Superb platform being built by Compton (53 off 55) and Robinson (95 off 73) at 170-1 off 25. Another 182 required but with the hitters Blake, Stevens, Linde, Stewart and Henry to come we are in a decent position.
36-4 - Libby caught by Blake off Henry for a duck to give the bowler figures of 3-10
Bet Worcs are really happy that they elected to bat!
On balance, yes. There are about three days a summer when I'm proud to be a Worcs fan and this is halfway towards one of them. Sadly we do have to bowl as well
Is Ollie Robinson definitely going? Shame if so. What an innings.
Almost certainly and to Durham unless things have drastically changed. It is a massive shame but there was always going to be an issue which has been made even worse by the fact that England have insisted that Billings keeps for Kent if he wants to be considered for international duty. We then had the situation where all the batsmen became available at once and the one player in the worst form of all of them had to play because he was centrally contracted. Equal, he's never been considered by us for the Blast which was why he was sent out on loan to Durham and he wants to be playing all forms of the game.
Now as predictable as Robinson going was, there is another potential issue. Cox. Not necessarily this year because he still has a year left on his contract (as Robinson did but there was an exit clause in his contract if certain criteria wasn't fulfilled) but I would really like to see an announcement that he has signed an extension. Because if he doesn't then I am fearful that he will go next year too so we would then be in a situation where we will have gone from three excellent keeper/batsmen to one.
Is Ollie Robinson definitely going? Shame if so. What an innings.
Almost certainly and to Durham unless things have drastically changed. It is a massive shame but there was always going to be an issue which has been made even worse by the fact that England have insisted that Billings keeps for Kent if he wants to be considered for international duty. We then had the situation where all the batsmen became available at once and the one player in the worst form of all of them had to play because he was centrally contracted. Equal, he's never been considered by us for the Blast which was why he was sent out on loan to Durham and he wants to be playing all forms of the game.
Now as predictable as Robinson going was, there is another potential issue. Cox. Not necessarily this year because he still has a year left on his contract (as Robinson did but there was an exit clause in his contract if certain criteria wasn't fulfilled) but I would really like to see an announcement that he has signed an extension. Because if he doesn't then I am fearful that he will go next year too so we would then be in a situation where we will have gone from three excellent keeper/batsmen to one.
Is Ollie Robinson definitely going? Shame if so. What an innings.
Almost certainly and to Durham unless things have drastically changed. It is a massive shame but there was always going to be an issue which has been made even worse by the fact that England have insisted that Billings keeps for Kent if he wants to be considered for international duty. We then had the situation where all the batsmen became available at once and the one player in the worst form of all of them had to play because he was centrally contracted. Equal, he's never been considered by us for the Blast which was why he was sent out on loan to Durham and he wants to be playing all forms of the game.
Now as predictable as Robinson going was, there is another potential issue. Cox. Not necessarily this year because he still has a year left on his contract (as Robinson did but there was an exit clause in his contract if certain criteria wasn't fulfilled) but I would really like to see an announcement that he has signed an extension. Because if he doesn't then I am fearful that he will go next year too so we would then be in a situation where we will have gone from three excellent keeper/batsmen to one.
We’ve backed the wrong horse, in my view .
The one thing that I'm sure will happen if Robinson leaves is that he will go on good terms and with that in mind I wouldn't rule him returning in say three or so years time if it suits both sides for that to happen at that time.
The Kent PR machine has already been at work with the arrival of Evison and the announcement of the contract extensions for Billings and Stewart to offset the disappointment of Milnes, Robinson and any other departures. Let's hope there are other positive announcements to come.
Cox to me is a batter who can keep, rather than the sort of keeper you'd want keeping all the time.
The Robinson situation is what happens when you have 2 good keepers. We lost Downton because he couldn't get past Knott, and Somerset lost Buttler after England said he needed to take the gloves for his county
Cox to me is a batter who can keep, rather than the sort of keeper you'd want keeping all the time.
The Robinson situation is what happens when you have 2 good keepers. We lost Downton because he couldn't get past Knott, and Somerset lost Buttler after England said he needed to take the gloves for his county
The irony is that Buttler has hardly played for Lancs
Cox to me is a batter who can keep, rather than the sort of keeper you'd want keeping all the time.
The Robinson situation is what happens when you have 2 good keepers. We lost Downton because he couldn't get past Knott, and Somerset lost Buttler after England said he needed to take the gloves for his county
The irony is that Buttler has hardly played for Lancs
And Kieswetter shortly after Buttler left sadly had to retire after an eye injury
Is Ollie Robinson definitely going? Shame if so. What an innings.
Almost certainly and to Durham unless things have drastically changed. It is a massive shame but there was always going to be an issue which has been made even worse by the fact that England have insisted that Billings keeps for Kent if he wants to be considered for international duty. We then had the situation where all the batsmen became available at once and the one player in the worst form of all of them had to play because he was centrally contracted. Equal, he's never been considered by us for the Blast which was why he was sent out on loan to Durham and he wants to be playing all forms of the game.
