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please keep putting up the batsman's score when they get out as well as the teams score. love seeing what guys like PJ get every week

Have always been impressed by your running: calling specifically. Your calls are loud and clear and accurate. A quick, short “YES”, “NO” or “WAIT” followed by one of the former. Always spot on. Good communication, information about bowlers to incoming batters, and encouragement are all keys to a good, winning partnership.

As an Aussie the strangest thing about watching the English RU-vid cricket channels is just how much you run on the wicket. It seems like an acceptable thing to run down the middle

Stumping at 9:25 was definitely out😂

Nicely batted Gareth, really good leg glances there. I could imagine their 50 overs must have been pretty boring to watch. Keep it up mate 👍

Interesting points at the end Gareth. Inevitably, it’s the bowling team that need to take the wickets, so the onus is on them to be creative to take the wickets. The batting team should obviously go for the win, but the way league cricket is structured, points matter. It’s the batters day out as well, so instead of throwing it away, get some middle time, find some form, because next week you might have the chance to win. If you can’t get them out and get maximum points, look at yourselves as bowlers first. Slightly different perspective but there we go. I’ve been on the end of some hidings and dished some out. What did you learn from game. Regardless of result.

I'm with you Gareth. Play to win, it sets the tone for the team as they progress through the season. However I understand their choice to bat out the innings as that can be a psychological advantage for them to build their future innings where as confidence improves in top order batters the runs will come. Love your content mate. Scratches my cricket itch in the Aussie cricket off season😅 Hope to see you in Australia in the future 🇦🇺

Be glad you weren't playing in the South West of England until around 2012, where we played 55 over games with the options to win, lose and a win/lose draw. If the team batting second though they couldn't win they would go for the losing draw option, usually with 40+ overs of defending, sometimes the whole innings if the team batting first made over 300. It was torture.

It’s boring on their part, but ultimately I guess you only have yourselves to blame for not being more aggressive once it was clear they were going to just block it out…I get your frustration though

You were looking good at the crease Gareth. Pity we couldn't see the end of your innings. Your comments are well justified. I think that the success of the current England team is largely due to their positive attitude.

Enjoy the channel but disagree with your sentiments here. Each team free to pick their own tactics and the league table will be what it is at the end of season. They don’t turn up for your enjoyment in the field. Also disappointing to hear about the ‘admin error’

Really love this channel, thanks for the hard work you put into these videos!

I think the other point about them batting for the draw Gareth is that it also takes points away from the other side, which could be crucial later in the year

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It's the job of the opposition to make it as hard as possible for you to get them out. Behind the game at 70/5, they've done a great job to come out with a point and some of the tail enders have had some time at the crease which will help them a lot more than swinging for a couple of overs.

I agree on your blocking it out opinions, and I feel like they also probably would score more runs batting positively anyway!

I miss losing draws. Something to be said from both parts, tests match play for draws, why shouldn’t they? Those couple extra points could keep them up. Terribly frustrating for the bowling side but that’s cricket and we love it. Shame I won’t get to see you play this season the Zimbabwean overseas from Louth is in Newcastle sadly. Take care

Thats incredible fantastic weather in ENGLAND what is going on, what a fantastic sight too a lancaster very rare only a couple still flying listen to those 4 merlin engines roar.

I genuinely flinched when that ball came back at you. Love the content!!

Can you please do a morning route before the game. Great video. Well batted

I'm a bit of both, for me it depends purely on the format. If its just win/lose then you've always got to go for the win, but if the potential to grind out a losing draw is there I see no issue in going for it, especially if the batting is the weakness of a team (as is the case with me).

That Lancaster bomber went straight over my house near Northampton

You are 100% right Gareth. If this was international cricket with careers on the line it's one thing, but y'all are there for the love and fun of the game. Maybe they'd miss some points, but I bet they'd remember this game way more fondly if one of them had strode out, connected with a few and got a 50 or something than they ever will remember getting 2 competition points by blocking all innings. At least then they'd have something to talk about over a beer after the game as well.

