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General Cricket => Latest Matches => Topic started by: Ams4287 on March 14, 2017, 08:23:37 PM
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Anyone know if this is being streamed anyway?
Really interesting series and I really hope Mark Wood can return to full fitness and prove himself over the summer prior to the ashes
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So do I England are going to need him in Oz
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Interesting warm up game for the North -
http://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/worcestershire-v-north/18527/10802874/article (http://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/worcestershire-v-north/18527/10802874/article)
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800 odd runs. Wait until these sides bat on April UK wickets lol.
Good to see Duckett and Wood having decent outings mind
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I still think Duckett has potential to be in our top 6 test and one day. Not sure he was used that well by England
He will have a point to prove this County season I'm sure.
And I think everyone is hoping Wood can stay fit at full pace. I don't think he will but let's hope so.
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Wood won't play another test sadly - and I;m not sure Duckett will, bit they will both make excellent additions to the the ODI squad.
Foakes
Livingstone
Crane
TRJ
Overton
Currants
all interesting Test prospects though!
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Im hoping sam hain will come good but he hasnt quite forfilled his early promise yet. Fingers crossed he impresses over the next few weeks.
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Don't see any reason as why Wood still can't have a test career, England miss his pace badly
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Because he can't cope with the workload. I simply can't see Wood bowling 35-45 overs in 3 days during a test match, he seems to breakdown far too often, and the best option for him may be managed spells.
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Mind you - who wouldn't fancy an attack of:
Wood
Ball
Woakes
Stokes
Crane
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Don't see any reason as why Wood still can't have a test career, England miss his pace badly
Cherish it when he puts an England shirt on he won't last in a 5 day test, similar to Simon Jones, too much it going thru the ankle and knee in the last bit on the action
hope I'm wrong but if England said he bowls 10 overs and/or 4 overs 50& T20 I'd be delighted myself.
If you look at the bowlers who have lasted over the years they have had very smooth actions or been physically very big and immensely strong.
Wood has a fairly slight build for a pace (genuinely scary quick) bowler.
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Mind you - who wouldn't fancy an attack of:
Wood
Ball
Woakes
Stokes
Crane
The opposition batsmen plus Broad and Jimmy!!
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Mind you - who wouldn't fancy an attack of:
Wood
Ball
Woakes
Stokes
Crane
If we're living in a fantasy world where our quicks aren't made of glass how about:
Wood
Ball Mills
Woakes
Stokes
Crane
Just to terrify the oppo. Right and Left arm opening combo both up near 95mph oooshhhh!
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Not a great start by the North will need to go some to post 300
http://www.espncricinfo.com/north-south-series/engine/match/1086843.html (http://www.espncricinfo.com/north-south-series/engine/match/1086843.html)
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It's all good Coggers is smashing sixes now!
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Pah!! The dandies are showing the tripe-munchers how to play!!
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It's all good Coggers is smashing sixes now!
Naturally I put the scud on Coughlin!
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202 should never be enough....
but you never know ;) ;)
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Tom Curran 4eva
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Good lad Dawid!!!! Give it some humpty!!
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Good lad Dawid!!!! Give it some humpty!!
Strange how he never seems to have been considered for an England cap in limited overs, performed very well over a number of years now
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Ooof!! This is a bumming!! A few reputations being damaged today.
Who was it that said southerners didn't travel well?
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Strange how he never seems to have been considered for an England cap in limited overs, performed very well over a number of years now
its because the selectors cannot pronounce his name properly
a bit like Ted Lord Dexter when he was chief honcho and introduced Devon Malcolm to some dignatory ''and this is Malcolm Devon our fast bowler'
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that is an absolute doing over :o :o
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1-0 to us Southern Softies...just the 10 wicket win :D
http://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/north-v-south/18526/scorecard (http://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/north-v-south/18526/scorecard)
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They must have spiked our ales at half time.
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Strange how he never seems to have been considered for an England cap in limited overs, performed very well over a number of years now
He did get selected in a t20 squad last year didn't he, but England picked Buttler to open instead if I remember right?
That is an absolute humping for the North! Looking at the teams you would say South are a fair bit stronger to be fair. Just looked up Coughlin as I hadn't heard of him before, obviously a young lad but how's he snuck in with a List A batting average of 6.6 and bowling average of 98?!
