Key occasions
Rain and a wicket
Delays at New Street, Cheltenham and Canterbury. Play elsewhere, and in a rush at Trent Bridge the place Lewis Gregory lasted two balls in opposition to Mohammad Abbas. And an unfamiliar determine within the Notts line-up – Calvin Harris, who has had a season to recollect (for Northants).
York is wanting very good-looking from the practice, however the wifi/cellphone connection is iffy within the excessive, so apologies for the hiccups in posting.
Excellent news for Cheltenham
Gloucestershire reported that the pageant has already completed sufficient to reside one other day – so congratulations to all concerned.
And extra excellent news – Miles Hammond has signed a 3 yr contract to remain at Bristol.
A smart and measured piece by Ali – I used to be listening on the radio and couldn’t get my head round why everybody was getting so labored up about India staying on the market.
A stunning round-up – although courageous of Gary to explain Chris Inexperienced as “a journeyman”.
Division Two desk
1 Leicestershire 179
2 Glamorgan 145
3 Derbyshire 128
4 Lancashire 124
5 Middlesex 123
6 Gloucestershire 116
7. Northants 110
8 Kent 92
Division One desk
1 Surrey 154
2 Nottinghamshire 153
3 Somerset 137
4 Warwickshire 136
5 Sussex 125
6 Hampshire 117
7 Essex 112
8 Durham 111
9 Yorkshire 104
10 Worcestershire 78
Fixtures
DIVISION ONE
Chester-le-Avenue: Durham v Surrey
Chelmsford: Essex v Warwickshire
Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire v Somerset
New Street: Worcestershire v Hampshire
Scarborough: Yorkshire v Sussex
DIVISION TWO
Cheltenham: Gloucestershire v Middlesex
Canterbury: Kent v Leicestershire
Outdated Trafford: Lancashire v Glamorgan
Northamptonshire: Northants v Derbyshire
Preamble
Hi there from a practice shambling via the late July Pennines – that are simply beginning to look a bit careworn across the edges. Welcome to this remaining spherical of summer season cricket – the following time we meet, the times might be drawing in, the coats zipped up.
With 4 rounds to go, issues are hotting up. Surrey, who play Durham, are only one level forward of Notts, who play Somerset – who should not themselves but out of competition. Worcestershire look nearly sure to go down, however there’s a canine battle for the second relegation spot – if that’s what there might be (extra on this later). Yorkshire want a win in opposition to Sussex on the seaside.
In Division Two, Leicestershire are inside touching distance of promotion, and get a free hit this spherical (Kent). Glamorgan, visiting Outdated Trafford, are greatest positioned for the second spot, though the massive beasts breathe quick upon their necks.
Play begins at 11am, and although the vagaries of public transport imply I received’t fairly be in my seat at Scarborough, please be part of us!