1969 was a bumper mitching year, many a time school was skipped to get under the fence at Sophia Gardens.Quote:
Originally Posted by MacAdder
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1969 was a bumper mitching year, many a time school was skipped to get under the fence at Sophia Gardens.Quote:
Originally Posted by MacAdder
Just saw highlights of his 51 in the third game, looked impressive. Opening up against Boult, Rabada and Rashid Khan in front of a big crowd but he took it in his stride.Quote:
Originally Posted by FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead
Paarl Royals have won their last two after the disastrous first game and are in third place for now. They play again this afternoon.
I only saw the 97 side on tv whereas I saw all the Sophia Garden games during the school holidays and the Swansea games on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I would therefore put the 69 side pretty much on the same level as the 97 side
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Indeed I was surprised to see that Malcolm Nash took more wickets at a better average than Waqar Younis 28 years later.
And they were the first side for many years to go unbeaten during the season ,(not sure if it has happened since..
The single run victory against Essex must be one of the greatest country games ever particularly the last a.fternoon.
Many of the same side played in the win against the Aussies in 68 indeed some also played in the 64 victory.
Actually,I have just convinced myself that personally I would go for the 69 side as the best in my memory.
But in the words of Wellington 'it was a damn close run thing'
Another win and another good knock from Asa Tribe. 34 this time, chasing a low total against the same opponents. The commentators were impressed, Mark Butcher in particular, as he straight drove Trent Boult for 6 and then hit Rabada over mid-wicket for another one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loramski
Rashid Khan got him again, a poor and seemingly unnecessary shot when well set (he did the same a couple of times in the Blast last season but Jamie Smith has made every other dismissal in the history of cricket look acceptable for now).
Asa was shouted at by Rashid Khan on his dismissal (the camera only caught the word 'OFF') and given a mouthful by him on the way off which was interesting. I only saw the highlights so I'm not sure what led up to that but it looks like he's making an impression out there.
Kevin Pietersen was enamoured with him the other day too. He's definitely making an impression out there, and if he's getting inside the heads of some of the world's top bowlers, that's a great sign.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loramski
Btw, how beautiful does Paarl look? Not a bad place to go and play some cricket for a few months at all.
It looks stunning, yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead
Asa Tribe certainly seems to be enjoying it out there. An oddly edited interview with him here after game 3. If he's homesick then he's hiding it well.
https://youtu.be/w3yR4-yTjeY?si=yWxW3Vqw2URb871T
Going back to a previous topic here.. Ingram isn't in the SA20 from what I could see, could this finally be the point where he becomes a domestic player for us? I have not been able to find anything around but I am certain this was talked about a few years back. If we could do that with Ingram, it opens the door to an opening bat to partner Tribe and an opening bowler. We absolutely can't go into next season without an overseas opening bowler.
Khawaja for the season anyone? Would be a fantastic signing given his recent retirement (no meddling from the aussies)
Shame to see Neser sign elsewhere given the form he is in BUT I can't help but think hes impressed a few during this series and might be a bit more unavailable than he would have been. Fernando again? If we can get him going earlier.. He seemed to take 3 games to hit form every time he landed.
Maybe I have missed a load of news and this is all wide of the mark, but it has felt like radio silence coming from the club.
Decent article on Asa Tribe
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/s...025-26-1518781
Predictable choice as new captain. As things stand, Carlson faces a huge task with a squad that i believe is, currently, worse than last year’s.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/...s/cew8475wngzo
Yeah, Billy Root extending wasn't exactly the signing news I've been waiting for.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Welsh Fire on the other hand are doing some excellent business, with Rachin Ravindra and Marco Jansen joining Phil Salt for 2026. I wouldn't be surprised if Tribe and Kellaway play for them either.
