Essex Cricket 2021

[Ricky Otto]

Was out on a bike ride yesterday evening and bumped into Sir Alistair on a very fast paced run through admirals park. Noticed on social media posts that he came top of the fitness test in pre season as well. Great at his age, does ask a question regarding the fitness of the rest of the team though, I have noticed how terrible we are are at fielding when it comes to the t20 game

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Was out on a bike ride yesterday evening and bumped into Sir Alistair on a very fast paced run through admirals park. Noticed on social media posts that he came top of the fitness test in pre season as well. Great at his age, does ask a question regarding the fitness of the rest of the team though, I have noticed how terrible we are are at fielding when it comes to the t20 game

Cook's about eight years younger than Tendo! He'll have lost top end speed and explosion but not endurance. It also helps that he's been almost injury free throughout his career. The tread on him is mental more than physical, particularly with the burden of the England captaincy - had he broken into the international team at 27 like Strauss he'd still be playing international cricket IMO.

I don't see many natural athletes in the Essex side, although I wouldn't have thought Cook was one either and he bosses that beep test.

 

[ESG]

Cook's about eight years younger than Tendo! He'll have lost top end speed and explosion but not endurance. It also helps that he's been almost injury free throughout his career. The tread on him is mental more than physical, particularly with the burden of the England captaincy - had he broken into the international team at 27 like Strauss he'd still be playing international cricket IMO.

I don't see many natural athletes in the Essex side, although I wouldn't have thought Cook was one either and he bosses that beep test.

Good to see Sir Alistair is still keen especially after those early mornings on Channel 4.

Looking forward to the new season after the depression of the football.

For the record our last natural athlete was Jesse Ryder

 

[Ricky Otto]

Cook's about eight years younger than Tendo! He'll have lost top end speed and explosion but not endurance. It also helps that he's been almost injury free throughout his career. The tread on him is mental more than physical, particularly with the burden of the England captaincy - had he broken into the international team at 27 like Strauss he'd still be playing international cricket IMO.

I don't see many natural athletes in the Essex side, although I wouldn't have thought Cook was one either and he bosses that beep test.

4 years younger, Cook 36 and RTD 40.

On one of the ifollow games recently somebody from Essex was on pre match because of the BBC Essex commentary, I didn't catch who it was but didn't sound like Irani. Anyway, whoever it was was saying that there is a hopefully a big name t20 player being announced soon. Hopefully somebody that can bowl and field

 

[Ricky Otto]

Good to see Sir Alistair is still keen especially after those early mornings on Channel 4.

Looking forward to the new season after the depression of the football.

For the record our last natural athlete was Jesse Ryder

What a guy Jesse was, he used to go to the same turkish barbers as me in moulsham st. Had a couple of chats with him.

I actually don't think he was our worst fielder ever, Danish was terrible

 

[ESG]

Danish and dear old Gladys.

Although Rahkeem Cornwall is in a different league to everyone else.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Danish and dear old Gladys.

Although Rahkeem Cornwall is in a different league to everyone else.

Don't know what you're talking about ?

 

[jackj13]

Great to hear Cooky was out yesterday evening as was the 1st day of the first friendly yesterday. Putting in the extra yards!

 

[Swiss Tony]

Danish and dear old Gladys.

Although Rahkeem Cornwall is in a different league to everyone else.

The big man can bat and bowl a bit though,always good to watch.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

One of my favourites Colin Milburn wasn't bad in the field despite his size, sadly car accident ended a wonderful career

 

[Ricky Otto]

4 years younger, Cook 36 and RTD 40.

On one of the ifollow games recently somebody from Essex was on pre match because of the BBC Essex commentary, I didn't catch who it was but didn't sound like Irani. Anyway, whoever it was was saying that there is a hopefully a big name t20 player being announced soon. Hopefully somebody that can bowl and field

Mate just messaged me and thinks it is Jimmy Neesham, which is a bit underwhelming. Still he will certainly improve us so not bad, just was expecting more going from the interview

 

[Grayson]

Completely underwhelming if it is Neesham. Still, an extra power hitter is handy. His bowling less so.

I spent all winter tweeting the club to sign Finn Allen from New Zealand, an up and coming superstar. He's joined Lancashire. A shame as he would have made serious runs at Chelmsford.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Mate just messaged me and thinks it is Jimmy Neesham, which is a bit underwhelming. Still he will certainly improve us so not bad, just was expecting more going from the interview

Got to be neesham

 

[Ricky Otto]

He's in good form to be fair

 

[cerbera45]

0/73 the game before last but did score a 30

 

[AndyT]

I think Neesham is a good signing, personally.

Held his nerve in the World Cup Final.

Can hit a long ball and is a good bowling option.

 

[ESG]

First day of the championship season and I've just read the new format. So the top two in each group go into a group of six and ultimately play the big Bob final.
Looks like just a load of dead rubbers for the rest from July and white ball takes centre stage.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

First day of the championship season and I've just read the new format. So the top two in each group go into a group of six and ultimately play the big Bob final.
Looks like just a load of dead rubbers for the rest from July and white ball takes centre stage.

Yes, the format is rubbish but at least we have cricket.

Essex batting and Nick Browne with the first boundary of the season. A debut for Ben Allison.

 

[Ricky Otto]

First day of the championship season and I've just read the new format. So the top two in each group go into a group of six and ultimately play the big Bob final.
Looks like just a load of dead rubbers for the rest from July and white ball takes centre stage.

Yep top 2 go into Division 1 and the winner gets the county championship. The top 2 play for the BW trophy. So defending 2 trophies, fingers crossed for more silverware

 

[The Big Dady]

Day One Bad Light Stops play

Essex won toss and elected to bat

Essex close of play

207 for 3

Browne 26
Cook 15
Westley 84 Not Out
Lawrence 46
Walter 26 Not Out

Great to watch it on the free Essex live stream, so not a bad day.