Aidan11
Striker
The umpires will be wanting their free scran at tea time. After that they'll have a look at the wicket and call it off then. They're not daff these umpires.
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Durham v Kent (A) C.C. 15/5/26
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The umpires will be wanting their free scran at tea time. After that they'll have a look at the wicket and call it off then. They're not daff these umpires.
Shandy drinker
Striker
How’s it not drying in May?Another inspection at 15:00.
Looks canny damp that patch like
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Raymondo
Central Defender
Few mentions on the socials that the wet pitch is due to an incorrectly coupled hose
I’d do the same likeThe umpires will be wanting their free scran at tea time. After that they'll have a look at the wicket and call it off then. They're not daff these umpires.
Aidan11
Striker
No play today confirmed. The umpires head back to their hotel with full stomachs.Few mentions on the socials that the wet pitch is due to an incorrectly coupled hose
I’d do the same like
The no refunds policy is surely illegal?
El Oso
Central Defender
That's what I would think considering the circumstances.
I’m going to be a complete arse about it, will let you know how I get on
El Oso
Central Defender
Cheers, you can add my details if you want, can send my ticket etc.
Am going to send an email tomorrow to Kent, or Tuesday at the latest, but not sure where to go when they knock me back.
Don't even know if there's an ombudsman for this. And it's a very small claim.
Was going to threaten socials, but am not on any at all. Only one I'm on is this.
I can live without the £22 but still furious about their attitude.
I’ve sent a snooty email already, and I’ll threaten all sorts of stuff.
They’ve blocked comments on socials anyway
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
Was the leafblower a windup? Or is there a photo?
I thought it was a hair dryer from the boundary, they were definitely using something.
But only after noon, they just left the wicket alone until then
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
They'll all have toddled off home too. Come back and have another look at 10am ish.
I don’t understand how it was so wet. It’s been bone dry all day, there wasn’t much rain at all!
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
Some dude on the twitter........
Word among the crowd here is that a gasket failed overnight on the covers, which leaked. And a Kent fan says he has heard Durham have objected to the pitch.
SuperSub
Midfield
Surely the decision on whether the outfield is fit for play, similar to weather conditions is solely down to the umpire? Sounds like Kent fans are trying to find excuses for the incompetence of their groundsmen.
Got a link for that please?
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
I think they were objecting to starting, if anything.
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I'd guess there would be consultation with the captains in the unusual circumstances with their opinions being sought.
(Jay Stedman?)
Anyway, email the CEO. Their emails seem to be in the format [email protected]
So [email protected] ??
with a solid order of cc'ing to the great and good.............
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At least one of them should see the absurdity of the situation.
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Raymondo
Central Defender
Not sure why Durham would object. They've no chance of winning and today has helped them get closer to the draw which is the best they can hope for.
Kent must be bloody fuming though
I read it as us objecting to playing on a pitch that was clearly damp on a length, because no good could’ve come from having to bat on it whilst still a long way from saving the follow-on.
Good for us for digging our heels in, the pitch would’ve been a minefield if it was damp on a length and would’ve been a huge advantage for the fielding side.
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The Red Telephone
Striker
Exactly and Hollioake wasn't overly keen to play on the third day up here after Storm Dave had done its damage.
