CC : Durham v Hampshire

[BatEleven]

Looks like there won't be much chance of Wednesday's 2nd's game against the Uni at the Racecourse going ahead judging by the forecast for the next few days.

This has been called off.

 

[Hettonlass]

This has been called off.

Was the weekend game called off too?

 

[danthemanSAFC]

If the umpires are that confident that there’ll be play, why not have lunch at 11:30 or 12. Are they unaware that there’s rain on the way, or will they be bemused when it eventually falls from the sky

 

[BatEleven]

Was the weekend game called off too?

Yes, the game against Leeds UCCE was rained off also.

 

[mackembhoy]

If the umpires are that confident that there’ll be play, why not have lunch at 11:30 or 12. Are they unaware that there’s rain on the way, or will they be bemused when it eventually falls from the sky

Completely agreed the lack of common sense all the time is so bad.

However looking at forecast there's got to be no hope of play.

Durham I.C.G. (Durham) weather

Durham I.C.G. 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV

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[danthemanSAFC]

Completely agreed the lack of common sense all the time is so bad.

However looking at forecast there's got to be no hope of play.

Chester-le-Street (Durham) weather

Chester-le-Street 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV

www.metoffice.gov.uk

In fact, lunch shouldn’t be considered on day 4 when a ball hasn't been bowled. Do they sit in the dressing rooms for 2 hours twiddling their thumbs waiting for the lunch bell to ring. Surely they eat in a rain delay.

 

[brandon]

i never really got this with the CC, yes i know theres chance of bonus points but after 3 days of nothing day 4 is a total waste, you arent getting a result, should have saved the away team the extra night in the hotel costs and just sent them home yesterday

If you can get on the ground and get bonus points that could contribute to winning something come the end of the season.

If the umpires are that confident that there’ll be play, why not have lunch at 11:30 or 12. Are they unaware that there’s rain on the way, or will they be bemused when it eventually falls from the sky

Earliest they can take lunch is 12:30, iirc.

 

[consettsafc]

Looked to me the umpires just went through the motions. Hope I am wrong
Stream gone down not a good sign

 

[Hettonlass]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1777291402797257076

 

[Inside Forward]

 

[brandon]

I’m absolutely astonished

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1777291997511860333

 

[Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan]

My gast is flabbered.

 

[mackembhoy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1777291997511860333

Penny for Bransgrove thoughts, top where we belong

 

[Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan]

Penny for Bransgrove thoughts, top where we belong

1pm - ECB press release - Durham deducted 10 points for all of the fannying on over the last few days. Middlesex to take their place in Div 1 with immediate effect. End.

 

[Monument View]

What a complete and utter Brian Rix this has been

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

I'm still at a loss to fathom out why they needed another pitch inspection on Friday when the pitch was a saturation level. I do sometimes wonder about County Cricket, there is no common sense and the communication is piss poor. From a members point of view it doesn't really fill you with much confidence.

 

[The Red Telephone]

The rain has arrived at Chester le Street now.

 

[Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan]

The rain has arrived at Chester le Street now.

Get the players off then quickly..........oh hang on.

 

[Aidan11]

When I saw that the covers were off this morning I was a little bit optimistic. Glad I didn't build my hopes up.