Durham Match Thread 2020

[captaincolly]

Franklin hinting at change for next match(Leics(A)). I'd be inclined to continue unchanged,perhaps Trevaskis for Carse. I'm keeping the faith. Incidentally, I have just ate some mushrooms which sprouted in the garden after today's deluges.

I hope they were good! Maybe we should feed our batsmen some mushrooms of the magic variety.
Or maybe they're already on them!

[westoelad]

Franklin hinting at change for next match(Leics(A)). I'd be inclined to continue unchanged,perhaps Trevaskis for Carse. I'm keeping the faith. Incidentally, I have just ate some mushrooms which sprouted in the garden after today's deluges.

I hope they were good! Maybe we should feed our batsmen some mushrooms of the magic variety.
Or maybe they're already on them!

You got it in one.

[captaincolly]

Franklin hinting at change for next match(Leics(A)). I'd be inclined to continue unchanged,perhaps Trevaskis for Carse. I'm keeping the faith. Incidentally, I have just ate some mushrooms which sprouted in the garden after today's deluges.

I hope they were good! Maybe we should feed our batsmen some mushrooms of the magic variety.
Or maybe they're already on them!

You got it in one.

[haggishants]

I always enjoy the Durham/Hampshire banter through the season, so I was surprised that none of the Hants regulars have started a Hampshire thread. I've now started one ...so feel free to pop over and congratulate us on the first win in the Bob Willis Trophy!

[captaincolly]

I always enjoy the Durham/Hampshire banter through the season, so I was surprised that none of the Hants regulars have started a Hampshire thread. I've now started one ...so feel free to pop over and congratulate us on the first win in the Bob Willis Trophy!

[Durhamfootman]

Durham Cricket Fixtures:

Thursday 27th August v Lancashire Lightning – 18:30pm – Emirates Riverside

Saturday 29th August v Notts Outlaws – 14:00pm – Emirates Riverside

Monday 31st August v Leicestershire Foxes – TBC – Headingley (Sky Sports)

Wednesday 2nd September – Derbyshire Falcons – 18:30pm – Emirates Riverside

Friday 4th September v Yorkshire Vikings- 18:30pm – Emirates Riverside

Friday 11th September v Derbyshire Falcons – 18:30pm – Emirates Riverside

Sunday 13th September v Leicestershire Foxes – 18:30pm – Emirates Riverside

Wednesday 16th September v Yorkshire Vikings – 18:30pm – Headingley

Friday 18th September v Lancashire Lightning – 18:30pm – Old Trafford

Sunday 20th September v Notts Outlaws – 13:00pm – Trent Bridge

[Durhamfootman]

T20, of course

I have a feeling it will still be behind closed doors

[Durhamfootman]

just noticed that we appear to be playing Leicester at Headingley, unless that's a provisional venue because of the local lockdown that's been recently unlocked

[Durhamfootman]

we also have 2 home games -v- Derby because their ground is already booked on both of the dates for the fixtures

[captaincolly]

Sounds chaotic- understandable I suppose. I think they are reviewing the current regulations on the 18th, but I agree with you. Seems as if they are sticking with October as the date for opening up sports venues.

[westoelad]

just noticed that we appear to be playing Leicester at Headingley, unless that's a provisional venue because of the local lockdown that's been recently unlocked

It's for Sky cricket coverage. Riverside is a bit too chilly for their precious commentators.

[Durhamfootman]

Listening to Franklin's interview post match on the website, it seems pretty clear that there will be some changes in batting personnel heading into the Grace Rd fixture.

there has to be, really. 3 of the 4 innings this season have been completely unacceptable

Steel looks most vulnerable

[captaincolly]

Listening to Franklin's interview post match on the website, it seems pretty clear that there will be some changes in batting personnel heading into the Grace Rd fixture.

there has to be, really. 3 of the 4 innings this season have been completely unacceptable

Steel looks most vulnerable

And the 4th one would have been another disaster without that 1 big partnership. I'd be tempted to put Harte at 3.

[westoelad]

Listening to Franklin's interview post match on the website, it seems pretty clear that there will be some changes in batting personnel heading into the Grace Rd fixture.

there has to be, really. 3 of the 4 innings this season have been completely unacceptable

Steel looks most vulnerable

And the 4th one would have been another disaster without that 1 big partnership. I'd be tempted to put Harte at 3.

Rearranging wheelchairs on the titantic. The current selection is the best we've got sadly. Just got to hope we can turn it around.
Should have read deckchairs but maybe predictive text is more apt.

[captaincolly]

Listening to Franklin's interview post match on the website, it seems pretty clear that there will be some changes in batting personnel heading into the Grace Rd fixture.

there has to be, really. 3 of the 4 innings this season have been completely unacceptable

Steel looks most vulnerable

And the 4th one would have been another disaster without that 1 big partnership. I'd be tempted to put Harte at 3.

Rearranging wheelchairs on the titantic. The current selection is the best we've got sadly. Just got to hope we can turn it around.
Should have read deckchairs but maybe predictive text is more apt.

Yes!
There aren't any other options in the squad who inspire confidence. The top 6 will only have Lees as a proven performer at Durham. Dickson may be useful but the verdict on him will have to wait until next season when he's had a good number of games. I'm not overly confident about him but Keht did offer a new contract so he must be decent.