AS A INDIAN I APPRECIATE YOUR CONTENT WE NEVER SAW CRICKET IN FORIEGN NON INTERNATINAL ITS A FEAST TO SEE CRICKET IS GROWING

Completely agree with your comments at the end. The Leicestershire league changed the rules a couple of years ago to win/lose cricket and ultimately rewarded teams for going for the win with bonus points for how close they got. makes for better cricket games. Love the videos, keep up the good work !

All a part of the game. That the strategy of most teams when it gets out of hand when they are batting. Thats when we need our yorker specialist to hit some stumps or lbw if they can. Hardest thing to accomplish though when they not trying to score

Interesting comments here about a team "shutting up shop". I personally feel that batting is all about bravery - chancing your arm. Imagine if Botham or Stokes, in seemingly impossible situations, had opted for a draw instead of going for the win - which in a couple of instances turned whole series around. As far as your fielding side is concerned, we all know how difficult it is to prise out batsmen in purely survival mode. It often takes special tactics to do the trick - like positioning a deep mid-wicket on the fence and then bowling a slow full toss. Or making intimidating field placements. Such is the beauty of this game of cricket. Such a play on skill and emotions.

Blame the rules, not the team. If it rewards not being bowled out then it's no problem. Many comps have been won by the couple of points gained from such game.

Great Vlog @CanYouCricket keep it up . Love from India ♥️

good to see some lancsters still flying and cricket great as usual

Amazing stuff man, well batted. Keep it up!

you cant blame a team for trying to get more points. Its the system in place that rewards them for using those tactics but ultimately it just kills the fun of the game to try to save wickets instead of going for the win. But for them they have got a better outcome than loosing so you cant blame the other team

This is such a lovely ground...would love to play here one day

Love your channel so much keep uploading videos on the Woodhall spa games

Unfortunate about the Sleaford game, but a great win this game Gareth! 100% agree with you though- if you don't at least try to win, why rock up? Especially this early in the season

Well done Gareth and Woodhall, especially Kingy, a former teammate of mine at Timberland back in ancient history. I am fully with your comments about going for the win. If you are going to set a good example for the young players in your club then you should play hard and play to win, even if you get the odd heavy beating in the process. Unfortunately for Nettleham, their skipper Bridgens has always seemed to me to be a selfish kind of cricketer, considering he has a modest record at PL level. Certainly looked like he was batting for his average! Anyway, I will predict a top 4 finish for you guys this season as long as you stay injury free and of course availability.

I believe you might get some stick for that comment. BUT I think if you listen to what you said. You did mention that you could of been more aggressive in the field. Which is the key point. Win, lose draw, it’s the same as the pros do it. You have to be good with bat and ball and remember you can still accumulate points and stop the other team picking points up. It makes for a dull game sometimes. But nevertheless it’s all apart of the game. Aggressive cricket is something we assume can only happen with the bat. I saw at 70-5 off of 32 that’s 18 overs to score 180ish. 5 wickets you can be aggressive a short leg mid on mid off In and let them go over the top or create indifference with their shot selection. Thanks as always for the great content and the fantastic platform you are providing for all us cricket badgers! Keep up the fantastic work Gareth! 🙏🏽

Good job Gareth

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Woodhall Spa opener is that a wg willow or choice willow bat I see 👀👌

I agree with you. Play to win when batting and play to win when fielding. Be aggressive whenever possible.

I reckon the points system should be like that of Prem football, where 3 points is rewarded for a win, 1 for a draw, and none for a loss. This would hopefully eradicate these bullshit tactics. Love from SA 🇿🇦

Sometimes scoring runs is hard. And you maintained the composure as much as possible.

Love your videos mate

Love you sir from india love u so much

Great stuff, Gareth!

