Durham Match Thread 2025

[Durhamfootman]

Codi Yusuf, SA, right arm quick

not a name I'm familiar with

signed for 6 CC games plus the Dribble groups, so Bedders must be out at least until the end of July when Doggett goes home

seemingly just had his best season for Lions in the SA domestic season

[Durhamfootman]

we also need to decide our batting order pretty sharpish. We can't keep shuffling the pack

[Durhamfootman]

Personally, I'd bat Rhodes at 4. If McKinney gets an England call up for the Zim test squad, then he'd have to move up to 2 or 3 anyway, so we might as well decide to give him the chance to succeed now rather an opportunity to fail later when we have no choice. Robbo to drop down the order and Clark to keep his place

Lees, McKinney, Gay, Rhodes, Ackermann, Clark, Robbo (or Robbo, Clark). Raine, Potts, Doggett, Parky

I assume Yusuf's 6 matches won't start tomorrow

[captaincolly]

Personally, I'd bat Rhodes at 4. If McKinney gets an England call up for the Zim test squad, then he'd have to move up to 2 or 3 anyway, so we might as well decide to give him the chance to succeed now rather an opportunity to fail later when we have no choice. Robbo to drop down the order and Clark to keep his place

Lees, McKinney, Gay, Rhodes, Ackermann, Clark, Robbo (or Robbo, Clark). Raine, Potts, Doggett, Parky

I assume Yusuf's 6 matches won't start tomorrow

Yes I think so. Jake Ball and Jack Blatherwick signed for two matches on loan. I'm guessing that means Potts is about to be rested by the ECB.
According to cricinfo the injury to Bedingham isn't as bad as initially feared and he could return against Hampshire.

[captaincolly]

Agree about Rhodes.

[Durhamfootman]

so why the Yusuf signing?

are we worried about the Doggett final day absence that we were also told was purely precautionary

[Durhamfootman]

He isn't a 'name', so maybe he's a back up OS who won't cost us a fortune, but who gives us options if Bedders or Doggers don't come through the next match okay?

[captaincolly]

so why the Yusuf signing?

are we worried about the Doggett final day absence that we were also told was purely precautionary

I think we might be. Also will lose Bedingham for the test final. On the face of it though it seems a little strange to bring in 3 new bowlers- albeit two for 2 games only.

[Durhamfootman]

With David Bedingham suffering a knock on the toe against Warwickshire resulting in a fracture, Yusuf will take on the second overseas role alongside Australian Brendan Doggett.

The South African is available for six rounds in the Rothesay County Championship beginning with the trip to Worcestershire and is also available for the Vitality Blast group stages.

this is according to the club

looks pretty clear that Bedders is out for a while

[Durhamfootman]

Brydon Carse, Sam Conners, Paul Coughlin, Daniel Hogg, Luke Robinson, Stanley McAlindon, James Minto are all not available for selection.

the injury list

[captaincolly]

With David Bedingham suffering a knock on the toe against Warwickshire resulting in a fracture, Yusuf will take on the second overseas role alongside Australian Brendan Doggett.

The South African is available for six rounds in the Rothesay County Championship beginning with the trip to Worcestershire and is also available for the Vitality Blast group stages.

this is according to the club

looks pretty clear that Bedders is out for a while

Yes it sounds like it but there's a contradiction in that article
"It is understood Bedingham's injury is not as bad as first feared, with Durham optimistic he will be available for their match against Hampshire at the start of May,"

All a mystery to me!

[Durhamfootman]

I just hope that this lad is better than Holder was last year, brought in under similar circumstances

[captaincolly]

Brydon Carse, Sam Conners, Paul Coughlin, Daniel Hogg, Luke Robinson, Stanley McAlindon, James Minto are all not available for selection.

the injury list

Amazing to have so many 3 games in - and some injured before the start. I think Minto is temporarily out for personal reasons because I'm sure he appeared as a sub fielder this week. Unless he picked up a knock too!

[captaincolly]

I just hope that this lad is better than Holder was last year, brought in under similar circumstances

Yes, that was a forgettable stint.

[Durhamfootman]

I can't see anything that says Bedders might be available for the Hants game


I'd rather have Jake Ball in our team than play against him, tbh