Now that the likes of Denly, Billings and Crawley have returned, on paper at least, our batting line up with Leaning, Cox, Robinson and Stevens is as strong as it has been in years. Our bowling in the last few seasons (Stevens, Milnes and Podmore in particular) has been top draw, especially during the period when we had an overseas of the calibre of Henry and Milne. We also, at last, appear to have unearthed a spinner capable of doing a decent job in the shape of James Logan.
Which all makes it all the more disappointing that we find ourselves playing at the level we currently are.
We have hit form in Championship about 6 months too late !
Heading for 3rd division success. An omen perhaps for Charlton...
Do we know what happens next season? Is it back to two divisions? Does this season's outcome have any bearing ? Can we get promoted ?
I think this season is still classed as a one off in terms of the previous divisional structure
It might return though the last thing I read was that there would be a vote from all the counties at the end of September and that two thirds were in favour of the current set up as it gives all counties a chance of winning the title
We have hit form in Championship about 6 months too late !
Heading for 3rd division success. An omen perhaps for Charlton...
Do we know what happens next season? Is it back to two divisions? Does this season's outcome have any bearing ? Can we get promoted ?
I think this season is still classed as a one off in terms of the previous divisional structure
It might return though the last thing I read was that there would be a vote from all the counties at the end of September and that two thirds were in favour of the current set up as it gives all counties a chance of winning the title
Slurrey will probably vote that they become Champions every year....
We have hit form in Championship about 6 months too late !
Heading for 3rd division success. An omen perhaps for Charlton...
Do we know what happens next season? Is it back to two divisions? Does this season's outcome have any bearing ? Can we get promoted ?
I think this season is still classed as a one off in terms of the previous divisional structure
It might return though the last thing I read was that there would be a vote from all the counties at the end of September and that two thirds were in favour of the current set up as it gives all counties a chance of winning the title
It certainly has created more interest at the start of the season, though it's hard to get excited by our 3rd division matches now, where we have nothing to win or lose really
Comments
Two wickets each to Stevens, Gilchrist and Stewart
Which all makes it all the more disappointing that we find ourselves playing at the level we currently are.
One to Milnes. Still 155 behind
A ongoing stubborn 50 wicket stand for the 8th wicket
3rd wicket for Stewart
Baker bowled Stevens for 1
We win by an innings and 56 runs
Encouraging too to see the wickets spread between 4 bowlers.
Onwards & upwards !
https://www.kentcricket.co.uk/fixture/derbyshire-vs-kent/
Crawley 6*
DBD has come in at 3
Crawley 41* (66)
DBD 40* (43)
Crawley 47* (87)
DBD 50* (65)