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  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Burns out cheaply again, he's had a poor season. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Burns out cheaply again, he's had a poor season. 
    I blame the comedy beard
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,668
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Burns out cheaply again, he's had a poor season. 
    To be honest he's not that good but the cupboard is pretty bare when it comes to opening batsman. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    Radical plans. Apparently they are going to try and be flexible to make up for any lost time by starting early, playing later and having more flexibility re lunch & tea.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,622
    edited August 2020
    Covered End said:
    Radical plans. Apparently they are going to try and be flexible to make up for any lost time by starting early, playing later and having more flexibility re lunch & tea.
    Then they should have started yesterday. Lovely weather & no play. Will get to 5th day on tuesday with one side needing a result & they will be on & off due to the rain that is forecast. 

    As I said on here a couple if says ago, no reason why they couldnt have started a day earlier. No fans to worry about, players and officials all holed up in the same hotel & players didn't need 4 days rest seeing as they hardly played the week before.
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    Does anyone know why England are wearing black armbands?
  • Kessell7
    Kessell7 Posts: 158
    happyvalley said:
    Does anyone know why England are wearing black armbands?
    I believe it's in memory of Dan Lawrence's Mum who passed away earlier this month.
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    killerandflash said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Burns out cheaply again, he's had a poor season. 
    I blame the comedy beard
    He looks so much like guy fawkes 
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,879
    Kessell7 said:
    happyvalley said:
    Does anyone know why England are wearing black armbands?
    I believe it's in memory of Dan Lawrence's Mum who passed away earlier this month.
    Who is dan Lawrence 
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,879
    golfaddick said:
    Covered End said:
    Radical plans. Apparently they are going to try and be flexible to make up for any lost time by starting early, playing later and having more flexibility re lunch & tea.
    Then they should have started yesterday. Lovely weather & no play. Will get to 5th day on tuesday with one side needing a result & they will be on & off due to the rain that is forecast. 

    As I said on here a couple if says ago, no reason why they couldnt have started a day earlier. No fans to worry about, players and officials all holed up in the same hotel & players didn't need 4 days rest seeing as they hardly played the week before.
    I listed an post stating why this couldn’t happen but I deleted it because all of the sky and radio infrastructure was already in place, in theory, it could have started yesterday but for sky.....I’m guessing broadcasting schedules cannot be changed
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  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Todds_right_hook said:
    Kessell7 said:
    happyvalley said:
    Does anyone know why England are wearing black armbands?
    I believe it's in memory of Dan Lawrence's Mum who passed away earlier this month.
    Who is dan Lawrence 
    Talented young batsman who’s in the “bubble” squad. 
  • Gary Poole
    Gary Poole Posts: 1,874
    Todds_right_hook said:
    golfaddick said:
    Covered End said:
    Radical plans. Apparently they are going to try and be flexible to make up for any lost time by starting early, playing later and having more flexibility re lunch & tea.
    Then they should have started yesterday. Lovely weather & no play. Will get to 5th day on tuesday with one side needing a result & they will be on & off due to the rain that is forecast. 

    As I said on here a couple if says ago, no reason why they couldnt have started a day earlier. No fans to worry about, players and officials all holed up in the same hotel & players didn't need 4 days rest seeing as they hardly played the week before.
    I listed an post stating why this couldn’t happen but I deleted it because all of the sky and radio infrastructure was already in place, in theory, it could have started yesterday but for sky.....I’m guessing broadcasting schedules cannot be changed
    Not doubting you, but if that is the reason it is beyond ridiculous seeing as a) the sky cricket commentators have been so vocal about calling for changes to make the game happen and b) they have a dedicated cricket channel.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,622
    edited August 2020
    Todds_right_hook said:
    golfaddick said:
    Covered End said:
    Radical plans. Apparently they are going to try and be flexible to make up for any lost time by starting early, playing later and having more flexibility re lunch & tea.
    Then they should have started yesterday. Lovely weather & no play. Will get to 5th day on tuesday with one side needing a result & they will be on & off due to the rain that is forecast. 

    As I said on here a couple if says ago, no reason why they couldnt have started a day earlier. No fans to worry about, players and officials all holed up in the same hotel & players didn't need 4 days rest seeing as they hardly played the week before.
    I listed an post stating why this couldn’t happen but I deleted it because all of the sky and radio infrastructure was already in place, in theory, it could have started yesterday but for sky.....I’m guessing broadcasting schedules cannot be changed
    Broadcasting schedules change all the time......esp with Sky. For example - Golf. Last weekend they had the Ladies Open on the main channel with the Men's competition from Wales on the red button, with the final round of the USPGA on another. None of this was a scheduled & was changed due to the weather.

    Last Sunday the Snooker finished 2 hours early......BBC just put on fillers (How it's made and Dragon Den) until the next scheduled programme came on. 

    I always find people come up with reasons why it CAN'T be changed, rather than making it happen. 

