Wet Wet Wet
Looking from the wrong en
By Grockle
May 14 2009
22 overs bowled but little chance of any more as the rain has set in and the weather isn't moving anywhere. There's a lot of water on the covers and very few people arond the place. Somerset are 135 for 2 with Marcus Trescothick on 84 but dn't look for a century in this game!!
v Warwickshire FPT @ Taunton Thursday 14 May 2009
This match seems to be going the way we mostly expected it to go. The weathemen were so convinced that there was going to be rain blanketing the country they confidently predicted rain across the whole island for the whole day. Driving to Devon this morning I wasn't as sure but driving backl this afternoon the grey drizzle convinced me that this was a waste of time....but the smell of pork drove me on.
I sit looking at a full set of covers with sruface water all over them and a scoreboard saying we had 22 overs of a Somerset innnings after the Bears put us in.
The side was;
Trescothick, Suppiah, Hildreth, Langer, de Bruyn, Trego, Banks, Gazzard, Phillips, Thomas, Turner
Carl Gazzard gets a rare first team run out due to Craig Kieswetter standing too near his captain and picking up his bug from Monday and being unwell. he rest is pretty much as expected. Good to see Turner back fighting fit - especially as Steffan Jones is back in the camp and keen to show that he is available. He seemes very positive, partly because the guys at Kent have expressed their high regard for him and his ability to be a cog in any first class cricketing wheel.
Batting first we made a decent start despite losing Arul for 16 at 57 to Rankin. Trescothick and Hildreth moved the score to 135 by the start of the 23rd with the VC on 84. Unfortunately Hildreth went just before the rain came and Zander has joined the big man at the crease.
Should this end as a 10 over slog in the dimpsy half light of a spring afternoon I am confidently told that the Bears would need 90 off the 60 balls. More rain seems a better end ot the game than that I have to say.
More if there is any.....
Wet Wet Wet
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Date: 14/05/2009 14:47
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warwickshire team
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 16:46
Pinch-hitting opening batter and fast bowler Neil Carter is out of the Warwickshire side for the FPT match at Taunton tomorrow with a groin strain.
They are still hoping to include Ian Bell, if he learns he has not been selected for England in time to travel from Chester-le-Street to Taunton.
Otherwise their squad is: Westwood (capt.), Trott, Troughton, Ambrose, Clarke, Botha, Woakes, Rankin, Patel, Anyon, Piolet, Barker.
They are still hoping to include Ian Bell, if he learns he has not been selected for England in time to travel from Chester-le-Street to Taunton.
Otherwise their squad is: Westwood (capt.), Trott, Troughton, Ambrose, Clarke, Botha, Woakes, Rankin, Patel, Anyon, Piolet, Barker.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 18:38
The forecast looks bleak for the next few days, so maybe 3 x N/R
Re: warwickshire team and Somerset
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 19:17
Looks like Carl Gazzard will be playing tomorrow (weather permitting), Craig Kieswetter must have got to close to Justin Langer and has caught the same thing that kept Langer out of the last match.
The Squad is.
Trescothick, Gazzard, Hildreth, de Bruyn, Langer, Suppiah, Trego, Thomas, Phillips, Willoughby, Durston and they have included Kieswetter in the list of names.
The Squad is.
Trescothick, Gazzard, Hildreth, de Bruyn, Langer, Suppiah, Trego, Thomas, Phillips, Willoughby, Durston and they have included Kieswetter in the list of names.
Re: warwickshire team and Somerset
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 19:24
At least he'd appear to have got his catching sorted out after the hiccup against Durham.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 20:29
And you missed out Omari Mike.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 20:32
Hello Rob,hope all is well.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 20:35
Maybe Wes co play instead of Banks, all he did was feild v Scots.
However all he's likely to do tomorrow is watch the covers!!
However all he's likely to do tomorrow is watch the covers!!
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 20:36
I'm not too bad Jim thanks.I'll be down tomorrow but the weather looks very threatening so don't be surprised if no play.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 20:52
So I did Rob, leave out Banks I mean.
