Today the summer 14 man playing squad for the Kent U12s was announced and pleased to say Seb is once again in it.
It is an extremely hard process, for kids of Seb's age especially. It will though be far harder for those not considered, at this stage of their development, quite good enough. Seb will, undoubtedly, miss those who were left out this time especially his room mate at last year's Taunton Festival. Hopefully they will all come back better and stronger and continue to enjoy playing cricket.
The really frustrating aspect of out batting at the moment is that most of our players are actually getting in. And then getting out. Eight of our top nine scored at least 15 in the first innings here.
Today the summer 14 man playing squad for the Kent U12s was announced and pleased to say Seb is once again in it.
It is an extremely hard process, for kids of Seb's age especially. It will though be far harder for those not considered, at this stage of their development, quite good enough. Seb will, undoubtedly, miss those who were left out this time especially his room mate at last year's Taunton Festival. Hopefully they will all come back better and stronger and continue to enjoy playing cricket.
The really frustrating aspect of out batting at the moment is that most of our players are actually getting in. And then getting out. Eight of our top nine scored at least 15 in the first innings here.
D B-D, following the aforementioned trend, out for 18.
The really frustrating aspect of out batting at the moment is that most of our players are actually getting in. And then getting out. Eight of our top nine scored at least 15 in the first innings here.
D B-D, following the aforementioned trend, out for 18.
We might make it past lunch but can't see us getting enough runs to post Lancs a challenging total. Hope I'm wrong. It will be played two lost two whilst Essex who look weaker on paper are likely to be played 2 won 2. (If rain doesn't intervene). Could it be we need new direction / drive on the coaching front ? In my opinion the team underperformed last season and it hasn't looked good so far this season although admittedly early days. With Jimmy Adams and Rob Key at the helm we are just too laid back.
It is still early season and I wouldn't necessarily put the blame on the younger players. Denly, Nash, Key and Stevens are in our top six and will all need to prove this season that they have still got it.
Sam Northeast has scored two 50's in his first three innings this season which only then leaves D B-D and I'm sure he will come good.
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Key went for 5
190-6
Sam Northeast 43*
Matt Coles bowled for 19 by that one Test to date spinner Simon Kerrigan
Claydon gone for 21
Northeast out for 55
It is an extremely hard process, for kids of Seb's age especially. It will though be far harder for those not considered, at this stage of their development, quite good enough. Seb will, undoubtedly, miss those who were left out this time especially his room mate at last year's Taunton Festival. Hopefully they will all come back better and stronger and continue to enjoy playing cricket.
48-1 and still 144 to avoid an innings defeat.
Denly got 60
Denly, Nash, Key and Stevens are in our top six and will all need to prove this season that they have still got it.
Sam Northeast has scored two 50's in his first three innings this season which only then leaves D B-D and I'm sure he will come good.
24 needed to make them bat again.....
Lets hope it's a long delay.