Middlesex v Somerset

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Middlesex v Somerset

We got them down to 50/8 and then they declared?!

Interesting... currently 48/0.... why bother declaring?
 

Middlesex v Somerset

Mate at work just told me "points"

bastards!!!
 

Middlesex v Somerset

.........bloody tactics.............
 

Middlesex v Somerset

Seems a pointless declaration if that was the reason. They get no extra points themselves and just stop Middlesex earning one point. If it were the last match of the season, and they were neck + neck with Middx with one point the potential difference in the title/relegation race, there might be some sense, but surely not at this stage.

An extra 20 or so runs and half an hour extra at the crease might be the difference between a draw and a defeat if there are further rain interruptions.

You have to wonder about the state of the wicket when a side is out so cheaply, but Middx have started OK

On things like declarations, I remember Somerset once - around 25 years ago -declaring their innings in a one-day game at 0-0 (ie an immediate loss) as qualification for the next stage of that cup (B+H?) was to be on differential run rate if sides were tied on points and the declaration meant that their nearest rivals couldn't overtake them. I think they were fined, their captain heavily censured, and the rules changed
 

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Brain-dead Bee said:
Seems a pointless declaration if that was the reason. They get no extra points themselves and just stop Middlesex earning one point. If it were the last match of the season, and they were neck + neck with Middx with one point the potential difference in the title/relegation race, there might be some sense, but surely not at this stage.

An extra 20 or so runs and half an hour extra at the crease might be the difference between a draw and a defeat if there are further rain interruptions.

You have to wonder about the state of the wicket when a side is out so cheaply, but Middx have started OK

On things like declarations, I remember Somerset once - around 25 years ago -declaring their innings in a one-day game at 0-0 (ie an immediate loss) as qualification for the next stage of that cup (B+H?) was to be on differential run rate if sides were tied on points and the declaration meant that their nearest rivals couldn't overtake them. I think they were fined, their captain heavily censured, and the rules changed
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With virtually a whole day lost yesterday (I was supposed to go),the declaration was made to create a result. The forecast today is poor!
I think Middlesex will declare this afternoon to create a virtual one innings match.
Good news for any brave spectators IMHO

Somerset Rule BTW!!!:wave:
 

Middlesex v Somerset

I assumed they wanted to get Middlesex in on a pitch that was a minefield :shrug:

It seems a bit early in the season for sporting declarations but if that's the case the captains are to be applauded. I reckon Middlesex will bat and bat and try to bowl Somerset out.
 

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West Ealing Bee said:
I assumed they wanted to get Middlesex in on a pitch that was a minefield :shrug:

It seems a bit early in the season for sporting declarations but if that's the case the captains are to be applauded. I reckon Middlesex will bat and bat and try to bowl Somerset out.
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Couldnt agree more WEB (except for Middx winning).:sorted:
Watched Surrey 2nds (cowboy outfit):rolleyes: v Lancs 2nds at Sutton CC last week.
Lancs have incredible strength in depth !!!:eek:
All their 2nd XI bar one on full contracts!
 

Middlesex v Somerset

although it back-fired, i quite like his thinking, nice and unconventional.
 

Middlesex v Somerset

same old same old :fishing:

Brian Rose, the England left-hander who is best remembered for leading Somerset to their first silverware, the Gillette Cup and the John Player League in 1979, the beginning of a golden age for them. In the same year he courted controversy by declaring Somerset's innings in a Benson & Hedges Cup match after one over, so as to take advantage of a technicality. It didn't do him much good: he was vilified and Somerset were thrown out of the competition.
 

Middlesex v Somerset

.............naughty boys...............playground mentality......but still funny.............
 

Middlesex v Somerset

Somerset are now 50 for 5. Doing better than Tuesday at least. ;)

Langer's just been caught lbw. :sorted:
 

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Now 100 for 5 :sad:
 

Middlesex v Somerset

The White and Hildreth partnership has finally been broken.

190 for 7 now. Twelve more runs to make Middlesex bat again...
 

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Jimbee said:
Co-incidentally, I was sent this clip today of possibly the most unsporting act ever to take place in any sport let alone cricket:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NssS_7iPbA&NR=1
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There's another clip of Richie Benaud describing it as one of the most disgraceful things he's ever seen in cricket, which begs the question of what the others might be.
 
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