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good win for the lager swilling softies with inflated house prices
the north got joe root and jonny b drafted in for the next game :)
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He did get selected in a t20 squad last year didn't he, but England picked Buttler to open instead if I remember right?
That is an absolute humping for the North! Looking at the teams you would say South are a fair bit stronger to be fair. Just looked up Coughlin as I hadn't heard of him before, obviously a young lad but how's he snuck in with a List A batting average of 6.6 and bowling average of 98?!
He was sponsored by @Vulcan Cricket and has a first class 50 using Deans gear
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He was sponsored by @Vulcan Cricket and has a first class 50 using Deans gear
Fair enough, given that he's been selected with those stats I'm guessing he must be a serious prospect! Thought the sides were picked on stats from last season though, anyone know if there were some discretionary picks by whatever selection panel organised it?
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He did get selected in a t20 squad last year didn't he, but England picked Buttler to open instead if I remember right?
Ahh you're right there I think mate!
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malan has been hot and cold for years, big prospect, lost form for a couple of years and got it back in the last couple and played well for the mighty Middlesex
the one to watch is Joe Clarke I think
this lad is very highly rated. maybe not achieved his potential so far.
think he plays for Worcs. there's plenty of player just reach County level and don't go on....wonder if he will be one of those
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Good work lads
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North Vs South CBF game in the summer lads?
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North Vs South CBF game in the summer lads?
Will have to be played down south as apparently none of us are willing to travel! ;)
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Fair enough, given that he's been selected with those stats I'm guessing he must be a serious prospect! Thought the sides were picked on stats from last season though, anyone know if there were some discretionary picks by whatever selection panel organised it?
Top 4 picked on last years merit (mvp stats) for each side
the rest selected by the coaches.
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oh my giddy Aunt I think the gauntlet has just been thrown down
right.....who knows where the north is?
get in,strap up and let's go.
:)
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Will have to be played down south as apparently none of us are willing to travel! ;)
Haha! we'll bring the proper ale and pies down with us then!
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Duckett is so overrated. All good and well feasting on div 2 substandard bowling attacks. But just trying to slog aimlessly against good bowlers isn't as easy as it seems
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Duckett is so overrated. All good and well feasting on div 2 substandard bowling attacks. But just trying to slog aimlessly against good bowlers isn't as easy as it seems
agree with this in it entirety
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if your nets anything to go by it would be a very quick game.(upppsss)
only kidding but you would need a few hired hands I have visited both nets the west would trounce the south and the north would too, some good players out of the Dotball stable you would have to get Keiron and Mr Purchase out of forum retirement.
I think it would be but we always talk about it but never do it..
the forum nets seems to be gathering pace though..
Imagine in a few years maybe a CUSTOMBATS COM rivalling the best trade shows...
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We don't care if we got beaten because we'd be wearing jolly snazzy hats whilst we did it, and we'd get all the hot chicks afterwards!
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Duckett is so overrated. All good and well feasting on div 2 substandard bowling attacks. But just trying to slog aimlessly against good bowlers isn't as easy as it seems
I'm by no means a big Duckett fan but the lad has some talent! Still only 22, needs to learn but feel he can be the equivalent of Warner for England. Not sure he is needed in Test cricket though. Jennings and Hameed will do a job and Cook isn't going anywhere soon.
And while there is gap between div 1 and div 2, its not as big as made out in the media, lots of good players down in div 2.
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I rate Duckett...I think he has got some serious talent, at 22 he (presuming he proves a quick learner) has plenty of time to learn his game and what's required.
Westley of Essex might be a name on the horizon possibly...yes it's Div 2 bowling he is facing but looks a good player
but would like to see him maybe get a chance with the Lions, don't think he has been on the latest tour.
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if your nets anything to go by it would be a very quick game.
Agreed
@FattusCattus would rip through the batting line up, and honourary southerner @Northern monkey would chase most of the runs down himself inside 3 overs! ;)
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I'm by no means a big Duckett fan but the lad has some talent! Still only 22, needs to learn but feel he can be the equivalent of Warner for England. Not sure he is needed in Test cricket though. Jennings and Hameed will do a job and Cook isn't going anywhere soon.
And while there is gap between div 1 and div 2, its not as big as made out in the media, lots of good players down in div 2.
