Somerset
Aussie Aussie Aussie
By Grockle et al
June 26 2013
Welcome to the first live update of the season. Grey but warm. Alviro Petersen is unlikely to play as he was wandering in with his coffin a minute ago while Chris Jones is having an extensive net on the field of play. Quiet at the moment but it is only 9:45 on Day 1.
v Australia Tourist @ TAUNTON Wednesday 26 June 2013
Commentary - Click on George Dockrell's head on the forum for SCCC or follow scorecard links for BBC.
My first full game of the season and it's the Aussies for a four dayer against a pretty competitive Somerset team. Presently the expected side
Trescothick, Compton, Jones, Hildreth, Kieswetter, Barrow (W), Trego, Meschede, Dockrell, Overton J, Hussain
The scripted Australian side is;
Cowan, Watson, Hughes, Khawaja, Clarke, Faulkner, Haddin Siddle, Pattinson, Starc and Lyon
I suppose the points to pick up from our lot is that Alex Barrow will keep and Alviro Petersen is unlikely to grace the field due to a groin strain. Other than that the bowlers are young and the batsmen are experienced. We seem to be relying on the all rounders - Trego and Meschede - to do a bit and George Dockrell to find a bit of form. Gemaal Hussain gets a run out suggesting that Lewis Gregory and Adam Dibble are not up to it yet. Makes you wonder about the back up next year if this is the case for a tourist game...
It is a sparse crowd for the start of a 'sold out' day, no queues as such - I suppose most people have their tickets. Parking was possible with 90 minutes to go - has not been the case in the past. Presently there are about 500 people here though the Gimblett is pretty well populated already.
SCCC Commentary is up for this one. There is a "Grockles Show" I think sometime tomorrow with Bagpuss and I taking you through a session. If you want it you click on George Dockrell's head at the top of a forum page.
Day 1
Somerset won the toss and decided to bat and so we see an England opening partnership from a parallel universe stride out - Compton and Trescothick. Facing them are Starc from the Old Pavilion and Pattinson from the CA. Both the batsmen look solid and focused on the task and the Aussies look the same in the field.
The organisation of the ground is not so hot. Two stewards trying to organise communication to put ropes across the path in front of the Gimblett during overs spend good 3 overs working out when this should take place while spectators get caught in No Man's Land .... oh and the scoreboard isn't working there again so we have some hardboard bolted to the fence at the gate and some bloke popped off with a list of the numbers they didn't seem to have.... you really would struggle to write it.
So we get to the 4th over and Banger takes a swipe at a wide one which many think has gone over the blue seats to the side of the Caddyshack but has actually gone straight into the hands of Mitchell Starc in front of the Ondaatje. Pattinson takes the first and Somerset are 15 for 1. In comes Chris Jones.
After an hour and 12 overs, the bowling changes. Faulkner takes over from the OP for the 13th and Siddle gets his first go from the CA for the next one. Somerset reached 31 after 10 with some 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from the odd delivery (Jones' ability to leave close ones getting particular mention - I hope it's ability anyway). By the time the bowling change has been completed we have 45... it's gonna be a slow old morning one thinks with balls going past the bat but few attmpts being made to play them by the two batsmen. Three slips for Mr Jones but as I type that he guides one along the ground for four through the cordon causing Faulkner to bowl a no ball with his next delivery.
The 50 arrives in the 14th as the sun breaks through for the first real time.
The Australians try spin for the first time as Lyon takes the 20th with the home side on 78 and he gives Jones some trouble while Nick seems to have settled into his innings so much that Siddle is tried from the OP end this time as Faulkener has been going for about 7 an over (he has looked better than that). By the 25th over, the younger man has got out of the dangerous twenties (32) and our 'semi England' man is one run from a 50 with his county 3 runs from 3 figures. After Lyons bowls the 26th and Mitchell Starc is introduced for one over from the Old Pavilion (where Chris left every ball as they all were delivered wide of off) Lunch arrives with Somerset at 97 for 1. Jones has 32 and Nick remains at 49.
During lunch the comment is on the characteristic of Mr Compton that he rarely is phased by being on a specific score. After lunch he walks out to face Pattinson from froom the River and is greeted by a 'welcome back Nick' ball around his ears. As the Aussie bowler is discussing technique, he calmly walks towards him doing some gardening taking no notice at all. 'Good old Nick ' we all think. Second ball he plops it down and calls his partner through for a dicey single to go to an excellent 50 off 82 balls with 8 fours. Not as cool as he seems we all think.
Jones then provides the three figures with a four to the Trescothick to move to 103 for 1 off Starc (opening the session from the Old Pavilion).
At 124 Mr Jones goes to 50 off 104 balls with 9 fours. This also allows the two to celebrate together. It's Compo's birthday and Jonesey has just achieved a first in Economics at Durham University. At the end of 36 overs the score is 129 with these two making 114 of those.
Siddle is reintroduced at the River for over 38 and NC cuts and pulls him for 8 off his first two to go into the 60's. During the 39th Starc gives Chris the opportunity to pass his best first class score, he mishits the cover drive for four and then fails to connect with the pull to the midwicket boundary, unfortunately he also doesn't connect with the grubber that goes for four leg byes the Aussie finishes the over with and he remains on 55.
A measure of desperation starts to set in for the tourists in over 41 as Khawaja is brought on to bowl and gives Chris the single to take him to 56 followed by a straight arm smack to the boundary to send his side to 150 and himself to 60.
At 185, Lyon gets one through Nick's defence and Clarke takes a diving catch which he misses, bounces off his arm, misses and finally clutches gratefully. A standing ovation for Compo's 81 and in comes James Hildreth who has probably been padded up since the 5th over. Meanwhile the bright guy at the other end sends his 5th boundary through the slips to move to the same score. A stand of 170 for the second wicket won't do either of these batsmen any harm but Chris probably will benefit from it more than poor old Nick.
Live coverage then went to radio but the 'Chris Jones Show' continued, ably supported by an excellent 66 runs from James Hildreth who showed real touch.
This resulted in this;
As Chris hit his maiden first team ton in any form of cricket for the county and went on to take the Aussies for 130 before he fell to a gully catch after which he was congratulated by his skippper and received a standing ovation as he left the field of play
The day had gone a little pear shaped for him
And possibly given a sort of lifeline for him
Then suddenly at 304 for 3 with 10 overs to go, these two took the new ball and returned figures of;
James Pattinson 4 for 0 (first innnings figures of 4 for 50)
Mitchell Starc 3 for 4 Match figures of 4 for 30
Somerset find themselves moving from 304 for 3 to 320 all out in about 6 overs of new ball bowling with 7 ducks and the only batsman giving any kind of resistance being Gemaal Hussain who simply hit the ball before it bounced and took 6 from Pattinson.
One over of Jamie Overton gave him the chance to put the wind up Ed Cowan and a strange day came to an end.
Day 2
Starts on time with Gemaal Hussain opening for the hoe side in a game that may well decide his future at the club. It all starts 'swimmingly' as he gets Cowan to nick one in is first over. Cowan is not impressed and makes it clear to the umpire until he is halfway back to the dressing room. He seems to be suggesting that it was bat on ground rather than bat on ball. Umpire Millns disagrees.
After that though we have a Watsonian masterclass on timing and what to do with loose bowling as the Aussie strokes all bowlers to all parts of the ground. At the other end, Khawaja is not as cool about picking his shots and has a number of run ins with Overton which he does not always win. Nevertheless the scoring continues until Khawaja tries one too many and leaves the pitch to be replaced by skipper Clarke.
We then get more of the Mighty Watson and the worry of Clarke getting his eye in as well. He's scratching about a little but Trego and Meschede are not worrying the Australians too much as we move towards lunch. The skipper introduces George Dockrell to vary the attack and both Australian batsmen go for him as they understand the threat he may pose to them. Nevertheless, working in tandem with Pete Trego the run rate is checked a little.
With nothing to lose, Trescothick goes out on a limb and throws the ball to Overton as lunch approaches with the tourists on 147. Whether Watson has one eye on the scoreboard, or is thinking of lunch his concentration wavers and we get him wafting to Pete ..... lucky lucky lucky.
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I do hope we put out a reasonably strong side although there is bound to be some changes from the team that beat Derbyshire.
