Topic: Your 2019 season (Read 57552 times)

mohawks94 · « **Reply #435 on:** September 09, 2019, 05:41:35 PM »

I think some of my team mates are in the same boat as me with two day hangovers.

We batted first Saturday, got 268/7 with myself contributing a solid 1* from one ball. Had aldershot 120/8 before they fought back a bit, ended up 156ao. Only thing that took the gloss off the win was the fact that they were a good bunch of guys and losing sent them down. Personally bowled OK, 5/1/31/1, though bowled a five wides and two others. Wicket was a caught and bowled, taken with the assistance of my knees. I had their overseas plumb but not given - he admitted to me end of the over, but some you win some you lose. He then got a shocker a few overs later and just looked at me, said "the world is balanced" and walked. People were still st the club at 4am, we ran out of barrels of beer so you could say. A good night was had by all.

ajmw89 · « **Reply #436 on:** September 11, 2019, 09:41:29 PM »

Not played much over the last couple of years due to moving to Norfolk, changing jobs and buying a house. But, in the 8 or 9 games I played this season,I've managed my first ever 50 (74 on the hottest day of the year back in June) and ton (123* chasing 197) off the last league game of the season. Only taken me about 20 years! Finally getting the hang of this batting lark!

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #437 on:** September 14, 2019, 08:02:46 PM »

Totally disappointing final week today. Playing top of the league who needed 16 points to be champions but a dead runner for us. They win the toss and ask us to bat. We make 253 which against there attack is a great score. Unfortunately my shocking end of season run continued and I nicked off for 5 but out No4 hit his first league Ton which was great to watch.

Now they have 2 batsmen both of which a few seasons ago play prem cricket but dropped down 5 leagues to return to home town club for whatever reason both with over 800 runs, oh and they also open the bowling for them as well. So batsmen A is plumb LBW 4th ball of the innings and there player who is umpiring gives him out. End of the over that umpire is called in and there skipper comes out to umpire. Other batsmen B is then dropped by us on 2, plumb LBW to a grubber on 40 off not given, stumped by 6ft on 60odd but skip says so sorry lads I wasn�t watching so not out and he goes on to hit 171 not out.
Well if that�s how you want to win the league nothing we did was going to change that. For the first time ever I�m so glad season for me is now over.

Stats which by recent standards are poor. 357 league runs from 9 games at 39.6 with a top score of 75, 4x50+ scores but no tons.

3 Sunday games with 149 runs, avg 49.3 with top score of 124

5 x T20 games with 3 50+ scores ( have to retire at 50) 3 not outs and avg 75.6

17 catches with the gloves and 7 stumpings.

inat4 · « **Reply #438 on:** September 16, 2019, 02:06:21 PM »

I got back into playing regularly this season after being inspired by the World Cup and the Ashes, used to play alot as a younger kid, lost interest due to one or two moody folk who I just didn't want to spend my entire Sundays with and played 3 games since 2011, now at the ripe old age of 25 I decided to get the old kit out (which was rapidly replaced as it was covered in spiders, spiders eggs and all manner of nasties after being in the shed for so long)

I've always batted at 4-5 as I don't see myself as an opener yet, and I only turn my arm over as and when is needed, best figures of 2-2-2 though

, decided to rejoin the old sunday side just to get back into it. Played 6 games this season, average of 8 and high score of 20, which isn't great but after feeling like a beginner again after such a long time out I'm happy with.

My aim is to play more saturday league cricket next season as although the sundays are fun, no pressure knockabouts, personally if I'm spending the majority of a day playing a sport and paying for the privilege, I'd rather be playing in a game that means something, that "something" meaning the Cotswold Hills Cricket league but at least it's a structured league and more competitive games which would give me a better sense of achievement, my only issue is the current club i play for only has a 1st XI so i may need to join another club in order to play on saturdays, unless slots in the 1st XI come up.

Hoping I'll have a more detailed season analysis this time next year!

