Not the result you wanted and some solid bowling from the oppo on a tricky wicket but good to see your fella, Cal, take the game on with the bat. We don't generally play on tracks that do that much but some of your blokes looked a little loose in their defence? However, you blokes play on those tracks a bit more than us so you'd have more clue. Must say the young opener from the oppo is worth watching with the bat. He's impressive. Your bowling seems to be your strength but just didn't have the luck. You did seem to be missing some of that strength, today? Jono would have been interesting on that track!
Apparently the pitch wasn't going to let Cal get his ton, that or it was as enraged as some observers of the jump back cut. Could Cal point to where it is in the MCC manual? I think not. Somewhere between the pitiful washing on view, the phantom strimmer, the new protagonist in Mr Gardener, the bells, the bells, the England game and Mr Paquetá Wager triggering as if he wanted to get back for the game perhaps it wasn't meant to be this week. Not that the pitch played the same second time around as their batters were playing the same game as Cal. Did well to make a total but with all the changes it was an uphill task. Footage required of Nixon the Cat in the twos. By cat did they mean Bagpuss?
Well played Cal, was playing a different game to the rest of the team. Tired of seeing Jimmy Blackburn score runs now, he always seems to do it! Unlucky lads, good effort #HenryFanClub
Top stuff as usual. Great game down at MSG as well, plenty of young lads who bowled really well. Played the whole game laughing and smiling as well. Credit to the club.
Brilliant batting from Cal, but unfortunately he had no partners. Bawtry are a very good side, and their top 2 batsman, apart from playing some lovely shots, never looked in danger, with such a low score to chase. Their bowling was also superb. Still a good season for Wheatley
Not much can u say about that start, apart from leastbit wasnt 0 for 4 !! Cals bat must be made of something indestructible for the amount he seems to hit very very low on the bat and no damage, apart to the ball lol and when middles it omg! Wonder if its been throught about perhaps when conditions allow especially on small grounds like the Wheatley Oval to move him up the order as the old fashioned pinch hitter and let the others bat around him and less pressure if Cal comes off and got runs on the board early in the innings. That opening attack for the opposition must be a force even on a flat batting deck !
Much obliged, Martini! I realised quite early in the channel’s life that most people don’t really care who wins, they just want to watch some entertaining club cricket. Good cricket’s just good cricket, irrespective of who performs it (although, I’d obviously prefer it to be Wheatley!).
Off for a rub down with the sporting life after all t'citement. Is being Wheatley's skipper the same as being the prime minister, what ever great ideas you may have things never change
Wheatley should consider opening the bowling with Connor, he seems to get wickets at will. I know Tongy got a 5 for but Connor's 4.3.3.3 was outstanding.
Wheatley should consider opening the bowling with Connor, he seems to get wickets at will. I know Tongy got a 5 for but Connor's 4.3.3.3 is outstanding.
Crickey after chomping through my fingernails watching Sanderstead CC march to a thrilling 1 wkt win they get another mauling tonight...Hopefully Horley CC won't put me through another!!!!
Brilliant game James, and decided before tea, or beer. Spin won the day, but Wheatley's 3 spinners turned up trumps. Tongey almost unplayable but Connor Meistre with 3 for 3 is incredible. At least Wheatley put on a decent partnership before the collapse. Farnsfield didnt
Good job they didn't open up with the overseas! He looked unplayable. Great to see H back in action and getting some valuable runs. Well bowled and excellent fielding from all the lads. Always a shame to see Ainger lose 😅 #HenryFanClub