The weather forecast is not good, anyone got the latest.
The weather forecast is not good, anyone got the latest.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 20:56
Buy a mac for your camera Mike.Rain all day is forecast.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 21:07
The supporters club trip to Lords and Canterbury looks to be a bit of a damp squib as well.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 21:18
forecast poor but im confident taunton will be ok, many a time i've been at the ground when told its raining in surrouding areas, if its showers we seem good at missing them, see what the morning brings!
Oddly a no result will not do any harm to our chances, we have the lead, others need to close the gap
Oddly a no result will not do any harm to our chances, we have the lead, others need to close the gap
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 23:33
Have to make a decision in the morning, otherwise it's bell-ringing then an assessmengt on the afternoon prospects.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 13/05/2009 23:50
Would that be Ian by any chance?
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 00:01
my train is 9.15 so yes early decision needed, fingers crossed for dry overnight in Taunton and a dry day tomorrow, cloudy/dull is fine, just none of the wet stuff.
JL for Wes and CG for Craig appear the likely changes, id like to see Turner given a go in the last 3 games, especially if we do qualify early
JL for Wes and CG for Craig appear the likely changes, id like to see Turner given a go in the last 3 games, especially if we do qualify early
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 07:16
It is not the matter of qualifying early we have to make sure that we are top of our group so that we have a home draw in the next round.
When we have done that then I would like to see Munday or Waller in for Banks, and maybe two others, but only after we have won the group.
When we have done that then I would like to see Munday or Waller in for Banks, and maybe two others, but only after we have won the group.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 08:34
Im informed it is dry in Taunton 8.30am, good start...
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 09:27
Langer had the lurgie did he?
And now Craig has it?
At least they're not going to miss any CC games with whatever it is.
And now Craig has it?
At least they're not going to miss any CC games with whatever it is.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 10:21
Is that `swine flu` comment meant to be funny. I don`t expect those who are already suffering from it in this country - or have died from it in Mexico - are laughing.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 10:43
Somerset team
PD Trego, BJ Phillips, AC Thomas, JC Hildreth, JL Langer, ME Trescothick, ML Turner, AV Suppiah, CM Gazzard, Z de Bruyn, OAC Banks
Warwickshire team
AG Botha, WB Rankin, IJ Westwood, CR Woakes, R Clarke, IJL Trott, IR Bell, TR Ambrose, JO Troughton, JS Patel, KHD Barker
So Bell obviously didn't travel to Durham.
PD Trego, BJ Phillips, AC Thomas, JC Hildreth, JL Langer, ME Trescothick, ML Turner, AV Suppiah, CM Gazzard, Z de Bruyn, OAC Banks
Warwickshire team
AG Botha, WB Rankin, IJ Westwood, CR Woakes, R Clarke, IJL Trott, IR Bell, TR Ambrose, JO Troughton, JS Patel, KHD Barker
So Bell obviously didn't travel to Durham.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 11:00
Well yes it was, sorry if offence caused, it was a joke about the media hype. Seeing as the mortality rate is similar to that of normal flu, I would have thought it was acceptable.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 12:23
Surprised both that this one is going ahead (weather forecast) and that no comments have been made about it so far.
Hilders has just been dismissed by Botha, but an overall run rate of more than six at this stage, is surely welcome.
Hilders has just been dismissed by Botha, but an overall run rate of more than six at this stage, is surely welcome.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 12:26
Didn't want to jinx anything.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 12:31
Scoreboard's stopped moving at 135-2 - is it raining?
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 12:46
Confirmed by Beeb.
Wouldn't be surprised if that's it, but at least it should have been a very useful work-out for Marcus with a continuance of some fine form.
Wouldn't be surprised if that's it, but at least it should have been a very useful work-out for Marcus with a continuance of some fine form.
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 13:58
What's the weather doing in Taunton this afternoon?
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Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 14:04
And how long does it propose to interfere with Lord Tresco's inexorable progress?
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Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 14:04
It's still pouring. I'll report if it changes. Just drinking hot chocolate!