Possible inclusions could be Adam Diddle or Gemaal Hussain, Jack Leach, Alviro Petersen and maybe Craig Kieswetter 'keeping.
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Possible inclusions could be Adam Diddle or Gemaal Hussain, Jack Leach, Alviro Petersen and maybe Craig Kieswetter 'keeping.
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I'd get dibble in certainly. Is Marcus going to play? Toss that one. Rest v runs the issue there. Jones if he doesn't. I'd give Dockrell a run too to find some rhythm. Think alviro is a certainty and Gregory might get in too!! There could be big crowds all 4 days and I think the first 3 days the forecast is ok. Good earner for the club!!
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I'd like to see all the senior batsmen play - they need the practice.
I'd like to see Alf and Kirby rest.
Dockrell or Leach to play and, yes, I'd like to see Dibble get a gamd.
I'd like to see Alf and Kirby rest.
Dockrell or Leach to play and, yes, I'd like to see Dibble get a gamd.
I predict
Nick, Alviro, Jones, Peterson, Hildy, Craig, Tregs, Mesch, Dibble, Hussain, George
Nick, Alviro, Jones, Peterson, Hildy, Craig, Tregs, Mesch, Dibble, Hussain, George
I'd have thought Trego may be given a rest also, poss Gregory playing instead.
Personally, I suspect that AP will not play. May make sense to keep Barrow in to try to build on last home effort vs Durham.
So maybe Compo captaining what is mainly a Second XI?
Still good enough to win...
Still good enough to win...
The committee might need to have a word with the bowlers - to remind them that we've sold tickets for 3 days so it simply wouln't do to bundle the Aussies to defeat inside two days...
If Peter Trego is rested and Lewis Gregory is in don't forget LG is still not bowling.
As it's a 4 day game and tickets have sold well for each day including the final day.
I hope it lasts 4 days as I'm buying a four day pass tomorrow.
I hope it lasts 4 days as I'm buying a four day pass tomorrow.
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As it's a 4 day game and tickets have sold well for each day including the final day.
I hope it lasts 4 days as I'm buying a four day pass tomorrow.
Bring your fishing rod just in case!!!
A big media interest today, I have just returned from watching them practicing on the outfield.
Many thanks BR & Grockle, thought it must be, but have not seen it confirming on Club site.
From BBC Online:
"The Australia team is: Cowan, Watson, Khawaja, Hughes, Clarke, Haddin, Faulkner, Siddle, Lyon, Pattinson, Starc."
"The Australia team is: Cowan, Watson, Khawaja, Hughes, Clarke, Haddin, Faulkner, Siddle, Lyon, Pattinson, Starc."
Do we know if there is to be radio commentary?
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LoL - there is live ball-by-ball commentary on 5 Live and on the BBC website.
Can't see Marcus playing. He is down in London today based on pictures on his Twitter feed.
Can't see Marcus playing. He is down in London today based on pictures on his Twitter feed.
Maybe doing a bit of sky commentary. In fact just found out doing a promotion for this years T20
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Sky have just said that Tres will captain tomorrow. Whether that's correct we'll just have to see.Realistically Tres needs to find a bit of form himself and make all the 30's and 40's into a big hundred.
Probable Somerset team
Trescothick
Compton
Petersen
Hildreth
Kieswetter
Barrow#]Trego
Meschede
Dockrell
JOverton
Hussain
Jones on standby for Petersen, who has a slight groin strain.
There is BBC online commentary and Somerset commentary.
Trescothick
Compton
Petersen
Hildreth
Kieswetter
Barrow#]Trego
Meschede
Dockrell
JOverton
Hussain
Jones on standby for Petersen, who has a slight groin strain.
There is BBC online commentary and Somerset commentary.
If that is the team Bagpuss probably one of the stronger ones we have put out in a tourist game.Mind you I'm sure Kirbs would have wound himself up for this one
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No Frome Exile he simply wasn't selected for this game. It is surprising. Expect him to play v Worcs next week (last game before the First Test)
George D is in Ireland squad for game starting on 1st July which would rule him out.
The club is also doing ball by ball as well.
Day 1
Bill Luckett and Dick Macey
Tony Caisley and Paul Harper
Nicky King and Paul Bird
Day 2
Edward Seabourne and Paul Bird
Ben Manning and Richard Oliver
Mike Treleaven and Jane Hamlin
Day 3
Paul Harper and Jane Hamlin
Tony Caisley and Nicky King
Daniel Armstrong and Paul Bird
Day 4
Tom Doyle and Mike Treleaven
Derek Topliss and Richard Oliver
Daniel Armstrong and Eric Cole.
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Day 1
Bill Luckett and Dick Macey
Tony Caisley and Paul Harper
Nicky King and Paul Bird
Day 2
Edward Seabourne and Paul Bird
Ben Manning and Richard Oliver
Mike Treleaven and Jane Hamlin
Day 3
Paul Harper and Jane Hamlin
Tony Caisley and Nicky King
Daniel Armstrong and Paul Bird
Day 4
Tom Doyle and Mike Treleaven
Derek Topliss and Richard Oliver
Daniel Armstrong and Eric Cole.
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Australia practising today on the outfield.
I will leave you to name any of the players that you recognise.
A blond looking chap.
Trying to hit the stumps.
Is that a plane a bird or superman.
A very good try at catching the ball.
Is this a new dance?
Facing the media after the squad finished outside practising.
No name that for you to do.
I will leave you to name any of the players that you recognise.
A blond looking chap.
Trying to hit the stumps.
Is that a plane a bird or superman.
A very good try at catching the ball.
Is this a new dance?
Facing the media after the squad finished outside practising.
No name that for you to do.
He's one of ours!! At least he was.
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Isn't that Brad Haddin behind the mike?
And the only Aussie I can pick out from the action shots is Shane Watson in the middle of the "dance" line-up.
And the only Aussie I can pick out from the action shots is Shane Watson in the middle of the "dance" line-up.
The Somerset team includes Alviro Petersen who is suffering a slight groin strain and will undergo a late fitness test just before the game, so Chris Jones is standing by.
Somerset- Marcus Trescothick (Capt), Nick Compton, Alviro Petersen, James Hidreth, Craig Kieswetter, Alex Barrow (w/k), Pete Trego , Craig Meschede, George Dockrell, Jamie Overton, Gemaal Hussain, 12th man : Tom Abell.
Somerset- Marcus Trescothick (Capt), Nick Compton, Alviro Petersen, James Hidreth, Craig Kieswetter, Alex Barrow (w/k), Pete Trego , Craig Meschede, George Dockrell, Jamie Overton, Gemaal Hussain, 12th man : Tom Abell.
I assumed the team above was the official one? I'd be more than happy to see Jack given another go.
I wasn't thinking about tomorrow. That is George's chance but if he doesn't take it and Jack is looking better we have to go with the best option we have for other games.
Agree.
Will be interesting to see if Jamie Overton can really shake them up with his pace.
I personally suspect that AP will not play as won't risk him if any doubt at all so be interesting to see what Chris Jones can do.
Hope Barrow can build on the 83 not from the most recent home game.
A bit disappointed, personally, that Hussain is in ahead of Dibble.
Will be interesting to see if Jamie Overton can really shake them up with his pace.
I personally suspect that AP will not play as won't risk him if any doubt at all so be interesting to see what Chris Jones can do.
Hope Barrow can build on the 83 not from the most recent home game.
A bit disappointed, personally, that Hussain is in ahead of Dibble.
Got to do our bit for the Ashes effort today.
Freed of the pressure of playing CC innings, I'd love to see us smash them all round the park. And I hope Jamie Overton gives their batsmen a taste of the sort of chin music that they may get from Finn.
Freed of the pressure of playing CC innings, I'd love to see us smash them all round the park. And I hope Jamie Overton gives their batsmen a taste of the sort of chin music that they may get from Finn.
Why is the club doing their very amateurish commentary when it it is on BBC? The standard is so poor, this morning anyway, that it is not a good advert for the club
Don't listen to it then "Cricket" (as you point out there are alternatives) and maybe mail the club about the quality. We can do little about it here.
There is a thread related to the radio if you want to complain about it on Grockles with the like minded.
Having said that I had a quick glance in there this morning, there is an issue about 'foldback' as the club seem to have removed the headphones so the commentators are talking into mikes but with no idea about their own volume levels.
