Essex CCC 2019

[Southminster Shrimper]

I've always admired Graham Napier. A lot of people remember him for his batting and destruction of Sussex? that time but I was always more of a fan of his bowling especially some of the yorkers.

James Foster was also one of the best wicket keepers I have ever seen. Makes me die inside when I see how poor Bairstow is with the gloves. Shame Foster never played for England a lot. Did he not break an arm when he was called up?

 

[Ricky Otto]

I've always admired Graham Napier. A lot of people remember him for his batting and destruction of Sussex? that time but I was always more of a fan of his bowling especially some of the yorkers.

James Foster was also one of the best wicket keepers I have ever seen. Makes me die inside when I see how poor Bairstow is with the gloves. Shame Foster never played for England a lot. Did he not break an arm when he was called up?

Funnily enough we are just talking about this at work. Bairstow not in the England squad for NZ tour. I got all excited hoping that Foakes would be coming in but Buttler is taking the gloves, another very average WK IMO.

Back on the Essex subject, Wheater has impressed me this season. Took a great catch this morning and also another great one at the weekend.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

I've always admired Graham Napier. A lot of people remember him for his batting and destruction of Sussex? that time but I was always more of a fan of his bowling especially some of the yorkers.

James Foster was also one of the best wicket keepers I have ever seen. Makes me die inside when I see how poor Bairstow is with the gloves. Shame Foster never played for England a lot. Did he not break an arm when he was called up?

Fozzie had Alec Stewart to oust and although he was better with the gloves, Stewart was the better batsman.
That’s the modern game for you.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Day one over and only one session possible. Probably play in the morning today and then afternoon the rain returns.
Day three could start with Somerset still in their first innings and still needing 20 Essex wickets. Depending on Essex not getting bowled out for nothing, Somerset will have to gamble and give Essex a total to chase which will be very doable.
Will Essex take the bait? It’s nothing if not intriguing but as it stands, it’s ours to lose.

 

[ESG]

Funnily enough we are just talking about this at work. Bairstow not in the England squad for NZ tour. I got all excited hoping that Foakes would be coming in but Buttler is taking the gloves, another very average WK IMO.

Back on the Essex subject, Wheater has impressed me this season. Took a great catch this morning and also another great one at the weekend.

I to was convinced Foakes was somewhere in the squad. Maybe Ed Smith had too much sun and corporate champers at Edgbaston on Saturday.

 

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

Consistent light drizzle here today and forecast isn’t great, after a lot of rain overnight.

I would be very surprised if there is any play today at all. Might get a few overs in here and there if there is a break in the rain, but the outfield will also be very wet too.

 

[Blueronron]

Day one over and only one session possible. Probably play in the morning today and then afternoon the rain returns.
Day three could start with Somerset still in their first innings and still needing 20 Essex wickets. Depending on Essex not getting bowled out for nothing, Somerset will have to gamble and give Essex a total to chase which will be very doable.
Will Essex take the bait? It’s nothing if not intriguing but as it stands, it’s ours to lose.

Easy reply NO

 

[Taunton_Shrimper]

Consistent light drizzle here today and forecast isn’t great, after a lot of rain overnight.

I would be very surprised if there is any play today at all. Might get a few overs in here and there if there is a break in the rain, but the outfield will also be very wet too.

amazingly its Brightened up considerably down here, im about half mile from the ground although outfield very wet still, early lunch and then play this afternoon.

 

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

Bright sunny blue skies for now. Rubbish forecast, although rain is still on its way

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

My fear is it could well be a two day pitch in that 180 odd overs may be enough for a result on it.

 

[Blueronron]

Noon start

 

[Blueronron]

BOOM HARMER STRIKES EARLY

Now LOST TWO WICKETS UPDATE ... 12.21

 

[Blueronron]

Harmer takes 5 for

130-8

144-9

Cook has four

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

This seems to be a shocking pitch.

A lottery like this is no way to decide a Championship.

 

[Ricky Otto]

This seems to be a shocking pitch.

A lottery like this is no way to decide a Championship.

I think any other team would be lambs to the slaughter against Somerset on a pitch like this. Fortunately we have Harmer giving us a fighting chance!

 

[Blueronron]

I think any other team would be lambs to the slaughter against Somerset on a pitch like this. Fortunately we have Harmer giving us a fighting chance!

And Sam Cook now took 4

 

[Ricky Otto]

And Sam Cook now took 4

Certainly not discrediting little chefs efforts. It does seem like as the days go by this will turn more and more and it'll be Harmer vs Bess & Leach that will decide things. The bookies have gone from draw being the odds on favourite result 1st thing this morning to an Essex win now being favourite. It is looking more an more like we'll get a result. A nervous couple of days to come!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Certainly not discrediting little chefs efforts. It does seem like as the days go by this will turn more and more and it'll be Harmer vs Bess & Leach that will decide things. The bookies have gone from draw being the odds on favourite result 1st thing this morning to an Essex win now being favourite. It is looking more an more like we'll get a result. A nervous couple of days to come!

I make Somerset favourites.

Both teams wanted to bat first on this pitch for a reason.

 

[Ricky Otto]

I make Somerset favourites.

Both teams wanted to bat first on this pitch for a reason.

I'd have a bet if I were you then 7/2

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I'd have a bet if I were you then 7/2

I wouldn't be able to accept any winnings in good conscience if I was betting against my team.