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April 30, 2012

Morne and The Purple Hat

Filed under: IPL,Morne Morkel — admin @ 11:58 am

He seems permanently attached to that purple hat so we thought he needed to try a few more styles……..

Do you have a favourite new look?

April 27, 2012

One of ‘those’ months

Filed under: Crickette,IPL,Morkel the cat,Morne Morkel,Proteas the rabbit — Tags: — Lady Giraffe @ 4:29 pm

I’ll be perfectly honest – its been a rubbish month so far for me, however maybe the stars are working in a peculiar way – TTO seems to be having a fantastic tournament which makes a change from the curse I usually send out by supporting him!

I feel bad for not keeping everyone up to date, there’s so much I should be blogging about! Here’s a very quick update:

IPL
I write this during the middle of the Delhi daredevils game sat in a train station! I haven’t managed to catch as many games as I would like to but I’ve been following the updates when I can but one thing I do know – this is the best IPL so far! There’s been some fantastic performances and of course I’m ridiculously happy that TTO seems to suit the colour purple! Why a purple hat anyway? Where’s the gold gone?

Proteas the rabbit
He has recovered from his ear surgery just fine – he’s even come out of it a grumpier and more demanding fur ball which I didn’t think was even possible!

Morkel the cat
He’s having a mixed month too. He’s not a fan of the rain or the cold and now spends his days eating, begging for more food and sleeping in the cat bed he wouldn’t touch for 6 months! He doesn’t seem to be my friend at the moment unless I provide food or warmth :(

Crickette
We have a fabulous new online boutique through eBay and for every sale we donate 10% to the broad appeal. This is something we really want to grow over the summer – all ideas much appreciated and welcomed.

It’s not been the best month for me and my lack of tweeting is probably the biggest indicator but things are getting better and I’m putting more goals in place and trying to focus on what IS possible! I’ll try and keep you updated a little better!

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Love you much xxxx LG

April 10, 2012

AB breaks many a fan girl heart!

Filed under: AB de villiers,Graeme Smith,WAGS — admin @ 2:35 pm

It was the news most fan girls had hoped not to hear just yet! Yes ladies AB proposed to his beloved just 2 days ago.

*passes the tissues* to all the AB fan’s out there! I am truly sorry for your loss!

But in true Crickette style we are extremely happy for AB and his intended – although we wonder how many Eng v SA tickets are now being returned!

Interestingly, AB tweeted this morning, just minutes after Mrs Smith tweeted a link to a news article about her initial miscarriage. What a horrible thing to wake up to read – and especially as she didn’t realise but i’ll be honest I sat there counting the ‘months’ out on my fingers followed by a big ‘oh that’s why it was so quick’ and fought the urge to tweet the ladies with a big massive ‘we were right, we should go into detective work!’ but it simply wasn’t appropriate!

So much love to the Smiths and their unborn and we all cross our fingers and pray lil smith is born healthy & happy!

p.s too much information about the breasts mrs! Tends to happen when your pregnant, they’ve been on full show since, and think we could guess hubby was enjoying them!

March 30, 2012

AB tops the charts!

Filed under: AB de villiers,Crickette — admin @ 11:41 am

Not the musical kind but he is joint top of the ICC test batsmen rankings! The boy’s cricket has certainly flourished in the past few years but what has happened to his pop start career? Perhaps it has been put on hold for his captaincy but a few things worry me!

1. His website has gone – remember how we loved his diary updates and especially his videos?

2. This

He’s taken to singing in karaoke bars during his IPL stints and dragging poor DV along for the ride – all we need now is a Binga sample ‘you tell a girl….’

The above claim may not, well just isn’t, true but I think we’ve all seen that scenario before and its usually drunk at a karaoke bar after way too many mojitos and the guys seem to think they are Robbie Williams!

March 28, 2012

The Proteas Win, But Proteas Loses……..part of his ear

The South African team arrived back in their homeland today to what looked like a large crowd. I will also take this moment to mention TTO’s 6 wickets – oh yes, nicely done Morras! Any many thanks to by guardian angel Sipokazi who tweeted me a lovely picture of the man himself! That picture made the day a little more bareable!

Why was it so stressful? Little Proteas had to go to the vets for surgery - he had the tip of his ear removed because of a sore that wouldn’t heal :(

So I spent the majority of the day worrying about him, Morkel kept looking for him, and finally brought him home at 5pm. He’s got stitches and doesn’t seem to have lost much of his ear and when his fur grows back we may not even notice. However the poor thing is still recovering and hasn’t quite regained the use of his back legs :( hopefully he will be back to his old self in a couple of hours – but I did get him to say hi to everyone to prove he’s ok :)

March 21, 2012

Rain rain go away……

Filed under: Crickette,South Africa — Lady Giraffe @ 2:34 pm

It’s been one of those really annoying weeks so far!

