There is a welcome return from illness for Ravi Rampaul tomorrow, in time for Derbyshire's RLODC match against Yorkshire at Headingley.
I am sure that Billy Godleman will welcome an experienced bowler back to the side, crucially one in in fine form so far this season.
He replaces Mark Watt from the squad that won at Leicester and the only other question would appear to be whether Tony Palladino replaces either Alfie Gleadall or Sam Conners. I would be inclined to play the latter, which also means the two youngsters have similar work loads.
Likely side:
Godleman, Reece, Madsen, du Plooy, Hughes, Lace, Critchley, Hosein, Palladino, Conners, Rampaul
Our hosts look increasingly like a Derbyshire 'old boys' team, with the in form Gary Ballance leading the batting, while Duanne Olivier does the same for the bowling. Jon Tattersall is having a good summer with bat and gloves, having previously played for our second team.
Their squad:
Ballance, Bresnan, Brook, Coad, Leaning, Lyth, Olivier, Patterson (c), Pillans, Poysden, Tattersall (wk), Kohler-Cadmore, Waite, Willey.
With rain showers predicted for Leeds from mid-afternoon, both captains will likely be keen to bowl first.
It will be a tough game for Derbyshire, one that will likely test the depth of our batting, while there is enough firepower in the home order to test us.
We will do well to return home with the points, but have shown ourselves as a competitive and tight unit so far.
Yorkshire will know that they have been in a game and this will be worth keeping an eye on. We have a good record against the white rose county of late, something they will be as aware of as we are ourselves.
More from me tomorrow.
Any idea where Logan Van Beek is?
ReplyDeletePs. The book has been read cover to cover. I enjoyed it. Volume 2 to come?
My understanding is he has returned to NZ for his sister's wedding, no doubt communicated to the club ahead of signing. And I would hope no one would deny the lad that, as any one of us would wish to do the same.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tim. Don't know about a volume 2, but glad you enjoyed that one!
ReplyDeleteSee other post for whereabouts of LVB, as I understand it.
Dreadful bowling up to yet, but looks like the weather will save us. No wicket takers in that line up today.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately it might clear in time for us to be set a virtually impossible 250 off 20 overs or similar.
ReplyDeleteWhy is Dal in the team?
ReplyDeleteWell, we aren't awash with players and he is a terrific fielder, useful bat and handy bowler if needed.
DeleteOf the existing fit members of the squad, for this format, there aren't many options!
Proud of the boys, fantastic effort to tie the game when set an unfair target by D/L. Billy in top form in this format, can't remember another Derbyshire batsman who has hit consecutive triple centuries in the one day format. Peakfan?
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