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General Cricket => Your Cricket => Topic started by: 19reading87 on April 27, 2011, 09:45:34 PM
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As some of you might remember I posted a topic couple of weeks back about thinking of changing clubs so close to the season...
Well.... in the past couple of friendlys for my current club I have been batting at 8 or 9. When I batter at 8 I kept but when I was at 9 I didn't keep nor get a bowl. I have spoken to my previous club who would love to have me back. Id definitely bat top 6 and possibly bowl. This club however are 2 leagues lower than the team I am at now.
If I was to leave them I would still want to continue playing Sundays for them. What to do guys???
From a confused
Reds
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Seems simple to me. Nothing worse than being in a team where you don't get a fair chance.
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LEAVE
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do whatever makes you happy mate
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key thing is to enjoy your cricket. Level isn't important if you are batting/bowling regularly and being involved in the game. I get the impression who are possibly playing at too higher level if your present club don't feel they can use you.
Go where the work is.
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If you are happy at 8/9 not doing much then stay but I know personally I would not give up my free time and pay to not be involved
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I dropped 4 divisions mate and am really happy. Best thing I ever did for the same reasons you have.
Although the politics and treatment of a younger player made my mind up in the end
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Reds I have just returned to my old club and am playing 2s cricket 3 divisions below what I was last year. Standard does Not come in to it if you just want to enjoy your cricket.
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What makes the decision hard is the fact its a great club and would love to play my Sunday cricket there I'm just not sure how they would react to that.
Last season I was at 3,4,5 or 6. I've netted well so don't understand it
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Have you tried asking them?
I doubt they would look favourably on you playing Sunday cricket after leaving the sat side but may be wrong
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Can't you play sundays at the club you want to move to?
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The only reason 99% of people play cricket is to have fun. If your not having fun where you are then go somewhere you will have fun. Your cricket will improve as a result....guaranteed :)
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I started there only playing Sundays so it might be cool.
I've spoken to the captain who happens to be one of my best mates and he said the decision is up to me, obviously he wouldn't want me to go but its my choice.
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Can't you play sundays at the club you want to move to?
They struggle to get a Sunday team together mate
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you're new to the club/team, so you will have to earn your stripes, so to speak. the more established members of the team might fell a bit peeved, if a newbie comes into the team and gets to bat/bowl where he wants, if theyve had a settled top 5 for a while.
I'd stay at your new club, higher level will be good for your game, and when they are 60/6 and you go in and play a match winning innings they will take notice and the rewards will come.
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Leave
How old are you bud in all truth level has bugger all to do with it..
We all think we could make it and in the end 95 per cent of us are wrong so stick with the game for enjoyment..
My theory is is simple if you do not think your getting a fiar crack of the whip ask them.
If your at your level and that is that make your mind up.
I will be honest mate enjoying your cricket is best be it in the top order at a lower level and bowling or batting at 9 and being a stand in player.
I think you already have your answer reds..
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Cheers dave. I'm 24 mate, I work Monday-Friday so when a Saturday comes I want have a good game.
Think bill speak to them about me continuing to play midweek and Sundays tho...
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enjoy yourself bud main thing your right your work hard all week and deserve some fun
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Bloody decisions hey!! Cheers tho mate
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Have you told your club that you are not happy with them and need more chances. See what they say. If you still don't get chances then I would say LEAVE. You should enjoy your game otherwise its not worth playing.
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Once you play one league game for that club the league rules state that you can not change club that season, so I need to get it sorted sooner rather than later...
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Mate, you need to do what you need to, to enjoy your cricket. Last year I was playing 2's and was batting at 8 or 9 and not bowling and most weekends just felt as though I was there making up the numbers. I told the 2's skip that I wanted to play 3's and my reasons why and now I either open or bat 3 and bowl when required as well and really enjoy my cricket. I'm not bothered by the level or league I play in - that's not important to me. If you think you will enjoy your cricket more elsewhere then there is only one decision - leave.
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I'd leave mate, score runs for your old club and prove that you're worth a place in the top 6 @ norton :)
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Same thing has happened to me, never seem to get a fair go. Runs/wickets in the previous game and still drop down the order or don't bowl next match, etc.