Some bad news about some family friends, not utilising my first week off because now the car is being fixed until Saturday morning, feeling extremely fat after relaxing the diet to extremes for birth month and now it seems the next NZ v SA test is facing some rainy opposition!

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I will also add that my annual leave wine bottle count is now on 4 :) oopsie

March 16, 2012

Warwickshire Bears Q+A – Laurie Evans!

Filed under: County Cricket,Fan Accounts,Twitter — warwicksfans @ 5:59 pm

Sorry for the delay, but here is the final instalment in the Warwickshire Bears Q+A with the Warwickshire fans. With Laurie Evans the man, he has been tipped by many of the Warwickshire players in earlier Q+As to be the emerging player for the season, we will have to wait and see what the 2012 season holds for Laurie…

WarwickshireCCCFans

What are your personal goals for the season?

Laurie Evans

Perform consistently for Warwickshire 1st team and try to help win the Championship and a 1-day competition

Matthew Rosewarne

What are your feelings towards others tipping you to shine this season, does it add pressure?

Laurie Evans

To be honest, no. I’m just focusing on what I can do well instead of what people think I can do.

Fraser West

Which Bear are you tipping for a big 2012 season?

Laurie Evans

There are a few guys who perform well every year so it’s difficult to pick one out.

WarwickshireCCCFans

What is your favourite hobby outside of cricket?

Laurie Evans

I play golf a lot. I still love watching rugby even though I can’t play it anymore

Matthew Rosewarne

How is the football banter with @RikkiClarke81 and the Arsenal-Spurs rivalry?

Laurie Evans

It’s fine…always something to talk about, spurs fans have a bit more to say these days

Luke Hanlan

Do you see yourself getting more opportunities this year without us having an overseas batsman?

Laurie Evans

Yea hopefully

WarwickshireCCCFans

If you could have a dream team, who would be in your Ultimate Cricket XI?

Laurie Evans

I would have the West Indies team of the 70′s, can’t get much better

Simon Banner

Name the 3 celebs/sportsman you would have round for dinner

Laurie Evans

Viv Richards, Darren Clarke, Mick Skinner

WarwickshireCCCFans

If you could play cricket anywhere in the world, where would you want to play?

Laurie Evans

Las Vegas

No probably…Barbados

Simon Banner

How much abuse have you given to @RikkiClarke81 since the 5-2 drubbing?

Laurie Evans

Not much, I let the result speak for me!

WarwickshireCCCFans

Do you have any superstitions?

Laurie Evans

No I try not to be superstitious at all, I think it can only create problems

Simon Banner

Who was your Cricketing hero when you were growing up & which current player do you admire?

Laurie Evans

Viv Richards, don’t really have one now as I’m in the game

WarwickshireCCCFans

Which team do you look forward to playing against the most?

Laurie Evans

I am looking forward to the Surrey game

Rikki Clarke

You are strongly tipped by myself & many others as an England international. Do you believe that you can be and why?

Laurie Evans

I have always wanted to play international sport in either rugby or cricket so my whole life has been geared for that

WarwickshireCCCFans

Who is the biggest joker in the team?

Laurie Evans

Ian bell can be when he’s around

Simon Field

Hi Laurie, if you could play at any ground where would it be??

Laurie Evans

Bridgetown

Simon Field

Which 5 celebs (other than @RikkiClarke81 obviously) would you have round for dinner?

Laurie Evans

David Attenborough, Peter Kay, Jay-Z, Mike Brearley, Mick Skinner

Simon Field

When you were growing up, who was your fave player and why??

Laurie Evans

Brian Lara

Simon Field

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far?

Laurie Evans

Few people Neil and @StewieCricket (Alec Stewart), @GFoxyFowler (Graeme Fowler), Graham Thorpe, Ash Giles, mum and dad and @dougie1brown (Dougie Brown)

Simon Field

What has been your best moment on a cricket pitch so far??

Laurie Evans

Scoring my first 1st class century

Simon Field

Are you a fan of any other sports??

Laurie Evans

Rugby, golf and a bit of football

Simon Field

I’ve asked all the other lads!! In a soccer am style, who’s the longest in the shower??

Laurie Evans

I take my time but @RikkiClarke81 and @crwoakes19 take a bit longer

Matthew Rosewarne

What is your favourite fielding position?

Laurie Evans

Cover point

Simon Field

Final 1 from me Laurie, what’s your fave form of cricket? County Champ, 40 over or t20??

