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Champs elect vs Relegation favourites @ the Rose Bowl
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Storer68
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Sussex's signing of fast bowler Ryan Harris has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Harris does not count as an overseas player as the South Australian bowler has a British passport as his father, Rolf, was born in England.
The 28-year-old was South Australia's top wicket taker in the four day Pura Cup and in Twenty20 Cricket.
The county champions have promptly given him his debut in the friendly match with the MCC at Lords.
Uncle Buck
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- Jul 7, 2003
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MYSTERY surrounded the future of Susses's new fast bowler Ryan Harris today.
The 28-year-old was due to make his Championship debut for the county against Hampshire but was pulled out 30 minutes before the start and replaced by Chris Liddle, who was summoned from a second team game at Hove.
It emerged that Harris signed a three-year contract with Queensland overnight after rejecting the offer of a new two-year deal with his current state side South Australia.
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Harris signed a two-year contract with Sussex in February and had his registration ratified by the ECB last week. He is qualified to play in county cricket because his father has a UK passport.
As a result, he can only play in Australia as an overseas player. Queensland have not indicated that he has been signed as an overseas player.
Asked whether Harris will play for Sussex again, Sussex's chief executive Gus Mackay said: "I cannot answer that."
Coach Mark Robinson referred all enquiries about the situation to the club and Sussex have promised to make a statement later today.
The 28-year-old was due to make his Championship debut for the county against Hampshire but was pulled out 30 minutes before the start and replaced by Chris Liddle, who was summoned from a second team game at Hove.
It emerged that Harris signed a three-year contract with Queensland overnight after rejecting the offer of a new two-year deal with his current state side South Australia.
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Harris signed a two-year contract with Sussex in February and had his registration ratified by the ECB last week. He is qualified to play in county cricket because his father has a UK passport.
As a result, he can only play in Australia as an overseas player. Queensland have not indicated that he has been signed as an overseas player.
Asked whether Harris will play for Sussex again, Sussex's chief executive Gus Mackay said: "I cannot answer that."
Coach Mark Robinson referred all enquiries about the situation to the club and Sussex have promised to make a statement later today.
Sounds as though Harris has been a bit of a DICK.
Apart from anything else [mis-leading at least one of his existing / prospective employers?] what is he doing conducting overnight negotiations the night before his all-important championship debut for the mighty [lowly] martlets?
Apart from anything else [mis-leading at least one of his existing / prospective employers?] what is he doing conducting overnight negotiations the night before his all-important championship debut for the mighty [lowly] martlets?
countrygull
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What's happened to Harris?
By Bruce Talbot
MYSTERY surrounded the future of Susses's new fast bowler Ryan Harris today.
The 28-year-old was due to make his Championship debut for the county against Hampshire but was pulled out 30 minutes before the start and replaced by Chris Liddle, who was summoned from a second team game at Hove.
It emerged that Harris signed a three-year contract with Queensland overnight after rejecting the offer of a new two-year deal with his current state side South Australia.
Harris signed a two-year contract with Sussex in February and had his registration ratified by the ECB last week. He is qualified to play in county cricket because his father has a UK passport.
As a result, he can only play in Australia as an overseas player. Queensland have not indicated that he has been signed as an overseas player.
Asked whether Harris will play for Sussex again, Sussex's chief executive Gus Mackay said: "I cannot answer that."
Coach Mark Robinson referred all enquiries about the situation to the club and Sussex have promised to make a statement later today.
Harris was not available for comment.
A little worrying all this I fear.
By Bruce Talbot
MYSTERY surrounded the future of Susses's new fast bowler Ryan Harris today.
The 28-year-old was due to make his Championship debut for the county against Hampshire but was pulled out 30 minutes before the start and replaced by Chris Liddle, who was summoned from a second team game at Hove.
It emerged that Harris signed a three-year contract with Queensland overnight after rejecting the offer of a new two-year deal with his current state side South Australia.
