Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[James and his giant peach]

12 minutes ago, HaroldBazBo said:

Hants not getting their own way against Yorkshire. Fingers crossed we can win this but then does Rishi get buyers remorse? Also as we get closer to the end of the season is their a conflict of interest forming for him if Hants continue to struggle and we remain in the hunt for survival?

That is a great point to be honest. Be hilarious if he contributes to us staying up and his new team going down. 

[SemperEadem]

16 minutes ago, James and his giant peach said:

Absolute brain dead shot. Glad he's leaving, why on earth give your wicket up like that on day two with so much time left? 

‘Glad he is leaving’

 

crikey Moses

 

[James and his giant peach]

1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

‘Glad he is leaving’

 

crikey Moses

 

Ok maybe I was a tad harsh. At times he can be stylish and entertaining but he really really does my head in. He always seems to get himself out as opposed to the opposition getting him out. I can't stand players who don't value their wicket. In a four day game on day 2 he gets 26 then lobs one up to the fielder for no reason at all. Top players don't do that. It's all the more frustrating as he has all the talent, but wastes it too often playing dumb shots. 

[CrawlingFox]

Patel has plenty of talent, but I think his t20 record sums him up in a way - 83 games and 2 tons (and bear in mind there are plenty of very, very good batters on the franchise circuit or in international teams with 0 hundreds) but only 3 50s. He's talented but inconsistent.

 

That said, he's developed into a Division 1 level opener in the red ball game and there is no more difficult job. We'll miss him up top. Hopefully Shaikh offers solidify to the 3 or 4 slot and we prioritise an overseas opener next season.

[Cakey]

5 hours ago, harpendenfox said:

He’s 8th in the division one leading run scorers table. Averaging 42. Yes he gets out with some frustrating shots, not least just now, but in my opinion, his ceiling is very high. 

Yeah great player. Brain fades prevent him from going further but id be happy if he was staying. Only my opinion ofcourse 

[everton carr]

12 hours ago, harpendenfox said:

Really sad Rishi is leaving. He’s been a real asset. I genuinely feel he is close to international standard. He may yet get his chance at the highest level

Hightly doubtful  not getting any younger and behind the likes of Gay McKinney Haines and maybe even Sibley who will maybe be looked at now we dont have bazball

[Silebyfox_89]

Most important day of our red ball season for me. Bat the day out and we have a chance to setup a much needed win.

[DezFox]

26 minutes ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

Most important day of our red ball season for me. Bat the day out and we have a chance to setup a much needed win.

Shocking start 

[when_you're_smiling]

27 minutes ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

Most important day of our red ball season for me. Bat the day out and we have a chance to setup a much needed win.

I don’t think this is a pitch you can bat for a day on. Just eke out as big a lead as possible, bowl well and take your chances.

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

If we can somehow score another 120 plus it’ll put us in a good position, 220 should be enough on this. 

[MaidstoneFox]

Incredibly difficult batting on this, there's an unplayable ball virtually every over. Not sure why Glam are bowling Kellaway.

[DezFox]

I mean pitch or not, we don’t have the quality for this division. Especially when we don’t play our best players. Why is fox not playing? Tattersall is not great. 

[LBTufty]

Cox out with concussion 

[everton carr]

Just now, LBTufty said:

Cox out with concussion 

Leaving end of the season.Shame in one way but not sure we can justify paying him 90k a season

[Beagle]

3 hours ago, everton carr said:

Leaving end of the season.Shame in one way but not sure we can justify paying him 90k a season

Worth every penny!

[everton carr]

20 minutes ago, Beagle said:

Worth every penny!

Not on crowds of 200 and 800 members he isn't

[EastAnglianFox]

Bowl well and we should defend 257 on this...please!

[HaroldBazBo]

Imagine Ben Green bowling on this.

[Hitesh]

45 minutes ago, EastAnglianFox said:

Bowl well and we should defend 257 on this...please!

Good start 

[Staff]

3 down! Ball practically rolled across the floor 

[Walshy5]

5 hours ago, everton carr said:

Leaving end of the season.Shame in one way but not sure we can justify paying him 90k a season

Is that official now? Weren't there some whispers from the members meeting the other week that he might be staying?

[HaroldBazBo]

Carson gloved that.

[Staff]

Does any other county get the amount of shite decisions county do? Carson clearly gloved that

[James and his giant peach]

That was out pure and simple. Clearly out. Will feel sick if that costs us. 

[Fox1norfolk]

12 minutes ago, James and his giant peach said:

That was out pure and simple. Clearly out. Will feel sick if that costs us. 

Absolutely you could tell by the reaction of the players. Another plum lbw was not given, odd decisions by umpires