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Posted: 02 April 2011 at 10:29am

Hi everyone.... interesting]]> Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:29:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=214021#214021 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Originally posted by Clobber England... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=183384#183384 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 08 July 2008 at 6:27am

Originally posted by Clobber


England centrally-contracted players for 2007/08:
James Anderson (Lancashire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Paul Collingwood(Durham), Alastair Cook(Essex), Andrew Flintoff (Lancashire), SteveHarmison (Durham), Matthew Hoggard (Yorkshire), Kevin Pietersen(Hampshire), Monty Panesar (Northamptonshire), Ryan Sidebottom(Nottinghamshire), Andrew Strauss (Middlesex), Michael Vaughan(Yorkshire)


No Prior shows his place is not set in stone and offers hope to various other keepers around the country.

NoStuart Broad either which is a little bit of a surprise as you wouldhave thought they would want to manage his workload to some extent, butpresumably this suggests they don't seem him as a contender for Testcricket in the immediate future.


  Clobs posted this in September 2007 , immediately after thecentrally contracted players were announced.  Just look who got acontract and Clobs' comments (backed by 143 in another post) concerningStuart Broad.  Some turnaround in such a short space of time !
]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:27:48 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=183384#183384 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Originally posted by -JP-Quite... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156538#156538 Author: top-of-off
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Posted: 13 September 2007 at 6:52pm

Originally posted by -JP-

Quite right top-of-off, Gilchrist has not only changed the game, but changed the way selectors pick squads - Read is amongst the top glovemen in the English game but may never play again.

Mind, most counties seem to be playing batsmen who can keep - I have to admit I've not seen enough county cricket to judge this season, but are the likes of Ambrose, Mustard, Batty and Davies genuine international class keepers?


Well Davies looks very good with the gloves and I havent seen much of Mustard but he looked excellent at the FP final. Havent seen enough of the others to comment. Ambrose looks a fine batsman though.
]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:52:54 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156538#156538 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Tis encouraging ! Old Groucho... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156177#156177 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 2:22pm

Tis encouraging !  Old Groucho did a fine job , but like all coaches he passed his sell-by date.

Edited by Sledger - 11 September 2007 at 2:25pm]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:22:34 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156177#156177 England Central Contracts for 2008 : the benefits are there for all... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156176#156176 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 2:05pm

the benefits are there for all to see in the improvement of Anderson in particular while both Plunkett and Mahmood (the latter especially) have shown some excellent county form lately]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:05:44 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156176#156176 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Not dissimilar to Fletcher's... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156172#156172 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 1:51pm

 Not dissimilar to Fletcher's autocratic control then Clobs. The difference is that Moores will push for members of the PerformanceSquad to play some cricket! 
            I like the way the man's running things and expect those 30 to playplenty of matches without being overworked.
]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:51:07 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156172#156172 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Just reading up a little more... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156171#156171 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 1:41pm

Just reading up a little more on this and what i hadn't realised is that Peter Moores has complete control over the 30 players who will be named in the England Performance Squad at the start of the season which probably explains why they felt able not to offer central contracts to one or two players in particular ]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:41:34 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156171#156171 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Don't think so Shan , whilst... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156117#156117 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 7:40am

 Don't think so Shan , whilst Vaughan has made noises that hefancies a run in the one day side,I just don't see him being recalled.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:40:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156117#156117 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Reed is a better wicket keeper... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156114#156114 Author: shan
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 7:29am

Reed is a better wicket keeper than Prior, thats for sure and a wicket keeper should be picked for his wicket keeping abilities on the first hand, otherwise what's the fun in hitting a handful 50 and then dropping a few crucial catches or stumpings allowing the opponents to get on top of you? Gilchrist, no doubt is a top notch batsmen, but his wicket keeping abilities makes him one of the greatest wicket keepers playing today and I think Aussies are not voilating the rule to pick a wicket keeper for his wicket keeping abilities on the first hand.
 
