County Cricket 2008

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Jason Gillespie receives clearance from the ECB

Jason Gillespie will join Glamorgan for the 2008 season after the Australian received clearance yesterday from the ECB to play for the Welsh county this summer.

"We're delighted that this matter has now been resolved and that Jason has been cleared to play for us," said Glamorgan Chief Executive Mike Fatkin. "We appreciate that the ECB has been in a very difficult position with a number of registration applications and whilst we've had to be patient we understand that they've had a number of challenges to deal with. But we can now look forward to getting Jason over here, which we are aiming to do by the end of next week in time for him hopefully to make his debut for us against Middlesex at Lord's on the 23rd."

"We are all absolutely delighted by the news," added Cricket Manager Matthew Maynard. " I`m very pleased that we will have such a proven performer with a wealth of experience, both at county and international level, playing for Glamorgan this summer. I'm sure that all of our squad will benefit from Jason's experience and knowledge of the game, and I'm really looking forward to welcoming him to the dressing room, and working with him throughout the summer. "

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Ryan Harris is playing for Sussex this year, and are currently playing against the MCC

Sussex 1st Inn
RJ Harris - b Tedwell 19 (48 minutes, 37 balls, 4 fours, 51.35 s/rate) at number 8
MCC 1st Inn
RJ Harris 4/36 off 17 overs with 9 maidens (2.11 RPO), plus a catch and runout.

The bowling is even more impressive as he took the first three wickets of which two (Joyce and Shah) have played test cricket

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Chris Rogers hasnt made such of an impressive start to the first class season for Derbyshire vs Durham University.

CJL Rogers c Johnston b Williams 0 (9 minutes, 9 balls)

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Rain has washed out the final day of the MCC vs Sussex game with Ryan Harris not adding to his impressive start to the season.

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Well, Ryan Harris couldnt do much for Sussex today as they started the season vs Hampshire -

Sussex were forced to withdraw Ryan Harris from their Championship opener against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl at the last minute after he signed a three-year deal with Queensland.

Harris was picked up as a Kolpak player and joined for Sussex on the understanding that he held a British passport and met current ECB regulations. However, his deal with Queensland might put him in breach of contract with Sussex and the county are believed to be seeking clarification of the situation from the player.

"Naturally it is disappointing that Ryan was withdrawn minutes before the start of play," Gus Mackay, Sussex's chief executive, said. "We are currently working with the relevant authorities and their lawyers in the hope of resolving the situation."

Harris learned his cricket in South Australia but chased a move after they only offered him a two-year deal, despite his growing importance to the team.

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There are not many Aussies playing in county cricket this season, with the IPL influence.

Worcestishire - Steve Magoffin
Glamorgan - Jason Gillespie
Hampshire - Shane Watson
Derbyshire - Chris Rogers
Sussex - ?Ryan Harris?

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In the opening game of the County season a number of Aussies arent playing, those that are:

Warwickshire 215 vs Worcestershire 249 & 2/150 (Div 2)
SJ Magoffin run out 18 (52 minutes, 42 balls, 4 fours) batting at number 10
SJ Magoffin 1/75 (20 overs, 5 maidens)

Gloucestershire 314 vs Derbyshire 124 & 4/235 (Div 2)
CJL Rogers lbw Kirby 3 (25 minutes, 20 balls)
CJL Rogers c & b North 114 (248 minutes, 187 balls, 14 fours)

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Warwickshire 215 & 7/110 vs Worcestershire 249 & 7/447d (Div 2)
SJ Magoffin run out 18 (52 minutes, 42 balls, 4 fours) batting at number 10
SJ Magoffin DNB
SJ Magoffin 1/75 (20 overs, 5 maidens)
SJ Magoffin 1/37 (12 overs, 3 maidens)

Gloucestershire 314 & 1/27 vs Derbyshire 124 & 361 (Div 2)
CJL Rogers lbw Kirby 3 (25 minutes, 20 balls)
CJL Rogers c & b North 114 (248 minutes, 187 balls, 14 fours)

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Well the county season has just lost a lot of personal interest with the announcement that Ryan Harris and Sussex have parted ways due to the contract he has signed with Queensland.

