With Bancroft already announced for all formats next season and Lees secured for the end of this one, clearly the club are being pro-active with regards building the squad for next term.
Since the hysteria surrounding Bancroft has died down, it, in my opinion is a good move, I’m happy also that the club have moved to bring in someone that will be available for all formats. Whilst it gives the player the chance to stake a claim for international recall, it seems unlikely at this point that he will be invited back, however, it feels like a good fit for all parties.
Lees could be the future Durham captain, in all (or either) formats. I like the thought of him opening the batting with Bancroft and I also like the thought Steel can return to the position of 3, for me he has the temperament and technique to be a success anywhere from 1-5.
Aside from what we know, what are people’s thoughts on Rimmington? Personally I’d like to see him brought back, I think his availability has been his greatest attribute and whilst I feel like he could’ve performed better overall, I would like to see him return.
I guess the downside of that, would be that we could see a reduction in opportunities for young local bowlers, but clearly none of them can get/stay fit. Hence the loans of Dixon and Salisbury. We still have some really exciting talent on the payroll - but the likes of Carse, Weighell, McCarthy, etc need to stake their claim NOW.
Jack Burnham - will he be brought back? I’d like to think he can be given one last chance and that he’d repay the faith. It’s clear he’s got the talent to succeed, or atleast had it. I can only hope he can find it again. It would be like a new signing and he’s still my preferred option to bat 4 in the long term.
After all of that, is there anyone you’d like to see us bring in or atleast speak to? Obviously Kohli would be worth speaking to, so too Kagiso Rabada - but perhaps more realistically what do people feel is an area we need to strengthen?
Or perhaps you’ve heard something regarding recruitment? Rumour or otherwise?
Since the hysteria surrounding Bancroft has died down, it, in my opinion is a good move, I’m happy also that the club have moved to bring in someone that will be available for all formats. Whilst it gives the player the chance to stake a claim for international recall, it seems unlikely at this point that he will be invited back, however, it feels like a good fit for all parties.
Lees could be the future Durham captain, in all (or either) formats. I like the thought of him opening the batting with Bancroft and I also like the thought Steel can return to the position of 3, for me he has the temperament and technique to be a success anywhere from 1-5.
Aside from what we know, what are people’s thoughts on Rimmington? Personally I’d like to see him brought back, I think his availability has been his greatest attribute and whilst I feel like he could’ve performed better overall, I would like to see him return.
I guess the downside of that, would be that we could see a reduction in opportunities for young local bowlers, but clearly none of them can get/stay fit. Hence the loans of Dixon and Salisbury. We still have some really exciting talent on the payroll - but the likes of Carse, Weighell, McCarthy, etc need to stake their claim NOW.
Jack Burnham - will he be brought back? I’d like to think he can be given one last chance and that he’d repay the faith. It’s clear he’s got the talent to succeed, or atleast had it. I can only hope he can find it again. It would be like a new signing and he’s still my preferred option to bat 4 in the long term.
After all of that, is there anyone you’d like to see us bring in or atleast speak to? Obviously Kohli would be worth speaking to, so too Kagiso Rabada - but perhaps more realistically what do people feel is an area we need to strengthen?
Or perhaps you’ve heard something regarding recruitment? Rumour or otherwise?