You can stay on and complain about me after lunch if you like. I warn you though, I will laugh if something is funny and will take a while to get back to positional sense etc after a long lay off. There'll be lots to post about I'm sure.
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There is a thread related to the radio if you want to complain about it on Grockles with the like minded.
Having said that I had a quick glance in there this morning, there is an issue about 'foldback' as the club seem to have removed the headphones so the commentators are talking into mikes but with no idea about their own volume levels.
You can stay on and complain about me after lunch if you like. I warn you though, I will laugh if something is funny and will take a while to get back to positional sense etc after a long lay off. There'll be lots to post about I'm sure.
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Sorry. Have just checked and it's Bagpuss and I after Tea today. Well she'll know what she's doing so there'll be good and bad things to post for you.
from one mood to the other every three overs. Sublime to ridiculous....
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from one mood to the other every three overs. Sublime to ridiculous....
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If the choice was Compton or Root, then I can see why they chose Root & with a neutral hat on I think I would have done the same, but 2 from Compton, Root & Bairstow & I would have picked Compton based on the fact he did what was asked of him & went back & scored a big century & a match winning innings when no one else could score runs.
So I'd love it if he gets a big score today, absolutely love it (as Kevin Keegan once said). Not necessarily to prove anyone wrong, but things can change quickly & Nick needs to stay at the top of the pecking order so if any of the batsmen are injured, the selectors turn to him knowing he's in form for his country & already has England experience so nothing to fear.
So I'd love it if he gets a big score today, absolutely love it (as Kevin Keegan once said). Not necessarily to prove anyone wrong, but things can change quickly & Nick needs to stay at the top of the pecking order so if any of the batsmen are injured, the selectors turn to him knowing he's in form for his country & already has England experience so nothing to fear.
No worries cobber. Nick to 50 off the second ball after lunch.
Empics are also at this game so I'm picking out the relevant pictures as the game goes. They probably won't be here for all of it and they don't always get the actions shots - but we have Mike for those so it's the best of both worlds.
There will be no live updates on the front after 3:30 coz the Grocklees are on commentary from 4.
If you want to know anything though let me know and either Bagpuss or myself will try and get the answer for you.
Empics are also at this game so I'm picking out the relevant pictures as the game goes. They probably won't be here for all of it and they don't always get the actions shots - but we have Mike for those so it's the best of both worlds.
There will be no live updates on the front after 3:30 coz the Grocklees are on commentary from 4.
If you want to know anything though let me know and either Bagpuss or myself will try and get the answer for you.
I am as delighted that Jones is batting so well alongside Compton. But you know what those critics will say now: Anybody can bat at Taunton and Compton's performance will thus be devalued.
Perhaps the real statement should be that anybody can bat against this Australian attack.
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Perhaps the real statement should be that anybody can bat against this Australian attack.
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I assume Tractor is as large as usual.
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Good luck Grockle (and Bagpuss). Remember (and I'm sure you will anyway) your listeners most of all want to know (1) the score (2) how many has each batsman got (3) who's bowling and the rest is yours!! I can't get down there today.
The club say 7000 plus. Not so sure myself, the Caddick side is well populated but a significant number of green seats obvious on the Somerset side. Though, if people have bought 4 day passes this may be the day they are missing.
Will try our best OB. At least the scoreboard we can see is working. People from the CA and Botham Stand have a bit of hardboard to refer to the side of the Gimblett as the "White Elephant" scoreboard on that side is once more out of action.
Will try our best OB. At least the scoreboard we can see is working. People from the CA and Botham Stand have a bit of hardboard to refer to the side of the Gimblett as the "White Elephant" scoreboard on that side is once more out of action.
Well played to Compton and in particular Chris Jones.
Should I feel physically up to it, I hope to get down there tomorrow.
Should I feel physically up to it, I hope to get down there tomorrow.
Warmest congratulations to Jones on his first first-class century. May there be many more.
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How many batsmen have made their maiden first class 100 against what is pretty much a Test attack. Well done Jones. (As an aside, Les Angell made his only first class 100 against Pakistan Eaglets - thought you might like to know that).
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Les Angell is approaching another century, for he will be 91 on Saturday. He must be one of Somerset's oldest living cricketers - and I am virtually certain he is the oldest of all those whom I saw play for the county.
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Yeah but its at Taunton so that doesn't count does it?
Hope the Aussie's put up a bit of a fight so there's something to watch on Saturday
Hope the Aussie's put up a bit of a fight so there's something to watch on Saturday
I hope we roll them over to make our batting look even better, then decline to enforce the follow on to ensure 'mental disintegration'.
Angell Face: That could ruin Clarence Parker's visit tomorrow, for we could bowl them out twice before lunch.
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It would appear, from the scorecard at least, to have been really good innings from Chris. Let's hope that he can garner a great deal of confidence and self-belief from it.
What a week it's been for him, as I gather he graduated with a First from Durham a few days ago. His old teacher must be very proud.
What a week it's been for him, as I gather he graduated with a First from Durham a few days ago. His old teacher must be very proud.
Not down to me FE, his main teacher was a lady head of department. I just looked after a particular competition. His innings today was excellent and very calmly produced. It has certainly peeved Aussie's opening bowlers it seems looking at how they've taken the new ball
Well done Jones and well done Grockle. At least, FE, you didn't say his proud teacher must be very old.
I'd love to know what numbers Jones has chosen for the lottery this week.
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Is it a record to lose six wickets without the scoreboard turning over even once !!??
I caught the score on talksport & was convinced they must have messed up big time, we were storming along when I left work just after 5
One good consequence of the rather surprising collapse is that it shows how well Compton must have batted (as of course did Jones and Hildreth). Batsmen 2, 3 and 4 scored 94% of the runs scored from the bat.
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Brilliant for Jones. How well did he play? Is that likely to be his ticket to a second half CC place (Assuming no second half overseas batting replacement for AP)?
Wouldn't be the 2013 incarnation of Somerset without a collapse at some point in the day!
Wouldn't be the 2013 incarnation of Somerset without a collapse at some point in the day!
Nice commentary from "The Grocklees"". Grockle muttered something during commentary about Marcus perhaps dropping to 3 to let Compton and Jones open. I have thought for sometime that perhaps Marcus could consider dropping to 4 or 5 which could give him time to relax more and be the engine room of the innings.
Sounds like an incredible day at Taunton.
Well played especially to Jones and Compton. Their efforts will be seen in much better light than if it had been 340/4 at COP.
Another interesting part of the scorecard is batsmen 6-10 on the card all being out for 0. That can't have happened too many times.
Well played especially to Jones and Compton. Their efforts will be seen in much better light than if it had been 340/4 at COP.
Another interesting part of the scorecard is batsmen 6-10 on the card all being out for 0. That can't have happened too many times.
I can't read all the posts so I will say that the Australian's look more deadly with the second new ball than they did with the first.
Good days Cricket in the glorious sun.
Great knock from Chris Jones and Compo, who was very annoyed to get out close to a Century.
A Happy Birthday to Nick who was 30 today.
Hildy chipped in with a good innings, shame about the rest.
And we even had a visit from Jeffery Archer, down to support his favourite club, and enjoy a lunch.
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Great knock from Chris Jones and Compo, who was very annoyed to get out close to a Century.
A Happy Birthday to Nick who was 30 today.
Hildy chipped in with a good innings, shame about the rest.
And we even had a visit from Jeffery Archer, down to support his favourite club, and enjoy a lunch.
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Day one photos.
Mainly shots being played today I packed up early so I could relax and watch the cricket and missed all those wickets near the end.
Somerset's openers coming out to play one stayed a while and the other one didn't.
Marcus Trescothick and Nick Compton.
What a day for Chris Jones after I was thinking he wasn't going to make it, I couldn't be more pleased for him. This was one of his fours.
Another player I was pleased for Nick Compton a shame he didn't get his hundred.
Chris Jones ducking under a bouncer.
The moment Nick Compton knew he was out ct Michael Clarke bld Nathan Lyon.
James Hildreth played a nice innings this shot added four runs to his score.
Another four runs from Chris Jones.
Chris Jones scoreing four runs that got him to his 100 runs (the first of many I hope) deserving a hug from James Hildreth.
Mainly shots being played today I packed up early so I could relax and watch the cricket and missed all those wickets near the end.
Somerset's openers coming out to play one stayed a while and the other one didn't.