In all honestly I think that Broad should have been amongst the players having central contracts of the ECB. Future of English cricket needs to be preserved or as Clobs said, he might be having a bit too much of the work load. Broad is young, no doubt, but fast bowler deteriorate quicker if they have to play to much of cricket. ECB might be having some good reasons for that, those are beyond my comprehension though. ECB's awarding central contract to as few as twelve player is also a bit of surprise for me. 
 
I know only those players who are available to play test cricket for England are awarded central  contracts by ECB. Can someone enlighten me that is it mandatory for a player to be an active ODI player as well to get a central contract of ECB? This excuse they used here in Pakistan not to offer Inzimam the central contract. 


Edited by shan - 11 September 2007 at 7:38am]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:29:03 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156114#156114 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Quite right top-of-off, Gilchrist... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156067#156067 Author: -JP-
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Posted: 11 September 2007 at 1:04am

Quite right top-of-off, Gilchrist has not only changed the game, but changed the way selectors pick squads - Read is amongst the top glovemen in the English game but may never play again.

Mind, most counties seem to be playing batsmen who can keep - I have to admit I've not seen enough county cricket to judge this season, but are the likes of Ambrose, Mustard, Batty and Davies genuine international class keepers?
]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:04:20 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156067#156067 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Good point caller there, Read... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156047#156047 Author: top-of-off
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Posted: 10 September 2007 at 8:43pm

Good point caller there, Read just scored a very fast 90 and is arguably the best keeper in England. Why can't they just accept that they are never going to find a Gilchrist. I would rather have a keeper who didn't drop any and bat to an extent than a guy who is capable with the bat but drops several chances.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:43:39 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156047#156047 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Nothing wrong with that Clobs... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156025#156025 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 10 September 2007 at 2:24pm

 Nothing wrong with that Clobs - keep 'em on their toes.  Ihave to say that I'm worried about Prior's keeping and the turning ballin Sri Lanka might give him real problems.   Is Read out of theequation completely , I hope not.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:24:47 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156025#156025 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Graveney has stated they have... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156024#156024 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 10 September 2007 at 2:06pm

Graveney has stated they have the option of awarding six month contracts to players next April following the winter tours so I guess they are throwing down the gauntlet to one or two]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:06:19 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156024#156024 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Just 12 contracted players seems... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156023#156023 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 10 September 2007 at 1:33pm

Just 12 contracted players seems a bit thin to me. Surprising Broad is omitted from the list , he's going places.
    Prior's position not being certain is right , there aresome fine keepers around the country and I'll be watching with interestas to who they pick as 2nd keeper for the winter tour. Who knows , hemight not make it!]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:33:59 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156023#156023 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Is it true they have now introduced... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156004#156004 Author: Max Power
Subject: 4162
Posted: 10 September 2007 at 12:26pm

Is it true they have now introduced a 'layered' approach, with Harmy, Hoggard and Vaughan (probably Strauss too) on a lower layer due to their absence in ODI's?]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:26:56 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156004#156004 England Central Contracts for 2008 : Gee they need to be careful, what... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156001#156001 Author: 143no
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Posted: 10 September 2007 at 12:22pm

Gee they need to be careful, what if Broad gets disgruntled and tries to get residency for Australia or south africa.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:22:23 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=156001#156001 England Central Contracts for 2008 : England centrally-contracted... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=155998#155998 Author: Clobber
Subject: 4162
Posted: 10 September 2007 at 12:14pm


England centrally-contracted players for 2007/08:
James Anderson (Lancashire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Paul Collingwood(Durham), Alastair Cook(Essex), Andrew Flintoff (Lancashire), SteveHarmison (Durham), Matthew Hoggard (Yorkshire), Kevin Pietersen(Hampshire), Monty Panesar (Northamptonshire), Ryan Sidebottom(Nottinghamshire), Andrew Strauss (Middlesex), Michael Vaughan(Yorkshire)


No Prior shows his place is not set in stone and offers hope to various other keepers around the country.

No Stuart Broad either which is a little bit of a surprise as you would have thought they would want to manage his workload to some extent, but presumably this suggests they don't seem him as a contender for Test cricket in the immediate future.


Edited by Clobber - 10 September 2007 at 12:14pm]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:14:26 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4162&PID=155998#155998