Harris signed a two-year contract with Sussex in February and had his registration ratified by the ECB last week. He is qualified to play in county cricket because his father has a UK passport.
As a result, he can only play in Australia as an overseas player. Queensland have not indicated that he has been signed as an overseas player.
Asked whether Harris will play for Sussex again, Sussex's chief executive Gus Mackay said: "I cannot answer that."
Coach Mark Robinson referred all enquiries about the situation to the club and Sussex have promised to make a statement later today.
Harris was not available for comment.
A little worrying all this I fear.
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
This will be a big blow (I am assuming he will be a good signing) if we are to lose him. I can't imagine Queensland will keen to use him in their overseas quota or able to, so he is effectively going to have to choose between Sussex or Queensland.
If he does have his contract terminated, what are the chances of us finding a decent replacement now that the season is underway.
If he does have his contract terminated, what are the chances of us finding a decent replacement now that the season is underway.
Would the fact that he signed OUR contract first not have some bearing if he were forced to make a choice?
More importantly 100 up for Murray 
276/4
Goodwin 103*
Prior 32*
276/4
Goodwin 103*
Prior 32*
countrygull
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Murray the GreatHatterlovesbrighton
something clever
If he doesn't play for us we should sue his sorry ass for every penny he has.
countrygull
Active member
Looking at the scores (below) does today not prove yet again that we are not only the best team in the land (apart of course from the champions elect) but also the most exciting (apart of course from the champions elect). Time for a season ticket.
Hampshire: Yet to bat
Sussex: 276-4
In Play
scorecard
Kent: 162
Nottinghamshire: 42-2
In Play
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Surrey: 135-2
Lancashire: Yet to bat
In Play
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LV County Championship - Division Two
Essex: Yet to bat
Northamptonshire: 206-6
In Play
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Gloucestershire: 63-2
Derbyshire: 124
In Play
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Leicestershire: Yet to bat
Middlesex: 199-2
In Play
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Warwickshire: Yet to bat
Worcestershire: 210-8
In Play
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Hampshire: Yet to bat
Sussex: 276-4
In Play
scorecard
Kent: 162
Nottinghamshire: 42-2
In Play
scorecard
Surrey: 135-2
Lancashire: Yet to bat
In Play
scorecard
LV County Championship - Division Two
Essex: Yet to bat
Northamptonshire: 206-6
In Play
scorecard
Gloucestershire: 63-2
Derbyshire: 124
In Play
scorecard
Leicestershire: Yet to bat
Middlesex: 199-2
In Play
scorecard
Warwickshire: Yet to bat
Worcestershire: 210-8
In Play
scorecard
Ridiculous
Storer68
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according to Cricket Australia
Veteran fast bowler Ryan Harris has left South Australia West End Redbacks and will play state cricket for XXXX Queensland Bulls for the next three seasons.
Harris took 37 wickets during the 2007-08 season at an average of 29.86 which placed him among the top 10 wicket-takers in the Pura Cup competition.
The 28-year-old made his debut for South Australia in 2001-02 and has barely missed a game for the Redbacks during the past few years and has developed into one of the most consistent bowlers in the country.
Harris, who is currently playing county cricket for Sussex in England, said he was looking forward to continuing his career with the Bulls next season.
"It was a good offer and while I've enjoyed my time with the Redbacks, I thought the opportunity to bowl at the Gabba over the next few years should see my career develop further," Harris said.
"I thank the SACA for their support over the past few years and wish them all the best but I'm genuinely excited about the prospects ahead with the Bulls."
Redbacks coach Mark Sorrell was bitterly disappointed to lose the services of Harris, but wished the paceman all the best in his new state.
"Ryan had his most consistent season on record in 2007-08 and there is no doubt that we were keen to retain him," Sorell said.
"We offered him a competitive two-year contract with incentives rolling into a third year."
