The Cricket Thread 2013

[bertlambshank]

No test match at Edgbaston again next year.Its only India not like it would sell out 5 times over.

[taylorsworkrate]

I love the fact there's a five match test series against India next summer as it shows that at least the ECB want to preserve test cricket.

But for Edgbaston to again miss out on a test is a disgrace

[bertlambshank]

I love the fact there's a five match test series against India next summer as it shows that at least the ECB want to preserve test cricket.

But for Edgbaston to again miss out on a test is a disgrace

First time since 1959 that we play 5 test against them.Regarding Edgbaston they have a massive loan to pay off.The closed bid system for test matches stinks.

[tomd2103]

I love the fact there's a five match test series against India next summer as it shows that at least the ECB want to preserve test cricket.

But for Edgbaston to again miss out on a test is a disgrace

First time since 1959 that we play 5 test against them.Regarding Edgbaston they have a massive loan to pay off.The closed bid system for test matches stinks.

Funny how Trent Bridge and Old Trafford have tests again in the main series next summer and Edgbaston hasn't even got one against Sri Lanka.  Do both series really need a Lord's test and why does The Oval always automatically get a test?  I do wonder why Edgbaston keeps getting overlooked (especially as England have a decent record there)- does the fact that it holds 20/20 finals day go against it or does someone have a particular issue?   

[bertlambshank]

I love the fact there's a five match test series against India next summer as it shows that at least the ECB want to preserve test cricket.

But for Edgbaston to again miss out on a test is a disgrace

First time since 1959 that we play 5 test against them.Regarding Edgbaston they have a massive loan to pay off.The closed bid system for test matches stinks.

Funny how Trent Bridge and Old Trafford have tests again in the main series next summer and Edgbaston hasn't even got one against Sri Lanka.  Do both series really need a Lord's test and why does The Oval always automatically get a test?  I do wonder why Edgbaston keeps getting overlooked (especially as England have a decent record there)- does the fact that it holds 20/20 finals day go against it or does someone have a particular issue?   

London sells out for 4 days a test,Southampton is becoming the new 3rd London  test.Old Trafford has struggled to sell tickets for years.That's the one I don't understand.I did hear rumours that the council help them with underwriting if they lose money which means they can bid more.

[paul_e]

I find it particularly ridiculous given that it looks likely that there will be 4 bears in the squads (test and ODI), so providing a 5th of the side and don't even get a test as 'compensation'.

Nice to see Rankin in the wickets early on, even if the 2nd was a strange one, will do him a lot of good to know he can deliver for England.

[PGW]

Totally agree - i just cannot believe that we do not have a test against India which would have been a guaranteed sell out. If it's all down to the sealed bid process then Peter Povey needs to get his finger out, he cuts costs to the bare minimum at Edgbaston and members are treated with complete disdain as he curry's favour with the corporate sponsors. Well he is obviously doing something rather badly to keep missing out on the lucrative test match income. I just wish he would fukc off and get a cricket person back in charge.....that may be the problem the fact that he isn't a cricket man.

[PGW]

Ireland 99-3
N. O'Brian b Tredwell 26
Porterfield 52 (65)
21.2 overs

[PGW]

Ireland 121-4  26.2 Overs
Wilson LBW Tredwell 2 (4)
Porterfield 68 (92)

[Lsvilla]

Totally agree - i just cannot believe that we do not have a test against India which would have been a guaranteed sell out. If it's all down to the sealed bid process then Peter Povey needs to get his finger out, he cuts costs to the bare minimum at Edgbaston and members are treated with complete disdain as he curry's favour with the corporate sponsors. Well he is obviously doing something rather badly to keep missing out on the lucrative test match income. I just wish he would fukc off and get a cricket person back in charge.....that may be the problem the fact that he isn't a cricket man.

see atched link - http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/about-ecb/media-releases/eng,316007,EN.html - apologies if there is a shorter way of putting this in.
Under the Major Matches Group decision in 2011 which allocated tests for 2013-2016 Warwick hasn't actually done too badly but is a bit back-ended - Ii still don't like Povey though and have not renewed my membership as a result of some of his decisions.

[paul_e]

Totally agree - i just cannot believe that we do not have a test against India which would have been a guaranteed sell out. If it's all down to the sealed bid process then Peter Povey needs to get his finger out, he cuts costs to the bare minimum at Edgbaston and members are treated with complete disdain as he curry's favour with the corporate sponsors. Well he is obviously doing something rather badly to keep missing out on the lucrative test match income. I just wish he would fukc off and get a cricket person back in charge.....that may be the problem the fact that he isn't a cricket man.

see atched link - http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/about-ecb/media-releases/eng,316007,EN.html - apologies if there is a shorter way of putting this in.
Under the Major Matches Group decision in 2011 which allocated tests for 2013-2016 Warwick hasn't actually done too badly but is a bit back-ended - Ii still don't like Povey though and have not renewed my membership as a result of some of his decisions.

The biggest problem is that Lords get a test in every series, a test every summer I can live with but in years were we have 2 touring sides giving lords 2 test as well as various finals and ODIs is too much, especially when the Oval gets more than it's fair share as well.  Pakistan and India tours in particular should always play in Birmingham as they will always sell out and, more importantly, they're always exciting test matches.

[taylorsworkrate]

To be honest, I think there should be a Lords test in every home series. It's the home of the game and I think that all touring players should have the opportunity to play there. Having been there myself, it really is a wonderful place.

What gets me though is that counties like Warwickshire have spent an absolute fortune developing the ground, yet have to bid again for the right to stage a match. I think there should be a nucleus of five test grounds, which would be Lords, Oval, Trent Bridge, Edgbaston and Old Trafford.

I think the other grounds, such as Durham, Hampshire and Cardiff should get preference in the shorter formats.

[PaulWinch again]

Stokes could potentially be the answer to our number 6 issues if he continues to develop. He's a counter attacking batsmen who can bowl mid to late 80s and is excellent in the field.

[PGW]

Ireland 224-6 45.2
Porterfield b Rankin 112 (142)
Rankin 3 - 40

[PGW]

Ireland 229-7
Mooney LBW Rankin 27 (45)

Rankin 4 - 46 off 9