Now as predictable as Robinson going was, there is another potential issue. Cox. Not necessarily this year because he still has a year left on his contract (as Robinson did but there was an exit clause in his contract if certain criteria wasn't fulfilled) but I would really like to see an announcement that he has signed an extension. Because if he doesn't then I am fearful that he will go next year too so we would then be in a situation where we will have gone from three excellent keeper/batsmen to one.
I was never under any illusion that Worcs would win that. We should probably be disestablished to save all involved further embarrassment. Won the Blast and losing finalist the next year as good as it will ever be
Missed out the Fanackapans & @killerjerrylee by a whisker there, @killerandflash! Please don't tell me this was taken from your seat !!!!
Well, just home from Worcester following a blinding day in the sun ( as some fielders will confirm!) yesterday & an overnighter in the Premier Inn, overlooking the ground.
Not a great start after leaving home at 7am only to learn that the M25 had a lorry on fire both ways and hence lengthy delays ! We plumped for the Tunnel & eventually arrived at New Rd circa 11.30 am to be greeted ( and cheered up) by the current score of 36-4.
However, we began to fear that the other Spitfire supporters present would turn on us as the Worcs' batters began to take our bowlers apart....and eventually reached a very decent total.
A bacon roll & a cuppa fortified us during the break followed by a lovely choc & vanilla ice cream courtesy of our Bromley Addick pal before our lads started to carefully build their score in the right manner - tortoise as opposed to hare until Blakey spoiled what could have been a platform for him for the One Day Cup....
But what a privilege it was to watch OUR Ollie Robinson make a double century, assisted well by Ben C & with decent contributions from his other team mates. Hardly put a foot wrong & looked majestic. Surely an about turn will be made to ensure he'll stay in the Garden of England !
Lots of noise emanated from the Spitfire's dressing room for some minutes after the deed was done & well deserved were any celebrations after a record breaking victory.
Enjoyed a lovely meal later with kj & Carol before we finally conked out after a long but great day.
Missed out the Fanackapans & @killerjerrylee by a whisker there, @killerandflash! Please don't tell me this was taken from your seat !!!!
Well, just home from Worcester following a blinding day in the sun ( as some fielders will confirm!) yesterday & an overnighter in the Premier Inn, overlooking the ground.
Not a great start after leaving home at 7am only to learn that the M25 had a lorry on fire both ways and hence lengthy delays ! We plumped for the Tunnel & eventually arrived at New Rd circa 11.30 am to be greeted ( and cheered up) by the current score of 36-4.
However, we began to fear that the other Spitfire supporters present would turn on us as the Worcs' batters began to take our bowlers apart....and eventually reached a very decent total.
A bacon roll & a cuppa fortified us during the break followed by a lovely choc & vanilla ice cream courtesy of our Bromley Addick pal before our lads started to carefully build their score in the right manner - tortoise as opposed to hare until Blakey spoiled what could have been a platform for him for the One Day Cup....
But what a privilege it was to watch OUR Ollie Robinson make a double century, assisted well by Ben C & with decent contributions from his other team mates. Hardly put a foot wrong & looked majestic. Surely an about turn will be made to ensure he'll stay in the Garden of England !
Lots of noise emanated from the Spitfire's dressing room for some minutes after the deed was done & well deserved were any celebrations after a record breaking victory.
Enjoyed a lovely meal later with kj & Carol before we finally conked out after a long but great day.
Could this be our year for the trophy ?
Not my photo, this was on the BBC website! Never been to New Road actually, will try and visit there one day as Worcester is a nice place
Sounds like a good day, I'll be at Beckenham on Sunday
Missed out the Fanackapans & @killerjerrylee by a whisker there, @killerandflash! Please don't tell me this was taken from your seat !!!!
Well, just home from Worcester following a blinding day in the sun ( as some fielders will confirm!) yesterday & an overnighter in the Premier Inn, overlooking the ground.
Not a great start after leaving home at 7am only to learn that the M25 had a lorry on fire both ways and hence lengthy delays ! We plumped for the Tunnel & eventually arrived at New Rd circa 11.30 am to be greeted ( and cheered up) by the current score of 36-4.
However, we began to fear that the other Spitfire supporters present would turn on us as the Worcs' batters began to take our bowlers apart....and eventually reached a very decent total.
A bacon roll & a cuppa fortified us during the break followed by a lovely choc & vanilla ice cream courtesy of our Bromley Addick pal before our lads started to carefully build their score in the right manner - tortoise as opposed to hare until Blakey spoiled what could have been a platform for him for the One Day Cup....
But what a privilege it was to watch OUR Ollie Robinson make a double century, assisted well by Ben C & with decent contributions from his other team mates. Hardly put a foot wrong & looked majestic. Surely an about turn will be made to ensure he'll stay in the Garden of England !
Lots of noise emanated from the Spitfire's dressing room for some minutes after the deed was done & well deserved were any celebrations after a record breaking victory.
Enjoyed a lovely meal later with kj & Carol before we finally conked out after a long but great day.
Could this be our year for the trophy ?