Marcus Trescothick and Nick Compton.
What a day for Chris Jones after I was thinking he wasn't going to make it, I couldn't be more pleased for him. This was one of his fours.
Another player I was pleased for Nick Compton a shame he didn't get his hundred.
Chris Jones ducking under a bouncer.
The moment Nick Compton knew he was out ct Michael Clarke bld Nathan Lyon.
James Hildreth played a nice innings this shot added four runs to his score.
Another four runs from Chris Jones.
Chris Jones scoreing four runs that got him to his 100 runs (the first of many I hope) deserving a hug from James Hildreth.
Congratulations to Chris Jones, first of many I hope, and well played to Nick and James. As for the rest, certainly unusual! Hoping Jove, Gemaal, George and the rest can knock some over tomorrow!
Well we must be so fortunate to have Lord Archer down Roger... real pity he didn't pop up to the commentary box so we could have had a chat.
NO idea what happened in the last 10 overs even now. Either Starc and Pattinson suddenly BOTH found what had been eluding them for the rest of the game or the early boys did a truly phenomenal job.
The two Aussies did hit their straps much better with the second ball. The loss of our established two men just before the new ball was taken definitely contributed but none of the men who came after could cope with a longer length, a straighter line and a ball coming at them at a much higher pace. That is except for Gemaal who simply stepped forward and hit the ball early.
A good day that doesn't really dispel all that many fears about the fragility of our middle order.
The good news is that Jones looked very balanced, Nick looked totally at home after the first few overs and James had the best touch of the day
Be very careful of Australia, they had nothing all say and then their two strike bowlers were almost unplayable for 5 overs with the new cherry.
Enjoyable first day for a while, topped off with a nice chat with "Ms Puss" - Hope we kept you informed at the same time.
Also good to see Jamie O at full belt - he's faster than last year by some margin!!
NO idea what happened in the last 10 overs even now. Either Starc and Pattinson suddenly BOTH found what had been eluding them for the rest of the game or the early boys did a truly phenomenal job.
The two Aussies did hit their straps much better with the second ball. The loss of our established two men just before the new ball was taken definitely contributed but none of the men who came after could cope with a longer length, a straighter line and a ball coming at them at a much higher pace. That is except for Gemaal who simply stepped forward and hit the ball early.
A good day that doesn't really dispel all that many fears about the fragility of our middle order.
The good news is that Jones looked very balanced, Nick looked totally at home after the first few overs and James had the best touch of the day
Be very careful of Australia, they had nothing all say and then their two strike bowlers were almost unplayable for 5 overs with the new cherry.
Enjoyable first day for a while, topped off with a nice chat with "Ms Puss" - Hope we kept you informed at the same time.
Also good to see Jamie O at full belt - he's faster than last year by some margin!!
Well done CJ, Nick & James.
(Also the scoreboard operators for keeping up with the mahem that obviously occurred later).
Grizzzly
(Also the scoreboard operators for keeping up with the mahem that obviously occurred later).
Grizzzly
I've been told that NC has been asked to play for Worcs vs Aus next week?
Does this suggest that England are trying to engage in some kind of infantile game in terms of 'keeping Aus guessing as to who will open'???
Does this suggest that England are trying to engage in some kind of infantile game in terms of 'keeping Aus guessing as to who will open'???
Interesting that James Pattinson, one of the only set of bothers to win Test caps for different countries (brother Darren featured in one Test for England in 2008) for more than 120 years, played at Taunton today on the day that Darren Lehmann took over as Australian coach.
For Lehmann missed the same claim by the relatively smallest of margins. He is the brother-in-law of Craig White, who won 30 Test caps for England.
For Lehmann missed the same claim by the relatively smallest of margins. He is the brother-in-law of Craig White, who won 30 Test caps for England.
Another enjoyable day watching our side putting up a fine display despite a little hiccup.
Best thing for me today was being able to watch cricket in sunshine. Yes I did say sunshine!
about the first time this season I taken my fleece off at the cricket.
Best thing for me today was being able to watch cricket in sunshine. Yes I did say sunshine!
about the first time this season I taken my fleece off at the cricket.
Sounds a fantastic day- well batted 2,3,4.
Yes AG Sky tonight mentioned NC at Worcester, and I wondered if Nick had confused the thinking today. Isit a chance to get another decent score and back to plan A or cynic that I am , a failure which says "told you so".
Yes AG Sky tonight mentioned NC at Worcester, and I wondered if Nick had confused the thinking today. Isit a chance to get another decent score and back to plan A or cynic that I am , a failure which says "told you so".
Coming to the ground Friday and already have tickets.
Could anyone please tell me the best entrance for me to arrive in bearing in mind I am coming from the station and sitting in the Somerset Stand?
I have a feeling this will be the Priory Bridge Entrance (I always love the walk over the bridge and glimpsing play between the stands) although not sure if I can get in via the Brewhouse?
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Could anyone please tell me the best entrance for me to arrive in bearing in mind I am coming from the station and sitting in the Somerset Stand?
I have a feeling this will be the Priory Bridge Entrance (I always love the walk over the bridge and glimpsing play between the stands) although not sure if I can get in via the Brewhouse?
Thanks
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Don't rate Khawaja at all.. sounds like he was decidedly lucky too.
Still, if Clarke is coming next it *might* be some while before we get another one on this flat-track.
Still, if Clarke is coming next it *might* be some while before we get another one on this flat-track.
A point that should be made here - usually touring batsmen that fail have "first match of tour", excuses.
However, Cowan has been playing for Notts all season and Khawaja has been on the A tour to England - so neither should be able to have recourse to that sort of excuse.
To be honest, I've no idea which batsman the Aussies will send out to open with Watson. None of their options look very good (Hughes does not, either).
However, Cowan has been playing for Notts all season and Khawaja has been on the A tour to England - so neither should be able to have recourse to that sort of excuse.
To be honest, I've no idea which batsman the Aussies will send out to open with Watson. None of their options look very good (Hughes does not, either).
Brilliant, Jamie.
As was the case vs Durham, it sounds like he's been by far our most threatening bowler when the track is flat.
As was the case vs Durham, it sounds like he's been by far our most threatening bowler when the track is flat.
A run rate of nearly Six an over doesn't look very threatening Agod. Are you giving any credit to the Aussie bowlers for yesterdays late resurrgence.?
Also, can you confirm in all you posts that the pitch is flat please
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Also, can you confirm in all you posts that the pitch is flat please
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Threatening and accurate, especailly on flat-tracks, are not always the same thing Nailsea.
According to commentators Jamie is the one bowler that really looks like taking wickets today.
That was certainly the case against Durham which I saw myself - he was the only guy to menace the batsmen.
(Yes, some others actually did take wickets but largely due to sloppy give-aways from the Durham batsmen).
According to commentators Jamie is the one bowler that really looks like taking wickets today.
That was certainly the case against Durham which I saw myself - he was the only guy to menace the batsmen.
(Yes, some others actually did take wickets but largely due to sloppy give-aways from the Durham batsmen).
Yep, the Aussies are clearly geniuses for forcing a batting line-up that has collapsed in almost every CC game this season to collapse* and we should ignore the fact that they also conceded 300 for 2, prior to that.
* Engineering a 2013 Somerset collapse puts them about on a par with;
Durham
Yorkshire
Sussex
Middlesex
Derbyshire
But I don't think any of the above conceded 300 for 2 at any point before prompting a collapse?
But in one good piece of news for Aus, I suppose they did do better than Warks who both conceded lots of runs AND failed to force a collapse at any point, if I remember rightly!
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* Engineering a 2013 Somerset collapse puts them about on a par with;
Durham
Yorkshire
Sussex
Middlesex
Derbyshire
But I don't think any of the above conceded 300 for 2 at any point before prompting a collapse?
But in one good piece of news for Aus, I suppose they did do better than Warks who both conceded lots of runs AND failed to force a collapse at any point, if I remember rightly!
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And on the point about Overton you can see some of that in his CC figures for season. His economy rate (3.74) is not very good, but you'd take his strike-rate of 52 and be very happy about it.
Stuart Meaker, of Surrey, is an even clearer example of the same thing. Awful economy rate this season (4.4) but strike-rate of 45.
Stuart Meaker, of Surrey, is an even clearer example of the same thing. Awful economy rate this season (4.4) but strike-rate of 45.
