Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[The whole world smiles]

3 minutes ago, everton carr said:

It is must admit though was shocked at the pace of our bowling .Knew we lacked pace but thought they would all be around 79\80 not 70\71.Even Hull barely touched 80.

The commentators said the speedometer was underestimated deliveries by about 5k

[everton carr]

17 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said:

The commentators said the speedometer was underestimated deliveries by about 5k

That would explain it.Thought our guys were around 78\79 Hull 82\83

[Cakey]

2 hours ago, everton carr said:

That would explain it.Thought our guys were around 78\79 Hull 82\83

Yeah defo wasnt working as it should. 

 

Didnt think today was a complete disaster. More control than last week. Obviously a fantastic side Surrey. 

 

Best some test sides. 

 

Competed just about. Nobody got hammered. 

[HaroldBazBo]

The way Cox was standing back suggests Hull's pace is some distance above the speed gun.

 

There's rain about. They are the best team in the country depth and experience wise by a mile. I left quite happy we ground down 2 bowling points.

 

One big partnership, some rain and who knows, we may get an unexpected draw after a bad first game.

 

Not all bad by any stretch.

[Officer Doofy]

Foakes should be playing for England 

[The whole world smiles]

Sensational from our top order. Just when I needed a antidote from the shit show at the football. 

[Lionator]

58 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said:

Sensational from our top order. Just when I needed an antidote from the shit show at the football. 

Seems like a flat deck after all. Hopefully Rishi can get over the line then we kick on and make 500+. 

[Harpenden Fox]

Well played Rishi. Less so Rehan, and at the moment poor old Lewis looks way out of his depth. Just dropped by the Pope

[Cakey]

The Surrey bowlers no quicker according to that gun and I know Lawes is not a 78 80 mph bowler. Good display overall. Ahmed with a poor shot. 

 

Patel brilliant. So elegant. 

[Lionator]

Delighted for Rishi after throwing his wicket away twice last week. Lewis finally got a bit of rhythm too. Would love him to get a big score as many people have noted it’s all about confidence for him.

[Officer Doofy]

At least I can be proud of one Leicester sports team today 

[Lionator]

Not impossible that we get a first innings lead here 

[Cakey]

20 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Not impossible that we get a first innings lead here 

Yep. Lets be positive. Great stuff. 

 

Still baffled by bowling first. But still. 

 

Two attacking spinners surely you want the oppo batting last. 

 

Holland still not a number 3

Edited 11 April by Cakey

[Beagle]

Wow! Just wow! 

[Harpenden Fox]

35 minutes ago, Officer Doofy said:

At least I can be proud of one Leicester sports team today 

This. Utter despair with our football team. Great to see our cricket team showing pride and determination at one of the best teams in the country

 

[The whole world smiles]

Superb boys, who would have thought after all those dark days we would be at the oval giving it to Surrey what a contrast to the city. 

[lanefox]

Fantastic performance so far, could've easily folded after the 520 from Surrey 

[Blueman1967]

Did well today, hopefully carry on tomorrow.

[Officer Doofy]

Leicestershire deserve the attendance that city got today. 

[MaidstoneFox]

2 hours ago, Lionator said:

Not impossible that we get a first innings lead here 

If we can get 600+, depends how the pitch wears and the two spinners might come into play.

[when_you're_smiling]

37 minutes ago, Officer Doofy said:

Leicestershire deserve the attendance that city got today. 

About 8,000 they reckon over the first two days. Incredible the footfall Surrey get.

[Voll Blau]

1 hour ago, when_you're_smiling said:

About 8,000 they reckon over the first two days. Incredible the footfall Surrey get.

It should be the easiest ground in the country to attract good Championship crowds to, but Surrey still do a great job at making sure that actually happens. Not many of the other Test venues manage to.

 

So pleased for Hill today, looked so nervous until he got off the mark.

Edited 11 April by Voll Blau

[Lionator]

What I like about Surrey is that they always stick up for the county game and they’ve always spoken very highly of the value that the smaller counties bring to the game. They were anti-hundred, basically the only test match club that were, even though they benefit from it. So I’m glad they get the attendances and can’t really begrudge them the success.

[Tommy Fresh]

Definitely need to bat for a while, Surrey are capable of scoring big and quickly and putting us back under pressure

[everton carr]

47 minutes ago, when_you're_smiling said:

About 8,000 they reckon over the first two days. Incredible the footfall Surrey get.

Amazing we get excited if we get 500