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Post by newby on Dec 21, 2023 15:01:34 GMT
Milnes and Coad to open the bowling for me with Fisher first change. I like how some teams bowl one opener for just 4 overs and the other for 7 or 8 and then bring the 4 over man back as second change. Gets you through 20 overs without losing any intensity and having to go to your lesser bowlers to early.
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Post by donnylad on Dec 22, 2023 16:34:55 GMT
Yes - and I like the idea of bowling people in short spells to keep the oppo thinking when it all looks a bit easy for them YCCC do not seem to like this idea it seems. So may sides, especially in white ball cricket and other short forms will smuggle a fee overs away in 2 or 3 over spells between 2 or 3 bowlers. Leicester do this very well and often these bowlers will pick up a wicket or two.
Imaginative captaincy can be very positive. Think back to opening with Lyth in T20 - worked well for a season so; the Yorkshire Wall in the field etc.
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Post by davemorton on Dec 22, 2023 19:06:16 GMT
It is good to have a lot of bowlers in a team - achieved through all-rounders - but less good if they're 'ordinary' bowlers. Yes to Coad, and Fisher, and Milnes, but all three are injury prone, and it's still only three of them, however the captain shuffles his pack.
After that, it's hope and prayer and Revis, Thompson, Hill, Leech, Cliff and old uncle Tom Cobley. Hill might emerge as a batting Patto, but I don't see much of Sidebottom, Brooks, Bresnan or Plunkett here.
It will be interesting to see how the Club uses Bess and Moriarty. At least the batting looks strong.
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Post by karma on Dec 22, 2023 21:18:26 GMT
Mickey Edwards might be an old uncle Tom Cobley (or Hobbley) and one that I'd totally forgotten about. Hobbley because on today's Yorkshires OS he says words to the effect that he's just started running again after surgery on his ankle. Doesn't sound as though he's had an easy time of it.
He's confident about being fully fit for the start of the new season and raring to bowl. Reminds me of the time I broke my wrist and I asked the doctor " Will I be able to play the piano when it's healed?" When the doctor said, "Yes, I don't see why not." I replied, " Funny, I couldn't play before!!" Not true, of course and not a reflection upon Mickey's bowling ability. ( got that out of a Christmas cracker)
Wish Mickey Happy Christmas, a speedy recovery and a fantastic 2024 season
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Post by karma on Jan 7, 2024 8:24:50 GMT
'Introducing the Women in Cricket Employee Network's Inspirational Women of 2023'
The above is a rather clunky title for something that often passes by many of us, basically inspirational women in Cricket and not just players. The article is on YCCC's OS (website) from last Friday and worth a look .I've mentioned before Dr Jane Powell , YCCC's president a very knowledgeable person with a great playing career and an inspirational speaker too. Also, Jasmine Nicholls , part of our ground staff who has previously described her mental health issues and approach to life. The article isn't limited to YCCC but other clubs too
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Post by karma on Jan 23, 2024 8:51:44 GMT
SECOND 11 FIXTURE LIST - Yes the Yorkshire OS has finally put these on their OS (website to me) but didn't highlight it
It's not in its normal format, quietly slipped in there just a single page, is a 'bit' late but news as they finally got round to it
Suppose they've got their eyes focused elsewhere at the moment!
Similar mix as last year , looking forward to BPA and Weetwood.
Might even trip to Barnsley CC where I've not yet been and where Azeem Rafiq is well known
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Post by davemorton on Jan 23, 2024 10:30:10 GMT
If they've got their eyes focused elsewhere, then they're in error. We're a cricket club. What can be more important than cricket? The 2nd XI fixtures dovetail quite well with the first team, generally Monday to Thursday, with some home games when the senior team is away. I assume there are some 50-over Trophy games tba, plus all the Academy stuff.
My 2024 cricket calendar is filling nicely.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Jan 23, 2024 10:34:07 GMT
well the pre-season dinner invite for 4th April has just landed in my in box. The eve of the first home CC game v Leicestershire at Headingley
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Post by karma on Jan 23, 2024 16:58:58 GMT
well the pre-season dinner invite for 4th April has just landed in my in box. The eve of the first home CC game v Leicestershire at Headingley I looked at that and, having had a vegetarian diet for 40odd years I enquired with the club what would be on offer for £65? The response was 'We don't know the menu yet but if I was to book they'd take a note of my dietary requirements'. I declined. Maybe I'm being unreasonable but risotto is not something I've ever liked and it's usually offered. I've had loads of nice food and even more indifferent food over the years when advised' we have a separate vegetarian menu' . My wife and I have changed our hotels this year for different stays for Scarborough Cricket. I first made a short list of possible places , had a look at actual menus ( and alternative restaurants nearby) and booked. Really looking forward to Scarborough this year when the main thing on the menu will be CRICKET
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Post by slowleftarmer on Jan 24, 2024 7:33:42 GMT
surely its simple for vegetarians in Scarbados - fish and chips every day?
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Post by davemorton on Jan 24, 2024 7:50:24 GMT
Only Catholics think fish is a vegetable. And the chips are fried in...what? It all depends on your level of vegetarianism, I suppose. Remember Gillespie calling Wensleydale Cheese 'disgusting', when they were our sponsors?
Can of worms. That's not a vegetable, either. I am pleased to be an omnivore.
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Post by karma on Jan 24, 2024 8:51:08 GMT
surely its simple for vegetarians in Scarbados - fish and chips every day? I'M ON A SEA FOOD DIET . SEE FOOD AND EAT IT . NOT
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Post by karma on Jan 24, 2024 8:56:50 GMT
Only Catholics think fish is a vegetable. And the chips are fried in...what? It all depends on your level of vegetarianism, I suppose. Remember Gillespie calling Wensleydale Cheese 'disgusting', when they were our sponsors? Can of worms. That's not a vegetable, either. I am pleased to be an omnivore. Can of worms , definitely off the menu. for 65 quid I need to know what it is . Gillespie was vegan , wouldn't eat dairy or honey .I eat eggs and cheese but in the latter case where it's not made from rennet extracted from the stomach of dead calves. A lot of so-called vegetarian recipes end with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. It's not veggie. I am happy with my diet however and usually it's not a problem. Going to MacDonalds - for an egg muffin
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Post by davemorton on Jan 24, 2024 9:23:21 GMT
Watching a bit of the U19 WC today, then I've an appointment at Specsavers, and I will round off my trip to the Big City (Bury!) with a meal at Wetherspoons. Yummy. Compared with MacD's, anyway. Alternative is a no-nonsense Thai café, next to the bus station.
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Post by karma on Jan 24, 2024 10:23:03 GMT
There's more than one way to skin a 🐀.
Seriously, if we are away and don't know where to eat, we know what we're going to get at Weatgerspoons and use em. Problem I and many veggies have particukarly older ones is getting enough protein - usual veggie option is carbohydrates instead of protein, eggs is eggs and I like em too.
Enjoy your meal 😋
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