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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 15h

you were bang on with this excellent summary, Central Contracts and the Regional Structure created a situation where very few 25-30 year olds are pushing for selection (Southby/ ADR apart) so Lottie is going to have to either rely on the curent senior crop or pick some very callow youngsters.

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 1d

It’s interesting that the 100 becomes a discussion point for Eng selection, for example Tilly CC had an excellent 100 but was distinctly average in both County Comps as was Kira Chathli who on 100 form would be an England shoe in…Perrin was superb across all 3 formats and has to be next on the list

grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 1d

I think the Eng bowling looks in decent shape add in Kemp/Stonehouse/Gaur for left arm option, i suspect batting wise Lottie will be keeping a close eye on Perrin, Ella Mac, Smale, Scrivens, Kemp, Grewcock, Bouchier, Norgrove…Southby surely primed as next keeper as long as batting keeps improving

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 2d

i’m amazed Villiers, Gibson.Schofield have contracts, don’t c any of them improving the side, Kemp could become world class, Capsey has terrible ODI record, averages 19 with 1 50 in 26 innings, ADR needs a ODI run, Perrin for me T20 only at this stage..we have to find a wrist spinner..Baker?

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 13d

maybe not, but i think we can agree that she does know the game?

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 13d

that’s Lottie told then!

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 13d

disagree about ADR Jack, let’s not forget her Test 100 v SA and in her 2 ODI innings v India this summer she scored 44 and 53 batting at 6, she was also the best middle order county batter this season, she’s v v unlucky to not be in squad, she’s also an excellent player of spin

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 14d

an excellent article, let’s hope it all comes together, but i fear it unlikely.Not picking ADR, who was excellent in the middle order last season for Eng/Surrey looks a mistake, she’s been so unlucky with regards England, as for Capsey i cannot think of someone less suited to batting with the tail.

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 16d

as does the total lack of any crowds/ atmosphere other than when India are playing…

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 17d

agree with @globalcricket in that Dunkley looks the most lost and i don’t think a positional change will make a difference… she might do better v India/Aus on decent wkts, Lamb to open,Jones/Wyatt-H/Capsey at 5/6/7,agree Wyatt H lucky to be there, but she’s the only batting alternative they’ve got!

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 17d

Surely Lamb opening and Wyatt in for Dunkley

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 23d

agreed, Stonehouse the best left arm all rounder out there now Kemp just batting, there has to be more to it, suspect a fed up young lady that will not be in a Surrey shirt again!Jones was one of the quickest around, hence the Eng bowling prog..if Blaze sort her radar out she’ll be some player!

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · 23d

In Stonehouse/Jones that’s 2 outstanding Eng A all rounders leaving Surrey, both in the Eng pace bowling programme. Must be due to lack of game time, with a squad full of “senior” players it must be a very difficult place to establish yourself, especially as a batter, hope they flourish elsewhere.

programme.it

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 27

oops!

grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 27

so, according to Gareth Barry, the reason that Surrey Men didn’t win the championship was “we didn’t get the same prep pre season because of infrastructure and couldn’t get the time we required so started slower”…. for infrastructure you can assume he means the women’s team… seriously!

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 23

no shock, as proved in the last few games she’s far to good to be on the Surrey bench waiting for Eng call ups/injuries to get an opportunity, surprised it’s the Blaze though, one of the few counties she’ll not b an automatic starter..i think there will be lots of youngsters moves after next season

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 17

hope u smash em!

grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 17

and 3 of the top 6 have been this season v Surrey…coincidence or a reflection on Surreys bowling attack/ skipper?

grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 17

which makes their decision to bat first even more odd than it seemed given the forecast was for persistent drizzle all pm…doesn’t take away from a fantastic chase by Hants….Surrey v unfortunate to lose Tilly CC as an England net bowler

grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 17

only 2 overs from Gregory seems odd… what a knock by young Mary Taylor…

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 15

@crickether.com @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social @00childpodcast.bsky.social

is there a reserve day for the women’s metro bank 1 day cup semi and finals as there is for the men’s comp?

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 13

maybe they’ve looked at the forecast?

grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 10

from memory i think Jones on 1 year contract,be no surprise to see her move next season,most tier 1 players signed 2 yr contract, if rules the same as the men it means that players can start to renegotiate from June 2026 i think,if Glamorgan play it right they could put together a very good side

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 10

but so few opportunities at Surrey with squad size/strength,this only her 2nd Metro 50 game,must be frustrating as a squad player relying on Eng call ups or injuries for tier 1 game time,interesting to c what her/Stonehouse/Moore/Tilly CC do at contract time all guaranteed starters at most counties

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grigirl.bsky.social @grigirl.bsky.social · Sep 3

what your thoughts on Alice Capsey being available for the Surrey squad tomorrow whereas Dunkley/Wyatt-Hodge unavailable… likewise Hants/Lancs WCup players?

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