[Cricket] ***Middlesex CCC v Sussex CCC, Radlett, Bob Willis Trophy, 22-25 August 2020***

[Lincolnshire Seagull]

No, Jordan is injured. He's had an operation on his arm - he should be back for the 20/20

Are you sure?

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...is-jordan-return-england-squad-pakistan-t20is

 

[Gwylan]

Are you sure?

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...is-jordan-return-england-squad-pakistan-t20is

I hadn't seen that but I was right that he had had an operation on his arm, which is why he hasn't been available for the Sussex matches

 

[Lincolnshire Seagull]

I hadn't seen that but I was right that he had had an operation on his arm, which is why he hasn't been available for the Sussex matches

That's right, and actually I was very surprised he was picked for England again so soon, without playing any matches. Hopefully England can sharpen him up for our T20s!

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Are you sure?

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...is-jordan-return-england-squad-pakistan-t20is

Dizzy talked in interview about his injury and how hard he had worked to recover. Dizzy was hoping Sussex would get him for the 20 20 games, but said he was aware the England set up knew what an asset he was to them. I think England named him the next day in the squad. Loss for us but brilliant death bowler for England and Wales.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

I hadn't seen that but I was right that he had had an operation on his arm, which is why he hasn't been available for the Sussex matches

apology accepted

 

[DJ NOBO]

Dizzy talked in interview about his injury and how hard he had worked to recover. Dizzy was hoping Sussex would get him for the 20 20 games, but said he was aware the England set up knew what an asset he was to them. I think England named him the next day in the squad. Loss for us but brilliant death bowler for England and Wales.

I heard that interview too.
It’s a confusing picture re Jordan to say the least.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

I heard that interview too.
It’s a confusing picture re Jordan to say the least.

I do not know what other options England have for a rested ready to play death bowler that can bat and is an excellent fielder. He has great experience which counts for a lot.

 

[Gwylan]

At the end of the season - he's back for T20, apparently

Or not.

He's now told Sussex that he wants to join Surrey for the T20 too (it's still officially a loan, so he can't play against us)

That's an indictment of Gillespie - when a contracted Sussex player says he doesn't want to play for the club, there's something very wrong

 

[albionalex]

Or not.

He's now told Sussex that he wants to join Surrey for the T20 too (it's still officially a loan, so he can't play against us)

That's an indictment of Gillespie - when a contracted Sussex player says he doesn't want to play for the club, there's something very wrong

Where has it been said he wanted to join Surrey? It's a shame, we need all the batters we can get!

 

[A1X]

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[Luke93]

Shame Evans forced his way out.

 

[amexer]

First told Evans loaned for 1, 4 day game. Then told this is extended Then told will be signing for Surrey next season. Then unbelievably extend loan to play 20/20. He was our best batter last year. Sorry but Sussex cricket is becoming a joke.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

First told Evans loaned for 1, 4 day game. Then told this is extended Then told will be signing for Surrey next season. Then unbelievably extend loan to play 20/20. He was our best batter last year. Sorry but Sussex cricket is becoming a joke.

Evans is beyond budget. Sussex is a small club in county cricket terms. If you haven’t worked that out by now you can’t be very old... [emoji3]

 

[amexer]

Evans is beyond budget. Sussex is a small club in county cricket terms. If you haven’t worked that out by now you can’t be very old... [emoji3]

Dont understand that comment.
We employed highest profile and should think expensive Coach,CEO and we also have a Director of cricket. We have after coaches 3 year tenure ended up with 4 day side with 3 out of first 4 batters averaging about 20 and 2 seamers who are other county castoffs. Interesting comparing us to other smaller clubs.

 

[Gwylan]

Where has it been said he wanted to join Surrey? It's a shame, we need all the batters we can get!

"Sussex head coach, Jason Gillespie said: “From a club point of view, we’re obviously disappointed.

“Laurie made it clear he was keen to start his time at Surrey. It therefore made sense for all parties to allow him to play for them now.

“With Laurie preferring not to play for our team, it allows another player the opportunity to represent Sussex in the Vitality Blast. ""

 

[Gwylan]

Evans is beyond budget. Sussex is a small club in county cricket terms.

This is true but that's precisely why I think it's luxury to have so many players (Mills, Wright, Bopara, Beer and, seemingly Briggs) who only play L/O cricket. Small clubs can't afford that indulgence

 

[A1X]

This is true but that's precisely why I think it's luxury to have so many players (Mills, Wright, Bopara, Beer and, seemingly Briggs) who only play L/O cricket. Small clubs can't afford that indulgence

Unless they're Northampton and basically don't bother with the red ball stuff.

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

This is true but that's precisely why I think it's luxury to have so many players (Mills, Wright, Bopara, Beer and, seemingly Briggs) who only play L/O cricket. Small clubs can't afford that indulgence

Fair point. This strategy is beginning to look unsustainable. It's would be interesting to see the club's books.

 

[Soton Seagull]

I can imagine we'll see a few more depart in line with the financial reality of post covid.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Or not.

He's now told Sussex that he wants to join Surrey for the T20 too (it's still officially a loan, so he can't play against us)

That's an indictment of Gillespie - when a contracted Sussex player says he doesn't want to play for the club, there's something very wrong

Ffs