MMCC Turf 2

Darrel Hair · Status: Offline

RE: MMCC Turf 2

Darrel Hair · Status: Offline

Ernie wrote:

I think you will find the umpires were.

1. paul dission

&

2. Noah ideer

you should temper your taunts, beaver and slocs is right on this one

Goochy · Status: Offline

Darrel Hair wrote:

Goochy wrote:

Yes, that is true. That was done to help hold it together a little. I was very dubious about this but I was proved to be wrong as even after 3 hours play, the wicket ends were almost undamaged.

I think you might just find that a wicket extends for 66 feet and must be prepared the same over that total length including cutting and rolling. That being said maybe the wicket was not prepared at all.

Well that certainly never used to be the case because I have seen a test match played where the wicket was green in the middle for the seamers and browner at the end for the spinners. There was a very distinct line at either end.
As you obviously know this subject inside out, can you please point me to where and when this rule was changed. I'm sure you are correct but I couldn't find it when I looked.

Thanks "Darrell".

Darrel Hair · Status: Offline

Goochy wrote:

Darrel Hair wrote:

Goochy wrote:

Yes, that is true. That was done to help hold it together a little. I was very dubious about this but I was proved to be wrong as even after 3 hours play, the wicket ends were almost undamaged.

I think you might just find that a wicket extends for 66 feet and must be prepared the same over that total length including cutting and rolling. That being said maybe the wicket was not prepared at all.

Well that certainly never used to be the case because I have seen a test match played where the wicket was green in the middle for the seamers and browner at the end for the spinners. There was a very distinct line at either end.
As you obviously know this subject inside out, can you please point me to where and when this rule was changed. I'm sure you are correct but I couldn't find it when I looked.

Thanks "Darrell".

Law 10(3)

3. Mowing
(a) The pitch
The pitch shall be mown on each day of the match on which play is expected to take place, if ground and weather conditions allow.

combined with Law 7

1. Area of pitch
The pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 22 yards/20.12m in length and 10ft/3.05m in width. It is bounded at either end by the bowling creases and on either side by imaginary lines, one each side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps, each parallel to it and 5ft/1.52m from it. See Laws 8.1 (Width and pitching) and 9.2 (The bowling crease).

The operative words are the pitch and its length.

Goochy · Status: Offline

There is nothing in there that prevents you from doing what was done in that test match (or at MMCC on Saturday).

Nice try though.

fathertime · Status: Offline

Very embarrassing for my old club to say the least. And without knowing the full story i would say going by previous experience at the club not enough work has been put into the wicket(again).

The club can paint whatever picture they like (which i would've done if i was still there). The umpires had a duty of care to all players concerned. I would not like to face Darts, Ben and co on a wkt that looks 50/50. MMs played how many kids?. I don't think you can truly point a finger at the umpires. More so, the question needs to be asked. Why wasnt the deck ready?

Failing to have a wicket ready by the third week into a cricket season is a disgrace when there has been a minmum of 2 mths to get it ready.

Goochy · Status: Offline

I think that's a pretty decent assessment Rob.

Shooter · Status: Offline

slocs wrote:

what an absolute disgrace a wicket wasn't prepared on saturday with the weather we have had. it's the end of october for fcuk sake. sscc should be awarded 6 points, mmcc fined and the curator given a dole form. and yes i am serious.

          How the faark do the metho,s get 3 pts out of this

          If they keep this up with all there home games they might make finals

donthassellthehoff · Status: Offline

Meth's are a joke. Even Doveton Nth are faring better. Maybe use their Curator Goofy or tell the current one to get out of the canteen.

sir · Status: Offline

Does anyone actually know why the wicket wasnt ready?

MMCC have a lot to answer for I believe. DDCA no doubt will be looking for answers.

donthassellthehoff · Status: Offline

Smith wrote:

donthassellthehoff wrote:

Thats because the D grade side from last year are playing one day, Big Daddy still 4 sides though T2,T5 B and OD

-- Edited by donthassellthehoff on Friday 16th of October 2009 02:47:15 PM

looks like one of hoffs dropped the ball here !!

Didnt drop anything smithy check the "D" grade draw no MMCC any more

Gypsy · Status: Offline

I dont think they will win a game all year ,from what i saw tomsy needs to bat up and stop looking for the red dot, and to work with the kids at the other end ,no point coming in when the game is already over.