Durham Match Thread 2018

[captaincolly]

I think the squad is named in batting order with Richardson/Trevaskis, McCarthy and Whitehead being omitted.

Yes, think you're right.

[westoelad]

I think the squad is named in batting order with Richardson/Trevaskis, McCarthy and Whitehead being omitted.

Yes, think you're right.

Worrying though if we think the same as JJ

[captaincolly]

I think the squad is named in batting order with Richardson/Trevaskis, McCarthy and Whitehead being omitted.

Yes, think you're right.

Worrying though if we think the same as JJ

Good point!

[Durhamfootman]

I note that the terrific brainwave to bring bowlers in to bat at 4, throw their wickets away, encourage the opposition bowlers and stall our assault, is still proving to be this year's cunning plan (so cunning that no other teams think it's a good idea). Maybe we should just slot Stokes in there and have someone who knows how to take advantage of a good start for a change

[captaincolly]

I note that the terrific brainwave to bring bowlers in to bat at 4, throw their wickets away, encourage the opposition bowlers and stall our assault, is still proving to be this year's cunning plan (so cunning that no other teams think it's a good idea). Maybe we should just slot Stokes in there and have someone who knows how to take advantage of a good start for a change

Good idea.
Been raining steadily this afternoon but has apparently stopped now in CLS and the forecast looks reasonable.

[captaincolly]

Forget that. Latest tweet says it's raining again.

[westoelad]

Lovely tweet from @ChrisRush22

At the game last Friday someone told me there was a guy attending his first game at the ripe old age of 102. I thought this was bloody amazing so I decided to go and say hello and tell him how much we appreciated him coming. I also have him one of my shirts as a thank you.

[Durhamfootman]

says something about the summer to date, that I hadn't even thought about rain affecting the match

[Durhamfootman]

says something about the last couple of games, that I'm not actively hoping for the point that a rained off game would bring

[captaincolly]

Lovely tweet from @ChrisRush22

At the game last Friday someone told me there was a guy attending his first game at the ripe old age of 102. I thought this was bloody amazing so I decided to go and say hello and tell him how much we appreciated him coming. I also have him one of my shirts as a thank you.

Excellent and just the sort of thing that makes a good impression.

[captaincolly]

says something about the last couple of games, that I'm not actively hoping for the point that a rained off game would bring

Yeah. Think we'd have had this written off not so long ago and will still be a huge challenge if we get a game.
I see Moeen Ali is captaining Worcs. This weather might negate the spinners, not great news especially with Colly not there for the middle overs.

[westoelad]

Durham won toss and field. McCarthy in for Rushy.

[Durhamfootman]

good start for us

Worcs are 26-2 with the dangerous Moeen and Guptil out cheaply and no Clarke in the side

[Durhamfootman]

40-2 after the PP

[Durhamfootman]

just noticed that Smudger didn't open the bowling, but he's on now