[Cricket] Squad for Sussex's first game

[portlander]

We've reached three figures. Honestly didn't expect that early this morning.

 

[Gwylan]

I’m happy to see young players given a go but I draw the line at Thomason. He is a number nine bat, who doesn’t take wickets.

I agree. If they want a tail ender to open, why didn't they pick Beer? He's opened before and he has a much better FC average than Thomason

 

[Lincolnshire Seagull]

Why so much negativity? We have a good stream to watch without getting cold outside. Haines is batting well. And when Salt, Head and Jordan come into the team we won't be too bad.

 

[albionalex]

Let's hope the tail can wag.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

As they mentioned on the commentary, Chris Adams has said that people need to be patient with the Championship team this season, as there are a number of youngsters coming through.

Haines has done a good job so far, just about the only player who looks 'in'.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Well Played Tom Haines 103*

 

[World of Sport]

Tom Haines103!!

 

[Postman Pat]

Well Played Tom Haines 103*

Had a couple of lives but taken full advantage. At least given us something to bowl at.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Had a couple of lives but taken full advantage. At least given us something to bowl at.

Session ended very well. Need these 2 to keep on going.

 

[jakarta]

Presume this has now evolved into the official Match Thread?

40-4 didn't look very clever, but 194-6 with two set batsmen at Tea?

It has 211 all out written all over it.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

214-6 so far, Haines 130, Robinson 44

 

[ForestRowSeagull]

The lesser spotted batting point

 

[jakarta]

For a brief moment it was Richie Benaud time! 222-6

Now 228-6 and Century stand, well done chaps...

 

[Knightsworld]

Enjoyed the batting this afternoon, my workload has now increased for tomorrow!

 

[The Wizard]

154 and counting, can someone try and peel his mask off and see if it’s actually Virat Kohli under there?

 

[Gwylan]

Both Ollie Robinsons have scored 50s today; that's a statto's wet dream

 

[Taybha]

253-7 , Robinson out , boo .

 

[jakarta]

253-7 Robinson goes for an excellent 59.

I have no idea of who most of the side are but guess the tail end are not going to hang around so time for Haines to give it some numpty?

NB just noticed this is Haines's best 1st Class score...

 

[portlander]

Haines gone for an outstanding 155. Now Meaker's chipping in. I'd call this an above par effort.

 

[DJ NOBO]

It was not always the case last season, but today we have shown some fight. That is the minimum requirement.
And Haines showed a lot more than that, obviously. What an innings.