Mystic moments

Back on February 6 I reported on the concern, expressed on the Somerset CCC website, regarding the proposed listing of Test cricket as a "crown jewel" for terrestrial television. The argument was that the Beeb wouldn't have to pay the going rate and that money would thus be less freely available for grassroots cricket.

Well, now Derbyshire have expressed similar concerns and, as I said on the 6th if you scroll down, I'd sooner it stay on Sky, where they do it well, than go on the BBC to the detriment of, among other things, Derbyshire cricket.

Let's just hope that the government listen to these concerns...

Fabulous knock, ultimately in vain, by Hashim Amla, who is perhaps the most in form batsman in the world game at present, in the Test against India today. Amla is in prime form on the sub-continent and is now set to stay on with the one day side.

That will see Charl Langeveldt and Herschelle Gibbs return to national colours and the Cape Cobras are badly missing both. They were beaten again yesterday, with their problem being getting runs on the board at present. Robin Peterson again bowled tightly, going for just six an over, but 130 in 20 overs is always gettable. Strangely, for a bloke who usually gets his runs quickly or gets out, Peterson didn't bat. Even from this distance that seems strange.

In other news, this year's 40 over compy will be known as the Clydesdale Bank 40. No doubt such a name gives fans the chance to shout themselves horse...

Did you see what I did there?!

Anyway, that's it for tonight. No blog tomorrow as it's Mrs Peakfan's birthday and I'm taking her out for an intimate meal for ... er... four, with the kids coming along too.

Got some brownie points to build up for the coming season!