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Post by karma on Nov 15, 2023 11:39:56 GMT
Oh and the 'news' that Andrew Flintoff is likely to become Northern Superchargers head Coach in that other 'game' for 2024, is good news for Yorkshire Cricket . This means that the Yorkshire coaching staff including Otis Gibson should be fully focused upon Yorkshire Cricket in what I believe is our promotion year.
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Post by newby on Nov 15, 2023 18:36:17 GMT
Congratulations to Shan Masood on being appointed the Pakistan red ball captain.
Hoping it doesn't conflict too much with his availability to play for us, it doesn't appear to a the moment but if his star is on the rise and he gets back into T20 and ODI contention that might be another matter.
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Post by tbsteve on Nov 16, 2023 2:56:14 GMT
Yeah, it hasn't worked out too badly. They have tours in the winter, finishing March, and a 2-test tour of Bangladesh in August, presumably when the Hundred is on.
But how will he deal with captaining two different sides? Two different sets of players to know and utilise. Surely we need some forward thinking and someone designated vice-captain. Ideally someone younger who will grow into the role, and whose place is guaranteed. I'd go with Hill personally.
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Post by karma on Nov 16, 2023 7:51:37 GMT
Couldn't agree more tbsteve it used to be the norm that teams had a vice captain for when the captain was injured or away.
It also helps in longer term planning such as Masood retiring or leaving and introduces the vc into the role where he can learn from Masood too.
Hill would be my first choice I think he's destined for bigger things preferably with Yorkshire but who knows, he might have FEC on his kit bag somewhere (if not in my head!)
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Post by newby on Nov 16, 2023 9:03:58 GMT
“Quite often when there’s a World Cup cycle, lots of things change for various countries.
“If he’s not going to be available, we’ll have to try and get somebody else in.
“After two years of instability, what I want more than anything – with the goals we’ve set ourselves for next summer – is to have some stability. Let’s see.”
Masood has played 30 Tests to date, with four centuries in his haul of 1,597 runs.
So says Otis Gibson.
I know it only seems to be our pampered Test players who spend most of their time resting, but as Captain it may well be that Masood may have other responsibilities, indeed he might now have the influence to get himself into the T20 World Cup squad.
The coach is going to talk to him but I wouldn't take it as a given that he is going to be with us much, if at all next season.
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Post by karma on Nov 16, 2023 10:21:02 GMT
Apparently Masood got the Pakistan Captain's job by default - previous captain sacked from 2 out of three captaincies only but then 'took his bat home and resigned as Test Captain leaving the position free for Masood.
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Post by karma on Nov 16, 2023 12:12:38 GMT
Reciprocal arrangements confirmed for admittance to (non-Yorkshire ) County games for Yorkshire members at:
Derbyshire, Essex Glamorga,Hampshire, Leics, Somerset, Worcs, Middlesex,
Individual arrangements upon production of YCCC membership(cards) - some have to get ticket from Ticket Office, some give access to members areas
Limited application but useful to have if travelling
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Post by newby on Nov 16, 2023 12:32:34 GMT
Don't forget Edgbaston, it counts for the CC and One day cup there, again as long as Yorkshire aren't the visitors.
It makes sense, especially at Edgbaston where even an extra dozen or so in the ground would be a big improvement.
As you say limited application but it will suit some people and may draw bigger crowds when we get to the business end of the season if your team is involved but not playing.
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Post by tykemania on Nov 16, 2023 14:13:49 GMT
Reciprocal arrangements confirmed for admittance to (non-Yorkshire ) County games for Yorkshire members at: Derbyshire, Essex Glamorga,Hampshire, Leics, Somerset, Worcs, Middlesex, Individual arrangements upon production of YCCC membership(cards) - some have to get ticket from Ticket Office, some give access to members areas Limited application but useful to have if travelling So, I could buy a Yorkshire membership and go to all of Middlesex's home Championship games?
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Post by karma on Nov 16, 2023 14:20:08 GMT
Clarification for Middlesex - in this case you pay for admission to the ground and by showing your Yorkshire Membership card , you can then have access to members area but only for the game v Yorkshire .
