Rip Van Fish
Striker
I wish they had gone off!!!!
CC: Durham vs Leicestershire
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Monument View
Striker
Ok the pitch was flat and slow probably why we scored 544 in the first innings but in truth nobody bowled well enough in the second innings and a massive opportunity was missed in running out fatty Cosgrove when he was half way down the pitch but still had time to turn and get his bulk back in the crease
The key was not taking a single wicket in the whole of the first session.
Our promotion cause hasn’t been helped by a generous declaration by Derby against Glous and to be fair they knocked the runs off easily
The promotion battle to me seems to be between us and Northants for third place and we really need to get a positive result ,preferably a win down there
The key was not taking a single wicket in the whole of the first session.
Our promotion cause hasn’t been helped by a generous declaration by Derby against Glous and to be fair they knocked the runs off easily
The promotion battle to me seems to be between us and Northants for third place and we really need to get a positive result ,preferably a win down there
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
I'm not blaming the umpires for the draw. Full credit to Leicestershire and full credit to Durham. I've enjoyed 4 days of cricket with both teams giving it absolutely everything. I'm blaming the umpires for the lack of common sense and their blatant attitude in wanting to get off. Wasn't just me in the ground saying they were desperate to get off. Again I reiterate... Well done to both teams, good solid 4 day cricket played in the right spirit. Nice to see my team competing in 4 day cricket after a miserable few seasons.
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Bri
Striker
You cannot tell from a video. The video compensates for low or bright light .... automatic exposure innit.
That was a disappointing result. Usually the bowling bails the batting out, but it was the other way round this game. Lot of hard work put in this game just to get a draw out of it. But fair play to Leicestershire they dug in and managed to hold on. All I really hope for is that we gradually improve and this game was totally different to what has usually been served up over the past few seasons. Massive improvement.
No idea how the umpires came to the conclusion the light was bad. But doubt it made a big difference to the outcome.
No idea how the umpires came to the conclusion the light was bad. But doubt it made a big difference to the outcome.
wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
There has been significant improvement in Durham both as a team and certain individuals as this season has gone on.
I think they are moving in the right direction in all 3 forms of the game.
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
I was encouraged massively with the one day cup as last season was embarrassing. Scott Steel the main positive. On the whole not that arsed with the T20 stuff, it's a night out etc. Red ball cricket unbelievably encouraged and with Franklin I believe we've made progress and will continue to make progress. I'm enjoying watching us whereas last season it was predictable and an absolute chore. Big opportunity missed today but 3 to go we still have a chance of promotion. I'm more than satisfied with the season so far
We had no chance of winning the moment the umpires spoke with Eckersley about the light. He was forced to put the 2 spinners on to stay on the field. It meant that we would not bat because the Leicester captain is under no obligation to put his spinners on ! As soon as he indicated that he was using his pace bowlers the Umpires would have took the teams off.
4 old fellers in front of me, working out all the permutations, overs left, score to chase etc, not realising we would never get the chance to bat.
4 old fellers in front of me, working out all the permutations, overs left, score to chase etc, not realising we would never get the chance to bat.
That's assuming, of course, that the light wouldn't improve which it appeared to do.
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
Light was perfectly fine. Umpires wanted away.
maghater
Striker
Never going to get a result on that pitch, worrying trend wicket appears to get flatter and slower as the game goes on. Was there most of yesterday, and thought it was dull cricket. Need some help for the bowlers, especially on day 3 and 4. Draws will never get us back in div 1, or encourage spectators back into the ground.
Bri
Striker
I'm not sure how much control Vic has got over the wicket, it either does too much or not enough it seems.
Bri
Striker
I mean it doesn't turn out as he wanted, he obviously has operational control.
And it was breezy. That can sometimes affect swing.
GordonMuchallNo1Fan
Striker
It's a lot better than what it was like last season
