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[pablomarmite]

After some poor batting in nets (the Yorker problem) and 5 runs in 3 innings I have been dropped to 2s. I am an opener and have been batting at 7 and 8 and not bowling. So I have kind of welcomed it. I will be opening tomorrow and bowling there will be an expectation that I  score runs to back up my belief I should be opening for 1s and bowl out the team! How have other players reacted in this situation? Have you responded positively and earned you place back? or has it shot your confidence? I am worried that even if I do well the runs and wickets won't be valued as they are in 2s. The team we are playing their 1sts have no game so they will be strengthened too.

[uknsaunders]

It's worth reading the "play at the highest level possible or for fun" thread. 5 runs in 3 knocks sounds like a dropping offence, but it happens. Batting 7/8 when you are an opener doesn't sound like the ideal situation for you and perhaps you were unlucky with that in mind. Welcome the chance to open and start fresh tomorrow. Unless you get a huge number of runs, I wouldn't worry about playing 1s until you are happy with your game and they give you a proper run up the order.

[Buzz]

the important thing is that you do your best, score runs and take wickets.
treat the bowling with respect and enjoy some time at the crease.

don't think about the first team, just enjoy the moment.

[nudgemaster]

Give 110% for whichever team your in..... Prove your point.

I too am between both teams from 6-7 in first team to 1 in the second team.

I am more a second team player and consider myself as such. However are Sir Alex would say no player is bigger than the club.

Good look in the seconds and let us know how you get on!

[pablomarmite]

Thanks guys will def give an update looking good weather wise so we will be on. Looking forward to the opportunity to have a role as have felt like a specialist fielder the first couple of weeks. Feel I am good enough for 1s but would rather play 2s as a opener than 1s as fielder. Our 2nds don't have as many games and play less overs so would prefer to being in 1s for that reason but in on merit. Hope to use this opportunity to find form. Have read the high level or fun thread and it is a very interesting. I seem to find the clubs I'm at my ability falls in between the level the two sides play at, but we shall see if that is the case after tomorrow! Good luck to everyone this weekend.

[Manormanic]

The important thing is to approach it like any other game - the minute you think you have to - absolutely have to - make a ton or take six wickets, your game goes to pieces.  Instead, think of it as a day playing cricket, do the same planning you always would, get warm before you bowl and make sure to have some throw downs.  Go through your normal routine.  You might get a score, you might not, but back yourself to do it sooner or later and be back where you want to be.

On which note - have you spoken to the ones skipper.  Ask what he sees your role in the team as, and, if told that eh wants a seven bat to ride the bounadry, ask (respetfully) whether he would be happy to play in those circumstances...

[Blazer]

The important thing is to approach it like any other game - the minute you think you have to - absolutely have to - make a ton or take six wickets, your game goes to pieces.  Instead, think of it as a day playing cricket, do the same planning you always would, get warm before you bowl and make sure to have some throw downs.  Go through your normal routine.  You might get a score, you might not, but back yourself to do it sooner or later and be back where you want to be.

On which note - have you spoken to the ones skipper.  Ask what he sees your role in the team as, and, if told that eh wants a seven bat to ride the bounadry, ask (respetfully) whether he would be happy to play in those circumstances...

Well said Manormanic especially the century and 5 for thought. Very true.
 

[ProCricketer1982]

I joined my new club this year and fully expected to be in the firsts. Two other new openers joined who had played minor counties and ECB Prem cricket so as I'd not I got put in the seconds for the opening game. Opened and went out and scored a 105* off 109 balls batting sensibly. I won't lie, the bowling was good in patches but there was enough 'crap' to feed off but after that I was up in the firsts for the second game. Followed that up with a 51* (game abandoned) and now hopefully I've earnt myself a  few more games to try and score some more runs.

Yes I want to play in the firsts BUT at the end of the day I want to bat. If that means in the seconds  then fine. If that's the firsts, then even better. Just enjoy your batting/bowling and then you'll naturally find your level if that's what you are chasing.

[procricket]

Is Nally still kicking around hathersley

[ProCricketer1982]

Is Nally still kicking around hathersley

I have no idea mate tbh, new to the club so don't know him. I have heard is name before mentioned in the same breath as 4th's so I assume he is playing or will play there. I assume you know him then? You play for a club local to Hatherley? It'd be nice to play someone from the forum for a bit of fun

[procricket]

Mark Nally played at hathersley when they where a division below the wepl not the Gloucester division either
I believe he played Gloucestershire 2nd a very good opening batsman and I suspect if he still plays there he would be opening in the 1st mate

I think he holds the club records as a batsman a very fine player

http://hatherleyreddings.play-cricket.com/profile/statistics.asp?id=216087

No mate I not around that area mate anymore good ground and good club from what I remember

[ProCricketer1982]

Mark Nally played at hathersley when they where a division below the wepl not the Gloucester division either
I believe he played Gloucestershire 2nd a very good opening batsman and I suspect if he still plays there he would be opening in the 1st mate

I think he holds the club records as a batsman a very fine player

found his records.. He defo scored some runs !!

I've asked one of the lads and they said he has been ill and moved away. Last games were played in 2012 for the club.

[pablomarmite]

On which note - have you spoken to the ones skipper.  Ask what he sees your role in the team as, and, if told that eh wants a seven bat to ride the bounadry, ask (respetfully) whether he would be happy to play in those circumstances...
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Was disappointed not to open first game I expected to open. Batted 7 after a collapse had things gone well I would prob been 9. I think I bowl useful spin as well which we don't have a lot of either. We have a few mouthy players who shout a lot and he has said he hopes I don't think I'm not getting my chance because I'm not complaining. One opener slot is the pros so leaves one. I bat in a similar way so capt and vice worried we will be too slow together. No-one has nailed the other place the current opener is hanging on by his nails. Had capt told me before 1st game that I would not be opening and batting in bottom 3 I would have told him to pick someone else. I am not a big hitter and so coming in late on is a waste of my time and the teams. Looking forward to the game and agree about not thinking about tons and Michelle's  but we wouldnt play the game if we didn't dream!

[LMQ21]

I think you should approach the game with a very open mentality.

Your form suggests you are struggling and a drop may benefit you in the long run.

You will now have the opportunity to prove your ability. Everyone is deserving of their place in a team, so go out and earn your place back . 

[pablomarmite]

Well I'm def out of form. I scratched about then followed a wide one out to a diving one handed catch by keeper for 13. He didn't catch a thing after that. My feet were like lead could not move them. We only had 9 men and no keeper and managed to get to 151 in 35 over game. I kept and took stumping in 2nd over and then got my chance to bowl later, where I was dispatched for a few agricultural shots off relatively good balls. Got the final man out for us to win by 30 runs so great win but I won't be any where near 1s for a while they got 250 2day and also won.