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[Cricket] Squad for Sussex's first game



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Gwylan

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There's still no Phil Salt and no sign of Head's arrival (I think he misses the first two games)

https://sussexcricket.co.uk/news/squad-named-championship-opener

That looks a very thin batting line-up with Thomason as opener and Ollie coming at number 8

There's no Wells in the Lancashire line-up either, so he can't see the inevitable ton from a former player

I'm not overly optimistic about this one but I hope Haines continues his form from the friendlies
 




keaton

keaton

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I am happy to give the youngsters a chance but how much of a chance are you giving them if they don't have more experienced and consistent players to take the pressure off? Lot falls on Van Zyl and Ben Brown (while he does everything else).

However I have said at the beginning of the last 5-10 years, this year I think Sussex have a really good squad and this could be our year. So maybe this one is as I go in with very little confidence
 


Cowfold Seagull

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keaton said:
I am happy to give the youngsters a chance but how much of a chance are you giving them if they don't have more experienced and consistent players to take the pressure off? Lot falls on Van Zyl and Ben Brown (while he does everything else).

However I have said at the beginning of the last 5-10 years, this year I think Sussex have a really good squad and this could be our year. So maybe this one is as I go in with very little confidence
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More chance of success in white ball competitions l would have thought. Not that l know a great deal about Sussex cricket l should add.
 


Mackenzie

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We're not going to be winning many county games this season, but hopefully these young lads will improve with experience.....then sign for Surrey.
 


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How very sad for Sussex to go into first game with such a team compared to those just a few seasons ago
 






Pavilionaire

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There is one positive for Sussex - by the end of this season everybody's golf handicap will be a damn sight lower than it is now.
 






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Thank goodness we signed Ravi Bopara for a bit of experience...
 


Eeyore

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Two or three year transition in progress. Very keen to see how they do.

I hope the championship isn't slowly being sidelined though. It looks like more of a bolt on these days.
 


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Gwylan

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Two or three year transition in progress. Very keen to see how they do.

I hope the championship isn't slowly being sidelined though. It looks like more of a bolt on these days.
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I quite like the new format - they're going to get at least 14 games of four day stuff and I like the way it's been seeded.

Sussex have got a decent bowling attack, even without Jofra. Meaker and CJ have played for England, Robinson and Garton have been on the fringes of the England team and Crocombe looks promising. Throw in Carson, who looks a very useful spinner, and that looks OK.

It's the batting: I can't see us getting 400 in any of the games - not unless SVZ and Head have blinding summer. We can't really rely on the kids
 




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Gwylan said:
I quite like the new format - they're going to get at least 14 games of four day stuff and I like the way it's been seeded.

Sussex have got a decent bowling attack, even without Jofra. Meaker and CJ have played for England, Robinson and Garton have been on the fringes of the England team and Crocombe looks promising. Throw in Carson, who looks a very useful spinner, and that looks OK.

It's the batting: I can't see us getting 400 in any of the games - not unless SVZ and Head have blinding summer. We can't really rely on the kids
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I'm hoping Rawlins has an extended run of form but I think you're right, we'll be relying on those two.
 


Eeyore

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Gwylan said:
I quite like the new format - they're going to get at least 14 games of four day stuff and I like the way it's been seeded.

Sussex have got a decent bowling attack, even without Jofra. Meaker and CJ have played for England, Robinson and Garton have been on the fringes of the England team and Crocombe looks promising. Throw in Carson, who looks a very useful spinner, and that looks OK.

It's the batting: I can't see us getting 400 in any of the games - not unless SVZ and Head have blinding summer. We can't really rely on the kids
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I'd like to see them playing 17 games and all in one league. Home one year against another, away the next.
 


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Let's just hope Robinson does the business this end of the season before he spends a few months carrying drinks around for James Anderson and Stuart Broad
 




keaton

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From the Guardian article today it bappears the online coverage will be very good this year. All county YouTube channels and the ECB app will have coverage of the games with more cameras and commentary
 










vegster

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Very thin looking Sussex team.... A lot of work for Ben Brown this summer, Captain, Wicketkeeper and having to carry the batting... Poor sod .
 




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