Bethell in 2025 is an example of choosing IPL over making himself available for Englands Test against Zimbabwe. He didnt play in any home Tests and took until 4th Ashes Test, in 2026, to play red ball for England.
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It would allow selectors a chance to see players before the summer Test Series rather than look at Test players who havent played redball cricket in what could be 6 months in England between last Ashes Test and first against New Zealand in June.
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The IPL finishes after round 6 of the Championship (42% of season) and over a week into the start of the Blast season.
Should Test players be financially rewarded for not playing in the IPL and to play in early rounds of the Championship.
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Is there a shift in attitude towards the IPL. Duckett and Brook opted to not play and now Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue opting to prioritise red ball over money.
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Handscomb adapts in a bowler-friendly Sheffield Shield season
This season, bowlers have taken center stage in the Sheffield Shield, reigniting discussions on the balance of red-ball cricket in Australia
#SheffieldShield #BowlerDominance #RedBallCricket
Weatherald chooses to focus on red-ball cricket instead of returning for BBL finals
With rain expected in Hobart, a no-match scenario would allow the hosts to advance.
#Weatherald #BBLFinals #RedBallCricket
Weatherald prioritizes red-ball cricket over BBL finals comeback
With rain expected in Hobart, a no-match scenario could see the hosts advance automatically
#BBL #Hobart #RedBallCricket
At Lord's today to catch a last bit of cricket (as a spectator not a photographer) before the season ends. Lovely autumn weather and nearly 400 runs, a great innings of 171no from du Plooy.
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Buckinghamshire captain Alexei Kervezee batting, his bat is held aloft as he follows through from striking the ball.
Buckinghamshire's Alexei Kervezee leaving a delivery which is about to be caught by Devon's wicket keeper Matt Thompson.
Devon's Ben Privett playing a stoke, the ball can be seen about to strike his bat. Buckinghamshire's wicket keeper George Harvey can be seen behind the stumps.
Buckinghamshire's wicket keeper George Harvey diving to his left to stop the ball, which can be seen just in front of his glove.
The National Counties' season came to a close when Buckinghamshire beat Devon by 19 runs in the NCCA Cluberly Championship final at West Bromwich Dartmouth CC. Here're some images from my two days at the final.
Photo gallery: is.gd/ZKAhJz
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Devon wicket keeper appealing for a catch behind the stumps, the batter is still in the pose of a forward defensive shot.
Buckinghamshire batter playing a stroke, the ball can be seen in mid-air
Buckinghamshire bowler in the follow through of his delivery, both feet off the ground.
Devon batter playing a stroke, his bat is held aloft and the ball can be seen speeding away
Only two sessions were played today in the NCCA Cluberly Championship final as a thunderstorm arrived at the end of the tea interval. Here're a few shots from the morning and afternoon sessions of the second day.
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Devon players warming up with a game of football
Buckinghamshire players warming up with a game of football
Devon bowling warm-ups
Buckinghamshire bowling warm-ups
More warm-ups completed and the second day of the NCCA Cluberly Championship final is getting underway at West Bromwich Dartmouth CC with Devon resuming their first innings on 4-0
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Devon's Craig Penberthy alongside the stumps as he bowls in the NCCA Championship Final at West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club.
Rain has arrived at West Bromwich unfortunately, but before it got here Devon's Craig Penberthy took two wickets in two balls. Bucks are 39-3, fingers crossed this shower passes soon.
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Oxfordshire batter Ahmed Khan about to play a shot as Devon's Matt Thompson keeps wicket behind the stumps.
Oxfordshire batter Freddie Smith playing a shot.
Devon's James Horler playing a shot as Oxfordshire's Freddie Smith keeps wicket.
Oxfordshire's Freddie Smith appealing for LBW as Devon batter James Horler keeps his foot firmly planted in the crease.
Some shots from my recent trip to Devon to see the NCCA Cluberly Championship game between Devon and Oxfordshire at Sidmouth Cricket Club. Congratulations to Devon on becoming champions of the Western Division.
Photo gallery: is.gd/5TT2jl
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Chinnaswamy Stadium prepares for its first tournament since the June stampede
The venue will host six matches of a pre-season red-ball tournament, but unfortunately, fans will not be permitted to attend.
#Chinnaswamy #RedBallCricket #CricketTournament
Devon's wicket keeper about to catch the ball.
Oxfordshire's wicket keeper making a vigorous appeal for LBW as a Devon player keeps his foot firmly rooted in the crease.
Devon batter playing a stroke
Oxfordshire bowler in mid delivery.