Just to interrupt the AG posting marathon. They may be off for Tea but there is a lot of water coming from the sky, a number of sheets on the pitch and very few spectators in the stands.
Tea may be a long drawn out thing today. Little hope of play in the near future.
Tea may be a long drawn out thing today. Little hope of play in the near future.
Nw5Somerset...best entrance would indeed be the Priory Bridge entrance.
I always use the Brewhouse when coming from station.
Cut through Morrisons car park, over the bridge and you're in.
If you use Priory Bridge you've got to walk all the way round the ground and you cannot see anything when crossing the bridge because the sight screen is positioned in the gap between Botham Stand and CAP.
Everybody has there own preference but that is mine and I've used that route ever since Gimblett's Hill opened.
Cut through Morrisons car park, over the bridge and you're in.
If you use Priory Bridge you've got to walk all the way round the ground and you cannot see anything when crossing the bridge because the sight screen is positioned in the gap between Botham Stand and CAP.
Everybody has there own preference but that is mine and I've used that route ever since Gimblett's Hill opened.
Rob the other way would to go the Priory bridge way but go under the bridge and walk along the river bank to get to the Brewhouse entrance.
But your way sounds a shorter distance to walk.
But your way sounds a shorter distance to walk.
Day two photos.
So far in this match good photos have been hard to come by.
How many chances did we miss I am not sure.
Brad Haddin hitting four runs.
Jamie must be thinking why did I bowl that four ball to Michael Clarke.
Have Somerset got a new Mascot??
Shane Watson watched by two wicket-keepers.
Shane Watson hitting four runs, England will need to get him out early.
Usman Khawaja safely caught by James Hildreth off Craig Meschede.
So much for the weather forecast this week, I blame Wimbledon.
So far in this match good photos have been hard to come by.
How many chances did we miss I am not sure.
Brad Haddin hitting four runs.
Jamie must be thinking why did I bowl that four ball to Michael Clarke.
Have Somerset got a new Mascot??
Shane Watson watched by two wicket-keepers.
Shane Watson hitting four runs, England will need to get him out early.
Usman Khawaja safely caught by James Hildreth off Craig Meschede.
So much for the weather forecast this week, I blame Wimbledon.
Lovely pictures, Mike.
New mascot?
I thought it was Shane Warne cheering on his compatriots.
New mascot?
I thought it was Shane Warne cheering on his compatriots.
There was a Shane Warne lookalike walking around the place yesterday that a number of people stopped. The face was sort of right but the physique was a little more 'rotund'
Once again Mike your photos trump those of the commercial organisations. The frontpage story has photos from Empics on it and in many situations your pics fill in the gaps of wickets falling while they tend to get the celebrations after the event.
Best of both worlds.
Best of both worlds.
Thanks for all remarks on my photos it make all the time I spend on them worth while.
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If Geoff Miller is at Taunton wondering how he's going to accommodate Bairstow in the side, he has his answer: select Hildreth, England's most elegant middle-order batsman, instead.
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I find your relentless optimism very cheering, AGod.
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Well, Nosworthy, Tres, AH and the players are going to have to find some way out of this disturbing habit for the second half of the CC season.
Surely no other Div ONe team has been as susceptible to the abrupt collapse in 2013 as we have been.
Surely no other Div ONe team has been as susceptible to the abrupt collapse in 2013 as we have been.
Let's cross everything that George can find some form because it sounds as though the pitch is taking some considerable turn.
Obviously, hugely unlikely that we shall be able to defend this sort of lead but if George could come up with a few wickets and regain a bit of form that would be a big boost.
Obviously, hugely unlikely that we shall be able to defend this sort of lead but if George could come up with a few wickets and regain a bit of form that would be a big boost.
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If Geoff Miller is at Taunton wondering how he's going to accommodate Bairstow in the side, he has his answer: select Hildreth, England's most elegant middle-order batsman, instead.
Be careful what you wish for. If Hildreth were to be absent on international duty just think how much more quickly our somewhat fragile batting would collapse!
"Perspicacity" - is that a new name for a new poster or for an old one. Whichever, it's a fine name and you're very welcome.
Whatever the risks to SCCC, I should be massively delighted were Hildreth to gain the international recognition many of us predicted for him when he first emerged.
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I find your relentless optimism very cheering, AGod.
I agree LOL! I think that particular poster should only be allowed to take part if every comment he makes includes the words:
The Bad News Is:........................
BUT
The Good News Is:......................
The bad news is that AGod left an "e" out.
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Right, batting entertainment over.
Now, come on George, find some form and bowl some Aussies out...
Now, come on George, find some form and bowl some Aussies out...
... and well batted Hussain as well, without whom ...
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I have not been able to get to see any of this match so far, and I shall not be there tomorrow either because of an unpleasant virus.
It is, I believe, the first time in over 50 years that I will not have been to any part of a Somerset game against the tourists.
It is nevertheless pleasing to be able to catch up with events and the opinions of people who are there via this 'box of tricks'
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It would indeed AGod, and it is at times like this that I recall the stories of Spedegue's Dropper, and those about William Wilson, which appeared to fascinate and intrigue young readers (myself included) of ‘The Wizard’ comic many decades ago.
Wilson was a supreme athlete who could run a mile in under three minutes - he worked out a health and fitness regime and learned how to slow his heart right down, using a formula created by people who could live to over 200. He developed his will power and hardened his body by whole winters spent in the open living on Exmoor; he climbed Everest and captained England to victory over the Australians down under!
I think that dear Johnny Lawrence would be the nearest bowler that I have ever seen give a realistic demonstration of a ‘Spedegue’s Dropper’, but as for a William Wilson?
I must head over to Exmoor to enquire if he is still with us, and ask that nice CEO if he can furnish me with the appropriate forms to enable Somerset to register him.
I hope that everybody who attends, enjoys a good days play at Taunton tomorrow.
It is, I believe, the first time in over 50 years that I will not have been to any part of a Somerset game against the tourists.
It is nevertheless pleasing to be able to catch up with events and the opinions of people who are there via this 'box of tricks'
[Quote God]
"..... if George could come up with a few wickets and regain a bit of form that would be a big boost."
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It would indeed AGod, and it is at times like this that I recall the stories of Spedegue's Dropper, and those about William Wilson, which appeared to fascinate and intrigue young readers (myself included) of ‘The Wizard’ comic many decades ago.
Wilson was a supreme athlete who could run a mile in under three minutes - he worked out a health and fitness regime and learned how to slow his heart right down, using a formula created by people who could live to over 200. He developed his will power and hardened his body by whole winters spent in the open living on Exmoor; he climbed Everest and captained England to victory over the Australians down under!
I think that dear Johnny Lawrence would be the nearest bowler that I have ever seen give a realistic demonstration of a ‘Spedegue’s Dropper’, but as for a William Wilson?
I must head over to Exmoor to enquire if he is still with us, and ask that nice CEO if he can furnish me with the appropriate forms to enable Somerset to register him.
I hope that everybody who attends, enjoys a good days play at Taunton tomorrow.
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Wilson was a supreme athlete who could run a mile in under three minutes - he worked out a health and fitness regime and learned how to slow his heart right down, using a formula created by people who could live to over 200. He developed his will power and hardened his body by whole winters spent in the open living on Exmoor; he climbed Everest and captained England to victory over the Australians down under!
He is now known as Marcus Trescothick.
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Don't expect from GD. He has had no-one in any kind of trouble during this whole game. He's looked a poor second to Lyon and he hasn't looked particularly dangerous himself.
Unless Jamie gets something in the morning, none of the Somerset bowlers look at all threatening to the Aussie front end.
Unless Jamie gets something in the morning, none of the Somerset bowlers look at all threatening to the Aussie front end.
I used to practice bowling a 'Spedegue Dropper.'
The trouble was always that I could not make it ascend to a height above 30 feet (9.15 metres in today's currency) and it always descended at a slower speed than that at which it went up!
Also, practicing and trying to perfect it always had to be done outdoors, because the roof of our Indoor Cricket School was simply not high enough!
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'Rollo' considered it worthy of a trial anyway.
The trouble was always that I could not make it ascend to a height above 30 feet (9.15 metres in today's currency) and it always descended at a slower speed than that at which it went up!
