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[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I like the look of these opening bowlers. Williams looks great

 

[Gabriel]

'English cricket 'deep-rooted' in racism, sexism, and classism, report finds '

English cricket 'deep-rooted' in racism, sexism, and classism, report by ICEC finds

Report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket says racism is entrenched in English cricket; women are marginalised and there is no focus on addressing class barriers; more than 4,000 provided evidence. Warning: This article contains content which users may find distressing

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Will anything actually be done to address these issues, though?

I think attempts will be made to address the issues of racism and sexism, but I'm less confident that anything will be done to address the perceived classism/elitism/exclusion. The fact that all those words are used shows how hard it is to define the problem let alone address it. That's not excusing it, just recognising that it could be hard to tackle.

 

[Gabriel]

Bailey on a hattrick.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Triple hundred for Daniel Bell-Drummond.

Kent bias here but he should have represented England by now. Muyeye is a fine talent too.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Surrey 15/3.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Come on Lancs

 

[Gabriel]

This start is indicative of Surrey this season. The top order can be fairly lackadaisical and too often have to be bailed out by the lower order.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Fuck me 23/4

 

[balotellishaircut]

Got a chance now with Foakes gone.

 

[trueblue1972]

For one bad test on a dead pitch?

He can't play all 5 matches im a huge fan of Jimmy, but we need to rotate the quickies and I'd have brought 2 new ones in , he was the least effective simply that

 

[Craig]

He can't play all 5 matches im a huge fan of Jimmy, but we need to rotate the quickies and I'd have brought 2 new ones in , he was the least effective simply that

Fair enough. I’m happy they’ve brought in an extra seamer though. Without a top class spinner and Stokes unable to bowl much. Root can do an adequate job when needed

 

[xgorton]

43-5.

 

[Gabriel]

Burns' body shape was dreadful for that delivery. Was intent on playing it to the onside before it had even left Blatherwick's hand. Could be all over tonight...

 

[Bluechipblue]

43-5.

Get ready. 8-)

 

[melrose40yarder]

Burns' body shape was dreadful for that delivery. Was intent on playing it to the onside before it had even left Blatherwick's hand. Could be all over tonight...

Im sure Lancs will find a way to lose.

 

[cleavers]

57-5 at close of play, some really superb bowling on show.

 

[Gabriel]

Good final session for Lancashire. 57-5 at stumps with Surrey needing 151 more. Could go either way. Been an interesting watch with them using the Kookaburra ball.

 

[xgorton]

57-5 close of play.

 

[cleavers]

Been an interesting watch with them using the Kookaburra ball.

Why's that ?

 

[Gabriel]

Why's that ?

There seems to be a sense that you need to go hard early to get wickets before the ball softens. I suppose the same is true with the Dukes, but I just wonder if the novelty has had a psychological effect in the minds of both bowlers and batsmen.