I stuck with the club I'm at and it didn't work for me. Saturday cricket wasn't really enjoyable anymore so I will definitely be changing when our next season rolls around.
I'd change if I were you. Go somewhere you'll be appreciated definitely. Good luck!
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Thank you all so much for your advice. Means alot :)
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I play Sunday friendlies at my club which are good. But my club is also part of Wednesday t20 league which has 11 teams playing Wednesday evenings in a league which we won last year. I was away most weeks so didn't play - plus I would be the 12th man usually as Wednesday is the best team by a long way compared to our Sunday team. But I am only likely to get the odd game on a Wednesday as captain doesn't want to change winning formula! So I am off to play for one of the other local teams in that Wednesday t20 league cos I'm able to play most Wednesday's this year!
I netted with this other team and they have offered any Saturday league games I want too! So will play Sunday's with my team. Will do Wednesday's with other team (especially against my normal team!!) and the odd Saturday with the other team when the missus allows it!! ;-)
My captain said he would prefer for me not to play for another team on Wednesday as I am not a bad batsman and fielder, and he would always want me in case one person is injured.....but he understands that my Sunday commitment is fully to him and the club!
But I would just be making up the numbers on Wednesday, then I am going where I'll be able to play! Simple!
I would leave and still play on Sunday fir your club?
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It's very much looking that way Pete
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its all about enjoyment, not employment! :) if cricket was your job then it would be worth not getting a game but being paid for it but we all have to go to work on monday morning! your bit of fun at the weekend shouldnt give you further ballache on top of the 9-5. Leave and continue on a sunday.
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It all boils down to the captain. When i was captain of our sunday friendly team I would always give players a bat or a bowl. some good allrounders would get angry that they werent batting and bowling, but I felt it my responsibility to give everybody a game.
When I joined a new team this wasnt the case. The captain would send people who came just to make numbers up, above me in the order, and send me in at 7 or 8, with only a few overs to go. Allow that, I left!
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Come and play against me dude and if your looking for a Sunday team Shipston would happily have you
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I'd say it depends what you want out of your cricket.
Personally, I like winning. The higher the level the better.
I know that if I get picked in our first team, its because I'm the best fielder, not because they want my batting. I'll bat at 7 or 8 and won't bowl (mind you I wouldn't bowl in blind cricket). But I enjoy the challenge of having balls smashed at me at cover or point all day long, of showing my value to the team through saving 30 runs in the 55 overs or taking a stunning catch or run out. If I'm required to bat then I'll try to do my job, be it finishing the innings or saving a game, but I know I'm picked as a specialist fielder.
This doesn't bother me in the slightest, as when I turn up to league cricket, I turn up to win. That is what is important and everybody should do their best to contribute to that. This attitude makes the game enjoyable even though I'm well aware I'd get more of a bat in our 2nds, 3rds or even our 4th team!
Of course, it does help that I play sundays and tend to get my weekly knock there.
What I'd look at is the reason you're picked. If the captain/cricket manager/selection commitee pick you then they must think you do a job for the team otherwise you'd drop down a team. The question is are you happy with that job, I guess.
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The real danger with sticking with your current position is that you will stop enjoying your cricket and as you get older, it is likely that you won't want to give up Sat, Sunday or both for something you don't enjoy. I know a load of lads who were lost to the game in the last 20-25 years because of this.
Being involved and Making a contributions is the biggest key to enjoying your cricket. Play for the team who want you and the one you will contribute in and you will be a much happier cricketer.
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I moved clubs and dropped down a level so I could enjoy it more, but I'm nearly 30.
When I was 25 I was in a similar position to Stoney...
So really, I think it's only you that can decide
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NEWS UPDATE!!!
Today was decision day for me, and.....
Was given the chance to open, I batted well and solidly fot a decent 19 before getting a dodgey LBW.
Had a big chat with the captain and vice today after the game and they want me to do it for the long haul as they was very impressed.
Its as if they new it was my time to decide...