 2023 10:24:41 GMT
The Burnley Express strikes, both openers gone now.
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Post by mickeyg on Apr 23, 2023 10:27:33 GMT
Bailey strikes again! 3 down.
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Post by mickeyg on Apr 23, 2023 11:17:03 GMT
Balderson strikes. Kohler Cadmore out.
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Post by exile on Apr 23, 2023 11:52:23 GMT
Off for rain now so chances of a win diminishing. Great catch by De Grandhomme to dismiss TKK but then drops a much easier one.
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Post by man in the stand on Apr 23, 2023 13:58:38 GMT
Making steady progress..........hopefully we won't regret omitting Park y.. |
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Post by mickeyg on Apr 23, 2023 15:26:38 GMT
Poor to let these 2 build a partnership. Everytime Lancs look like they could take a grip of the game they let Somerset back in it. Some poor drops today.
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Post by Admin on Apr 23, 2023 16:06:40 GMT
Draw
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Post by alanw on Apr 23, 2023 16:10:01 GMT
Disappointing that we could not force a win, dropped catches were costly. Strange that CDG did not bowl until the game was done.
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Post by lancsdes on Apr 23, 2023 16:40:33 GMT
Didn’t go today but did watch on livestream. Not sure if either County can be too pleased with that. Lancs needed a win and Somerset need to sort a top three desperately. I like Lammonby but he isn’t an opener.
Agree re CDG ; what’s the point of these signings if you don’t use them. We look like a team too packed with all rounders to me. Vilas high at number four in my opinion and rest allrounders apart from Mahmood and Bailey ( I’m forgetting Jimmy as he’ll be gone soon) . Can’t expect great things from Mahmood too quickly.
Two five wicket hauls for Parky in seconds. Heard on grapevine ( and not via Dave Snellgrove but reliable source ) that he’s been told he’s got to improve his fielding which partly supports my allrounder point.
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Post by alanw on Apr 23, 2023 17:40:12 GMT
Two five wicket hauls for Parky in seconds. Heard on grapevine ( and not via Dave Snellgrove but reliable source ) that he’s been told he’s got to improve his fielding which partly supports my allrounder point. Interesting about Parky. Is his fielding that bad? He's not Jonty Rhodes but there again he's not a Jack Simmons either.
A couple of our internationals didn't cover themselves in glory today with their catching ability.
I'm concerned that we do not have a proven top order batsmen who could replace Jennings/ Wells/ Bohannon. If Jennings is not fit for the Notts game I think I will be on here ranting about George Balderson batting out of position. |
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Post by exile on Apr 23, 2023 18:54:26 GMT
Early days but not the start we would have hoped for (although, ironically, we have the most bonus points). I agree with Alan and Des that we seem to be short of specialist batsmen from no.4 down, which, presumably, is why Hartley was preferred to Parkinson, even though the latter may have given Somerset more problems. Nothing against De Grandhomme but he looks like the answer to a problem we don't have. Hopefully, Dary Mitchell will shore things up, especially with Vilas looking in such poor nick but where are our own young batters?
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Post by chris on Apr 24, 2023 6:44:20 GMT
Early days but not the start we would have hoped for (although, ironically, we have the most bonus points). I agree with Alan and Des that we seem to be short of specialist batsmen from no.4 down, which, presumably, is why Hartley was preferred to Parkinson, even though the latter may have given Somerset more problems. Nothing against De Grandhomme but he looks like the answer to a problem we don't have. Hopefully, Dary Mitchell will shore things up, especially with Vilas looking in such poor nick but where are our own young batters? Last year there were 8 Lancs players who scored centuries scored in the seconds in their championship, more than usual, I suspect without checking the stats
Hurt - released
Bell - first team
Hartley - first team
Hurst - given a first contract over the winter
Singh - given a first contract over the winter
Lavelle - still a leading scorer in the seconds, overtaken by Bell
Subhaan Mahmood - now ex academy
Fielding - now ex academy played once for Leics seconds
Balderson, Dickinson, O'Sullivan, Shetty, Selby and Walkden scored half centuries
Only Balderson, Dickinson and Shetty have played for Lancs this season.
Given the number who they are no longer interested in, where the young batters are is probably not a problem in their eyes. |
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Post by Admin on Apr 24, 2023 6:52:35 GMT
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Post by oldhamexile on Apr 24, 2023 8:23:34 GMT
I'm surprised at the criticism of Parky's fielding. He's never going to be a gun fielder but he doesn't stand out as hopeless: he seems to cover the ground quickly in the deep, decent arm and fields the ball cleanly enough. Ideally from a coach's perspective everyone would be a "three dimensional" cricketer but that's not realistic is it?
Are the old guard of our middle order, Croft and Vilas, going over the hill? Mitchell should more than plug the gap, when is he due? Jennings will leave a massive hole in the batting if he's out injured, agree that Baldy is probably most likely reserve opener. Wonder if Rob Jones is close to a recall? He did alright last season.
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Post by MickeyG on Apr 24, 2023 15:57:36 GMT
Who filled in as captain when Jennings was out during the Somerset 2nd innings? Is Vilas worth keeping around for his experience, not just overall but also as a captain/leader?
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