has anyone been to Beckenham? ive never been personally but am thinking of going there tomorrow for the friendly between Sri Lanka and Scotland and just wondered if we need to bring chairs? as one of our party has a bit of a bad back and doesn't fancy sitting on the grass. or is there enough seating available?
has anyone been to Beckenham? ive never been personally but am thinking of going there tomorrow for the friendly between Sri Lanka and Scotland and just wondered if we need to bring chairs? as one of our party has a bit of a bad back and doesn't fancy sitting on the grass. or is there enough seating available?
They built a small stand recently and they do put out "moveable" seats in rows. If the crowd is low you should be fine. I notice it's free entry.
has anyone been to Beckenham? ive never been personally but am thinking of going there tomorrow for the friendly between Sri Lanka and Scotland and just wondered if we need to bring chairs? as one of our party has a bit of a bad back and doesn't fancy sitting on the grass. or is there enough seating available?
They built a small stand recently and they do put out "moveable" seats in rows. If the crowd is low you should be fine. I notice it's free entry.
thanks for that. didn't realise they were movable seats. saves lugging a couple of chairs about on the train. hopefully wont be too busy there but i guess there might be a few Sri Lankans in particular who might want to pop down. maybe the odd scot but what's the point.
has anyone been to Beckenham? ive never been personally but am thinking of going there tomorrow for the friendly between Sri Lanka and Scotland and just wondered if we need to bring chairs? as one of our party has a bit of a bad back and doesn't fancy sitting on the grass. or is there enough seating available?
They built a small stand recently and they do put out "moveable" seats in rows. If the crowd is low you should be fine. I notice it's free entry.
It will be fine to get a seat. I am sure you will be able to get a seat in the new stand> it's not that small and wasn't even full for Kent's one day game there last year in warm sun.
When I said small I was comparing it to stands at The Oval or Lords.
which tbf is what im more used to. been to both quite a number of times so when it comes to smaller cricket venues and i have someone with me who isn't too keen on a sitting on the ground (he is a right pain. always has to sit at a certain angle to see the wicket. me, i don't mind too much as long as the bar aint too far away) i never know what to expect so thanks to both of you for giving your view. hopefully will be a good game tomorrow.
No idea why Beckenham isn't utilised more, makes no sense to me.
Although as a Kent fan from Beckenham, I would say that...
I feel the same about Tunbridge Wells !
The track at Tunbridge Wells had draw written all over it from the first over last year. I hope it's a better game this year. At least Sussex should be able to field a decent-ish team for the game this time.
That seam attack is sensational but just look at that tail with Tredders at 10 (he's opened in the CC before) and Coles at number 11.
Now I've said that we will probably be 80 all out!
What does toss uncontested mean?
The away side has the option of putting the home side into bat. They can either take this option or toss a coin
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Is this a new introduction and what benefit is it to the away side, other than losing the toss and being put into bat on a poor wicket or bad weather conditions?
That seam attack is sensational but just look at that tail with Tredders at 10 (he's opened in the CC before) and Coles at number 11.
Now I've said that we will probably be 80 all out!
What does toss uncontested mean?
The away side has the option of putting the home side into bat. They can either take this option or toss a coin
Thanks
Is this a new introduction and what benefit is it to the away side, other than losing the toss and being put into bat on a poor wicket or bad weather conditions?
The thinking of giving the option to the away team is to negate any theoretical advantage home teams might gain from 'doctoring' wickets.
In Kent's case it palpably hasn't worked as Kent put Leicester in and they scored 420. Kent are 102-4 and will be lucky to get a draw.
I was there for that. Great ton for Cross and for Coetzer. Made Sri Lankan bowling look pedestrian. Scotland won with ease. its a shame this isn't being classed as a full international like our warm up series with S.Africa.
now I've finally been to Beckenham's cricket ground I can honestly say its a shame Kent don't use it more. Great little ground.
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Is 'Basey' Grant by any chance? I know he can bat a bit but didn't know he was up to Kent 2s if it is him
A bit rubbish that NO play was possible at Leicestershire, when all the other games today had at least some action
Leics 13-0
has anyone been to Beckenham? ive never been personally but am thinking of going there tomorrow for the friendly between Sri Lanka and Scotland and just wondered if we need to bring chairs? as one of our party has a bit of a bad back and doesn't fancy sitting on the grass. or is there enough seating available?
I notice it's free entry.
http://www.kentcricket.co.uk/grounds/the-county-ground/
http://www.thecountygroundevents.co.uk/gallery/
Although as a Kent fan from Beckenham, I would say that...
I feel the same about Tunbridge Wells !
Is this a new introduction and what benefit is it to the away side, other than losing the toss and being put into bat on a poor wicket or bad weather conditions?
In Kent's case it palpably hasn't worked as Kent put Leicester in and they scored 420. Kent are 102-4 and will be lucky to get a draw.
now I've finally been to Beckenham's cricket ground I can honestly say its a shame Kent don't use it more. Great little ground.
God 80* Rouse 40*
Ton up anyway.
He seemed to reached a peak as he neared 40, which is unusual
His bowling has been almost as effective as his batting for Kent.