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Full list of Aussies playing County cricket

Division 1

Surrey - Matthew Nicholson
Lancashire - Stuart Law (vice captain) and Brad Hodge
Kent - nil
Nottinghamshire - Adam Voges, David Hussey and Darren Pattison
Hampshire - Shane Watson (Twenty20 only)
Sussex - nil
Yorkshire - nil
Durham - Michael DiVenuto
Somerset - Justin Langer (captain)
Glamorgan - Jason Gillespie

Division 2

Warwarshire - nil
Worcestershire - Steve Magoffin (until 10/7)
Leicestershire - nil
Middlesex - Dirk Nannes
Gloustestshire - Marcus North
Essex - nil
Northamptonshire - nil
Derbyshire - Chris Rogers

University

Oxford UCCE - Ed Cowan (also Scotland)

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Recent Aussie efforts in England

Durham vs Durham UCCE (University Challenge - First Class) April16-18/4
Durham UCCE 76 & 1/16
Durham 232
MJ DiVenuto c Johnston b Buttleman 57 (72 minutes 57 balls, 11 fours, 100.00 s/rate)

Durham vs Yorkshire (Friends Provident Trophy - List A) April 20
Durham 220 (49.1 overs)
MJ DiVenuto b Bresnan 2 (7 minutes, 9 balls, 22.22 s/rate)
Yorkshire 215 (49.5 overs)

Gloucestershire vs Worcestershire (Friends Provident Trophy - List A) April 20
Worcestershire 8/221
SJ Magoffin not out 5 (14 minutes, 11 balls, 45.45 s/rate)
MJ North 1/40 (9 overs, 3 wides, 4.44 RPO) 1 catch (caught & bowled)
Gloucestershire 3/222 (35.2 overs)
MJ North not out 10 (26 minutes, 26 balls, 1 four, 38.46 s/rate)
SJ Magoffin 0/49 (8.2 overs, 2 maidens, 1 nb, 5.88 RPO)

Somerset vs Hampshire (Friends Provident Trophy - List A) April 20
Hampshire 221 (49.2 overs)
JL Langer 1 catch
Somerset 4/223 (47.4 overs)
JL Langer* lbw Tremlett 2 (19 minutes, 14 balls, 14.28 s/rate)

Kent vs Nottinghamshire (County Cahmpionship Division 1 - First Class) April 16-19/4
Kent 162 & 293
DJ Pattinson 5/22 (13 overs, 6 maidens, 4 nb)
DJ Pattinson 3/63 (23 overs, 9 maidens, 1 nb)
Nottinghamshire 434 & 0/24
DJ Pattinson c +Jones b McLaren 33 (76 minutes, 79 balls, 3 fours, 41.77 s/rate) at number 10

Great match for Darren Pattinson (only 6th first class match) with his best two innings bowling performaces, best match bowling, highest score (only scored 15 runs @ 2.5 prior to match)

Surrey vs Lancashire (County Championship Division 1 - First Class) 16-19/4
Surrey 5/537
Lancashire 6/241
BJ Hodge not out 43 (141 minutes, 114 balls, 6 fours, 1 six, 37.71 s/rate)
SG Law* c Ramprakash b Collins 38 (102 minutes, 89 balls, 4 fours, 42.69 s/rate)

Last day rained out, but Stuart Law could find an opportunity for Hodge or himself to have a bowl?

Gloucestershire vs Derbyshire (County Championship Division 2 - First Class) 16-19/4
Derbyshire 124 & 361
CJL Rogers lbw b Kirby 3 (25 minutes, 20 balls, 15.00 s/rate)
MJ North 3 catches
CJL Rogers c & b North 114 (248 minutes, 187 balls, 14 fours, 60.96 s/rate)
MJ North 3/57 (27 overs, 6 maidens) 1 catch
Gloucestershire 314 & 1/27
MJ North lbw b Smith 87 (145 minutes, 104 balls, 17 fours, 83.63 s/rate)
CJL Rogers 1 catch
MJ North DNB

Warwickshire vs Worcestershire (County Cahmpionship Division 2 - First Class) 16-19/4
Worcestershire 249 & 7dec/447
SJ Maggofin run out 18 (52 minutes, 42 balls, 4 fours, 42.85 s/rate)
SJ Maggofin DNB
Warwickshire 215 7/164
SJ Maggofin 1/75 (20 overs, 5 maidens, 3nb)
SJ Magoffin 1/62 (16 overs, 4 maidens, 2 nb)

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magoffin is struggling hey- they dont mind belting a line and length bowler the county batsmen. get them on the back shoe and its a different story...

