There is no news as yet on Leus du Plooy, but as I said yesterday, the speed of his departure from the pitch at Durham suggested a serious injury. I would be surprised if we see him for a few weeks.
Alfie Gleadall has a side strain and with Matt McKiernan a long-time absentee, the squad is largely picking itself at present for Derbyshire.
Tomorrow sees a welcome return for Logan van Beek, while Mark Watt returns to the thirteen. It is anyone's guess as to which bowlers drop out tomorrow, but Dave Houghton will be aware of the need to protect Sam Conners. I suspect we are only one bowler injury from a crisis and may need to utilise the loan market before the four-day game resumes.
Tomorrow's visitors, Warwickshire, have been disappointing in this competition, though have had their share of injuries too.
Shining like a beacon for them has been Sam Hain, the subject of a social media campaign to replace Alex Hales in the England squad for the World Cup. He will accordingly be keen to do well tomorrow and a big score may just tip the scales in his favour.
They have some good cricketers and regardless of their position in the league will be keen, and able, to register a win.
Derbyshire, meanwhile, will be seeking a victory to maintain their chances of qualification for the knockout stage.
It will make for compelling viewing, but we will need to score more runs then we managed at Chester-le-Street. There was a time when 250 was a good 50-over score, but when teams are now passing 200 in 20 over cricket, it will rarely be enough.
With our bowling not looking at its best at present, it needs a little more protection.
Hopefully, tomorrow sees a return to winning ways.
Update : du Plooy dislocated his index finger and is out for a minimum of four weeks, as his finger regains full function.
A big blow, for club and player.
We don't get a break do we, well technically we do if you get what I mean, but this is a huge blow losing Leus.
ReplyDeleteIf Billy played for Notts would he have been selected for England ODI?
ReplyDeleteStats 2019 Runs Average StrikeRate
Billy Godleman 439 109 89
Ben Ducket 144 28 122
England loss at the end of the day.
Very bad news re du Plooy, just when things seem to be going well we get our legs taken from under us. My worry now is that the team is beginning to pick itself, if you are fit you are in the team! Squad size is always going to be a problem for us, and having just disposed of Worcester, Warwickshire may just be running into some form. I agree PF we must have a mindset that the minimum target of 300, some consideration may be required as to batting order not only upfront but also, if we have a reasonable base, in getting the likes of Critchley and Hosein in a bit earlier so they have time to settle before launching their explosive attack, rather than having to 'go' from the off.
ReplyDeleteHoping for good weather tomorrow, and a good performance from Derbyshire to press for that Q/F place.
Bad timing re du Plooy. Just as he's getting into his stride.
ReplyDeleteNot heard the words " explosive" and " Hosien" on the same page before? Have I found a "googlewhack "? 😁
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the reasoning behind having Dal batting at 8 and not bowling. Would not having him batting higher and getting the exposure of actually being a batsman be more beneficial? Or if you are going to bat him at 8 then have a bowl ahead of someone like Madsen? Seems like he is in the team for the sake of being in the team? Alec
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