Warner is a totally different kettle of fish to Duckett. Duckett's foot work is terrible and is clueless against anything other the dibbly dobbers
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Westley of Essex might be a name on the horizon possibly...yes it's Div 2 bowling he is facing but looks a good player
but would like to see him maybe get a chance with the Lions, don't think he has been on the latest tour.
It'll be div 1 this year and he was pretty much the most consistent bat for the lions over the winter.
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That is an absolute humping for the North! Looking at the teams you would say South are a fair bit stronger to be fair. Just looked up Coughlin as I hadn't heard of him before, obviously a young lad but how's he snuck in with a List A batting average of 6.6 and bowling average of 98?!
From a Durham fans point of view it was a bit of a shock to see Coughlin called up to be fair but he is well thought of at Durham, he's just recently been named vice captain of the 50 over side. His younger brother has been off playing with the u19s too so obviously a talented family!
His t20 figures are much more forgiving!
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Warner is a totally different kettle of fish to Duckett. Duckett's foot work is terrible and is clueless against anything other the dibbly dobbers
Agreed he feasts on average bowling, but disagree on the footwork. He uses a simple method and relies on his hands and head being in good positions, a la Trescothick. All about weight transfer and keeping both head and hands on a good path.
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Is it me that just loves the kits?
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Good stash
Runs for the Northeast playing for the south today. Going to be a tough chase.
Nice bat and gloves combo he has...
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is this on anywhere streams??
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Chuffed for Sam northeast this lad is a fine player maybe not fulfilled his potential yet
And Duckett in the runs again so far :)
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For anyone bored at work this game is actually on 5 Live Sports Extra, thank God as listening makes it feel like county cricket is on the horizon. Apparently they have a half hour interview with Strauss in the interval
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TRJ is on the warpath here!
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Aye, him and DBD aside a bit of a mare
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This categorically proves that the South is superior to the North
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This categorically proves that the South is superior to the North
Odd that the England side is 8-3 northern then? ;)
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Brezy Lad having to try and do it all on his own again, big effort from the big man!
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This categorically proves that the South is superior to the North
And THIS categorically proves that you've never been to the North ;) :D
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And THIS categorically proves that you've never been to the North ;) :D
Went to Leeds last year, it rained a lot.
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Went to Leeds last year, it rained a lot.
Fake North is Leeds, you're barely out the Midlands :D
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Odd that the England side is 8-3 northern then? ;)
This categorically proves that the next set of england players are from the South which is far superior to than the North
Think thats what rick meant
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Fake North is Leeds, you're barely out the Midlands :D
My teammate in the smoke of London is originally from Batley which far as I know is Leeds.
If I said to him it was not even the proper north I'm sure he would punch my lights out :)
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Anyway..what have we learnt? Wood is back and injury free, or at least we don't know if he has picked up anything.
Bresnan is still quality...
Duckett? Bell Drummond and northeast? All good as far as I can see...
But are they just as good as each other or does anyone stand out
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Strauss said the fielding was very average.
Wouldn't surprise me if one or two players found their way into the squad for the Ireland/South Africa ODIs
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Anyway..what have we learnt? Wood is back and injury free, or at least we don't know if he has picked up anything.
I wouldn't call 15 over across 2 games "injury free" imo.
Bresnan is still quality...
This was a given, how he's still not mentioned as potential has baffled me
Duckett? Bell Drummond and northeast? All good as far as I can see...
But are they just as good as each other or does anyone stand out
Malan? The most runs inc. a ton, has to be worth a shout even if he is a another lefty and the best part of 30 years old
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Not a lot?
Everyone knew Bressie lad is a quality player - the type of guy the Aussies would utilise, a la Big John Hastings - to rotate their a-listers. Won't happen mind...
Otherwise, the fact is the premise was affected by lopsided teams. The South side has eleven guys with at least Lions experience whereas the North was carrying guys who are not even first choice at their counties (White, Leaning, Gurney, Coughlin). If I had to pick someone who came off well, it would be either DBD (good knocks) or Clarke, as much because getting the gloves over Duckett is a compliment.
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Not a lot?
Everyone knew Bressie lad is a quality player - the type of guy the Aussies would utilise, a la Big John Hastings - to rotate their a-listers. Won't happen mind...