Totally agree with you Garreth, nothing worse than an opposition playing negative cricket. Draws the fun and competition out of the game. Always play to win. Love your vids mate

You should visit USA and play cricket there. There is actually quite a big cricket scene in DC/NY/TX/CA

Your timing seems good this year. Stand out shot was one, off your legs, that looked great. ( The shot that is, not your legs ...... )

I agree dont block it out . Like the 438 game i know they aren't professional but it is good training to try and chase it down . Or they sould say ok 250 is to much lets try to get 180 in our over and then build from it

That stumping was definitely out, the ref was asleep

Great batting

Yea it's a bit harsh mate, they were outclassed by your team on the day so fight for whatever points are available.

Reminds me of the old declaration cricket. We have a modern game now be aggressive in both bat and ball. Defo should have been more attacking get round the bat and get out the banter

I remember being involved in a game with a team scoring 51 off 50 overs to see it out for the draw and really did make me think about what was the point of playing like that. Good innings though Gareth did exactly what was required.

Hard to support negative tactics particularly at this level where young guys are coming through. I agree with your comments Gareth. Well batted again mate.

That extra point for the batting side could be the difference between relegation and not going down. When they had lost 6 wickets they were never going to win. SO gai nas smany points as you can. Its the bowing sides responsibility to get them out.

agree with you completely, as a keeper there is absolutely nothing worse than when some fart comes in thinking he's blocking it out like a prime graeme smith to save his team but realistically he's just dangling his bat in front of every single ball which will eventually result in a loss anyways, it's when the awful balls come in and they're still leaving it or just tapping it away, ruins the game, ruins the respect and love both teams have for the amazing cricket we get to see in our lives

Good stuff

Nice vid mate. What settings is ur gopro on? 1080? I have gp10 and it goes get heated up quickly and shuts down so not able to record

The league should review the points awarding format for next season. Bonus batting points for hitting certain scores and maybe if you get within a percentage of the opposition's score (but still lose). Bowling points for every 2 wickets taken or so. There shouldn't be an incentive for not being bowled out. Played many games where the opposition have done that in the past and it killed all the enjoyment from the match.

nicely batted.

do you have any tips for a aspiring all rounder. i have been bowling pace for nearly 6 years now and batted low down the order but i am starting to get a bit of recognition to bat up the order a bit so if you had some tips that would be awesome

Keep up the good work Gareth ❤

Can agree with your points but also see where they are coming from

Probably right about trying for the win. But still, it's always good to stay out in the middle and get some batting under your belt. Perhaps there should be a rule against that, like a mercy rule to save you guys aren't stuck there the whole day. Quite simple really, if the chasing side's run rate required drops below a certain mark then, game over. Otherwise, Gareth, cracking leg glance at about the twelve minute mark.

Crushing victory gareth

It is what makes English club cricket unique and keeps the game interesting right until the final ball. It keeps both sides interested rather than one side ‘winning’ the game after 2/3 overs or 2/3 wickets down. I have played a hell of a lot of cricket in England and the safas and ozzies in those side never got declaration cricket either 😂 This is why the MCC play declaration cricket for all their outmatches. #spiritofcricket😜

well done big G

Interesting point and i get your point. However the opposition might feel like as many extra batting/bowling points they can get. Might help them not get relegated end of the season. I wish English leagues would drop extra points and just do a win is that many points that’s it. To stop teams doing this. But I think it’s a league rules issue not a opposition team and how they choose to get points.

Dominated❤

As with a lot of leagues nationally, many points systems do not promote positive play. Sort that out and it’ll go a long way to helping.

Can you declare in your league to give them more overs to reach total?

Upset they're blocking out?! Then set a more aggressive field. Noone around the bat.

I fully respect your idea on why you think they should go for the score and not play out the overs, sometimes teams when they bowl first they know when the opposition score a high total like you guys did and know they will lose will usually bat out the overs because they know they can't win, I know it sucks that they weren't competitive enough but cricket is cricket and it will happen, especially when the opposition is as inexperienced as that team was, but if course awesome video cheers for the good content 💪💪

Who was the second county player carter and?

I don't really get the rant about the other sides "defensive" batting - they finished 125/8 - so they pretty much gave as good as they could after starting badly and being 13/3. How does swinging across the line slogging and getting out in 25 overs help them get a batting line going? Your side was totally dominant - it's up to your team to set attacking fields and go for max points.

