English Domestic Cricket

[chiefdave]

What a finish to the county championship season.

Not really sure there's a need for the extra game next week. Why not just give the Bob Willis Trophy to the winner of the Championship.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Warwickshire having a good morning.

 

[Aislabie]

Have been watching the BWT game, and both Craig Miles and Manny Johal look very promising - Johal probably has the higher ceiling, his action reminds me of Mohammad Zahid Kagiso Rabada (Mark Butcher pointed it out and I felt silly for not realising).

Josh Bohannon also impressed me, even though ultimately he didn't get many runs. One of the few young English batsmen out there with a stellar red-ball record, as well as being someone who could send down the Collingwood/Trott/Jennings/Vince overs of dibbly-dobbly stuff

Additional note - I'd pick Luke Wood over Little Sammy Curran

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Warwickshire win the pointless trophy, emphatically.

If it is the last Bob Willis Trophy then it's fitting that Warwickshire win it.

Although, I don't know why they can't just have the Championship trophy (whether it is a league winner or final winner) be the Bob Willis Trophy. Completely unnecessary having this play-off match.

 

[Aislabie]

Warwickshire win the pointless trophy, emphatically.

I would have a pretty solid idea how it could be implemented.

Two divisions of nine teams, and they play eight matches each - four home, four away. This brings the County Championship more in line with the rest of the world in terms of player workload. Then, after those have finished (in August, after being played every fortnight throughout the season), we have three rounds of playoff games.



I have no strong feelings as to whether the league leader should be the County Champions and the playoff winner the Bob Willis Trophy winners or the other way around. But if both competitions must remain, then this would make sense.

I don't know why they can't just have the Championship trophy be the Bob Willis Trophy

Also, this is the extra-extra-sensible move, which is exactly why the ECB won't do it

 

[wasteyouryouth]

I would have a pretty solid idea how it could be implemented.

Two divisions of nine teams, and they play eight matches each - four home, four away. This brings the County Championship more in line with the rest of the world in terms of player workload. Then, after those have finished (in August, after being played every fortnight throughout the season), we have three rounds of playoff games.

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I have no strong feelings as to whether the league leader should be the County Champions and the playoff winner the Bob Willis Trophy winners or the other way around. But if both competitions must remain, then this would make sense.


Also, this is the extra-extra-sensible move, which is exactly why the ECB won't do it

There seems to be talk that the Bob Willis Trophy will be got rid of.

I'd be fine with two division of nine, but for some reason they might go with 10 and 8.

 

[CerealKiller]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...eem-rafiq-being-called-p-i-was-banter-1286449

Apparently, according to Yorkshire's panel, the recommendations of the independent lawyers they themselves appointed can be disregarded, and the fact that Azeem Rafique was called a "Paki" (racially derogatory word for British Asians) was just "banter", but Azeem should’ve faced disciplinary action for calling a Zimbabwean player a "Zimbo", which is equivalent of "Aussie" or "Kiwi". Clear, deliberative targeting of Azeem Rafique for daring to expose Yorkshire’s toxicity.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...eem-rafiq-being-called-p-i-was-banter-1286449

Apparently, according to Yorkshire's panel, the recommendations of the independent lawyers they themselves appointed can be disregarded, and the fact that Azeem Rafique was called a "Paki" (racially derogatory word for British Asians) was just "banter", but Azeem should’ve faced disciplinary action for calling a Zimbabwean player a "Zimbo", which is equivalent of "Aussie" or "Kiwi". Clear, deliberative targeting of Azeem Rafique for daring to expose Yorkshire’s toxicity.

It's disgusting but not surprising.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Also, Yorkshire Tea and Anchor Butter have ended their association with the team.

 

[Ed Smith]

Absolutely dire look for Yorkshire this last couple of days. Rightly so mind. They've proper shit the bed dealing with these Racism issues.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Maybe this is one reason why Gary Ballance doesn't get picked for England.

Gary Ballance admits to racial slur against 'closest friend' Azeem Rafiq

Former England batter regrets actions but insists he was support to former team-mate

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[GuyIncognito]

Just a Kent fan dropping by to give a daily reminder to pay your respects to the cricket deity that is Darren Stevens.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Yorkshire lose right to host England

Yorkshire are suspended from hosting England matches as the ECB delivers a devastating rebuke over the club's response to racism experienced by former player Azeem Rafiq.

www.bbc.co.uk

Nike cancel kit sponsorship in latest blow to Yorkshire

Four-year deal cancelled after six months as brands distance themselves from club

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[Ed Smith]

Yorkshire lose right to host England

Yorkshire are suspended from hosting England matches as the ECB delivers a devastating rebuke over the club's response to racism experienced by former player Azeem Rafiq.

www.bbc.co.uk

Nike cancel kit sponsorship in latest blow to Yorkshire

Four-year deal cancelled after six months as brands distance themselves from club

www.espncricinfo.com

Properly, properly shit the bed

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Properly, properly shit the bed

The way it's going Northern Super Chargers will be moved up your way.