Essex 2017 (archived)

[AndyT]

Think I'd prefer an overseas spinner, in truth.

As Napier is still in and even Masters has a first class century, we should bat on this morning. Ideally for around 75 minutes, if possible, then have two cracks at them either side of lunch with the new ball, which has caused early damage in both innings, so far.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Think I'd prefer an overseas spinner, in truth.

As Napier is still in and even Masters has a first class century, we should bat on this morning. Ideally for around 75 minutes, if possible, then have two cracks at them either side of lunch with the new ball, which has caused early damage in both innings, so far.

Not for me, with Napier retiring and Masters who should be retiring, I'm more than happy to see a fast bowler come into our attack (not that Masters was ever fast)

 

[Blueronron]

Just wondering if we got promotion, if Napier would stay on for one more year, even if to steady the ship when the youngster play.

At Lords he was very protective on the youngsters, arms around them when hit all over the place, big grin when they did well

Great servant to the club

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Well done Napes. 7 off the final over available for bonus points sees Essex to maximum bonus points.

This now all depends on when the storms hit and how much play we get in as to whether we can force a win.

 

[Blueronron]

Worcester struggling, Kent in Prime position in their game

Agree above weather to play a big part in final weeks

 

[Blueronron]

154 Dan Lawrence

Well played young man :happy:

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

And there's the first wicket!

Masters gets Horton.

9 more to go. C'mon Essex.

 

[Uncle Leo]

This has 'heroic ton from James Foster' written all over it.

Only a 50. What a disgrace.

 

[AndyT]

That was a very handy second wicket right on lunch! :thumbsup:

 

[Blueronron]

Seems Mr Napier wants to go out with a bang

 

[londonblue]

That was a very handy second wicket right on lunch! :thumbsup:

Handy for the person that was out too. He can have lunch and look forward to an afternoon off.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Rain:sad::sad:

 

[mattitouk]

Big wicket, Cosgrove gone for 27. Leicester now 88-3 :thumbsup:

 

[mattitouk]

Now 99-4 :happy:

Can we keep having these short rain breaks please, we seem to be taking wickets immediately after coming back on.

 

[AndyT]

... and another one! .. 115-5 :happy:

 

[mattitouk]

Lovely Jubbly! 116-6 :thumbsup:

Keep this up lads and you will get an extra day off!

 

[mattitouk]

The gift that just keeps giving !!!

Now 116-7 :thumbsup:

 

[AndyT]

Easy! ... EASY!! :happy:

 

[Chocolardo]

Nearly over the line, what a great recovery

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Last 10 ovs 28/5