Also, practicing and trying to perfect it always had to be done outdoors, because the roof of our Indoor Cricket School was simply not high enough!
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'Rollo' considered it worthy of a trial anyway.
No idea where you get the info that the pitch is taking 'some considerable turn' because it's hiding it really well from both spinners if that is the case.
That's what the Beeb were saying... That Lyon got plenty of turn in the final session.
And depending on where you were sitting, Grockle, Beeb may have a better view in terms of being behind the arm than folks at the game.
Watched both of Lyon spells from the press box- directly in line though face on and from the Media centre commentating on at least half the balls bowled. (The media centre is directly below the BBC commentary position, slightly to the right probably situated at fine leg to the wicket no commentator of the BBC was talking from behind the arm at any time). What is more Lyon bowled all his deliveries from the River end and none from the OP
Very little passed the bat, even less turned. He got some bounce but most of the play and miss stuff was misreading flight and line. If they saw turn it certainly wasn't 'considerable'. Trego took him apart this afternoon when they brought him back on.
Very little passed the bat, even less turned. He got some bounce but most of the play and miss stuff was misreading flight and line. If they saw turn it certainly wasn't 'considerable'. Trego took him apart this afternoon when they brought him back on.
Don't worry too much. We have an iconic figure playing for us that no other county team possesses.
I refer of course to 'Superman' aka Peter Trego.
I refer of course to 'Superman' aka Peter Trego.
Major credit has to go to Gemaal Hussain who came out totally unflappable and has been here with Pete more than once (last season against Warks and the season before as well).
He has now got a decent technique and Pete was happy to take singles when available. He was also happy to leave GH facing the Aussies because he has good defence, decent strokes in his bag and knows how to deal with difficult stuff.
Gemaal was the reason why they took the pace off as the light went. They had to go to spin in the hope of getting him on strike and PT just killed Lyon before doing the same to Faulkner. It was excellent fun and seriously questioned why Gemaal wasn't coming in at 9. He did the same in the first innings as the two pacemen took apart the rest of our line-up he simply decided to come up the wicket and turn Yorker length deliveries into full tosses which he slapped square.
We have turned him into a fair fielder and batsman in his time at Taunton... shame that's not he was bought for really.
He has now got a decent technique and Pete was happy to take singles when available. He was also happy to leave GH facing the Aussies because he has good defence, decent strokes in his bag and knows how to deal with difficult stuff.
Gemaal was the reason why they took the pace off as the light went. They had to go to spin in the hope of getting him on strike and PT just killed Lyon before doing the same to Faulkner. It was excellent fun and seriously questioned why Gemaal wasn't coming in at 9. He did the same in the first innings as the two pacemen took apart the rest of our line-up he simply decided to come up the wicket and turn Yorker length deliveries into full tosses which he slapped square.
We have turned him into a fair fielder and batsman in his time at Taunton... shame that's not he was bought for really.
Day three photos.
What is wrong with the weather it was quite cold towards the end of play.
It was good fun to hear the crowd getting involved at one point.
You may not be able to see the smile on Peter Trego's face on reaching 50 runs.
Well played Peter was that his highest first class score the year?
Gemaal Hussain entertained us for a while at the end of the innings, one of his fours.
This was when the crowd not involved when this bowler bowled several short balls at Jamie Overton in one over, he can be seen here smiling after bowling one of his short balls.
He was having a bit of fun with the crowd after this over.
Can you help me with who the bowler is I think it is Pattinson or is it Starc?
Peter Trego playing a short ball.
Peter Trego could have done with a bit more support from the likes of George Dockrell seen here bowled by Mitchell Starc.
Well Craig Kieswetter what a mistake'a to make'a leaving this ball from from James Pattinson.
Well done Nick Compton on another good knock.
How many times has Marcus Trescothick been out in the thirties this year?
Marcus ct Brad Haddin bld James Pattinson.
I have saved this to last, the first ball of the day from Jamie Overton couldn't have been bowled better to Brad Haddin out lbw hit on the boot.
What is wrong with the weather it was quite cold towards the end of play.
It was good fun to hear the crowd getting involved at one point.
You may not be able to see the smile on Peter Trego's face on reaching 50 runs.
Well played Peter was that his highest first class score the year?
Gemaal Hussain entertained us for a while at the end of the innings, one of his fours.
This was when the crowd not involved when this bowler bowled several short balls at Jamie Overton in one over, he can be seen here smiling after bowling one of his short balls.
He was having a bit of fun with the crowd after this over.
Can you help me with who the bowler is I think it is Pattinson or is it Starc?
Peter Trego playing a short ball.
Peter Trego could have done with a bit more support from the likes of George Dockrell seen here bowled by Mitchell Starc.
Well Craig Kieswetter what a mistake'a to make'a leaving this ball from from James Pattinson.
Well done Nick Compton on another good knock.
How many times has Marcus Trescothick been out in the thirties this year?
Marcus ct Brad Haddin bld James Pattinson.
I have saved this to last, the first ball of the day from Jamie Overton couldn't have been bowled better to Brad Haddin out lbw hit on the boot.
And Bagpuss, Dan and Ed the commentators I was on with all agree with you BR talking from just under the BEEB who seem to have been talking out of somewhere else.
Ah well Pete at least got his first class average up a bit with that knock
Gemaal also batted very well the only time I've seen him, at the Rose Bowl last August in the YB40. While his bowling isn't all we hoped it would be, he does seem to have the knack of getting one or two early wickets.
What a superb photo from Mike of Jamie's dismissal of Brad Haddin. From where I was sat, it did look the perfect 'first ball of the day' and the photo confirms this.
I agree with Grockle and others who were there about Nathan Lyon's bowling and Faulkner looked even less impressive. But Starc and Pattinson, if they both keep fit, seem to have the makings of a really good opening partnership for the Aussies.
Great fun too from that last wicket partnership.
I agree with Grockle and others who were there about Nathan Lyon's bowling and Faulkner looked even less impressive. But Starc and Pattinson, if they both keep fit, seem to have the makings of a really good opening partnership for the Aussies.
Great fun too from that last wicket partnership.
Is there another cricket site that had such superb photos. We are so fortunate.Thanks again Mike.
Sadly Shepton I'm not sure that is going to be enough to keep Hussain on the books unless we are really short.
It is a shame because he looks like a man who should be bowling for a living but his inconsistent line and length means he is too expensive in getting the wickets he does.
It is a shame because he looks like a man who should be bowling for a living but his inconsistent line and length means he is too expensive in getting the wickets he does.
Cant understand why Hussain is playing and not Dibble.
Surely Hussain is set to be released at the end of the year, but I hope/expect Dibble to be retained.
We have underbowled Hussain in this game if he was there to prove himself, bit odd to me.
Hoping we put up a fight today, I feat this could be over by about 2.30pm, not sure who else other than JOVE is going to cause them too much trouble.
Surely Hussain is set to be released at the end of the year, but I hope/expect Dibble to be retained.
We have underbowled Hussain in this game if he was there to prove himself, bit odd to me.
Hoping we put up a fight today, I feat this could be over by about 2.30pm, not sure who else other than JOVE is going to cause them too much trouble.
Talking of spin did George Dockrell only bowl from the OP end? Lyon bowled only from the other end if I remember correctly.
Correct Mike - and I did wonder if George's height would get more bounce from the river end.
Bounce from that end seemed to be becoming more inconsistent with some deliveries from the quicks becoming ankle-biters!!
Bounce from that end seemed to be becoming more inconsistent with some deliveries from the quicks becoming ankle-biters!!
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I always use the Brewhouse when coming from station.
Wherever I plan to sit, if I am approaching from the station, I always enter by the organ works. I think this relates to a deep seated memory dating back to August 1949 when I first visited the ground, coming through that entrance. There is something both ineffably reassuring and spine-tingingly exciting about descending the slope and becoming increasingly aware of our ground's very special ambience, its views, its sounds and its smells.
BJ has instructions to carry my ashes down that slope as soon as he has bumped me off and collared my collection of cricketana.
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It seems that Jove is not on the field this morning. Has there been any explanation?
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Pat Murphy on Radio Five said he injured himself bowling last night - can't remember if he was specific about what it was...
LOL's Ashes wish and BJ reminds me of one of my greatest memories of the County Ground - Frank Tyson leaning on the Old Pavilion fence to start his run. Later in his England career (the successful bit) he cut his run down by a half.
