Durham match thread 2022

[captaincolly]

I hadn't spotted that Dicko was in the squad. It makes sense to leave him out while Lees is back, especially considering that we're not playing for anything other than pride.... perhaps he wasn't really in contention yet and was only named in case we needed a concussion substitute

4 batting points is definitely on, the 5th looks too far out of reach... and they're academic anyway for another season

Overall run rate still just over 3 an over. If/when Jones gets the double century I think they need to get a move on - currently 193.

[Durhamfootman]

I don't think I'll make it. Going to watch the WC semi final!

probably why they decided tonight would be a good night for a members meeting

[Durhamfootman]

loads of ones atm, so I'm guessing Middlesex have everyone back when the spinner comes on to bowl

[captaincolly]

Yes, 100 run partnership and no alarms. They're happy to concede signals.

[captaincolly]

200 up for Jones.

[captaincolly]

Out for 206. Looks as if Bedingham is trying to up the ante. Long way to go but it has all the makings of yet another draw.
Although if Potts continues his hot streak you never know.

[captaincolly]

Flurry of wickets in an unsuccessful attempt to add quick runs. Declared now at 421/7. 16 overs left.

[Durhamfootman]

43-0 at cop

[captaincolly]

Looks like a nailed on draw unless one side self destructs.

[Durhamfootman]

have you got a side in mind?

[westoelad]

I don't think I'll make it. Going to watch the WC semi final!

probably why they decided tonight would be a good night for a members meeting

There's a detailed report on Rtg forum about this evening's meeting. North appeared to confirm that our salary expenditure as I reported-60% of the cap.

[westoelad]

have you got a side in mind?

Let's just say it won't be Middlesex. I envisage Middlesex scoring 600 by mid - afternoon Thursday leaving us to survive 50+ overs under scoreboard pressure. No problems though as Lead head of high performance will deliver his rousing motivational rallying call during the final tea interval.
And we all lived happily ever after.

[Durhamfootman]

blimey... I'm rubbish at biting/witty/topical/cutting edged slogans

I'll give my mate Dom a ring, if he ever gets back from the opticians. He'll come up with something better.... 'take bat control' 'get North done out' or something

courtesy of a contributor on the RTG board who refered to Frexit and another who in response to that said 'get Frexit done'

sounds as though Marcus North went up in people's expectation at least. Also sounds like a decent turnout despite the football and the late notice. Perhaps the late finish today helped. The forum must have been held almost immediately after play ended

[captaincolly]

Doing quite well here, Middlesex on course to save the follow ln but not as easily as I assumed. New ball due soon too.

[captaincolly]

Wicket for Potts in the last over before tea. 6 down and 169 behind. Simpson survived an lbw shout off Borthwick shortly before that - think he was lucky to!