This game is seen as much as a duty to the minor counties as it a chance to give experience to youngsters but, of those, I would be extremely surprised if Flintoff plays in the actual competition.
The two interesting selections are Compton because he wasn't picked for this fixture last season and that suggests the he will, unlike last year, be playing in the Metro which is probably one of the sticking points in his new contract. The other is the appearance of Mikey Cohen for the first time in an official first team match in the two seasons he's been with us.
And possibly Joe Denly too. A surprise is that Stewart is named given his injury in the game that only finished a few days ago prevented him from finishing the match. Perhaps that is why Finch has retained the captaincy after taking over from him in that game.
Sam Northeast is in talks with Glamorgan about extending his contract there. The only thing, reading this, that might influence him coming back to us is that he has just had a baby and whether that might have any bearing on him leaving.
Sam Northeast is in talks with Glamorgan about extending his contract there. The only thing, reading this, that might influence him coming back to us is that he has just had a baby and whether that might have any bearing on him leaving.
Finch and Stewart have been named joint captains for the Metro and Hollioake will continue to be Head Coach for the duration of the comp despite what might be going on elsewhere.
Interesting that DBD isn't the captain. Does that suggest he'll be out injured for a while, or that he might still get a 100 call up?
Probably both - that he might not be ready for the first game or two but then get a call up. It's not a bad thing to have a settled captain albeit we are doing it on a "job share" anyway.
Norfolk in reply 31-5 with Cohen taking 3-17 and Garrett 2-14. If only Cohen had been fit but at least he has the Metro to prove whether it is worth giving him another year.
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The two interesting selections are Compton because he wasn't picked for this fixture last season and that suggests the he will, unlike last year, be playing in the Metro which is probably one of the sticking points in his new contract. The other is the appearance of Mikey Cohen for the first time in an official first team match in the two seasons he's been with us.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cwy5ew51qp8o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXb41GtDNjY...
For pure boundaries and wickets, it's best to use the Play Cricket site and click on "videos"
https://www.play-cricket.com/website/results/7108378
But looking further, saw he'd scored ELEVEN 6s plus 4 x 4s !