*** Derbyshire CCC vs Sussex CCC County Championship Division One at Derby 15-18 May 20***

[Krusty]

STUMPS Day 2

Sussex 328-8 (69 overs) - lead by 105

Yardy 121* Panesar 0*

Can Ed Joyce bat in the morning?

 

[vegster]

STUMPS Day 2

Sussex 328-8 (69 overs) - lead by 105

Yardy 121* Panesar 0*

Can Ed Joyce bat in the morning?

If he is at the ground I think he will be ok to bat.
But, If Joyce had been in Derby and able to bat, we might be 328-5 and looking good. Strange that the captain of all people was not with his team ? Any rumours doing the rounds ?

 

[Krusty]

...Any rumours doing the rounds ?

Something to do with a poo and the away dressing room

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

*** Derbyshire CCC vs Sussex CCC County Championship Division One at Derby 15-1

I have just read a few reports and not one mention of Joyce. I have been working, will he bat tomorrow.

 

[Gwylan]

I have just read a few reports and not one mention of Joyce. I have been working, will he bat tomorrow.

It's very strange: you'd think a captain being absent would warrant at least one line in reports

 

[Krusty]

It certainly is odd.. perhaps it is something either very personal or legal??

Well... we will find out soon enough... can't see Monty lasting too long this morning!

 

[Krusty]

Maybe I spoke too soon... as Monty SMASHES a four back over Footitt's head... and moves on to 10!

 

[brightonmark1234]

monty out and joyce is in now with yardy

 

[Krusty]

No.. Monty out lobbing a catch to leg slip... 341-9

Ed Joyce comes to the crease... 'missing yesterday due to personal reasons' according to the dynamic duo on BBC Radio Derby.

 

[Janbha]

There is something wrong with my bbc scorecard , it says Panesar 6 not out .

 

[Janbha]

Joyce in bat 4 more required for another batting point 346-9

 

[JJ McClure]

I see Joyce has assumed his rightful position in the batting order. No more than a rabbit in the headlights of these Derbyshire bowlers.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Forecast not great, can't imagine they'll go on too long this morning.

 

[Krusty]

373-9 (80 overs)

Yardy 141* Joyce 11*

Lead by 150.

Maybe just have a THRASH to try and reach 400 and get the batting point... and get Derby in before lunch?

Is this REALLY Sussex we are talking about??

 

[Simster]

373-9 (80 overs)

Yardy 141* Joyce 11*

Lead by 150. Declaration when MHY reaches 150?

Nope, they will be looking for the batting point at 400.



Which they won't get, obviously.

 

[Krusty]

Nope, they will be looking for the batting point at 400.

Which they won't get, obviously.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Sussex are wise to bat on. Derbyshire will have sussed out our bowling and second time around are sure to post 300 in 40 overs, leaving us an impossible target of 125 in the fourth innings. Looks like being a long coach journey back this weekend

 

[Krusty]

Michael Yardy 153*

 

[Simster]

Clever bowling from Derbyshire, allowing Joyce just the 15 runs off that over - meaning they get a chance to splatter Yardy's stumps now that he is past 150 and obviously doesn't care anymore.

 

[Krusty]

Sussex 401-9