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Hi Guys For as long as I can remember, our club has always had the captains selecting the teams. In the upcoming AGM, a number of us, including a couple of captains, would like to push for a selection committee to be put into place. In our eyes this solves a number of problems : Certain...

Well, I have been asked to wicket keep for the midweek match this week, (ok I semi volunteered as I 'm not getting to bowl or bat in the midweek games ever and felt it could be a good experience) Just wondering if anyone has any useful tips, I'm a reasonable slip fielder, and have the agility...

Has anyone seen this ? http://www.vimeo.com/17759994 There is footage from the aus eng match in 1948, along with more a documentary stuff, and at 13 mins ish, there is even a mention of grimmet and footage of him bowling...

Fielding - Throwing Problem Good morning! I have a bit of a problem fielding at the moment, and that is my throwing. I have never been able to throw a ball properly/far and whilst it doesn't affect me that much (i tend to field SEC/SMW/Slips ) it is a bit of a pain that when i chase down a...

Ashes Tickets on sale BBC Sport - Cricket - Ashes 2010/11 tickets go on sale to England fans Anyone going? Not me, no money!

[Rant] Cricket not a sport Sigh, getting fed up of people telling me that cricket isn't a spot and requires no effort. . . (Field for an hour at slip and not have a chance, then have ot keep concentration for the next hour still) Its such a mentally draining game, plus there is a lot of...

Lower Back Pain Hmm Right Basically, I had nets last thursday and since sleeping after net session I have had a wierd kind of pain in my back, Its almost crippling at times, and then other times I wont notice It. I'm not sure if its cricket sourced or work related :\ shouldn't be work...

Football World Cup Winner A vbookie event for final world cup winner

England vs WI Anyone watching this? Absolute farcical rules on rain ruining the game and the result . . . basically won by WI by winning the toss :( 32 required from 22 balls as opposed to chasing 192. . .

IPL - 2nd Semi Final - Chennai vs Mumbai Chennai vs Mumbai for the final spot.

The World WORST test team of the decade. For a bit of a laugh i decided to create this thread. Basically the idea is the same as the other threads however you have to pick a team of 11 of the worst players. Several rules apply : 1) Test Nations National Teams only. Because we could all...

How NOT to catch. SteveyD lesson number 1 in how not to catch: By getting it completely wrong , stubbing your thumb and being left with a big bruise under the nail/side of your thumb.

Mini bug - New User allo! When you register as a new user, you are invited to post on the introductions board and there is a link, however the link is incorrect. Sorry I didn't pick up the details, was just clicking through randomly when i noticed it didn't open properly in my new tab!

Inner Gloves This is a bit of an odd question probably but What is the deal on Inner gloves? I see people swear by them and have always used them, do they actually provide any more grip on a hot sweaty day or anything? I'm quite confortable not using any but wondering does it actually feel a...

How to practise ? Afternoon/evening/Morning whereever you may be! I was just wondering what you find the best way to practise alone? Where I am is somewhat lacking in facilities so the best I can do is go down to the park (which is about as flat as a lumpy home made pancake)and find it very...

Greetings Ahoy there I be Stevey or stephen or whatever you want to call me. (I've probabyl heard worse than you can think of!) I'm a leg spinner/medium pacer/low order batsman / general fielding specialist (aka i'm crap ! but that doesn't stop me having fun!) Just thought i'd show my face...