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They have not lost control.
They have sold it.
Short-term financial gain, long-term pain
They have sold it.
Short-term financial gain, long-term pain
November 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
They have not lost control.
They have sold it.
Short-term financial gain, long-term pain
They have sold it.
Short-term financial gain, long-term pain
I don't think they are rubbish but I do think they are arrogant
‘Call us rubbish’: Ben Stokes hits back at claims that England approach is ‘arrogant’
Captain rejects term used by former Ashes tormentor Mitchell Johnson as the tourists begin training with a pink Kookaburra ball in Brisbane
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I don't think they are rubbish but I do think they are arrogant
The fixtures are out & it has been too long since the last County Cricket newsletter.
So I will get one done in the coming days.
Please reply with your unusual county cricket stories
Also, while I am here, thanks to all my monthly coffee tippers.
☕️ ko-fi.com/J3J5750JG
So I will get one done in the coming days.
Please reply with your unusual county cricket stories
Also, while I am here, thanks to all my monthly coffee tippers.
☕️ ko-fi.com/J3J5750JG
November 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The fixtures are out & it has been too long since the last County Cricket newsletter.
So I will get one done in the coming days.
Please reply with your unusual county cricket stories
Also, while I am here, thanks to all my monthly coffee tippers.
☕️ ko-fi.com/J3J5750JG
So I will get one done in the coming days.
Please reply with your unusual county cricket stories
Also, while I am here, thanks to all my monthly coffee tippers.
☕️ ko-fi.com/J3J5750JG
Hampshire away as an opener.
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hampshire away as an opener.
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
Hampshire away as an opener.
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hampshire away as an opener.
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
Last time that happened was 2019. I was there for the first ball.
The last ball was at Taunton.
After it, we lifted the County Championship trophy
The most interesting part of this...
Harmer has not had a Champ five-for since 2023.
When he had 5. He had 7 in 2022.
But he is still a force on any pitch, anywhere
Harmer has not had a Champ five-for since 2023.
When he had 5. He had 7 in 2022.
But he is still a force on any pitch, anywhere
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The most interesting part of this...
Harmer has not had a Champ five-for since 2023.
When he had 5. He had 7 in 2022.
But he is still a force on any pitch, anywhere
Harmer has not had a Champ five-for since 2023.
When he had 5. He had 7 in 2022.
But he is still a force on any pitch, anywhere
Such a sad, sad tale. Sympathy all round
The final quote is incredibly damning and suggests other problems with ECB care and their overall approach.
www.thetimes.com/spo...
The final quote is incredibly damning and suggests other problems with ECB care and their overall approach.
www.thetimes.com/spo...
November 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Such a sad, sad tale. Sympathy all round
The final quote is incredibly damning and suggests other problems with ECB care and their overall approach.
www.thetimes.com/spo...
The final quote is incredibly damning and suggests other problems with ECB care and their overall approach.
www.thetimes.com/spo...
In boxing, top fighters assert their dominance by beating opponents at their own game. Outpunching the puncher, outboxing the boxer etc
In the 4th inn, Aus have out Bazballed Eng. Using it in the adaptable & clever way it can be should to entertain AND win.
In the 4th inn, Aus have out Bazballed Eng. Using it in the adaptable & clever way it can be should to entertain AND win.
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In boxing, top fighters assert their dominance by beating opponents at their own game. Outpunching the puncher, outboxing the boxer etc
In the 4th inn, Aus have out Bazballed Eng. Using it in the adaptable & clever way it can be should to entertain AND win.
In the 4th inn, Aus have out Bazballed Eng. Using it in the adaptable & clever way it can be should to entertain AND win.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Ahead of the first Test, remember the golden rule of #TheAshes...
✅ Eng do well - it's all down to the genius of the Bazball architects
❌ Eng do poorly - it's all down to the failures of county cricket and a complete overhaul is required
✅ Eng do well - it's all down to the genius of the Bazball architects
❌ Eng do poorly - it's all down to the failures of county cricket and a complete overhaul is required
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Ahead of the first Test, remember the golden rule of #TheAshes...
✅ Eng do well - it's all down to the genius of the Bazball architects
❌ Eng do poorly - it's all down to the failures of county cricket and a complete overhaul is required
✅ Eng do well - it's all down to the genius of the Bazball architects
❌ Eng do poorly - it's all down to the failures of county cricket and a complete overhaul is required
Good chat this
One nugget - the loss of that Blast home will cost Essex up to £100k
One nugget - the loss of that Blast home will cost Essex up to £100k
NEIL FARADAY, Treasurer at Essex Cricket
98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Good chat this
One nugget - the loss of that Blast home will cost Essex up to £100k
One nugget - the loss of that Blast home will cost Essex up to £100k
One hell of a cricket photo…
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
One hell of a cricket photo…
Yep, Harmer only gets cheap wickets at Chelmsford
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Yep, Harmer only gets cheap wickets at Chelmsford
Someone has suggested…
…Stiff Writtle Fingers
Clear leader so far
…Stiff Writtle Fingers
Clear leader so far
Ok, inspired by Brentwood Mac, who rocked Hatfield Peverel Village Hall in July, name your Essex-based tribute bands 🎸
I’ve got…
Lloyd Colchester and the Commotions
Iron Maldon
Queens of the Ingatestone Age
Walton-on-the-Naze against the Machine
I’ve got…
Lloyd Colchester and the Commotions
Iron Maldon
Queens of the Ingatestone Age
Walton-on-the-Naze against the Machine
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Someone has suggested…
…Stiff Writtle Fingers
Clear leader so far
…Stiff Writtle Fingers
Clear leader so far
Ok, inspired by Brentwood Mac, who rocked Hatfield Peverel Village Hall in July, name your Essex-based tribute bands 🎸
I’ve got…
Lloyd Colchester and the Commotions
Iron Maldon
Queens of the Ingatestone Age
Walton-on-the-Naze against the Machine
I’ve got…
Lloyd Colchester and the Commotions
Iron Maldon
Queens of the Ingatestone Age
Walton-on-the-Naze against the Machine
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Ok, inspired by Brentwood Mac, who rocked Hatfield Peverel Village Hall in July, name your Essex-based tribute bands 🎸
I’ve got…
Lloyd Colchester and the Commotions
Iron Maldon
Queens of the Ingatestone Age
Walton-on-the-Naze against the Machine
I’ve got…
Lloyd Colchester and the Commotions
Iron Maldon
Queens of the Ingatestone Age
Walton-on-the-Naze against the Machine
The BBC, the NHS and county cricket are the essence of my concept of Britishness.
