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Durham won the toss and are batting
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Surrey won the toss and are fielding (without Ben Foakes, rested by England)
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Notts won the toss and are batting
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Worcestershire won the toss and are fielding
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Div Two
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Gloucs won the toss and are fielding
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Leicestershire won the toss and are fielding
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Derby won the toss and are fielding (Root and Brook playing for Yorkshire)
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Pity the poor slip fielders whose captains decided they would bowl first.
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Hello from Chester le Street! Day one of round four today, and although there’s a fine mist in the air here, they’re confident of play with just a few interruptions. No swamp to be seen either, just a groundsman with a wheelbarrow pushing things around. I’m off to find a cup of coffee to wrap my chilblains around – back shortly.
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DIVISION ONE
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Chester le Street: Durham v Essex
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The Oval: Surrey v Hampshire
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Edgbaston: Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire
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Kidderminster: Worcestershire v Somerset
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DIVISION TWO
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Bristol: Gloucestershire v Middlesex
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Grace Road: Leicestershire v Northampton
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Headingley: Yorkshire v Derbyshire
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Mixed from the Met: Often cloudy, with scattered showers. Best of the sunnier breaks towards the north. Rain, heavy at times, developing over southwest England during the day as cloud covers the southern counties. Feeling chilly once more.
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important events
Hello Tim Maitland! “There was some controversy at Headingley over Bean’s dismissal, but he should not have faced the consequences of his dismissal.
“He hit the last throw straight and that last one was over. Fielder Pat Brown was just getting there, but he slipped and his foot obviously stopped on the boundary rope. But he… did not give the signal and was awarded 3 runs. Bean was to face Anuj Dal.
“To be fair, Derbyshire already missed one catch at first slip and put another very catchable ball between the keeper and the same fielder.”
Worrall continues slicing After Worrall removed Vince and Presto with seven consecutive overs, Hunts cruised through Hampshire like champion chefs and are now 49-4.
A scathing review of Ben Bloom’s new book, time for batting, This is on my bedside table at home and is next on my list after Muddy All. Warming up How climate change will change sports.
Nice review of “Batting for Time: The Fight to Keep English Cricket Alive” by @DavidKHopps In the latest version @CricketerMag.
Buy the book here: https://t.co/JercrZlPCx pic.twitter.com/ja0qLDUCrp
— Ben Bloom (@benbloomsport) April 26, 2024
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here in durham, Jamie Porter was replaced by Shane Snater, who had a small animal stuck on the top of his head. Bedingham looks good, 22-18. Durham 31-2.
The Division 2 – Run Go Go
Stoneman and Fernandes took out 50 in Gloucestershire’s first 12 overs. Middlesex 50-0.
Vasconcelos and Gay also made hay; Northants 56-0.
And Rhys and Bean are on track for Headingley vs Derbyshire: YOrcus 39-0
Division 1:
At The Oval, Hampshire lost Middleton for four, but Dan Worrall continues his good form from last week. Jamie Smith is keeping wickets in place of Foakes. Surrey 36-1.
Another early exit at Edgbaston Haseeb Hameed catches Davis at Hanon Dalby. Ben Duckett was on form, hitting 36 off 37 balls. Notts 38-1.
Sean Dixon is already warming his toes kidderminsterwait from lbw to 16. Somerset 31-1.
Some statistics that may interest you It is of interest to CCLive readers. Oh yeah, and after 40 minutes, she’ll put on her mittens and hurry around the grounds…
Here is my latest blog about round 3 @CountyChamp For the Playfair Cricket website. If you’re wondering what a difference Duke’s ball made compared to Kingfisher, you don’t have to because I’ve crunched the numbers for you. https://t.co/5prAVl1rMz
— Ian Marshall (@IanPlayfair) April 24, 2024
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Here is my latest blog about round 3 @CountyChamp For the Playfair Cricket website. If you’re wondering what a difference Duke’s ball made compared to Kingfisher, you don’t have to because I’ve crunched the numbers for you. https://t.co/5prAVl1rMz
— Ian Marshall (@IanPlayfair) April 24, 2024
and without An extra point (which is a huge bummer) would also force Alex Reeds to slowly back away, making Duke his second catch. Mr. Cook and Mr. Duke seemed convinced, but Mr. Leeds was not. The fielders wore multiple jumpers and clasped their hands like anxious ministers.
Porter then took the first wicket of the CLS. Harry Duke did a nice little scoop and dive behind the stumps. He is immediately surrounded by teammates patting him on the back. Durham 11-1.
Batting or bowling?
division 1
durham I won the toss and am batting.
surrey Won the toss and defended (no Ben Foakes, England rested)
Notts I won the toss and am batting.
worcestershire Winning the toss and fielding
division 2
Grox Winning the toss and fielding
leicestershire Winning the toss and fielding
derby Won the toss and defends (Root and Brook play for Yorkshire)
I feel sorry for the poor slip fielder whose captain decided to bowl first.
Good morning, Mike Daniels from Grace Road Scorebox: “Rykes won the toss and bowl. I hope we get to see Curry’s knuckleball today. I think he was bowling like that.” Yes! I think Courtney Walsh was pretty good too.
Durham won the toss and will be batting. No, Siddle, they weren’t going to risk him right after he landed. Potts, Parkey, Lane, Coughlin, and Peroxide Curse, Durham’s attack.
Harry Duke is on loan from Yorkshire to Essex for two weeks, keeping wicket with Pepper and Rossington injured and Sam Cooke captaining the side in Westley’s absence.
Four teams will have a week off in this round.: Lancs, Kent, Sussex, Glamorgan.
Some news about the premises: Tom Westley will not be able to attend Essex as his wife is expecting their second child. Pakistan fast bowler Aamir Jamal – who took 18 wickets in three Tests against Australia last December – has signed for Warwickshire and could play today.
The sun is out but it’s cold – A woolen hat for everyone warming up in the field.
weather forecast
Mix from MET: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. The sunny breaks on the north side are the best. Clouds covered the southern counties and rain began to fall, at times heavy, over south-west England during the day. I feel chilly again.
equipment
division 1
chester le street: Durham v Essex
oval: Surrey v Hampshire
Edgbaston: Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire
Kidderminster: Worcestershire v Somerset
division 2
bristol: Gloucestershire v Middlesex
grace road: Leicestershire v Northampton
headingley: Yorkshire v Derbyshire
preamble
Best regards from Chester le Street! Today is the first day of Round 4 and although there is a fine mist in the air, they are confident in their play after only a few interruptions. There are no swamps in sight. It’s just a groundsman with a wheelbarrow pushing things around. I’m off to find some coffee to help with the chilblains – I’ll be right back.
