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[wayward_hayward]

But isn't the fact that we prioritise the CC over the OD & T20 competitions the reason we suck the big one at International Level One day stuff?

Treating them more evenly is the only way we're going to improve, and that includes fans perception of the formats.

This is what is missing from the English game. I love test matches just as much as the next Englishman but we have to look at the bigger picture, we are a woeful limited overs side due to our stubbornness to change.

Brendon McCullum is playing for the Birmingham Bears for half of the T20 games. I'm sure he will entertain crowds this summer but the potential impact of him offering advice and help to the next generation of players for Warwickshire could benefit the county massively across all formats. No player dares to play like him in England for fear of failure, it's a sad sight of affairs.

Attracting players through all formats will help to improve the current standard of county cricket and hopefully allow future players to learn from international class about their methods and skills.   

[Sam]

First round of the uni games started today, Northants looking in a bit of a pickle at 119/4 against Cambridge however they look like they're starting to dig out of it whilst Carberry is 1 run off a 100 at nearly a run a ball.

[Kez]

I bet Kent pay loads for all their management, analysts etc etc

I can deny the analyst is on a big wage the other management staff who knows.

[ianbuchanan]

My Uni's (Cardiff) MCC game is delayed... Hopefully gets underway this afternoon, they gave Glamorgan a good game last week in the one-dayer! Should have beaten them really!

[Sam]

Anyone heading to the first day of any of the opening games this Sunday?

Hampshire been struck by the news that both Jackson Bird and Andre Adams are out for at least the first game. typical given they were brought in to bolster the bowling attack that was considered our weak point  . 18 year old South African born Brad Wheal possibly set to make his debut apparently, supposed to be pretty quick from what I've heard.

[ProCricketer1982]

certainly not sunday as that's match day but I'm going to New Road on Monday and Wednesday. Then to watch KP at Glamorgan the following Mon, Tues and weds. Although, for that game.. It will be weather nad KP dependant.. ie if he bats on sunday then I won't go until I think he'll get another go etc. Not there to watch the rest of them, just KP and Sangakkara

[Manormanic]

certainly not sunday as that's match day but I'm going to New Road on Monday and Wednesday. Then to watch KP at Glamorgan the following Mon, Tues and weds. Although, for that game.. It will be weather nad KP dependant.. ie if he bats on sunday then I won't go until I think he'll get another go etc. Not there to watch the rest of them, just KP and Sangakkara

Watching Yorkshire's B side?   

[ProCricketer1982]

Watching Yorkshire's B side?   

Probably, just want too watch some proper cricket

[Sam]

At least you'll be getting Mooen Ali and Senanayake down there with Worcs .

[ProCricketer1982]

At least you'll be getting Mooen Ali and Senanayake down there with Worcs .

Ali playing?? Winner. And colly

[Sam]

And colly

Think you've got the wrong county there mate  . Should get Pujara though.

[Manormanic]

And future England players in Lees, Rhodes and maybe even Magic Matty Fisher...

[ProCricketer1982]

Think you've got the wrong county there mate  . Should get Pujara though.

Holy crap, how did I mix up Durham and Yorkers. Dumb (No Swearing Please)

[Sam]

All the tosses taken place then, and there actually seems to be decent weather all around  .

KP down at 4 on Surreys team sheet today who are batting first v Oxford for those interested.

[SLC]

Ah the anticipation. As it stands each team has the title in their own hands, the sun is shining, life is good.