Not the best of 'benefits'. It wouldn't stop me going but it wouldn't encourage me either
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Post by davemorton on Nov 16, 2023 17:49:51 GMT
For several years I had the '1st XI' membership at Lancs, and they had reciprocal arrangements with several counties, so I got in to watch Yorkshire free at Essex, Hampshire, Warwickshire. As with this deal, it didn't apply to Lancashire away matches...but I didn't want to watch them anyway!
It's good to see Yorkshire going down the same route. With Durham and Worcestershire promoted, that leaves only Sussex that I desperately want to visit, with perhaps Gloucestershire (especially if it's at Chelmsford), Derbys and Leics in addition. So I will perhaps have gaps that I can now fill with this new arrangement, games when Yorkshire are away in Kent or Middlesex, which I have no intention of attending. (I think they were the two relegated).
My regular Dorset / Devon holiday, with a couple of days at Somerset or Hampshire thrown in, and perhaps Worcester on the way down, looks like a really good option, if the fixtures work out right. Also a cheap trip, sometime, to Colwyn Bay. And, of course, I can go to Old Trafford any time I want, pop in for an hour, even, free tram, free admission. Lancashire is on the list published by YCCC, by the way.
We will find out next week how the fixtures dovetail.
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Post by karma on Nov 22, 2023 13:20:44 GMT
I must have missed this earlier but note it is now possible to order your 2024 YCCC Yearbook at a cost of £14.99 (or edition signed by some playing members of YCCC and Diamonds @ £24.99). Orders accepted up to 31st January 2024 for delivery or collection 'early March' 2024.
More details on OS(website to me)
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Post by karma on Nov 22, 2023 18:33:40 GMT
Just a reminder that the member's Forum originally planned for this Saturday 28th November has been postponed and 'planned to now take place in December at Headingley'
I wrote to the club suggesting an alternative date of Sunday 3rd December (when there is already a Christmas function in the Long Room at Headingley), the club replied saying initially they were thinking of 3rd December too but 'it's not possible for logistical reasons'
Nothing to do with the refinancing or avoiding questions.
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Post by karma on Nov 23, 2023 17:46:03 GMT
I don't want to presume anything but have a feeling that most members if this forum prefer domestic cricket in the following order:
County Cricket One-Day-Cup T20
Well, those are my my preference including the T20. Many people don't like it at all. I live pretty near Headingley so within my full senior membership for the extra cost it represent pretty good value to me to see live sport. So I'll tolerate the hype, the drinking culture, the groups coming after work (and not watching) and the children - the latter are the next generation's members and rather they come to watch cricket than be lured to the Dark Side in August with that other 'game'. The more children the merrier
Anyway, when looking at the fixture list today on Yorkshire's website, I came across, to me, a well-hidden mention of the Roses T20 game at Headingley, June 20th. Although I've paid for admittance within my membership I still have to separately apply for a specific numbered seat (for this T20 only) or I assume you are not admitted. Mention was made that you can now apply for a specific seat by logging on to your account, clicking on a button next to T20 tickets and give details. Try as I might for ages I just couldn't find the button or get the system to work. Luddite.
So I e-mailed the club on one of their enquiry forms and within ten minutes they e-mailed me back confirming my choice of seat in the NE Upper stand. Great service from the ticket office.
While I think about the Roses game, we all know that Yorkshire day is 1st August and when we bask in the knowledge that Yorkshire is the best county, with great sporting teams, fabulous countryside and generous people with a forthright approach but lovely sense of humour.
And then we have Lancashire. I understand that next Monday, 27th November, is Lancashire day, another great county, some lovely people and strong sporting traditions . Although they'll never be Yorkshire I still wish them well.
Not sure what others would wish them, apart from runner's up when we win the Div1 Championship in a couple of years?
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Post by davemorton on Nov 23, 2023 20:19:19 GMT
Can of worms, Karma, can of worms.
You will turn up, fashionably an hour late, because your seat is reserved, isn't it? But someone will be sitting in it, with all his mates, either side of him. You will point out that it's your seat. "Prove it," he will say, and you will show him the sticker on the underside of it, if you can get him to stand up, that is.
"Why don't you just clear off and sit over there, in that one?" he will say, reasonably. "I am with my mates here, and we could be bothered to get here on time."
Now what do you do? It happened to me, the other way round, and this bloke with long greasy hair and brown brogues kicked me on the ankle! I asked him if he could fly, and he made a very sharp exit. Presumably he couldn't.
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