CC: Durham vs Leicestershire

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After five weeks of T20 and the joy it brings to Durham supporters :cry:we return to the four day format with the visit of Leics on Sunday.

One things for certain, our games with them tend to be eventful with our victory here last season after following on, then being dismissed for 61 and 66 in the same day at Grace Road and last month being dismissed for 117 in the first innings but ending up winning by 119 runs thanks to an unlikely 92 from Rimmington and a classy century from Bancroft.

Ah yes Bancroft- now back in the Aussie first XI which begs the question who will be opening and who will be captaining the side? Perhaps they are drawing lots in Leeds as we speak!

After Gloucs' two victories catapulted them to 3rd we now lie in 5th place 14 points off a promotion place and paying the price of our woeful start and equally woeful lack of batting points however....only Lancs have won more games. Meanwhile Leics lie bottom with 82 pts and are probably the only side in the division out of contention.

No team news as yet but good luck to Perer Handscomb who will be making his Championship debut for us-lets hope he doesn't repeat that shot from last night!

The weather looks ok *(at time of writing) with the forecast of just an odd brief shower on Sunday afternoon.

After the miracle of the Trapdoor Stand being open for the last CC game and the assembled Barmy Army roaring them to victory expect it to be firmly closed no doubt.:evil:

Forget the T20s lads and lasses and Haway Durham.You can do it!!

*According to the seaweed hanging in my front door.
 


Angus Robson, ex Leics, has been trialing with the 2nds. Done OK but nothing spectacular. In both of his 1st 2 seasons, 2015 and 2016, with Leics scored 1000 runs, clearly has ability but has lost his way. Be interesting to see if he's included. Scott Steel certainly should be.
 
Parkside said:
Angus Robson, ex Leics, has been trialing with the 2nds. Done OK but nothing spectacular. In both of his 1st 2 seasons, 2015 and 2016, with Leics scored 1000 runs, clearly has ability but has lost his way. Be interesting to see if he's included. Scott Steel certainly should be.
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Sam Robson's brother, looked a decent turn in his early days with Leics.
 
Ha’way Durham!
Parkside said:
Angus Robson, ex Leics, has been trialing with the 2nds. Done OK but nothing spectacular. In both of his 1st 2 seasons, 2015 and 2016, with Leics scored 1000 runs, clearly has ability but has lost his way. Be interesting to see if he's included. Scott Steel certainly should be.
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Wonder whether he’s come as a recommendation from Raine or Eckersley.
 
Cumberland said:
Looking forward to white clothing, red balls, sitting where I want, no music, no queues, easy parking. You can’t beat proper cricket - then again I’m maybe just a miserable old bugger!!
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And the ECB wonder why we can't produce batsmen anymore
 
Parkside said:
Angus Robson, ex Leics, has been trialing with the 2nds. Done OK but nothing spectacular. In both of his 1st 2 seasons, 2015 and 2016, with Leics scored 1000 runs, clearly has ability but has lost his way. Be interesting to see if he's included. Scott Steel certainly should be.
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Agree: Scott Steel has looked a good prospect in the limited overs stuff. I'd also like to see him get his turn in the CC.
 
It's been announced there's an 'Ashes Members Forum' after close of play tomorrow evening with a Q & A session with Woody for those interested.
In other news Samit Patel has signed on loan to Glamorgan for the rest of the red ball season.
 
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It's been announced there's an 'Ashes Members Forum' after close of play tomorrow evening with a Q & A session with Woody for those interested.
In other news Samit Patel has signed on loan to Glamorgan for the rest of the red ball season.
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That's barmy. Just goes to show what an embarrassment of riches Notts have if they can let Patel go out on loan.

Still no Durham squad announcement?
 
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Steak Pie said:
Robson in the squad.

Handscomb & Robson included in Durham squad for Leicestershire Championship fixture - Durham Cricket

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Clark dropped from the team that beat Worcs in the last CC game which is hardly surprising.

Would imagine Carse will get the nod over Pottsy.
Suprised Scott Steel hasn't got his opportunity so its between Robson and Cameron Steel as to who will open with Lees but whoever it is there is no doubt they will be at the crease tomorrow morning at 11am .:cool:
 

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