Otherwise, the fact is the premise was affected by lopsided teams. The South side has eleven guys with at least Lions experience whereas the North was carrying guys who are not even first choice at their counties (White, Leaning, Gurney, Coughlin). If I had to pick someone who came off well, it would be either DBD (good knocks) or Clarke, as much because getting the gloves over Duckett is a compliment.
The 2nd and 3rd leading local wicket takers in the one day tournament last year (Gurney and White) and Durhams one day vice captain (Coughlin) aren't even first choices for their counties ;)? And us southerners only played 1 less player with no England lions (or higher) experience in the 3 games overall!
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Not a lot?
Everyone knew Bressie lad is a quality player - the type of guy the Aussies would utilise, a la Big John Hastings - to rotate their a-listers. Won't happen mind...
Otherwise, the fact is the premise was affected by lopsided teams. The South side has eleven guys with at least Lions experience whereas the North was carrying guys who are not even first choice at their counties (White, Leaning, Gurney, Coughlin). If I had to pick someone who came off well, it would be either DBD (good knocks) or Clarke, as much because getting the gloves over Duckett is a compliment.
I'm going to guess that, these shameless excuses aside, the embarrassing defeats are probably Andrew Strauss's fault.
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I'm going to guess that, these shameless excuses aside, the embarrassing defeats are probably Andrew Strauss's fault.
"shameless excuses"? Piffle - I have no affiliation in a made up match that is supposed to act as an international selection trial - I am merely observing that it was something of a lost opportunity to really test the best against each other.
If you actually had "strongest" North vs South, it'd be a massacre.
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"shameless excuses"? Piffle - I have no affiliation in a made up match that is supposed to act as an international selection trial - I am merely observing that it was something of a lost opportunity to really test the best against each other.
If you actually had "strongest" North vs South, it'd be a massacre.
Do we get Buttler? :(
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Do we get Buttler? :(
No you let him go ;)
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I'm looking forward to some proper cricket at the Parks next week... #fourjumpers
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"shameless excuses"? Piffle - I have no affiliation in a made up match that is supposed to act as an international selection trial - I am merely observing that it was something of a lost opportunity to really test the best against each other.
If you actually had "strongest" North vs South, it'd be a massacre.
Roy
Malan
Vince
Morgan
Billings
Moeen
Dawson
Curran
Jordan
Finn
Topley
Hales
Duckett
Root
Bairstow
Stokes
Buttler
Livingstone
Woakes
Rashid
Willey
Plunkett
I reckon we could be more competitive than the north were in this series :D.
Edit : Appears as though I've accidentally nicked Moeen.
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Roy
Malan
Vince
Morgan
Billings
Moeen
Dawson
Curran
Jordan
Finn
Topley
Hales
Duckett
Root
Bairstow
Stokes
Buttler
Livingstone
Woakes
Rashid
Willey
Plunkett
I reckon we could be more competitive than the north were in this series :D.
Edit : Appears as though I've accidentally nicked Moeen.
The only names that matter on there and all the north would need ;)
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The North's 2s would give them softies a good game....
Bell
Lyth
Jennings
Clarke
Ali
Patel
Wessells
Bresnan
Clarke
Broad
Wood
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Joe and Rikki,by the way.
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Problem for the North was too many Northerners in the team letting down the Midlanders.
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The North's 2s would give them softies a good game....
Bell
Lyth
Jennings
Clarke
Ali
Patel
Wessells
Bresnan
Clarke
Broad
Wood
And you still haven't picked Lumb, Trott, Jimmy amongst others
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And you still haven't picked Lumb, Trott, Jimmy amongst others
how far south are you coming down to get a team to beat us? Steve Finn lives in Watford is he safe?
:)
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how far south are you coming down to get a team to beat us? Steve Finn lives in Watford is he safe?
:)
As I've been told by Londoners many a time - Watford is the start of the North ;)
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Isn't there a sign at the Watford gap?
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01514/north-south_1514455c.jpg)
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how far south are you coming down to get a team to beat us? Steve Finn lives in Watford is he safe?
:)
I class anywhere south of Kendal as being French territory so I'm the wrong man to ask, but the ECB clearly think Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire are the North so I went with it, unless you're suggesting that the Burnley Lara is a southern softie?
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As far as the ECB are concerned, if you live north of the m25 you are in the north.
And they are right ;) :D