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 14:09
Thanks Botham.
Wot, no coffee? Hope there are plenty of biscuits.
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Wot, no coffee? Hope there are plenty of biscuits.
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Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 14:21
No biscuits, but my wife has appeared with some cream scones!
Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 14:35
... haven't heard much about your diet lately...
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Re: warwickshire team
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 14:43
Diet is almost in suspension, but in order to retain my silf like appearance, I don't have too many treats. This weekend we are being entertained at a posh hotel in the New Forest, so having a healthy week (apart from the scones!. May see you at Lords, if the rain goes away.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 15:24
If you're waiting for the end and want to read something there is an interview with Joel at the opening of the 'Garner Gates' that is on the Western Daily Press site ("ThisisBristol I think).
Joel on Gayle
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Joel on Gayle
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Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 15:28
I love Joel,what a man,what a legend.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 16:06
No more updates from me. I'm back home, but it has just stopped raining. Off to de-slug the garden.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 16:08
The game is off as of 5 past 4
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 16:24
In the circumstances that's probably the best we could hope for, as the side batting first would probably have been stuffed if D/L had been brought into play.
Those of us that made it on time were treated to some fine stroke play, good old fashioned cricket shots and Tractor was more soberly dressed.
Those of us that made it on time were treated to some fine stroke play, good old fashioned cricket shots and Tractor was more soberly dressed.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 16:44
Shame but at least Warwicks didnt have chance to close on us.
Nice to see Jones and Caddy bowling pre match.
Guess CW was just rested for MT to have come in, any news there?
Nice to see Jones and Caddy bowling pre match.
Guess CW was just rested for MT to have come in, any news there?
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 16:51
And, as I suggested might be the case the other day, it's a good thing that Warks beat Middx since Middx will be picking up full points on the same day that we are "held," to one point. So it's a good job they got null points at Edgbaston.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 16:56
Yep looking good, one win over weekend, and or a few no results around should see us through.
Hope top spot and home 1/4 final isnt down to next wed v scots incase rain costs us there
Hope top spot and home 1/4 final isnt down to next wed v scots incase rain costs us there
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 17:01
I'm not 100% sure how much of an advantage a home QF would be?
My fear in home games that start at 10.45 is always that there may be something there for the side bowling first, but that there will almost certainly be NOTHING there for the side bowling second i.e I worry about the toss having a huge influence.
At many away grounds, there is usually an advantage for the side bowling first, and sometimes a big one, but there is often at least something left in the wicket for the side bowling second.
That said, I don't think we want on a QF tie on a ground like Old Trafford where we are almost sure to be at a disadvantage due to the paucity of our spin bowling.
My fear in home games that start at 10.45 is always that there may be something there for the side bowling first, but that there will almost certainly be NOTHING there for the side bowling second i.e I worry about the toss having a huge influence.
At many away grounds, there is usually an advantage for the side bowling first, and sometimes a big one, but there is often at least something left in the wicket for the side bowling second.
That said, I don't think we want on a QF tie on a ground like Old Trafford where we are almost sure to be at a disadvantage due to the paucity of our spin bowling.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 17:10
Well you'd have thought batting first today would have been dodgy given damp overcast conditions etc, however we started like a train, not 1 play and miss in first 10 overs or so.
Home advantage is good because 90% home support and conditions are familiar to us, plus we havent lost at home yet and sure players would prefer it.
That said i believe it will be a Saturday, 23rd and all pay member or not.
Anyway, lets just win the last 3, quailfy and see what we get
Home advantage is good because 90% home support and conditions are familiar to us, plus we havent lost at home yet and sure players would prefer it.
That said i believe it will be a Saturday, 23rd and all pay member or not.
Anyway, lets just win the last 3, quailfy and see what we get
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 18:50
Confirmation that Willough was simply rested today.
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 14/05/2009 18:59
good news there, all bowlers had a rest as it turned out anyway!
Re: Wet Wet Wet
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 15/05/2009 09:25
Yes, and they may not be hugely busy over the weekend, either, although Sunday does not look so bad.
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