GLAMMY

[the other bob wilson]

Middle order gave it a go but top order batsmen just haven't delivered all through the tournament

Actually, that was probably their best performance of the season, but, in saying that, they never looked like winning and, in a way, the pressure was off the later batsmen because they were never going to chase down that total after getting off to such a slow start. Joe Clarke is a far, far better player than he's showed for the Welsh Fire, but he's not coped with the pressure of being such a big money signing and that price tag has, I feel, meant he could not be dropped even though his performances have probably merited it (in saying that, there's a case for saying every specialist batsman in the team should be dropped with the exception of Duckett - and he's not been that good). If you're not going to drop Clarke, I think it's time for him to move down the order and mad as it may seem in this format, they may as well put an out and out pinch hitter (Critchley?) in as an opener because the first power play is killing them at the moment.

[chrisp_1927]

How the hell are South Africa 2/1 to beat England this week. One of the bets of the year for me. Batting lineup that edges England's and a bowling attack that absolutely sh*ts all over them. Good weather forecast for all 5 Days. In my opinion that's a bet to get steaming right into

[Kind of Blue]

Shubman Gill, who scored 130 for India this morning, is one of the ones being considered for the remaining County Championship games.

https://mobile.twitter.com/ESPNcrici...49983307763712

[chrisp_1927]

How the hell are South Africa 2/1 to beat England this week. One of the bets of the year for me. Batting lineup that edges England's and a bowling attack that absolutely sh*ts all over them. Good weather forecast for all 5 Days. In my opinion that's a bet to get steaming right into

This is going well

[The Bloop]

How the hell are South Africa 2/1 to beat England this week. One of the bets of the year for me. Batting lineup that edges England's and a bowling attack that absolutely sh*ts all over them. Good weather forecast for all 5 Days. In my opinion that's a bet to get steaming right into

This is going well

Even when England were 100-5 in the first innings of the first Test England were still Evens to win it. SA were 10/11.
No dead certs with England cricket at the moment.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Even when England were 100-5 in the first innings of the first Test England were still Evens to win it. SA were 10/11.
No dead certs with England cricket at the moment.

Isn't that as much to do with the confidence in England from the betting public after the summer so far? Some hefty run chases and test wins that looked improbable.

[the other bob wilson]

Still think England will need a lead of at least a hundred going into the third innings.

[chrisp_1927]

Watched a bit of the 6ixty last night,. The new 10 over tournament in the west indies. Quite interesting as they have a few tweaks.

First 5 overs bowled from one end, next 5 from the other end, batting team choose which end they start from. Didn't make a noticeable impact, but could provide a bit of tactical thinking in terms of when to target the short boundary .

2 overs of power play, followed by an additional over if you hit 2 sixes in the original power play. Second power play can be taken at a time of your choosing. Can see the reasoning, but could just lead to more lopsided games. Although I suppose it does encourage attacking intent which is always good.

6 wickets and you're out:. Really liked this idea. I wonder if a cut to outs could lead to less of these crappy bits n pieces all rounders and reward genuine bowlers. Then again, in the 20 over format I think 6 wickets would be to low. Maybe 8 or 9 could work as an experiment. Even if it doesn't translate to T20, maybe we will see a day where test and the 10 over game are the 2 formats that really value pure bowlers the most.

Crowd chosen free hit:. Crowd get to choose 1 ball per innings that becomes a free hit. Not quite sure of the point myself.


Overall I found it very watchable. Was very gimmicky, but it was decent fun and could be good at winning new audiences. Despite the gimmicks it avoided the hundred style demonisation of 'regular cricket'. Not 100 percent sure obviously, but I wouldn't imagine many people walked away from that game being confused about what a 6 ball over is and wishing it was a 5 ball set instead. Even bigger bonus, that odious prick Chris Hughes was nowhere to be seen !!

[qccfc]

I have free tickets available for tonights fire match. If anyone wants to go then send me a message

[the other bob wilson]

Well, glory be! Welsh Fire women’s team have won a game!

[Madassa]

Well, glory be! Welsh Fire women’s team have won a game!

It doesn't look like the men are going to follow suit - another pathetic batting display 😠

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

It doesn't look like the men are going to follow suit - another pathetic batting display 😠

just switched off, total rubbish.

[the other bob wilson]

It doesn't look like the men are going to follow suit - another pathetic batting display ��

Is there a separate dispensation in the rules which says that the Welsh Fire men’s team must block, miss or mishit every ball in a power play?

[Delbert]

Simon Doull and Dominic Cork on Sky excoriating on the farce that is Welsh Fire. No Welsh or Glamorgan identity, stupid selection decisions, inept coaching, players taking the money but no interest in the team and laughable batting / bowling stats.

No idea who’s in charge but The Hundred needs to take action because the people involved in this franchise are taking the p*ss.

[The Bloop]

Simon Doull and Dominic Cork on Sky excoriating on the farce that is Welsh Fire. No Welsh or Glamorgan identity, stupid selection decisions, inept coaching, players taking the money but no interest in the team and laughable batting / bowling stats.

No idea who’s in charge but The Hundred needs to take action because the people involved in this franchise are taking the p*ss.

Hales and Malan already taking the piss with the bat too.
Wonder if the franchise could be disbanded and recreatedover the channel as something like the Avon A......?

[the other bob wilson]

Cork saying he’d be embarrassed to be playing for or coaching a team with such poor figures as the Fire (the captain Cobb has played every game and is averaging four with the bat!}.

Doull and Cork’s squad had Carlson, Douthwaite and Sisodiya in it and they said they’d try to persuade Hogan to come back. At the start of this tournament, some were saying Glamorgan had no one good enough to get in the Welsh Fire team, - after seven losses and an eighth seemingly on the way, do they still believe that?

[Kind of Blue]

Simon Doull and Dominic Cork on Sky excoriating on the farce that is Welsh Fire. No Welsh or Glamorgan identity, stupid selection decisions, inept coaching, players taking the money but no interest in the team and laughable batting / bowling stats.

No idea who’s in charge but The Hundred needs to take action because the people involved in this franchise are taking the p*ss.

Rightly so. I think the Welsh/Glamorgan link is the least of the problems with this team, it’d be the same if they were based somewhere else in England. The performances have definitely been taking the proverbial and the coaching/playing side of things needs a shake up. On course not only to finish last but way adrift of 7th even.

[poc]

if any one interested the asia cup cricket is on utsav gold channel 717 on sky

[the other bob wilson]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/62734812

[chrisp_1927]

The welsh fire have huge problems. For that reason I think mark Wallace and Matt Maynard should focus on them full time , try to turn them around. They'll never achieve it, but it will keep the 2 losers well away from glammy which would be absolutely fantastic for us

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

New signing for the final push - Shubman Gill - https://mobile.twitter.com/GlamCrick...55432584101888

[the other bob wilson]

New signing for the final push - Shubman Gill - https://mobile.twitter.com/GlamCrick...55432584101888

Good signing for the last few weeks of "proper" cricket, but the forecast isn't great for Cardiff next week - looks like they'll be on and off all the time because of "light" rain showers.

[Pearcey3]

Good signing for the last few weeks of "proper" cricket, but the forecast isn't great for Cardiff next week - looks like they'll be on and off all the time because of "light" rain showers.

Good signing.

[the other bob wilson]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/bl...rangle-cricket

[the other bob wilson]

Four day stuff again now with a 10.30 start this morning. The forecast is poor for the next four days so it might turn into a battle for bonus points. Worcester are batting after winning the toss.

Sam Northeast has just been awarded his county cap, a bit belatedly I’d say.