And Its Smith Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 30 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I have no problems with Gloucestershire’s decision, but, for me, Sir Viv Richards will always remain one of my favourite batsmen. How long will Short Leg or Silly whatever close fielding position remain? It’s fine to say batsman about a male batter I reckon. Just scoreboards are changing to say batter to be more inclusive when women play I don’t really understand the second question. As far as I know, nobody has an issue with those names. I see that @slartibartfast and @Super aren’t fans of this. I really don’t know why anyone cares about females feeling more included in the game. The female involvement rate is sky high nowadays which I personally think is amazing. That’s at all ages. The club I coach at now also has a female team which started last year and they have now entered a league as there are enough teams to make one. The juniors have girls in the squad and all of the leagues in Bristol have both mixed teams and all female teams competing in them against all boys teams. All in the same league. A bowler used to be called a bowlsman and I’m not sure there was any furore when that changed! Cricket is the best sport in the world and should be enjoyed by all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: It’s fine to say batsman about a male batter I reckon. Just scoreboards are changing to say batter to be more inclusive when women play I don’t really understand the second question. As far as I know, nobody has an issue with those names. I see that @slartibartfast and @Super aren’t fans of this. I really don’t know why anyone cares about females feeling more included in the game. The female involvement rate is sky high nowadays which I personally think is amazing. That’s at all ages. The club I coach at now also has a female team which started last year and they have now entered a league as there are enough teams to make one. Firstly, I was being facetious with my comment about Short Leg. Secondly, but far more importantly, I endorse entirely your comments about increased female involvement, both as players and spectators. I was a very avid follower of the recent World Cup (and the previous one, which England won), and watched the final against Australia from start to finish, although I regretted it later, as much because of the lack of sleep as the result. The quality and standard of play, much like football, has a long way to go before it matches the men’s game, but that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Sorry, as I've said before, got nothing against women playing cricket or football...good on them. But I'm very much against the "batters" crap. Just call them as they are , batsmen and batswomen.. Batters play baseball and rounders. It shouldn't be beyond the ingenuity of the people who work scoreboards (as they're mostly all digital ) to change the names to suit each sex .BTW, what do they now call 12th man ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 9 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Sorry, as I've said before, got nothing against women playing cricket or football...good on them. But I'm very much against the "batters" crap. Just call them as they are , batsmen and batswomen.. Batters play baseball and rounders. It shouldn't be beyond the ingenuity of the people who work scoreboards (as they're mostly all digital ) to change the names to suit each sex .BTW, what do they now call 12th man ? Drinks carrier? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 9 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Sorry, as I've said before, got nothing against women playing cricket or football...good on them. But I'm very much against the "batters" crap. Just call them as they are , batsmen and batswomen.. Batters play baseball and rounders. It shouldn't be beyond the ingenuity of the people who work scoreboards (as they're mostly all digital ) to change the names to suit each sex .BTW, what do they now call 12th man ? I think you will barely notice it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 ffs we're batting....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, TomF said: Bit stronger side this time around. Time to end the run of defeats and beat these ***** If cricket was played on paper that team would be right near the top of the league come the end of the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 A good start, but Ben Green has just been caught for 15 (three fours), the only batter to score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: A good start, but Ben Green has just been caught for 15 (three fours), the only batter to score. Was he caught at third? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Here we go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Good toss to win on this pitch. Seaming all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Pathetic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 49 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Good toss to win on this pitch. Seaming all over the place Still not a 5 down before lunch pitch. How many more times are this lot going to fail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, TomF said: Right now we need to stop the rot. Should have created a road and at least got some bonus points/draw. This looks pathetic again. The best looking wicket isn’t even being used. Green top was not the way to go, I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 13 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Sorry, as I've said before, got nothing against women playing cricket or football...good on them. But I'm very much against the "batters" crap. Just call them as they are , batsmen and batswomen.. Batters play baseball and rounders. It shouldn't be beyond the ingenuity of the people who work scoreboards (as they're mostly all digital ) to change the names to suit each sex .BTW, what do they now call 12th man ? ‘ Waitress ‘ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 74/6. This is not going to be a good season methinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Oh look some proper batsmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 14, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 1 hour ago, TomF said: Dismal. 103/2 by close no doubt. Harsh assuming Essex will lose wickets tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 84/1. Another innings defeat looming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 3 innings this season and 180 is top score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 134 - 6, Essex will be complaining about the pitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Makes a difference if you can get Cook out cheaply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Just need to clean bowl Harmer now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Just now, TomF said: I’d rather aim one about waist to head height. Urgh if he’s not doing it with the ball.. Hit his bowling arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Bowlers putting us back in the game as usual. Batsmen need to step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 New opener needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Beyond a joke now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Well we've avoided an innings defeat so that some Improvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 154 all out. Lead of 83. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 15/4 surely not… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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