Down by the Riverside 2023

[Durhamfootman]

well the WIndies are over here playing England in the first half of July, so if they do have a test series v SA it'll be when the nonsense is on, so shouldn't affect Bedders playing for us anyway

[captaincolly]

well the WIndies are over here playing England in the first half of July, so if they do have a test series v SA it'll be when the nonsense is on, so shouldn't affect Bedders playing for us anyway

I can't get my head around the schedules these days! Seems completely random.

[Durhamfootman]

it's the T20 world cup that's thrown everything all ahoo

to demonstrate how much the WC has turned the summer on its head...... the ECB have had to schedule CC matches for August

who ever heard of such a thing

[captaincolly]

it's the T20 world cup that's thrown everything all ahoo

to demonstrate how much the WC has turned the summer on its head...... the ECB have had to schedule CC matches for August

who ever heard of such a thing

Shocking!

[westoelad]

well the WIndies are over here playing England in the first half of July, so if they do have a test series v SA it'll be when the nonsense is on, so shouldn't affect Bedders playing for us anyway

Luddite

[Durhamfootman]

oh yes

[captaincolly]

Ben Stokes isn't playing the World T20
He says he wants to concentrate on getting ready to play a full all-rounder role in tests. Also says he's looking forward to playing for Durham. Suspect we won't see him in the first few rounds.

[Durhamfootman]

I'll be happy to have him whenever he likes...... as long as that means not in the dribble

[captaincolly]

I'll be happy to have him whenever he likes...... as long as that means not in the dribble

Exactly.

[sussexpob]

You really think Stokes is going to play?

[captaincolly]

You really think Stokes is going to play?

I think he will play a few games. If he is going to bowl during the test matches he'll want overs under his belt..Although he surely won't be playing in the early rounds.

[Durhamfootman]

You really think Stokes is going to play?

possibly. He has done as recently as 2022

I won't hold my breath though

[Durhamfootman]

Woody won't play

not enough cotton wool in the north

[captaincolly]

Ashton Turner returning for another Blast season. A glutton for punishment!

[Durhamfootman]

that's been on the cards for a while, I think