Gurujames · « **Reply #439 on:** September 16, 2019, 02:39:08 PM »

Last game of the season yesterday, a friendly against an evenly matched side. They hit 210 off of 40. Me 8-0-32-2.
Batted at 6 and got in at 34/4 off of 12. Got to 42 when I got hit squad in the nuts by a medium pacer, as a non box wearer it was painful and had to go off as I couldn�t run.
Went back in when we were 8 down, added 1 to my score before top edging my 3rd ball to square leg. Was happy to be off to be honest.
We lost by about 50 but it was a lovely day. Glad the season is over, hopefully my knees and shoulder will recover in the off season.
More importantly my nuts are significantly less painful today though I still have to sit down gently!

jonny77 · « **Reply #440 on:** September 16, 2019, 04:47:13 PM »

No box wearer??!!

Are you mad!

Gurujames · « **Reply #441 on:** September 16, 2019, 05:49:44 PM »

Quote from: jonny77 on September 16, 2019, 04:47:13 PM

No box wearer??!! Are you mad!

Possibly but Ive never felt comfortable wearing one and that�s the first time in 30 years of playing that I�ve been properly hit. Don�t wear a helmet or thigh pad either. I like to think I�m ok off of my legs.

jonny77 · « **Reply #442 on:** September 16, 2019, 06:14:16 PM »

Fair play mate, you're a tougher man than me! I don't wear a helmet if the spinners are on, but that's about it. Always wear a box and thigh guard tho.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #443 on:** September 16, 2019, 06:16:39 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on September 16, 2019, 05:49:44 PM

Possibly but Ive never felt comfortable wearing one and that�s the first time in 30 years of playing that I�ve been properly hit. Don�t wear a helmet or thigh pad either. I like to think I�m ok off of my legs.

I can understand not wearing a helmet or a thigh pad, as your head and thigh aren't important areas to protect. No box is just mental though!

beaver5 · « **Reply #444 on:** September 21, 2019, 08:38:32 AM »

Overall I'm disappointed with my season. Consistently got into the 30's & 40's, but failed to convert once. Though some of these were key innings on a Wednesday T20. Having missed most Saturday's I played the last 5 games for the 2nds, winning 4 & a winning draw. This help propel us away from the religation zone. Gutted that my last game of the season has been cancelled tomorrow as opposition can't get a team. So time to pack the kit up and wait for the sales to start.

RF · « **Reply #445 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:53:43 PM »

Enjoyed my season
Played in first team mainly (I should really be in 2nds) but I play where I�m told to.
1st team just missed out on promotion, 2nds stayed up. Sunday team got to a cup final and have some decent youngsters coming through so the club is in a healthy position.
I scored 480 runs at 30.00 (with a few big outs tbh).
Personal highlight was a 130 odd partnership with my brother and a match winning one handed catch in a low scoring 1st game.

Lumsden · « **Reply #446 on:** September 21, 2019, 08:16:13 PM »

Played last game of the season this afternoon as my "Sunday" team took arguably it's strongest side (well since I have been involved) to the Arthington Festival. Unfortunately it doesn't matter how strong the team is on paper if they can't convert this into runs and we were all out for just 99 runs on an absolute belter of a pitch. I ended up with 4no batting down at No.11 but in hindsight this was the one time when perhaps I should have gone in earlier and tried to ensure we batted our full allocation of overs. Needless to say, the opposition duly knocked this meagre total off (for loss of just 3 wickets) but at least weather-wise, it was an absolute gorgeous day.

However after seeing some recent comments about league umpires, I do have to add a comment of my own to this debate after enduring a Bradford League umpire that was officiating this afternoon (and getting paid !!!).

First up he gave an absolutely ridiculous LBW early during our innings that initially nobody appealed for. Somewhat belatedly, first slip went up for what sounded like a loud joke appeal and out of the blue, he gave it out. The bowler looked absolutely embarrassed by the decision as did most of his team-mates but I don't blame them for not bring the player back. However what I witnessed at the end of our (while standing at the non-striker's end) was about as village as you will get. A change of bowling brought on a guy who had clearly not warmed up and first couple deliveries were moon balls then 3rd ball he simply threw the ball in the general direction of the batsman and picked up the final wicket with it. I stood there laughing there for a few seconds until I realised the umpire hadn't a clue of what had just happened.