Immediately the 1 County Contracted player rule is absolute BS on the leagues part. Also the spinner you faced first looked to be chucking it (unless the is double jointed like Murali)

What day will your next game be on?

Which camera do you use to shoot from boundary line ?

Think the league needs to do what other leagues are which is half coloured kit with one day rules, half games win draw.

you deserve more love.. ❤️ than this... #cricket love

Wow 2 x county players…some trap to fall into…what was the club thinking…or perhaps they weren’t…?

Like you've improved your off-field camera.

Having played a lot of seasons of premier league cricket some weeks you have a weak side playing against a better team, why should they give you the win when they are weak? Part of the idea of this level of cricket is to be more like 4 day matches. You have to be good enough to bowl them out, that’s your teams responsibility. I’ve been in both scenarios with teams but the rules are there from the start, you know you have to take 10 wickets.

Definitely, always should play for the win otherwise no point of playing.

Advocating for #Gazball 😂

So you guys still got the win but just not any extra points cause you didn’t bowl them out ?

Where are the bails?

You have to tempt them out. Bring on joke bowlers, get your fielders in the right spots and toss a few up to them. It's a definite art winning matches like this. With good captaincy it can be done.

I know Matt carter is one county player who is the other??

It absolutely sucks when the team straight up refuses to go for the win. Completely kills the spirit of the game as well as any fun and enjoyment you may get from it

tbh the automatic loss serves you guys right because you shouldn't have 2 country pros 1 side. At max you should have 1 country pro or overseas because anything else isn't sustainable and doesn't help your club on producing talent of its own

At the end of the day, the opposition’s tactics are up to them, if they believe they can pick up an extra couple of points throughout the season & those extra points might give them the best opportunity to avoid relegation, then that is their prerogative. At the end of the day it isn’t up to them to play into your hands & make things easy for you & as such, your captain should have adjusted his tactics to try & give yourselves the best opportunity to win that game. As you said at the start of your innings, a good opening partnership is very beneficial BUT if you had been 20/3 instead of 85/1, would your team had continued to bat as you did OR would you have adjusted your batting so as to not give all your wickets away cheaply? As you also noted, your opponents seemingly adjusted the way they went about things after losing a few early wickets themselves & as a result are well within their rights to try a different tactic if tactic a) isn’t working. Cricket in some ways is like a game of chess, it’s simply not possible for everyone to go all out attack, especially if confidence is low. This is where you (as in you yourself & your teammates) learn to read the game situation as early as possible in future to give yourselves the best opportunity in getting the result that you are looking for! And that might well be a draw if you find yourselves holding on in a game!

Love u bro from india

Sorry sour grapes! You win, you get the points - do not critise the opposition. They probably did not want to be all out being beaten by 200 plus runs. In the end Woodhall were not good enough to outthink and bowl out the opposition.

Disagree on the win/lose thing. I'm an advocate of the winning draw/losing draw format. Win/lose benefits the stronger teams and is too easy for them to pick up wickets if they bowl second. No real captaincy needed either, just wait for the other team to lose their wickets. Boring. The real skill, which separates the good teams from the average, is the ability to take ten wickets when the team batting second is looking for a draw. I play in a relatively strong 1st team and we have winning draws/losing draws. I'd much rather win outright by taking 10 wickets second innings then seeing a team give wickets away needlessly and the game fizzle out. Interesting perspectives though.

Can you make the videos a bit longer so we can see details like the log. Maybe just throw in some miscellaneous footage at the end because the thumbnails for other videos pop up and cover these details at the end of the video. Just a consideration. Regarding batting out the overs... I disagree a little bit. If you have a young team, then there is value in getting experience out in the middle. This builds up more confidence than getting a quick-fire total off less than 10 balls. Anyone can play and miss. Personally, I would have encouraged my team to push for singles and put the fielding team under pressure, but each team will have its strengths and weaknesses.

Slightly confused with this? So you lost the points for playing a player contracted to Yorkshire but Matt is still contacted to notts ?