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Current round of matches in England

Essex vs Debyshire (County Championship Div 2) April 23-26
Essex 270 & 2dec/234
Derbyshire 239 & 6/266
CJL Rogers c Bopara b Nel 13 (35min, 26 balls, 2 fours, 28.65 s/rate)
CJL Rogers b Masters 77 (219 min, 134 balls, 6 fours, 57.46 s/rate)

Middlesex vs Glamorgan (County Championship Div 2) April 23-26
Middlesex 308 & 6/292
JN Gillespie 2/56 (26 overs, 11 maidens, 1 nb)
JN Gillespie 1/17 (14 overs, 7 maidens)
Glamorgan 300
JN Gillespie c +Nash b Murtagh 18 (54 min, 48 balls, 1 four, 37.5 s/rate)

Worcestershire vs Leicestershire (County Championship Div 2) April 23-26
Worcestershire 8dec/300 & 4dec/174
SJ Magoffin not out 4 (7 min, 7 balls, 57.14 s/rate)
Leicestershire 193 &1/62
SJ Magoffin 3/47 (20 overs, 11 maidens, 3nb)
SJ Magoffin 0/13 (4 overs, 1nb)

Durham vs Surrey (County Championship Div 1) April 23-26
Durham 224 & 9dec/228
MJ DiVenuto run out 1 (3 min, 1 ball, 100.00 s/rate)
MJ Nicholson 2/43 (18 overs, 5 maidens, 3nb)
MJ DiVenuto lbw b Ormond 14 (27 min, 18 balls, 2 fours, 77.77 s/rate)
MJ Nicholson 0/24 (6 overs, 1 maiden)
Surrey 183 & 3/83
MJ Nicholson lbw b Killeen 4 (17 min, 13 balls, 30.76 s/rate)
MJ DiVenuto 1 catch

Lancashire vs Somerset (County Championship Div 1) April 23-26
Somerset 238 8dec/262
*JL Langer c Mahmood b Chapple 2 (29 min, 24 balls, 8.33 s/rate)
BJ Hodge 0/2 (1 over)
*JL Langer c Anderson b Chapple 76 (137 min, 108 balls, 11 fours, 1 six, 70.37 s/rate)
BJ Hodge 2/24 (9 overs, 2 maidens)
Lancashire 9dec/221
BJ Hodge c +Kieswetter b Willoughby 1 (1 min, 2 balls)
*SG Law C +Kieswetter b Turner 21 (72 min, 56 balls, 2 fours, 37.5 s/rate)

Oxford UCCE vs Nottinghamshire (MCC University match - First Class) April 23-25
Oxford UCCE 4dec/324 & 0dec/0
AC Voges 0/12 (2 overs)
Nottinghamshire 0dec/0 & 5/328
AC Voges st Duffell b Ryan 77 (125 min, 94 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes, 81.91 s/rate)

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Brad Hodge, the Australian batsman, will miss the next five weeks of the county season with Lancashire after signing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. It is a move that has come out of the blue and the player only learnt of the approach within the last 48 hours.

Hodge is the leading scorer in Twenty20 cricket worldwide with 1649 runs at 42 and a strike-rate of 139 from 47 matches. "I was approached only 24-48 hours ago and I'm still in shock at the opportunity that has been presented," he said.

Hodge will join his Victoria team-mate David Hussey at Kolkata, who will lose Brendon McCullum to New Zealand's tour of England at the end of the month and Ricky Ponting to a training camp. He will leave after Lancashire's current Championship game against Somerset and the first match he misses is the Friends Provident Trophy clash against Scotland. Lancashire have no current plans to bring in another overseas player for the period Hodge is away.

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Recent Friends Provident Trophy (50 over List A) results

Gloucestershire vs Glamorgan (42 overs max)
Glamorgan 4/174 (42 overs)
MJ North 3/32 (10 overs)
Gloucestershire DNB

Ireland vs Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire 9/217
AC Voges lbw b McCallam 60 (114 min, 83 balls, 6 fours, 1 six, 72.28 s/rate)
Ireland 161

Scotland vs Lancashire
Scotland 73
EC Cowan b Anderson 0 (2 min, 4 balls)
Lancashire 2/74 (11.5 overs)
SG Law* not out 14 (33 min, 20 balls, 1 four, 70.00 s/rate)

Worcestershire vs Somerset (39 overs max)
Worcestershire 8/154 (39 overs)
SJ Magoffin not out 1 (5 min, 1 ball, 100.00 s/rate)
JL Langer* 1 catch
Somerste DNB

Yorkshire vs Derbyshire (24 overs max)
Yorkshire 7/119 (24 overs)
Derbyshire 94 (22.4 overs)
CJL Rogers b Bresnan 3 (4 min, 7 balls, 42.85 s/rate)

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Andre Nel has received six penalty points under the ECB's code of conduct for two offences during Essex's Championship match against Derbyshire.
Nel was reported by umpires Tim Robinson and Richard Illingworth for two separate level two breaches of the code, each of which attracts three penalty points. The first offence was using obscene language or making an obscene gesture and the second was "throwing the ball at or near a player, umpire or official in an inappropriate and dangerous manner".