    PS. Yesterday afternoon Sky's Cricket channel had a much repeated programme about cricket tours in West Indies over the years & then the current T20 tournament from there. I'm sure they could have been bumped for live TEST cricket, in England, featuring England.
  • CHG
    CHG Posts: 4,529
    Great knock Crawley. Kent carrying England...again!
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    Brilliant Zac Crawley - a true local Kent lad!
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Depends on the openers, might have solved.an opener problem and still have a number 3 issue if Burns keeps failing and we move Crawley up.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Oh and very pleased for Crawley, him and Pope look set to be around for a long time (despite Pope's last couple of dismissals).
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,736
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    One to ask @blackpool72 who is friends with Zak's Dad.

    Great innings  our lad ! 

    Kent's loss this season is England's gain.
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  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,602
    Delighted for Zak 🏏❤️
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    From the Famous Fans thread

    Congratulations to @CAFCofficial fan, Zak Crawley, on his first Test hundred for England
    #CAFC
    England Cricket
    YEEEEEESSSS ZAK!!
    #ENGvPAK
    Embedded video
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,668
    Fanny Fanackapan said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    One to ask @blackpool72 who is friends with Zak's Dad.

    Great innings  our lad ! 

    Kent's loss this season is England's gain.
    Just spoke to his dad .
    To say he is proud is an understatement. 
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,668
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    His dad is a Bermondsy boy.
    Millwall through and through. 

    Zak has a soft spot for Charlton. 

    I claim all the credit. 
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,622
    blackpool72 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    His dad is a Bermondsy boy.
    Millwall through and through. 

    Zak has a soft spot for Charlton. 

    I claim all the credit. 
    If your dad supports Millwall you don't support Charlton.......unless you never want to speak to each other again. 
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    golfaddick said:
    blackpool72 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    His dad is a Bermondsy boy.
    Millwall through and through. 

    Zak has a soft spot for Charlton. 

    I claim all the credit. 
    If your dad supports Millwall you don't support Charlton.......unless you never want to speak to each other again. 
    Unless you're a man of impeccable taste and judgement.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,668
    golfaddick said:
    blackpool72 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    His dad is a Bermondsy boy.
    Millwall through and through. 

    Zak has a soft spot for Charlton. 

    I claim all the credit. 
    If your dad supports Millwall you don't support Charlton.......unless you never want to speak to each other again. 
    Only in this case that ain't true. 
    To be fair what his dad has achieved over the last 40 years I don't think football rivalry is on his mind 
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,879
    golfaddick said:
    Todds_right_hook said:
    golfaddick said:
    Covered End said:
    Radical plans. Apparently they are going to try and be flexible to make up for any lost time by starting early, playing later and having more flexibility re lunch & tea.
    Then they should have started yesterday. Lovely weather & no play. Will get to 5th day on tuesday with one side needing a result & they will be on & off due to the rain that is forecast. 

    As I said on here a couple if says ago, no reason why they couldnt have started a day earlier. No fans to worry about, players and officials all holed up in the same hotel & players didn't need 4 days rest seeing as they hardly played the week before.
    I listed an post stating why this couldn’t happen but I deleted it because all of the sky and radio infrastructure was already in place, in theory, it could have started yesterday but for sky.....I’m guessing broadcasting schedules cannot be changed
    Broadcasting schedules change all the time......esp with Sky. For example - Golf. Last weekend they had the Ladies Open on the main channel with the Men's competition from Wales on the red button, with the final round of the USPGA on another. None of this was a scheduled & was changed due to the weather.

    Last Sunday the Snooker finished 2 hours early......BBC just put on fillers (How it's made and Dragon Den) until the next scheduled programme came on. 

    I always find people come up with reasons why it CAN'T be changed, rather than making it happen. 

    PS. Yesterday afternoon Sky's Cricket channel had a much repeated programme about cricket tours in West Indies over the years & then the current T20 tournament from there. I'm sure they could have been bumped for live TEST cricket, in England, featuring England.
    But would sky change from Friday to Thursday due to weather? There will be people who would complain saying they took Friday and Monday off of work to watch it on tv!  I’m up for flexibility to get game time and results but I fear the decision will be down to the broadcasters and not the cricketing authorities. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    Crawley 150 no
    Buttler  58 no

    271-4
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,763
    blackpool72 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    kentaddick said:
    Brilliant, made up for him, knew his cousin growing up and she’ll be chuffed for him. Looks quality every time I’ve seen him play, will only get better and better. 

    Does this mean england have finally solved their number 3 in problem? 
    Definitely

    Only 3 first class centuries - seems like he has been spotted early

    I hope he isn't Palarse though!
    His dad is a Bermondsy boy.
    Millwall through and through. 

    Zak has a soft spot for Charlton. 

    I claim all the credit. 
    Bet there aren't too many Millwall supporters that went to Tonbridge School - not openly admitting it anyway!

    Very well done Zac

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