Story A Story of A Young Spinner (C2007)

[Jaztheman]

Great story, fanstic pres!

 

[Simbazz]

Well The Aussies Dont Wait Round Too Much Do They​

Ok so i didnt have a great debut, but i took a few wickets, not many runs, but that will come with time plus this was one of the greatest bowlers Australia have ever produced and he got me twice, should i be priviledged? Or should i want revenge? Either way, next time we meet im sure it'll be a bit differnt, be it for Hampshire or dare i say England.

The Scorecard isnt happy reading,

My contributions to the match is,

9 Runs in the first innings and 4 runs in the second.

6 Wickets in the first innings, i didnt get a bowl in the second as NSW needed 8 runs to win, and they did it without losing a wicket!

NSW Won By 10 Wickets
MOM Glenn Mcgrath​

Boy, Theres a big talk for a change of overseas player, i hope its not Shane leaving, but the talk is he has had enough of English life. Boy this is going to be a tough season if the press talk is true.

 

[evertonfan]

Don't be too disheartened. Im sure 6 wickets will book your place for the next game.

 

[Simbazz]

Hmm, i reckon 6 wickets just might, but im guessing ill be placed alot further up the order

 

[Simbazz]

Thornely is the one to leave, which is a shame, he didnt leave due to his own feelings but because the Hampshire board members wanted to bring in a overseas player who can put more bums on seats, obviously the usaal names are flying around, Ponting, Hayden, Gilchrist and a few NZ'ers.

In my opinion a cracking signing would be Andrew Symonds, being an avid Lancashire fan, i was brought up near Old Trafford and as a younger lad i made many a journey to Lancashires home ground, usually to watch us get whacked around or cleaned up. Roy as he is more commonly known with people who know him is a cracking Offspinning allrounder who can also medium pace, and he seemed like a great player from the stands, and ive spoken to him a few times and hes a cracking lad who was born in Birmingham, but has sworn till he is blue in the face that Australia is his adopted country and he loves 'em to bits.

Adam Gilchrist would be a signing i wouldnt bring in as we have Nic Pothas so in all honesty we dont need another.

Who do you think Hampshire should try to catch as a second oversea's player?

 

[Simbazz]

Hang On, I'm An Allrounder​

I woke up the morning after we had lost to NSW to the dam post dropping on the door mat, so i decided to get washed up ready for nets. As always i picked up the mail and the newspaper, and chucked it on the table. I got my cup of tea and headed for the TV, picking up the mail as i did so.

Bills, bills, crap, bills, ECB, bills.....Hang on ECB? I opened it and to my suprise it said,

Dear Simon,

We are happy to annouce that you have made it into the 13 man squad who will be facing the touring New Zealand party as a warm up for them. You have been included in the squad due to your bowling abilities, we have certain issues with your batting which we will outline when we meet. The squad which will face New Zealand will be purely made up of younger English hopefuls which will give you, and them a chance. The game is at the Rose Bowl Wednesday night, and it will be a 20/20.

All that remains for me to say is good luck, and i am eagerly awaiting your response to the number at the bottom of the letter to tell us if we should expect you at your home ground facilities for net practise Tuesday (tomorrow) morning.​

Oh my god, this is far too much for a player such as me, im getting a run out with England, against New Zealand who will surely place out a full strength squad. I thought i'd blown my chance for Hampshire, but obviously not.

I practically ran to the Hampshire netting facilities, and the first person to see me was Shane Warne, and somehow he already knew. He told me that he'd come into the nets, bowl to me, and bat, and give me crucial information id need to try to be successful, and my word he knows alot.

 

[Pak_cricketer]

Nice job! You made it into the Squad!

I would actually sign Symonds, he is a very good all-round player that gives you batting, bowling, and fielding. Not to mention a good laughter once in a while.

 

[GrayNicolls]

In the England squad already and you've only played one game?!?!?! This is a rather hopeful story, isn't it?

 

[evertonfan]

Nothing wrong with a bit of steady progression.

I mean look at my story, I have'nt even played a match yet!

 

[Left_Hander]

Good luck with England Simon. If only real life was like this *sigh*.

 

[Simbazz]

Bitter/Sweet: I Dunno If Im Happy or Not!​

I got to the nets this morning and found that one of my idols for many years Ian Blackwell has verbally agreed to leave Somerset a year early because of falling out with management after having captaincy stripped from him to give to Justin Langer.

News going around is that we will be joined by Ricky Ponting for a short stint this summer which will bolster the batting line up considerably, but if Blackey and Punter comes, is there gunna be a space for me, i very much doubt it.

The bitter part of my day is that ive picked up a side strain when bowling and im a doubt in the England 20/20 game, but i suppose itll give me a little more time to focus on the county season before i go jumping into anything too big, but i shouldnt get ahead of myself, it was the youngest and most un-experience England side which has been put together. Names on the team list are people like Stuey Broad, Tom Smith and following his "successful," return to the England outfit in Australia, Alec Stuart, is captaining the lads.

 

[gamerkid22]

Your team will realy benifit after Ponting comes but you will have to make your place in the starting XI . Nice update and nice presentation.

 

[aussie_ben91]

I'm liking this story Simon.

I hope there is a few dramatic twists, etc. Keep it up. Makes me wanna do a diary.

 

[Jaztheman]

nice one simbazz lovin the story, quite humorous

 

[surendar]

I just like echo everyone's comments,

" Amazing presentation and nice story Simo " Hope u get a consistent position and place in the team soon