While Derby County blew a chance to put daylight between themselves and third place, Chesterfield won promotion back to the Football League, no doubt to scenes of great rejoicing in that town tonight.
More importantly, In three days time Derbyshire are supposed to be playing their first pre-season match, at the Incora County Ground, against the South Asian Cricket Academy.
Looking at the forecast for the next week, I wouldn't advise putting your beer or milk money on a great deal of play. If they get on at all I will be impressed, but regular rain and showers appears to be set for the three days of the match.
Still, cricket is here again and we have made it through the winter.
I was mildly amused this morning to read that Pakistan spin bowling all rounder Imad Wasim has now 'unretired' from international cricket and made himself available for the T20 World Cup. This comes on the back of talks initiated by the Pakistan Cricket Board, following on from his excellent PSL, In which he produced match- winning performances in both the semi-final and final.
He is a fine player, one regular readers will know would have been high on my list for Derbyshire. Yet this move seems to put the kybosh on him playing for anyone in the Vitality Blast this year. Although it would not be a major surprise if, after all that, the Pakistan Cricket Board didn't pick him..
Rumours of another spinner coming in are not going away, however, although I have no idea who the player in question may be. Nor am I sure, to be perfectly honest, why we need another spinner at this stage, unless there is a problem with Alex Thomson.
Anyway, I will be back soon. Remember the signed memorabilia - links on the previous post - that has already attracted bids on eBay, if signed, cricket memorabilia is your thing.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I look forward to interacting with you again soon!
The good news didn’t last very long! We’ve lost one of our overseas hopes already. Must be some kind of record!!
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