Believe it or not, this is my 400th post on the blog. Amazing really and I'm pleased to be able to mark the occasion with a celebration of the arrival of Chris Rogers today.
At one point it looked as likely as Lord Lucan riding Shergar into the County Ground, but we've done remarkably well in his absence and with Charl Langeveldt due over here in a couple of weeks, there's plenty of reasons to be cheerful.
Several came in today's final day against the UCCE. First Ross Whiteley made a maiden century and fair play to the youngster. Runs are runs irrespective of the opposition and he made the most of his opportunity, following an unbeaten 45 in the first innings with an unbeaten century. Despite this I suspect that he will not feature in the first team much this season, but I rate him a player with a future.
Possibly more important were the century and half century for John Sadler and Dominic Telo. Both needed runs to keep in the frame and obliged in style, Sadler grafting four hours for his runs while Telo batted in typically breezy style. If the latter could harness his obvious talent to a little more restraint and concentration he could be a really fine player. He has work to do this season, in the final year of his contract, but has the ability to make it with the county.
So no win after an academic declaration, but the benefits to players are greater than the win would have been. Now for a day's rest until the important game against Northants on Sunday. More about that one tomorrow.
For now, thanks for everyone who has followed this blog through the past year and enabled it to turn in 28,000 hits. I'm extremely grateful for your interest and as always, welcome your comments and e mails to peakfan36@yahoo.co.uk
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