Admin phantom Posted May 3, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Somerset County Cricket Club are delighted to be able to announce that the ICC’s IT20 number one ranked batsman Babar Azam will be joining the Club for this year’s Vitality Blast, subject to the Club obtaining the appropriate visa/NOC clearance. The 24-year-old Pakistan batsman made his International T20 debut against England in 2016. Since then he has gone on to feature in 29 matches in the format, scoring over 1180 runs at an average of 53.72 with a best of 97 not out and a strike rate of 127.78. Babar Azam will be available for all 14 Vitality Blast group matches plus the quarter-final. His availability for Finals Day would be dependent on his international commitments with Pakistan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, phantom said: Somerset County Cricket Club are delighted to be able to announce that the ICC’s IT20 number one ranked batsman Babar Azam will be joining the Club for this year’s Vitality Blast, subject to the Club obtaining the appropriate visa/NOC clearance. The 24-year-old Pakistan batsman made his International T20 debut against England in 2016. Since then he has gone on to feature in 29 matches in the format, scoring over 1180 runs at an average of 53.72 with a best of 97 not out and a strike rate of 127.78. Babar Azam will be available for all 14 Vitality Blast group matches plus the quarter-final. His availability for Finals Day would be dependent on his international commitments with Pakistan. 6 minutes ago, TomF said: Babar Azam Huge signing that! I`m watching Ireland v England and they were just discussing the Irish players who play in England and said they have to decide at the end of the season whether they carry on being Irish and have to be regarded as overseas players or whether they become `English` and don`t. Presumably all due to Brexit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Dockrell batting at 7 for Ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) That's quality from Foakes, have to question how long it takes for the ball to be dead though Edited May 3, 2019 by hodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, hodge said: Dockrell batting at 7 for Ireland Didn't he bat 11 at Somerset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Super said: Didn't he bat 11 at Somerset? Pretty much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Missed his first spell but this spell for Archer I'm not really seeing the fuss over him as a bowler, slightly quicker then what we have but Ireland seem to be coping with him well enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 3, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, hodge said: Missed his first spell but this spell for Archer I'm not really seeing the fuss over him as a bowler, slightly quicker then what we have but Ireland seem to be coping with him well enough Is he the bowler that gets injured a lot - at Sussex ??? Also the mind games are starting . . . Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side not to mess with England supporters' group the Barmy Army during the World Cup and Ashes this summer. Langer expects England's fans to target Steve Smith and David Warner who return to the side after ball-tampering bans. The Barmy Army mocked Langer's height in 2002 after he criticised them for taunting team-mate Brett Lee. "It's the biggest lesson of my sporting career. Don't mess with the Barmy Army, their songs are humiliating," he said. Former Australia opener Langer called the Barmy Army a "disgrace" after they repeatedly called no-ball when Lee was bowling during the 2002 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Langer claims England fans responded with a song about the seven dwarfs from the Snow White fairy-tale. Batsmen Smith and Warner can play for Australia again after their 12 month bans for a ball-tampering controversy against South Africa expired on 28 March. They met up with the squad in Dubai in March and returned to training with their team-mates in Brisbane on Friday in preparation for the World Cup, which starts in England on 30 May. "There's no tension, honestly. We're so excited to have the boys back, we're just so excited about playing cricket," Langer said. "It's been a big build-up to it. It's a bit like facing fast bowling, isn't it? You worry about it until you get out there and it's not as bad as you thought it was. "It's the same with the boys coming back in." Australia start their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan in Bristol on 1 June, while the Ashes series will get under way on 1 August at Edgbaston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just now, phantom said: Is he the bowler that gets injured a lot - at Sussex ??? Isn't that Tymal Mills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 3, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, hodge said: Isn't that Tymal Mills? Ahh yeah, you are correct @hodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Digging in here and might just do it. One more wicket though...………………………... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 James Vince fails at international level yet again.... Wouldn't mind Sam Hain getting a go at 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 4, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 All in our own hands now to secure the home semi final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Whats happened to our batting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: Whats happened to our batting? It`s so annoying when everyone gets a start but no-one goes to make anything meaningful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Our overseas dude looks pretty good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 From 6 in a row, to 3 in a row. Sounds like an LJ run of form. Glos on course for a big win and hopefully overtake em. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 7 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: From 6 in a row, to 3 in a row. Sounds like an LJ run of form. Glos on course for a big win and hopefully overtake em. Yes, I heard he's leaving to take over at Taunton ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) On 05/05/2019 at 03:24, TomF said: Announce cider Were you there for Hampshire yesterday? Based on that view, you must have been sat within 20 yards of me. Edited May 6, 2019 by One Team In Keynsham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Is it a simple case of win and we are through today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 7, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: Is it a simple case of win and we are through today? Typical, won a competition for two free tickets today, got the message at 6:45pm last night !! Cheers for the (lack of) notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 How does it work today then? I know top 3 go through, but looking at the North Group Durham lost out to Lancs despite having same points and better run rate. Head to head takes precedent? In which case, why are Glos below Somerset, Glos beat em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: How does it work today then? I know top 3 go through, but looking at the North Group Durham lost out to Lancs despite having same points and better run rate. Head to head takes precedent? In which case, why are Glos below Somerset, Glos beat em? have no idea mate does seem strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 7, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 44 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: How does it work today then? I know top 3 go through, but looking at the North Group Durham lost out to Lancs despite having same points and better run rate. Head to head takes precedent? In which case, why are Glos below Somerset, Glos beat em? 37 minutes ago, Super said: have no idea mate does seem strange. It is done on points, if that is tied it goes to the team that has won the most games and if that is tied it goes to to the net run rate Wouldn't mind third place, a nice trip to Worcester on Friday then a semi at Notts. Would want to avoid Hants at all costs at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Super said: have no idea mate does seem strange. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48134195 Found the answer, must be number of wins, followed by run rate. Bizarre if you ask me that number of wins is the decider with so few fixtures and penalises the rained off teams even more Edit, Phantom beat me to it, thanks for the info Edited May 7, 2019 by cidercity1987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Som chasing 290 Glos chasing 294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Super said: Som chasing 290 Glos chasing 294 Am I right in saying if Glos win, Somerset lose then both can still be knocked out? Sussex defend this in 40 odd and they go through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 7, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Batty being a tosser again, constantly running over the middle of the wicket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 7, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Surrey running out of bowlers here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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