Thoroughly enjoyable four days, if not the right result. Proper tour match, two strong teams in a first class match long enough to make a real game. Need more of that. Enjoyed the sun today as well!
I do think England will roll over Australia with relative ease though.
I do think England will roll over Australia with relative ease though.
Western Daily Press (?) report that Jove has tendonitis.
I hope that is wrong as it could take a while to heal properly.
I hope that is wrong as it could take a while to heal properly.
I've been assured that Jove is ok and it was precautionary action to rest him today.
A very pleasant game over the four days with sunshine.
There weren't many pluses from the game although Alex continues to excel behind the stumps.
A very pleasant game over the four days with sunshine.
There weren't many pluses from the game although Alex continues to excel behind the stumps.
Yes, BBC Online also says tendonitis; also says that George had Hughes dropepd at short leg.
Good to hear about Barrow's keeping, though would always be better if he could get some more runs - at the moment, he seems to me like a keeper who bats at 8 or 9 - not really ideal.
I'm not too worried about the result, and pleased that James, Chris, Nick and Tregs got some runs and George at least some wickets. Some fool on the facebook page says only Jones, Hildreth and "Trago" come out with any credit, which seems harsh to me.
Into the T20 season I guess now - I'd still back us to beat most of the other teams out there
Good to hear about Barrow's keeping, though would always be better if he could get some more runs - at the moment, he seems to me like a keeper who bats at 8 or 9 - not really ideal.
I'm not too worried about the result, and pleased that James, Chris, Nick and Tregs got some runs and George at least some wickets. Some fool on the facebook page says only Jones, Hildreth and "Trago" come out with any credit, which seems harsh to me.
Into the T20 season I guess now - I'd still back us to beat most of the other teams out there
You are biased of course SP but there are a lot if good teams out there!!
Alex looks very classical when he's batting. I think he just needs to get one good score and he'll kick on.
There's nobody more dedicated or fitter than Alex.
There's nobody more dedicated or fitter than Alex.
Yes I am Ronnie - I agree there are a lot of good teams out there - and I'd back us beat most of them!
Day four photos.
A very enjoyable match with our later batsmen not adding much to the score it was always going to be hard to beat the Australia.
The look on Michael Clarke's face when he hit a six straight behind tells it all.
Looking through the camera I can't see where George Dockrell was getting the bounce from, this one to Usman Khawaja took Alex Barrow by surprise.
Alex Barrow was ready for this one from George Dockrell also to Usman Khawaja.
Peter Trego was unlucky not to get a wicket after beating Phillip Hughes with this delivery.
This is the moment when Phillip Hughes missed the ball from George Dockrell
And result was the ball clipped the top of the stumps with the ball in Alex Barrow's gloves, I wasn't sure if he was bowled or stumped until it was announced he was bowled.
All these tourist matches should be over four days.
A very enjoyable match with our later batsmen not adding much to the score it was always going to be hard to beat the Australia.
The look on Michael Clarke's face when he hit a six straight behind tells it all.
Looking through the camera I can't see where George Dockrell was getting the bounce from, this one to Usman Khawaja took Alex Barrow by surprise.
Alex Barrow was ready for this one from George Dockrell also to Usman Khawaja.
Peter Trego was unlucky not to get a wicket after beating Phillip Hughes with this delivery.
This is the moment when Phillip Hughes missed the ball from George Dockrell
And result was the ball clipped the top of the stumps with the ball in Alex Barrow's gloves, I wasn't sure if he was bowled or stumped until it was announced he was bowled.
All these tourist matches should be over four days.
George did have a tough reaction chance dropped by Jones who really is too tall to be a short fielder and was obviously there because he was the youngest.
George did show a bit of form towards the end and got a little fizz out of the pitch at the River end.
Jamie was hobbling a bit at the end of yesterday so can't say I was surprised this morning though it gave us little if any chance without that pace first thing.
Gemaal bowls four balls, there is no real way around it, in three years he has shown promise but little development and he still tends to put one up for a batsman to hit in every 6. There isn't much you can do to combat that other than take wickets and the good balls don't come often enough to do that enough.
Craig Meschede learned a lot in this game, which is what this year's tour game was for in his case. Pete looked pretty toothless most of the time but kept it fairly tight at least.
Compo was unlucky in the second innings and looked very stable in the first. Chris showed the top end of his ability in the first one and did what lots of three figure batsmen do in the second by getting out in single figures.
James looked in very good touch in both innings and although he did not kick on to three figures in either he looked a class act against their best.
Craig K got a good one in the first and misread a good one in the second. Alex looked like a rabbit in the headlights in the first but confident on the ball in the second.
Craig, George and Jamie were wicket fodder in both really while the tail wagged both times Hussain was at the crease.
Pete? Well he was the Pete the Aussies didn't really know about and learned harsh lessons from very quickly.
How is it that this bloke has never even had a sniff at an international career?
Good fun but we lost this at 304 for 3 on Wednesday when we gave the control of the game to the Aussies. We wouldn't have been able to clear them out with the bowling attack we put on the field. We needed another penetrative seamer to make a game of it. But a good run out for the guys who played.
George did show a bit of form towards the end and got a little fizz out of the pitch at the River end.
Jamie was hobbling a bit at the end of yesterday so can't say I was surprised this morning though it gave us little if any chance without that pace first thing.
Gemaal bowls four balls, there is no real way around it, in three years he has shown promise but little development and he still tends to put one up for a batsman to hit in every 6. There isn't much you can do to combat that other than take wickets and the good balls don't come often enough to do that enough.
Craig Meschede learned a lot in this game, which is what this year's tour game was for in his case. Pete looked pretty toothless most of the time but kept it fairly tight at least.
Compo was unlucky in the second innings and looked very stable in the first. Chris showed the top end of his ability in the first one and did what lots of three figure batsmen do in the second by getting out in single figures.
James looked in very good touch in both innings and although he did not kick on to three figures in either he looked a class act against their best.
Craig K got a good one in the first and misread a good one in the second. Alex looked like a rabbit in the headlights in the first but confident on the ball in the second.
Craig, George and Jamie were wicket fodder in both really while the tail wagged both times Hussain was at the crease.
Pete? Well he was the Pete the Aussies didn't really know about and learned harsh lessons from very quickly.
How is it that this bloke has never even had a sniff at an international career?
Good fun but we lost this at 304 for 3 on Wednesday when we gave the control of the game to the Aussies. We wouldn't have been able to clear them out with the bowling attack we put on the field. We needed another penetrative seamer to make a game of it. But a good run out for the guys who played.
"...George did have a tough reaction chance dropped by Jones who really is too tall to be a short fielder and was obviously there because he was the youngest."
It sounds something akin to Fred Karno's Circus, Grockle?
It sounds something akin to Fred Karno's Circus, Grockle?
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Yes I am Ronnie - I agree there are a lot of good teams out there - and I'd back us beat most of them!
So would I but only if it is he Somerset of the last few seasons tho turn up and not this seasons!! There are too many teams capable out there and we need to be on the ball. Hopefully we will be
Great photos again mike !!
As a point of accuracy Chris Jones at 22 was only the fifth youngest in this Somerset team - Alex Barrow, Craig Meschede, George Dockrell and Jamie Overton are all younger than he is, as too is Tom Abell who, as fielding substitute for Jamie Overton on the final day and consierably shorter in stature than Jones, maybe could have stood in the traditional rookie's fielding spot.
We've got more batting power than most teams but the question will be - have we sorted out how to bat on slow tracks?
Because unless and until we demonstrate that we have then opponents will continue to serve them up. Expect something slow at Bristol and slow turners at both Cardiff and Edgbaston.
I bet our win percentage over the past five years (excluding rain ruined games) is probably around 80 percent on decent tracks and only about 35 percent when confronted with slow tracks.
Hope we rest Jamie Overton's knees. Irrespective of the knees I think he's arguably been over-bowled anyway, particularly in view of what's happened to Craig's back.
Would like to see Adam Dibble given a go. Bowled well in the Champions League and can hit the ball a long way. Plus, he currently (touch wood) seems to be in one of his rare spells of sustained fitness, so let's get him in and see what he can do.
If fit to bowl then I guess Lewis Gregory may come back into contention?