Talking of Tribe, I think we jinxed him in the SA20 by bigging up his performances. He's had a run of low scores since and got left out for one game. Looks like he might be coming in down the order today in the Royals qualifier game. I'll try and reverse jinx him by saying he's a waste of space and Glamorgan should be sending him out on loan next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead
Didn’t realise he was captained by Dan Lawrence for the royals. Seems a strange captain choice based on the limited times I have seen him play!
Not watching it for now but I saw Lawrence do the toss, even though Cricinfo has Hermann as captain. Lawrence doesn't seem captain material but he's 28 now so it's something he should be moving towards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Worcester
Lovely little cameo by him today. Tribe that is
It was, yes. 30 off 16 balls, some really nice shots. Good interview with him too as he came off. He smiles a lot when he plays but there's plenty of grit in there too. Good experience for him out there, hopefully he can finish the tournament well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Worcester
Asa Tribe has been selected for the 20 and 50 over Lions squads to tour Pakistan next month.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi just hit 175 off 80 balls to help India beat England in the u19s world cup. He's 14!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/c4g5gl1lzj1o
Hes a ridiculous talent. He got a century off 35 balls in last years IPL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
There was me hoping we’d signed someone!
Might try telling the quizzers as well! :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I realised what I had done straight away and changed it - I would’ve got away with it as well if it wasn’t fore those pesky kids :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays
He’ll play senior international cricket by the time he’s 16 I reckon.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
Amazing knock, just seen the highlights now. I was getting regular updates on the game from a gloating Indian lad in work today. I tried telling him I'm not interested in cricket but he saw through that and carried on regardless.
I hope England can get their act together in the grown-ups T20 World Cup that starts tomorrow. It's going to be a long month for me if not. The Ashes were tough enough and India weren't even in it.
England are in a good place going into the tournament. Think they've won 11 out their last 12, including 3-0 in Sri Lanka. Theyre due to play all their Super 8 games in Sri Lanka.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loramski
They did well in Sri Lanka, yes. Looks like a good team spirit and they've got a few match-winners in there. Not sure how strong that bowling line-up is, I can't see Jacks and Bethell ripping through India or South Africa like they did Sri Lanka on Tuesday, but they should be in with a chance for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
I wouldn't call Dawson a top class spinner, but he's someone England should have made more use of through the years seeing as the best English spinner by a distance has played so little test cricket - it was just dogma which kept Bashir in the team ahead of him in recent years. Even with Rashid and Dawson in the side, England still look short of a good spinner in these conditions unless one of Bethell and Jacks can maintain the form they showed in the third game with Sri Lanka. I've not got much faith in England's pace bowling either, but their recent record means that anything less than a place in the Semi Finals has to be seen as a failure for their under pressure coaching and management teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loramski
Nathan McAndrew signing - I’m positive with this, sort of solid experienced quick bowler who should help in both formats. Fingers crossed.
Only 2 4-day games though which is a shame.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Worcester
it's nonsense like this that makes being a casual cricket fan more difficult than it should beQuote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
To start with - hopefully. Fernando came back last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/...s/clyx3rqpv71o
Pleased to see the bit about hoping to make further signings before we play Yorkshire.
My comment or the cricket schedule?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
I guess the schedule makes it more difficult for everyone, players and officials, but as Bob says, hopefully we'll see Fernando back too.
the schedule - its all a bit of a messQuote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
Fantastic game between South Africa and Afghanistan, which is now going to a second super over, being ruined by the ranting Sud Efrikan commentators.
5live Sports Extra is your friendQuote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Incredible end to the match
just watched it live amazing finish is that the first time for a super 2nd over ?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
England, losing wickets way too cheaply yet again, being outplayed and outthought by the West Indies - they can be relied on so often to lose all ten wickets within their allotted overs.
Hussein covered himself in glory by saying with 10 balls to go "Curran needs to face every single ball from now on and hit it for a boundary."Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I used to think he was a decent commentator but he's just irritating now.
italy above england now on run rate ,its a good job england scraped home against nepal