@JackRuleLD

95% cricket badger, 5% everything else | Former Rugby Ref | Cricket Umpire & Scorer | Lancashire & Melbourne Renegades supporter. All views are my own

 Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Joined March 2011
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The toughest decisions in sport. One of your greats wants to continue to play, but you need to rebuild for the future. It's not fair to ask the player to retire if they want to play on, but retaining them at a high price for diminished value and a limited future window does not work for the franchise. In most cases fans and media blame the management, but they have to take tough decisions for the longer term. It happened with Lebron James, its happening with Jimmy Anderson, and it has happened with more than one IPL team.
Cricbuzz
@cricbuzzOct 25
England legend James Anderson bids goodbye to Lancashire after the club opted to not offer him a new contract for the 2027 season.
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Stuarty Mc@stuchastoshOct 22
Replying to @PaulDennett_
No one has any idea what was being offered or being asked, let’s wait for his version and Lancs story.
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An update from me...
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Mike Atherton did not apply for a visa to commentate in the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan. He did not intend to go to Pakistan due it being a busy winter for him where he will be commentating on other series #Cricket #PAKvENG #PAKvSL
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When they actually bowl the first ball I’ll believe it
The Cricketer
@TheCricketerMagOct 5
"They have very unique challenges, and I hope through ICC and others we can find a way through." The ECB will consider stepping in to fund the women's Test scheduled to be played in the Caribbean next year | @GeorgeDobell1 thecricketer.com/Topics/ecb-…

ECB prepared to step in to fund Ashes warmup in the Caribbean

GEORGE DOBELL: Chair Richard Thompson wants to ensure England are as well-prepared going into next summer as possible, and are open to fitting the bill

thecricketer.com
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Of course he fails to mention that Glos Lost more matches than Lancs, finished below Lancs and got no where near the knockouts of the one day cup without even losing that many players.
Adrian Thomas@a_thomas1958Oct 3
Won more matches than affluent @lancscricket & reached the @VitalityBlast QFs out of the hardest. With 7 bowlers leaving (bar Price no one pulled up any trees) was also going to be a difficult season especially with long term injuries & illnesses to key players. Judge after 2027!
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Jimmy Burgess@burge1987Sep 28
Replying to @richardgibsonDM
Now as a Yorkshire supporter I’m pleased to hear it, but… doesn’t seem like things are being applied consistently here. I’d like to see them publish a full explanation of why this pitch didn’t receive a sanction and Leics’ did, as both exhibited inconsistent bounce from day 1
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And with that Middlesex win, all the places for next year are decided. Kent will go up to Division 1
Jack Rule@JackRuleLDSep 24
Replying to @JackRuleLD
Div 2 It’s essentially a two horse race between Kent and Northants for the last spot and to join Durham in Division 1 next season - Northants & Kent Win- Northants need 5+ more BPs than Kent for Promotion - Kent win & Northants Draw / Lose- Kent Promoted
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And That’s it, Warwickshire are a county Champions 2026 Somerset can not do anything to overtake them.
Jack Rule@JackRuleLDSep 24
Done some back of the envelope crunching of some numbers & these are what I believe the final round permutations to be (caveat without any random point deductions) The ball is very much in Warkwickshire court. Warks Win Championship is there’s regardless of other results
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Nothing beats a perambulation at tea
Lancashire Cricket
@lancscricketSep 25
Tea on Day Two at @EmiratesOT. 🌹 #RedRoseTogether
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For those following the chase We are now at the stage that Somerset have to win And Warwickshire have to lose for Somerset to take the title Warwickshire can draw now and still take the title.
Jack Rule@JackRuleLDSep 24
Done some back of the envelope crunching of some numbers & these are what I believe the final round permutations to be (caveat without any random point deductions) The ball is very much in Warkwickshire court. Warks Win Championship is there’s regardless of other results
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England mens record against Sri Lanka at Headingley They have played 6 ODIs between and Sri Lanka have won 66.66% of games Sri Lanka 4 England 2 Last time England men won an ODI against Sri Lanka was 2002! The last 4 ODIs they’ve played each other at Leeds, Sri Lanka have won
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The bonus point for Essex, now means that Leicestershire are relegated and Essex are safe (Assuming their appeal against points deduction is unsuccessful)
Jack Rule@JackRuleLDSep 24
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The relegation battle is between Essex & Leicestershire, with it all needed to go right for the foxes to stay up To stay up Leicestershire need all 3 things to happen - Win against Warkwickshire - Essex get beaten by Glamorgan - Leicestershire score 4+ more BPs than Essex
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Done some back of the envelope crunching of some numbers & these are what I believe the final round permutations to be (caveat without any random point deductions) The ball is very much in Warkwickshire court. Warks Win Championship is there’s regardless of other results
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Div 2 It’s essentially a two horse race between Kent and Northants for the last spot and to join Durham in Division 1 next season - Northants & Kent Win- Northants need 5+ more BPs than Kent for Promotion - Kent win & Northants Draw / Lose- Kent Promoted
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- Northants Win & Kent lose- Northants promoted - Northants Win & Kent Draw with 4+ more BPs than Northants- Kent Promoted - Northants Draw & Kent lose with 4+ more BPs than Northants- Kent Promoted
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