So pleased that you managed to witness our innings and of course Robinson's in particular. I hope he stays but I'd be surprised if it were in our hands as I'm not sure what we can offer him that will change his mind - it is all about international aspirations and he can't prove himself all the time that the guy in front of him at the County and with the gloves has those too. Equally, being told this year that you are not needed in the T20 squad and are then dropped in the CC doesn't help either. The fact that he was captain of this side last year and also the CC side at the start of this season suggests to me that he has already told Downton that he is leaving though I have not been told that.
I said last week that I thought we had a decent squad when compared to a lot of sides and one win doesn't prove too much. Given that we didn't have the likes of Denly, Blake, Evison, Saini/Henry and Linde we do look at stronger outfit which is why I have had a small interest at 12/1 on us.
Missed out the Fanackapans & @killerjerrylee by a whisker there, @killerandflash! Please don't tell me this was taken from your seat !!!!
Well, just home from Worcester following a blinding day in the sun ( as some fielders will confirm!) yesterday & an overnighter in the Premier Inn, overlooking the ground.
Not a great start after leaving home at 7am only to learn that the M25 had a lorry on fire both ways and hence lengthy delays ! We plumped for the Tunnel & eventually arrived at New Rd circa 11.30 am to be greeted ( and cheered up) by the current score of 36-4.
However, we began to fear that the other Spitfire supporters present would turn on us as the Worcs' batters began to take our bowlers apart....and eventually reached a very decent total.
A bacon roll & a cuppa fortified us during the break followed by a lovely choc & vanilla ice cream courtesy of our Bromley Addick pal before our lads started to carefully build their score in the right manner - tortoise as opposed to hare until Blakey spoiled what could have been a platform for him for the One Day Cup....
But what a privilege it was to watch OUR Ollie Robinson make a double century, assisted well by Ben C & with decent contributions from his other team mates. Hardly put a foot wrong & looked majestic. Surely an about turn will be made to ensure he'll stay in the Garden of England !
Lots of noise emanated from the Spitfire's dressing room for some minutes after the deed was done & well deserved were any celebrations after a record breaking victory.
Enjoyed a lovely meal later with kj & Carol before we finally conked out after a long but great day.
Could this be our year for the trophy ?
Not my photo, this was on the BBC website! Never been to New Road actually, will try and visit there one day as Worcester is a nice place
Sounds like a good day, I'll be at Beckenham on Sunday
Lol ! Thought you might have seen me & run !
Would love to see more One Dayers this summer but sadly family stuff means that's not possible. Fortunately, the streams will be available but it's never the same as being there in person.
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Sooooooory.
Absolutely superb - a win coming shortly....
Now as predictable as Robinson going was, there is another potential issue. Cox. Not necessarily this year because he still has a year left on his contract (as Robinson did but there was an exit clause in his contract if certain criteria wasn't fulfilled) but I would really like to see an announcement that he has signed an extension. Because if he doesn't then I am fearful that he will go next year too so we would then be in a situation where we will have gone from three excellent keeper/batsmen to one.
The Kent PR machine has already been at work with the arrival of Evison and the announcement of the contract extensions for Billings and Stewart to offset the disappointment of Milnes, Robinson and any other departures. Let's hope there are other positive announcements to come.
The Robinson situation is what happens when you have 2 good keepers. We lost Downton because he couldn't get past Knott, and Somerset lost Buttler after England said he needed to take the gloves for his county
Well, just home from Worcester following a blinding day in the sun ( as some fielders will confirm!) yesterday & an overnighter in the Premier Inn, overlooking the ground.
Not a great start after leaving home at 7am only to learn that the M25 had a lorry on fire both ways and hence lengthy delays ! We plumped for the Tunnel & eventually arrived at New Rd circa 11.30 am to be greeted ( and cheered up) by the current score of 36-4.
However, we began to fear that the other Spitfire supporters present would turn on us as the Worcs' batters began to take our bowlers apart....and eventually reached a very decent total.
A bacon roll & a cuppa fortified us during the break followed by a lovely choc & vanilla ice cream courtesy of our Bromley Addick pal before our lads started to carefully build their score in the right manner - tortoise as opposed to hare until Blakey spoiled what could have been a platform for him for the One Day Cup....
But what a privilege it was to watch OUR Ollie Robinson make a double century, assisted well by Ben C & with decent contributions from his other team mates. Hardly put a foot wrong & looked majestic. Surely an about turn will be made to ensure he'll stay in the Garden of England !
Lots of noise emanated from the Spitfire's dressing room for some minutes after the deed was done & well deserved were any celebrations after a record breaking victory.
Enjoyed a lovely meal later with kj & Carol before we finally conked out after a long but great day.
Could this be our year for the trophy ?
Sounds like a good day, I'll be at Beckenham on Sunday
I said last week that I thought we had a decent squad when compared to a lot of sides and one win doesn't prove too much. Given that we didn't have the likes of Denly, Blake, Evison, Saini/Henry and Linde we do look at stronger outfit which is why I have had a small interest at 12/1 on us.
Would love to see more One Dayers this summer but sadly family stuff means that's not possible. Fortunately, the streams will be available but it's never the same as being there in person.
Fingers crossed for a good day on Sunday.
Glamorgan won the toss and have put us in.
3-1
Evison 20* (29)
Robinson 29* (31)
93-2 off 17.4
Evison 37* (59)