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Latest County Scores

Gloucestershire vs Glamorgan (County Championship Div 2) 29/4-2/5
Glamorgan 277 & 1dec/178
JN Gillespie not out 16 (62 min, 44 balls, 2 fours, 36.36 s/rate)
MJ North 1/15 (4 overs) 1 catch
MJ North 1/23 (8 overs, 1 maiden)
Gloucestershire 4dec/141 & 200
MJ North c +Wallace b Gillespie 37 (78 min, 55 balls, 5 fours, 67.27 s/rate)
JN Gillespie 1/21 (10 overs, 3 maidens)
MJ North c Wood b Wharf 0 (1 min, 3 balls)
JN Gillespie 3/39 (18 overs, 4 maidens)

Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire (County Championship Div 2) 30/4-3/5
Northamptonshire 168 & 5/514
SJ Magoffin 4/49 (16 overs, 3 maidens, 4nb, 1 wide)
SJ Magoffin 3/93 (21 overs, 3 maidens, 5nb, 1 wide)
Worcestershire 8dec/400
SJ Magoffin not out 0 (3 min, 0 balls)


Yorkshire vs Nottinghamshire (County Championship Div 1) 30/4-3/5
Yorkshire 299 & 8/187
AC Voges 1 catch
Nottinghamshire 422
AC Voges c +Brophy b Morkel 6 (18 min, 16 balls, 1 four, 37.50 s/rate)

Sussex vs Surrey (County Cahmpionship Div 1) 30/4-3/5
Sussex 475 & 0/13
MJ Nicholson 1/62 (23 overs, 6 maidens, 1nb)
Surrey 5d/400

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Derbyshire vs Durham (Friends Provident Trophy) May 2
Derbyshire 6/236
CJL Rogers b Breese 72 (105 min, 89 balls, 8 fours, 80.89 s/rate)
Durham 235
MJ DiVenuto c +Pipe b Wagg 41 (104 min, 61 balls, 4 fours 67.21 s/rate)

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Latest round of Friends Provident Trophy (List A)

Derbyshire vs Scotland - May 4
Scotland 169 (42.1 overs)
EJM Cowan c Clarke b Langeveldt 13 (50 min, 36 balls, 2 fours, 36.11 s/rate)
CJL Rogers 1 catch
Derbyshire 4/136 (31.4 overs D/L)
CJL Rogers lbw b Drummond 57 (164 min, 73 balls, 8 fours, 78.08 s/rate)

Hampshire vs Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire 5/350
MJ North c Ervine b Tremlett 85 (84 min, 73 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes, 116.43 s/rate)
Hampshire 5/242 (29.3 overs D/L)
MJ North 1/46 (5 overs)

Lancashire vs Durham
Durham 7/151 (23 overs)
MJ DiVenuto b Flintoff 66 (89 min, 58 balls, 8 fours, 1 six, 113.79 s/rate)
SG Law* 1 catch
Lancashire 5/152 (23 overs)
SG Law* c Harmison b Breese 9 (20 min, 25 balls, 1 four, 60.00 s/rate)

Middlesex vs Surrey
Middlesex 8/233
MJ Nicholson 3/37 (10 overs, 1 maiden)
Surrey 5/236

Nottinghamshire vs Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire 7/189
DJ Pattinson 3/39 (10 overs, 1 maiden, 1 wide)
AC Voges 1 catch
Northamptonshire 4/145 (28 overs D/L)
AC Voges not out 42 (47 min, 40 balls, 3 fours, 105.00 s/rate)

Somerset vs Glamorgan
Glamorgan 7/221
Somerset 202 (46.5 overs)
JN Gillespie 0/33 (9 overs, 2 maidens, 1 nb, 2 wides)

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Provident Friends Trophy May 5
List A

Lancashire vs Scotland
Scotland 9/155
EJM Cowan b Croft 41 (127 min, 90 balls, 3 fours, 45.55 s/rate)
Lancashire 9/153
SG Law* c +Smith b Blain 14 (42 min, 29 balls, 48.27 s/rate)

Surrey vs Kent
Kent 7/282
MJ Nicholson 2/34 (7 overs, 1 wide)
Surrey 192 (42.4 overs)
MJ Nicholson lbw b McLaren 24 (45 min, 35 ballsm 1 four, 68.57 s/rate)

Worcestershire vs Glamorgan (min 28 overs)
Glamorgan 4/185
Worcestershire 3/186 (26.3 overs)
JN Gillespie 0/22 (4 overs, 1 nb)

Yorkshire vs Durham
Durham 185 (45.3 overs)
MJ DiVenuto lbw b Bresnan 8 (16 min, 15 balls, 1 four, 53.33 s/rate)
Yorkshire 5/186 (35.4 overs)