Ron is an avid cricket follower and a former player with over 20 years playing experience. He supports Sussex CCC and England, and watches his local side Hailsham CC throughout the summer.
The two games in Division two of the County Championship could not be any different if they tried. One game is finely poised, with one side slightly ahead, and the other game is looking like a draw. Gloucestershire v Lancashire Gloucestershire were struggling at 58-3 when they started this morning, hoping that they could set […]
Day three in the County Championship games usually always produces excitement and drama – and today was no exception. Both games are very tight and all three results are still on the table. Hampshire v Somerset Hampshire started the day 146-1, leading Somerset by 96 runs. Hoping to put up a big total to secure […]
At a glance Sunrisers Hyderabad moved into fourth sport after a 10-run win against Chennai Super Kings, after Eshan Malinga and Nitesh Kumar Reddy taking 5-60 between them. Sunrisers Hyderabad 194-9 (Sharma 59,Kamboj 3-22) beat Chennai Super Kings 184-8 (Short 34, Malinga 3-29) by 10 runs. Full Scorecard available here Klaasen looking good in Orange […]
Day two of the County Championship Division 2 games promised, and delivered so much in both games. Gloucestershire v Lancashire Seventeen wickets fell at Bristol as Gloucestershire ended the day on 58-3, trailing by 46 runs. Gloucestershire only added 12 runs to their overnight total, as they were bowled out for 136. George Balderson added […]
The weather has had a say in this round of the County Championship with Warwickshire’s game with Essex has suffered again. But there is an interesting game developing at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Hampshire v Somerset Somerset started day two in the driving seat at 154-3, looking to get a huge lead and put […]
The ECB are having to consider changes to the replacement rule after there was an issue in the Gloucestershire v Lancashire game on day one of the County Championship match. My thoughts on the ruling itself can be read here. What was the issue? Ajeet Singh Dale was selected for the game for Lancashire. As […]
The third round of the County Championship started today with only two games in this round. Bottom side Gloucestershire host second place Lancashire, and a mid-table clash between Northamptonshire and Middlesex. Gloucestershire v Lancashire The rain came to save Gloucestershire this afternoon, as they ended the day on 124-6 after being put into bat by […]
The third round of the County Championship started today with only the two games being played in this round. Leaders Somerset travel along the coast to Southampton to face Hampshire, and Warwickshire play host to Essex. Hampshire v Somerset Jake Lehmann scored 76 to rescue Hampshire after they chose to bat first against league leaders […]
At a glance There are appears to be tension in the Mumbai Indians dressing room, after footage of Captain Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah emerged on X last night. The video shows Pandya and Bumrah disagreeing over fielding positions. Bumrah clearly apologises,while making his disappointment known. It seems to have continued after the game. The […]
At a glance England seamer Josh Tongue has signed a new three-year deal with Nottinghamshire, keeping him at the County Champions until the end of the 2029 season. Career so far Tongue played for Worcestershire from u10s (aged 6) to the Men’s first team, and made his First-Class (FC)debut against Oxford MCCU in 2016. He […]
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s decision to allow substitutes for injury, illness and significant life events has come under scrutiny. The implementation of “replacements”, as they are being called, is being trialled this season. I’m going to say it now and will explain why later on in the piece – I do not […]
Round three of the County Championship starts on Friday (17th April) with only two games this week. Second place Lancashire travel to bottom side Gloucestershire, and Northamptonshire host Middlesex. Gloucestershire v Lancashire Gloucestershire will be looking to pick up their first win of the season, but after two innings defeats, it could be a long […]