Let's defend all three.
Because they sure need it
Let's defend all three.
Because they sure need it
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The BBC, the NHS and county cricket are the essence of my concept of Britishness.
Let's defend all three.
Because they sure need it
Let's defend all three.
Because they sure need it
And there are only 70,000 county members across ALL counties. 25k of them at Surrey.
Shows the value of the ‘big event’ to sports fans and the relative paucity of county cricket’s product/appeal.
But it also the lingering appeal of red-ball cricket
Shows the value of the ‘big event’ to sports fans and the relative paucity of county cricket’s product/appeal.
But it also the lingering appeal of red-ball cricket
Over 40,000 England fans set to travel to Ashes amid record demand
Supporter group Barmy Army has tripled sales from 2017-18 tour, with this year’s travelling contingent to Australia set to be biggest in series history
www.thetimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
And there are only 70,000 county members across ALL counties. 25k of them at Surrey.
Shows the value of the ‘big event’ to sports fans and the relative paucity of county cricket’s product/appeal.
But it also the lingering appeal of red-ball cricket
Shows the value of the ‘big event’ to sports fans and the relative paucity of county cricket’s product/appeal.
But it also the lingering appeal of red-ball cricket
This story rather destroys its own premise.
Suffice to say, it ain't happening anytime soon but is not off the agenda.
Given county🏏's existential crisis & the small window created by franchise $, outground is a 'nice to have' unless it brings future $
Suffice to say, it ain't happening anytime soon but is not off the agenda.
Given county🏏's existential crisis & the small window created by franchise $, outground is a 'nice to have' unless it brings future $
Essex weighing up ending outground absence
NICK HOWSON: Chelmsford staged all men's and women's professional fixtures in 2025, but options are available to take the strain off the venue
www.thecricketer.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This story rather destroys its own premise.
Suffice to say, it ain't happening anytime soon but is not off the agenda.
Given county🏏's existential crisis & the small window created by franchise $, outground is a 'nice to have' unless it brings future $
Suffice to say, it ain't happening anytime soon but is not off the agenda.
Given county🏏's existential crisis & the small window created by franchise $, outground is a 'nice to have' unless it brings future $
Reposted by The Grumbler
When it was first proposed, we were told that brands were carefully created & based upon distinct local characteristics, see story. Partly because counties did not resonate
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When it was first proposed, we were told that brands were carefully created & based upon distinct local characteristics, see story. Partly because counties did not resonate
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
When it was first proposed, we were told that brands were carefully created & based upon distinct local characteristics, see story. Partly because counties did not resonate
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When it was first proposed, we were told that brands were carefully created & based upon distinct local characteristics, see story. Partly because counties did not resonate
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
It was just more BS.
Build it quick, flog it off, count the cash, lose control
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/...
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🏏 New County Cricket Newsletter. Please share and enjoy
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
No171, Nov 1: The Grumbler's County Cricket Newsletter
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot 🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings 🔴 Woakes commits to Warks 🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs 🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
countycricket.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🏏 New County Cricket Newsletter. Please share and enjoy
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
🏏 New County Cricket Newsletter. Please share and enjoy
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
No171, Nov 1: The Grumbler's County Cricket Newsletter
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot 🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings 🔴 Woakes commits to Warks 🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs 🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
countycricket.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🏏 New County Cricket Newsletter. Please share and enjoy
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
🟣 Yorks skipper walks out as football mascot
🟠 Northants and Sussex make key signings
🔴 Woakes commits to Warks
🔵 Coaching changes at Lancs
🟡 Will Harmer be the last 1000-wicket bowler?
"Woods, Whitby Town skipper in the absence of Lewis Hawkins, had the bizarre pre-match spectacle of holding hands with Whitby-born Yorks and Eng cricketer Adam Lyth, whose side came bottom of a Fantasy Football League, last season, so was made the adult mascot as a forfeit."
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"Woods, Whitby Town skipper in the absence of Lewis Hawkins, had the bizarre pre-match spectacle of holding hands with Whitby-born Yorks and Eng cricketer Adam Lyth, whose side came bottom of a Fantasy Football League, last season, so was made the adult mascot as a forfeit."