Some shots from the second day's play in the NCCA Cluberly Championship game between Devon and Oxfordshire at Sidmouth today. At the close, Devon are 198/9 in reply to Oxfordshire's 172ao.
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Sam Read in mid bowling action, the ball has just left his hand and can be seen in mid-air.
Another three wickets this morning for Devon's Sam Read saw him finish with figures of 6-43 from 18 overs in the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Oxfordshire at Sidmouth Cricket Ground.
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A wide angle view of Sidmouth cricket ground. Heavy rain clouds can be seen approaching from the west, low in the sky and looming over the ground.
Those dark clouds looming over Sidmouth brought a heavy shower of rain just after Oxfordshire were all out for 172. Lunch is being taken and the sun is out again, so hopefully things will dry up and Devon can start their reply.
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Devon's Sam Read bowling in the NCCA Championship game against Oxfordshire.
Three wickets for Devon's Sam Read in the two hours of play that was possible in the NCCA Cluberly Championship at Sidmouth today, Oxfordshire are 107-6 at the close.
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Devon captain tossing the coin for the NCCA Championship match against Oxfordshire.
The weather has cleared enough at Sidmouth for the NCCA match between Devon and Oxfordshire to get underway. Good luck to both teams!
#cricket #redballcricket #countycricket #cricketphotography #Devon #Oxfordshire #Sidmouth
Arshdeep hones his red-ball technique by embracing the less exciting moments of the game
After a three-month break from competitive play, Arshdeep felt positive about his bowling despite taking just one wicket
#Arshdeep #RedBallCricket #CricketReturn
Arshdeep hones his red-ball technique by embracing the quieter moments on the field
After a three-month break, Arshdeep felt positive about his performance despite taking just one wicket and appreciated the overs bowled
#Arshdeep #RedBallCricket #CricketReturn
Abhinav Manohar aims for a new beginning after health challenges and IPL setbacks
While aspiring for IPL success, he is also focused on excelling in red-ball cricket
#AbhinavManohar #RedBallCricket #ComebackTrail
Bedfordshire's Jake Darling batting, he's watching the ball as he plays it into the off side.
Hertfordshire's Neharen Inpan bowling; he's just released the ball which can be seen in mid-air.
Arjun Patel bowling for Hertfordshire, his arm fully extended and about to release the ball.
Jamie Dunk batting for Bedfordshire, his bat held aloft after playing a stroke.
There was a double-century, 3 centuries and 5 half-centuries in the NCCA Cluberly Championship game between Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, but the game ended in a draw.
Photo Gallery now online: is.gd/FnFlVa
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Bedfordshire's Joe Johnson playing a shot in the NCCA Championship against Hertfordshire.
Congratulations to Bedfordshire's Joe Johnson on scoring centuries in both innings (120 in the first and 252no in the second) of the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Hertfordshire at Hertford Cricket Club.
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Hertfordshire's Dominic Chatfield is seen batting, the ball is visible in the picture as he prepares to play his stroke.
Dominic Chatfield scored 150 runs from 202 balls, going on to finish on 155no for Hertfordshire CCC on the second day of the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Bedfordshire CCC at Hertford Cricket Club .
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Bedfordshire's Joe Johnson holds his bat aloft to acknowledge the applause as he reached his century in the NCCA Championship game against Hertfordshire.
A century for Bedfordshire's Joe Johnson during the afternoon session at Hertford Cricket Club in the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Hertfordshire. Bedfordshire are 291-5 at tea.
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Norfolk's Sam Arthurton raises his bat to acknowledge the applause on reaching his half century.
Another half century before the close of day 1 at Flitwick CC today as Norfolk's Sam Arthurton reached his 50 from 55 balls in the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Bedfordshire.
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Bedfordshire's Archie Houghton holding his bat aloft as he acknowledges the applause on reaching his half-century
Archie Houghton reached his half-century for Bedfordshire from 66 balls in the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Norfolk at Flitwick CC. Bedfordshire are 236-7 at tea.
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Bedfordshire captain tossing the coin
Umpires and captains at the toss for the NCCA Championship game between Bedfordshire and Norfolk
Bedfordshire team warm-ups
Norfolk team warm-ups.
I'm making my first trip to Flitwick CC today to see Bedfordshire take on Norfolk in the NCCA Cluberly Championship. Weather is fine and warm so looking forward to a good day's cricket!
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Shropshire batter Will Tarrant is seen diving towards the crease as a direct hit removes the bails, which along with the ball can be seen airborne in the picture.
Shropshire's Will Tarrant just makes it home as a direct hit removes the bails. Shropshire have reached 83-3 at lunch in the NCCA Cluberly Championship match against Dorset at Wimborne CC.
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