Next season we're going enter a league team into the Quiad-E-Azam League which should be interesting. Not sure how many matches I will be playing but will certainly be turning up around tea-time.

SLA · « **Reply #447 on:** September 27, 2019, 08:43:13 AM »

Quote from: Lumsden on September 21, 2019, 08:16:13 PM

Played last game of the season this afternoon as my "Sunday" team took arguably it's strongest side (well since I have been involved) to the Arthington Festival. Unfortunately it doesn't matter how strong the team is on paper if they can't convert this into runs and we were all out for just 99 runs on an absolute belter of a pitch. I ended up with 4no batting down at No.11 but in hindsight this was the one time when perhaps I should have gone in earlier and tried to ensure we batted our full allocation of overs. Needless to say, the opposition duly knocked this meagre total off (for loss of just 3 wickets) but at least weather-wise, it was an absolute gorgeous day.

However after seeing some recent comments about league umpires, I do have to add a comment of my own to this debate after enduring a Bradford League umpire that was officiating this afternoon (and getting paid !!!).

First up he gave an absolutely ridiculous LBW early during our innings that initially nobody appealed for. Somewhat belatedly, first slip went up for what sounded like a loud joke appeal and out of the blue, he gave it out. The bowler looked absolutely embarrassed by the decision as did most of his team-mates but I don't blame them for not bring the player back. However what I witnessed at the end of our (while standing at the non-striker's end) was about as village as you will get. A change of bowling brought on a guy who had clearly not warmed up and first couple deliveries were moon balls then 3rd ball he simply threw the ball in the general direction of the batsman and picked up the final wicket with it. I stood there laughing there for a few seconds until I realised the umpire hadn't a clue of what had just happened.

Next season we're going enter a league team into the Quiad-E-Azam League which should be interesting. Not sure how many matches I will be playing but will certainly be turning up around tea-time.

I've yet to experience a "neutral" umpire that was sufficiently competent to represent an improvement over the batting team umpiring.

The more preferable neutral umpires are the ones that are old, deaf and slightly clueless, and basically just stand there not giving any decisions. A far worse option are the jumped up jobsworths who mistakenly think they're in charge. Best thing to do here is for both captains to get together and politely ask them to help out with the scoring instead.

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #448 on:** September 27, 2019, 03:37:30 PM »

Quote from: SLA on September 27, 2019, 08:43:13 AM

I've yet to experience a "neutral" umpire that was sufficiently competent to represent an improvement over the batting team umpiring.

The more preferable neutral umpires are the ones that are old, deaf and slightly clueless, and basically just stand there not giving any decisions. A far worse option are the jumped up jobsworths who mistakenly think they're in charge. Best thing to do here is for both captains to get together and politely ask them to help out with the scoring instead.

On occasions I have had poor neutral umpires and the perception you have stated of �panel umpires� at times is true in terms of age etc.
However I have never played when a panel umpire is a cheat as opposed to being bad. However I have played against many �batting team� umpires who are just cheating and I know which I would prefer

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #449 on:** September 27, 2019, 04:45:00 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on September 27, 2019, 03:37:30 PM

On occasions I have had poor neutral umpires and the perception you have stated of �panel umpires� at times is true in terms of age etc.
However I have never played when a panel umpire is a cheat as opposed to being bad. However I have played against many �batting team� umpires who are just cheating and I know which I would prefer

All our games are with panel umpires and it�s horrendous. The amount of crap Decisions they give really do decide games and can have huge effects on players for entire seasons ! I�ve had a load of lbws this year, more in one season than in the previous 8! 3 were stone dead but the rest, I was either outsid eoff stump or hit the bloody ball!! It decimated my season a season I lost interest in even playing and at least two of our guys have actually decided to stand outside leg because they got bored of being fired every time.. even though it�s made them way worse batsmen., simply because umpires fire them and teams with panel umpires know to just go up every time and they�ll get decisions

I think I�d prefer player umpires as at least you know you�re simply not going to get the 5050 decisions etc .. stops the mass team appealing for everything too which is annoying as hell .

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