Thursday, 30 October 2025

Nice article on Blair Tickner

Thanks to James for sending across this piece on Blair Tickner, which some of you won't have seen

It highlights the challenge in trying to produce your best, with everything going on in the background.

And also, for me, what a shocking organisation the ECB is. I can't think of any other employer who would insist on your working after receiving such news.

Ticks was a top bloke and popular team mate. He didn't take enough wickets for that crucial overseas role but I wish him the very best on his return to international cricket.

And of course, wish he and his wife the very best, moving forward.
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6 comments:

  1. Simon31 October 2025 at 01:02

    And he returned to the NZ team in style taking 4-34 against England.

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  2. Ian B31 October 2025 at 10:42

    Of course, he took 4 wickets against England and was pivotal in New Zealand winning the game.
    I wish this thoroughly decent man all the best for the future.
    I can't help thinking that he might have been more successful at Derbyshire in different circumstances.

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  3. Ian from Suffolk31 October 2025 at 10:44

    Very well said. It does seem incredible that the ecb made him play in that match when he got such horrible news shortly before the game was due to start

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  4. jasper31 October 2025 at 10:54

    Seems a thoroughly nice guy, and was interesting to listen to when he helped out on commentary. Just didn't work out for him here, not helped by the circumstances. Wish him all the best.

    I believe he had a least one catch dropped (Brook?) in the game against England. Some things never change!

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    1. Peakfan31 October 2025 at 11:03

      Yes if you were picking a team on affability, he would be a first pick. Gave everything, but the wickets didn't come as they needed to.

      For me, an overseas player has to take 40 wickets at low cost, or score a thousand runs or near it, averaging 45/50. If they don't, you could save money on a domestic player..

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  5. Anonymous1 November 2025 at 06:59

    That article speaks volumes about the man he is and, equally loudly about the type of people we have in the ECB.

    Both head coaches could have let him go to his family and miss the game when his wife was diagnised. Both CEO's should have supported it and then have the ensuing discussion with the ECB.

    Decision makers. Really? It's pitiful that such out of touch people are running the game and that neither club had the professional guts and personal compassion to do the right thing.

    Andy

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