"I have known Ryan for many years and I highlighted to him why I felt he would benefit from the match time he was likely to get playing with the Redbacks - he played in every match across all forms of the game in 2006-07 and without injury he was well-positioned for this to continue."
"While I am disappointed I am realistic. Ryan's performance this season was always going to attract attention and I am not surprised that Western Australia and Queensland made excellent offers."
"His contribution to the Redbacks will be missed but we wish him every success with the Bulls and his move to Brisbane."
Veteran fast bowler Ryan Harris has left South Australia West End Redbacks and will play state cricket for XXXX Queensland Bulls for the next three seasons.
Harris took 37 wickets during the 2007-08 season at an average of 29.86 which placed him among the top 10 wicket-takers in the Pura Cup competition.
The 28-year-old made his debut for South Australia in 2001-02 and has barely missed a game for the Redbacks during the past few years and has developed into one of the most consistent bowlers in the country.
Harris, who is currently playing county cricket for Sussex in England, said he was looking forward to continuing his career with the Bulls next season.
"It was a good offer and while I've enjoyed my time with the Redbacks, I thought the opportunity to bowl at the Gabba over the next few years should see my career develop further," Harris said.
"I thank the SACA for their support over the past few years and wish them all the best but I'm genuinely excited about the prospects ahead with the Bulls."
Redbacks coach Mark Sorrell was bitterly disappointed to lose the services of Harris, but wished the paceman all the best in his new state.
"Ryan had his most consistent season on record in 2007-08 and there is no doubt that we were keen to retain him," Sorell said.
"We offered him a competitive two-year contract with incentives rolling into a third year."
"I have known Ryan for many years and I highlighted to him why I felt he would benefit from the match time he was likely to get playing with the Redbacks - he played in every match across all forms of the game in 2006-07 and without injury he was well-positioned for this to continue."
"While I am disappointed I am realistic. Ryan's performance this season was always going to attract attention and I am not surprised that Western Australia and Queensland made excellent offers."
"His contribution to the Redbacks will be missed but we wish him every success with the Bulls and his move to Brisbane."
Seagull over NZ
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Surely Queensland must have known the rules as well - sounds like an almighty cock up by all concerned. Sussex can't have known he was set to sign for Queensland overnight surely.
Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!
Primary data is fact
Three batting points in the bag; we're now joint top with Notts.
306/4
Goodwin 112*
Prior 53*
306/4
Goodwin 112*
Prior 53*
306/4
Goodwin 112*
Prior 53*
Goodwin 112*
Prior 53*
Snap
Storer68
New member
from cricinfo - sounds like one almight cock up somewhere
County news
Angry Sussex withdraw Harris from match
Cricinfo staff
April 16, 2008
Sussex were forced to withdraw Ryan Harris from their Championship opener against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl at the last minute after reports that he had signed a three-year deal with Queensland.
Harris was signed as a Kolpak player and joined for Sussex on the understanding that he held a British passport and met current ECB regulations. However, if he has agreed a deal with Queensland then that might put him in breach of contract with Sussex and the county are believed to be seeking clarification of the situation from the player.
"Naturally it is disappointing that Ryan was withdrawn minutes before the start of play," Gus Mackay, Sussex's chief executive, said. "We are currently working with the relevant authorities and their lawyers in the hope of resolving the situation."
County news
Angry Sussex withdraw Harris from match
Cricinfo staff
April 16, 2008
Sussex were forced to withdraw Ryan Harris from their Championship opener against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl at the last minute after reports that he had signed a three-year deal with Queensland.
Harris was signed as a Kolpak player and joined for Sussex on the understanding that he held a British passport and met current ECB regulations. However, if he has agreed a deal with Queensland then that might put him in breach of contract with Sussex and the county are believed to be seeking clarification of the situation from the player.
"Naturally it is disappointing that Ryan was withdrawn minutes before the start of play," Gus Mackay, Sussex's chief executive, said. "We are currently working with the relevant authorities and their lawyers in the hope of resolving the situation."