Cricket Thread

[incred]

I've just read that Stokes is turning out for Durham against Lancashire, in the game that starts Friday.

Yes, glad I got a ticket. Will be some quality players on show.

 

[Corky]

Lancashire Cricket announces operating profit for 2023

cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk

Shame we can't compete on wages with the Bears or the Pears yet make record profits again.

 

[heslops barnet]

Lancashire Cricket announces operating profit for 2023

cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk

Shame we can't compete on wages with the Bears or the Pears yet make record profits again.

New motors for management then?

 

[KS55]

Lancashire Cricket announces operating profit for 2023

cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk

In an early announcement for 2024, Lancashire said that relegation would not harm profits.

 

[incred]

Ben Stokes plays.
Durham to bowl.

 

[KS55]

It’s a miracle. Put in to bat Lancs put on 87 for the first wicket.

 

[Corky]

Wasn't sure what to expect at Stanley Park in May. Hopefully 3 batting points and control now.

Didn't realise Parky II had gone to CLS after being made captain an'all.

 

[KS55]

Stokes has been bowling and moving freely which is good news for England.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Bruce has the hardest hands I think I’ve ever seen in a batsman.

 

[KS55]

350/9 at close. Not bad considering Lancs were invited to bat.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

350/9 at close. Not bad considering Lancs were invited to bat.

The ball did a bit from what I saw, a few missed opportunities for Durham, Lancs should have been 2 down before the first wicket fell. Plenty of pace and bounce in the track, I reckon it's going to turn as well.

 

[DMA's]

Bit off topic but had to share as still buzzing! Was down at hove yesterday watching Sussex play yorkshire. Absolutely brilliant to see Joe root bat in person and for the kids to have a photo after the days play was the icing on the cake. Probably my favourite ever sportsman so absolutely made up to have this photo!

 

[BringBackSwales]

Bit off topic but had to share as still buzzing! Was down at hove yesterday watching Sussex play yorkshire. Absolutely brilliant to see Joe root bat in person and for the kids to have a photo after the days play was the icing on the cake. Probably my favourite ever sportsman so absolutely made up to have this photo!

Was at the Headingley test v New Zealand a couple of years ago, the day when Bairstow and Overend scored loads - before the game I thought Root was brilliant signing autographs and having pic taken with loads of kids. A proper gent

In other news Lancs have actually got a first innings lead

 

[beehive_bob]

Excellent day.

212 ahead with 8 wickets left. Bat sensibly and ideally get a lead well above 400 and stick them in late on tomorrow. We don't need a Sunday like last weekend and need to guard against Stokes going ape with the bat!

 

[KS55]

200 and more ahead with 8 wickets still standing? They must be cheating. Has anyone inspected their balls? ECB must look into this and bring at least 115 charges, such as “Batting responsibly with wickets in hand” or “Dismissing the England skipper for 2.”

 

[beehive_bob]

200 and more ahead with 8 wickets still standing? They must be cheating. Has anyone inspected their balls? ECB must look into this and bring at least 115 charges, such as “Batting responsibly with wickets in hand”

I couldn't find the Kenneth Williams pic...maybe @jimharri can help ;)

 

[BringBackSwales]

MS Dhoni has still got it

lol jinxed him

 

[KS55]

Lancs 206/4
Jennings second century of the match. 300+ ahead.
Riches.

 

[xgorton]

440 lead with 3 left.

 

[Gabriel]

Surrey with another thumping win. Lawrence settling in well and Worrall with 10 wickets.