Because unless and until we demonstrate that we have then opponents will continue to serve them up. Expect something slow at Bristol and slow turners at both Cardiff and Edgbaston.
I bet our win percentage over the past five years (excluding rain ruined games) is probably around 80 percent on decent tracks and only about 35 percent when confronted with slow tracks.
Hope we rest Jamie Overton's knees. Irrespective of the knees I think he's arguably been over-bowled anyway, particularly in view of what's happened to Craig's back.
Would like to see Adam Dibble given a go. Bowled well in the Champions League and can hit the ball a long way. Plus, he currently (touch wood) seems to be in one of his rare spells of sustained fitness, so let's get him in and see what he can do.
If fit to bowl then I guess Lewis Gregory may come back into contention?
Ordinarily, with a regular keeper behind the sticks then I think Barrow, if in the side, would be the short leg?
I do not necessarily subscribe to the notion that a short - leg fielder should himself be vertically - challenged.
There have been some very notable and successful examples of this in the past: -
Alan Oakman (Sussex & England) - c. 6'6" to 6'8" - a regular at fielding close - in, he used his height to great advantage in taking 100's of catches during his long career, and,
Peter Walker (Glamorgan & England) - another tall man who had a long career in the professional game. The number of catches that he ‘pouched’ from his customary fielding position at short – leg put him amongst the very best of all time.
There have been some very notable and successful examples of this in the past: -
Alan Oakman (Sussex & England) - c. 6'6" to 6'8" - a regular at fielding close - in, he used his height to great advantage in taking 100's of catches during his long career, and,
Peter Walker (Glamorgan & England) - another tall man who had a long career in the professional game. The number of catches that he ‘pouched’ from his customary fielding position at short – leg put him amongst the very best of all time.
Sorry Bagpuss... I meant first team available 'debutant' I suppose but it was late.
Well Clarence, the short low ball that came to Chris very quickly showed exactly why you don't put tall people in that position unless they have extremely good reactions. However many tall people you know from the past who fielded there.
In my own experience the fielders who do well there are low to the ground but each to their own.
Tom was excellent on the boundary saving more than one four but we had other close fielders of greater experience, James Hildreth used to take that position.
But of the ones you name only Jones was available really because we probably would have been chancing our luck putting the 12th man in there and Jones had done the job the day before.
As said previously though the only chance that came was a very difficult half chance which only the best of close men would have got a sniff of.
Well Clarence, the short low ball that came to Chris very quickly showed exactly why you don't put tall people in that position unless they have extremely good reactions. However many tall people you know from the past who fielded there.
In my own experience the fielders who do well there are low to the ground but each to their own.
Tom was excellent on the boundary saving more than one four but we had other close fielders of greater experience, James Hildreth used to take that position.
But of the ones you name only Jones was available really because we probably would have been chancing our luck putting the 12th man in there and Jones had done the job the day before.
As said previously though the only chance that came was a very difficult half chance which only the best of close men would have got a sniff of.
I'm not so worried about this year's short unit turning up Ron. It has been the most positive part of the season up to yet and hopefully will be strengthened by Alviro's return and Yasir's arrival.
Some of our previous year T20 units have got to the Finals but only by the skin of their proverbial teeth. Or have beaten everything in sight until it got to the finals when they have grossly under-achieved.
The year Hampshire had their luck was where we'd probably have to go back to and that is a while now.
Anyway it's all new and exciting...
Some of our previous year T20 units have got to the Finals but only by the skin of their proverbial teeth. Or have beaten everything in sight until it got to the finals when they have grossly under-achieved.
The year Hampshire had their luck was where we'd probably have to go back to and that is a while now.
Anyway it's all new and exciting...
People that know how to field in these positions say that short leg is all about 'staying down'.
The best ones go down before the ball is bowled and stay down.
If you're going to try to go from an 'up', position to a down one then excessive height will hinder you.
I'd imagine the tall men that excelled under the lid got down and stayed down.
The best ones go down before the ball is bowled and stay down.
If you're going to try to go from an 'up', position to a down one then excessive height will hinder you.
I'd imagine the tall men that excelled under the lid got down and stayed down.
Re the T20 - out group may be more competitive than usual.
As BJ has remarked, Glamorgan no longer look the sorry bunch of old - and they did manage to push us most of the way in the Pro 40.
Northants appear vastly improved and may be a tough opponent.
Gloucs have had decent Pro 40 form.
So we may find that it's an interesting group in which all six teams will be competitive. I'd guess that it might well be the case that six wins will be enough to win a closely contested group. But if the group is as competitive as I anticipate then it probably won't provide three Quarter Finalists, so top two spot needed to qualify.
In contrast to some pretty ordinary first-class fare, I think Essex may be a strong shout to be one of the most competitive teams outside of our group.
As BJ has remarked, Glamorgan no longer look the sorry bunch of old - and they did manage to push us most of the way in the Pro 40.
Northants appear vastly improved and may be a tough opponent.
Gloucs have had decent Pro 40 form.
So we may find that it's an interesting group in which all six teams will be competitive. I'd guess that it might well be the case that six wins will be enough to win a closely contested group. But if the group is as competitive as I anticipate then it probably won't provide three Quarter Finalists, so top two spot needed to qualify.
In contrast to some pretty ordinary first-class fare, I think Essex may be a strong shout to be one of the most competitive teams outside of our group.
Which brings me back to my original point AG. Maybe in the past we may have been able to scrape past without being on top of our game. This year may be different. Might be no bad thing though.
Yep - perfectly possible that we could play better than in some previous seasons but win fewer games due to oppo being stronger.
In previous years I've always assumed that we would qualify from the group.
I suspect we'll still go through this year, too, but think it will probably go right to the wire.
In previous years I've always assumed that we would qualify from the group.
I suspect we'll still go through this year, too, but think it will probably go right to the wire.
Sounds like Peter Siddle may have attracted the displeasure of Darren Lehmann for not having gone 'full bore', in the Somerset match...
Australia score more against Worcestershire on the first morning than they did against us, maybe out bowling was better!!
The England/Essex match has, sadly, been stripped of its first class status because Essex have had to use substitute bowlers because of injury. This is a pity for Bresnan, who scored a century, and for Craddock, who took five wickets. It does mean, however, that Root failed to score any first-class runs as an opener, meaning that Compton has to be picked for the First Test.
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I always thought the Essex game was unlikely to be especially competitive, and this proves it. Makes the whole Compton-for-Worcs thing look especially silly, given that our selectors already know what Nick can do.
And if England had wanted to play a properly competitive match against a good First Division side, then there was one without other fixtures waiting for them at Taunton - and Compton would have played for SCCC and scored a century in each innings.
When will they ever learn!
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t appears that even if NC scores a double or triple century the selectors won't be impressed because it is only the Aussies reserve bowling attack!!
To be honest a case could be made for Ryan Harris being better than their other bowlers, IMO.
I would pick Siddle, Harris and Hilfenhaus as their best attack for English conditions.
Yes I've rated Harris, if he could stay fit - but then that goes for the rest. Anyway, that all begs the question: what counts for more - runs v Essex reserve bowlers or Australia reserve bowlers? Pointless, whichever way you look at it.
I rate Hilfenhaus although he and Siddle did combine for a stupid amount of extras (in the form of wides and no-balls )in the 2009 series.
So despite bowling a "stupid" number of wides and no-balls, they still only went at 4 an over!?!?
Yet more evidence that they didn't exactly "go around the park".
Yet more evidence that they didn't exactly "go around the park".
Hi FE!!
Well yes, ok, although as you probably realise 'going round the park', was merely an expression which really meant 'they were expensive.'
For England Flintoff was not good, extras wise, with 19 no bals and 2 wides.
Hilfenhaus, Johnson and Siddle bowled 76 no balls between them, along with 18 wides.
Overall England bowled 31 no-balls vs 83 for Aus ( which even included 6 from their spinner!!!) they also bowled 20 wides vs 12 for Eng.
Well yes, ok, although as you probably realise 'going round the park', was merely an expression which really meant 'they were expensive.'
For England Flintoff was not good, extras wise, with 19 no bals and 2 wides.
Hilfenhaus, Johnson and Siddle bowled 76 no balls between them, along with 18 wides.
Overall England bowled 31 no-balls vs 83 for Aus ( which even included 6 from their spinner!!!) they also bowled 20 wides vs 12 for Eng.
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