If we can set them a target of 300-350 we have a great chance, particularly if Tredders is allowed to take over from Riley which might happen apparently.
The regulation allowing international players to join championship matches after they have started, replacing a nominated member of the side who may have already batted and bowled, was introduced several years ago – and still does not sit easy with many people.
But this one seems particularly messy because both sides appeared to be under the impression that Tredwell (who was included on Kent’s squad sheet with Riley identified as the player in line to be substituted) would only join the match if he was deemed surplus to England’s requirements yesterday.
Instead, the 30-year-old presumably travelled down from Nottingham last night following representations from Kent to the ECB. In any event, he was here this morning and practising in the nets.
The regulations make it clear that a player made available by England can participate in a championship match provided there are two full days remaining, but the paragraph starts with the proviso “in exceptional circumstances”.
So does the fact that Kent are challenging to go up, and playing against promotion rivals, on a pitch taking some turn and they would rather have a 30-year-old spinner in their side than a 20-year-old rookie constitute exceptional circumstances?
As a lifelong Kent supporter I do think that this isn't within the spirit of the Rule. What if Riley had shared scored a 50 and shared in a partnership of more than 100 in the first innings?
It shouldn't be subjective and to my mind the Rule was designed for the player selected in the 12 for a Test match but released on the morning of the first or second day of a four day fixture.
As a lifelong Kent supporter I do think that this isn't within the spirit of the Rule. What if Riley had shared scored a 50 and shared in a partnership of more than 100 in the first innings?
It shouldn't be subjective and to my mind the Rule was designed for the player selected in the 12 for a Test match but released on the morning of the first or second day of a four day fixture.
I agree with you in principle but Kent themselves have been shafted by this rule in previous seasons. (A match against Gloucestershire comes to mind).
I guess the question is do two wrongs make a right?!
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Without wishing to tempt fate we are building a match winning partnership........................
The regulation allowing international players to join championship matches after they have started, replacing a nominated member of the side who may have already batted and bowled, was introduced several years ago – and still does not sit easy with many people.
But this one seems particularly messy because both sides appeared to be under the impression that Tredwell (who was included on Kent’s squad sheet with Riley identified as the player in line to be substituted) would only join the match if he was deemed surplus to England’s requirements yesterday.
Instead, the 30-year-old presumably travelled down from Nottingham last night following representations from Kent to the ECB. In any event, he was here this morning and practising in the nets.
The regulations make it clear that a player made available by England can participate in a championship match provided there are two full days remaining, but the paragraph starts with the proviso “in exceptional circumstances”.
So does the fact that Kent are challenging to go up, and playing against promotion rivals, on a pitch taking some turn and they would rather have a 30-year-old spinner in their side than a 20-year-old rookie constitute exceptional circumstances?
It shouldn't be subjective and to my mind the Rule was designed for the player selected in the 12 for a Test match but released on the morning of the first or second day of a four day fixture.
I guess the question is do two wrongs make a right?!