Cricket Thread

ancoats said:
Even on paper looking at the fixtures does not thrill me with any sort of hope, Can we find some sort of form maybe? But it's the other games when the top 3 teams already through will play a weakened team, If England had any hope it was lost in the last game when SA beat us badly,
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The top 3 being through already doesn't make much difference to our chances, and there remains hope thanks to the remaining fixtures and results so far. Our performances have been woeful though, so it's very unrealistic we suddenly start firing but we'll see. I'm always hopeful and optimistic and I know that your default setting is pessimism and doom! Just the way we're wired.
 

England announce multi-year contracts​

www.bbc.co.uk

Ben Stokes: England Test captain committed despite rejecting three-year deal - Rob Key

Test captain Ben Stokes remains committed to England long-term despite turning down a three-year contract, says managing director Rob Key.
www.bbc.co.uk


Multi-year central contracts ? this is so bad for county cricket and young players wanting to break through
We all know how it works and players on central contracts get picked no matter what sort of form they are in and get picked ahead of somebody else,
 
Halfway point in the group stages at the interval. Only another 22.5 games to go.

Only question is whether Stan can pip Ozzy.
 
ancoats said:

England announce multi-year contracts​

www.bbc.co.uk

Ben Stokes: England Test captain committed despite rejecting three-year deal - Rob Key

Test captain Ben Stokes remains committed to England long-term despite turning down a three-year contract, says managing director Rob Key.
www.bbc.co.uk


Multi-year central contracts ? this is so bad for county cricket and young players wanting to break through
We all know how it works and players on central contracts get picked no matter what sort of form they are in and get picked ahead of somebody else,
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Agree, but does it help keep them from going to franchise cricket abroad? Or do they do that as well?
 
Uncle Wally One Ball said:
Agree, but does it help keep them from going to franchise cricket abroad? Or do they do that as well?
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They can still do that but there's clarity on what games they can and can't play this way. If they weren't on central contracts they'd probably turn England down to make more money in franchise cricket.
 
Protein Junkie said:
Klaasen again wow !!
From what I’ve seen the two strongest teams are the Saffers and India.
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Got some batting power haven't they! De Kock in smashing form. All it takes is for him to lose form though and the platform might not be there for their power hitters. NZ have been very impressive as well, especially considering Williamson came back in and got injured.

India look superb and the most balanced side. Anyone can have a good or bad day though, as we saw with the Dutch beating SA!
 
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