Laurie Evans

T20 and Champo

Matthew Rosewarne

What position do you play when you play rugby? If you still play rugby?

Laurie Evans

I played fly half or scrum half, no don’t play anymore, miss it a lot

Another great Q+A, and one that unfortunately brings our session to an end with the Warwickshire players, we have really enjoyed seeing the fans get involved. So not only thank you to Laurie for participating, but also a huge thank you to every player who has taken part, along with the fans who have enjoyed and partaken in each Q+A… we hope to be back with more very soon!

March 9, 2012

Warwickshire Bears Q+A – Boyd Rankin!

Filed under: County Cricket,Fan Accounts,Twitter — warwicksfans @ 9:30 pm

Boyd Rankin, troubling the opposition with his pace and bounce… thankfully we have him within the Warwickshire setup. Gearing up for another successful season in 2012, Rankin will definitely be a hit for the Bears, especially in the 4-day game. So what did the fans have to ask Rankin in his Q+A…

WarwickshireCCCFans

How did you enjoy your time with the Lions?

Boyd Rankin

Really enjoyed it, great setup, very professional. Learnt new skills and have benefitted greatly from the experience.

Faye Barlow

What are your personal goals for this season?

Boyd Rankin

Aim for 50 wickets in championship, but just to do as well as I can in each game and help the team in winning games

Mark Colley

Who is the best county batsman you’ve played against, and who is the most under-rated player?

Boyd Rankin

Best batsmen is Trescothick and most underrated player is a difficult one, Varun Chopra is one to watch.

WarwickshireCCCFans

What are your aspirations for the future?

Boyd Rankin

To keep improving, learning new skills & put in consistent performances 4 bears to hopefully get chance to play test cricket!

WarwickshireCCCFans

Who are your sporting idols?

Boyd Rankin

Growing up it was always Glenn McGrath and Curtly Ambrose. Great bowlers!

Neville Harvey

If you had to spend a night in a haunted mansion with a bear, which one and why?

Boyd Rankin

Interesting question, got to be William Porterfield as he’s tough as nails and scared of nothing!

Faye Barlow

Who would you say first inspired you to become a cricketer?

Boyd Rankin

Would have been Mike Hendrick who first inspired me to think I had a chance of playing professional cricket when I was 18.

Jane E Hyatt

WILL YOU STILL BE IN DUBAI WHEN LANCASHIRE ARRIVE FOR PRE SEASON?

Boyd Rankin

Not sure when they arrive, I’m here to 25th March.

Jane E Hyatt

WHAT IS THE FUNNIEST THING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN ON A CRICKET PITCH?

Boyd Rankin

Can never think of really funny ones but anytime Neil Carter runs into bowl & falls flat on his face is funny!

David V Smith

How many bats do you go through in a season, and who in the team breaks the most?

Boyd Rankin

Don’t go through too many, 2 normally do me! Steph Piolet seems to love breaking bats!

AndyinBrum

Which bowler do you wish to emulate most?

Boyd Rankin

Love watching Morne Morkel bowl. Don’t really try to emulate anyone, just do what comes natural to me

Matthew Rosewarne

What were your thoughts when the ICC said Ireland would have no chance to qualify for the WC?

Boyd Rankin

Pretty unhappy and angry at the time. But I’m glad they changed their minds.

WarwickshireCCCFans

Do you have any superstitions?

Boyd Rankin

Not really, always put my right bowling boot on first!

Matthew Rosewarne

Who would you sign if you were Liverpool manager?

Boyd Rankin

Def Messi if I could, van Persie would be more realistic move! Someone who can score goals!

WarwickshireCCCFans

If you could have a dream team, who would be in your Ultimate Cricket XI?

Boyd Rankin

Cook, Amla, Dravid, Kallis, de Villiers, Hussey, Prior, Ajmal, Steyn, Morkel, Broad

There we have another Q+A, but unfortunately it is our penultimate one, with Laurie Evans appearing on Sunday for the last Bears Q+A! I know that Varun Chopra has agreed to do one during the season, so keep up to date via @warwicksfans… for now though, keep thinking up those questions for Sunday!

March 8, 2012

Warwickshire Bears Q+A – Keith Barker!

Filed under: County Cricket,Fan Accounts,Twitter — warwicksfans @ 12:28 pm

Keith Barker was under the spotlight for yesterday’s question and answer session with the Warwickshire Bear fans. Once again it was very successful, as an array of questions saw some entertaining answers from the Bears’ all-rounder. Coming towards the end of the Q+A week, we have Boyd Rankin and Laurie Evans remaining, so tune in for all the latest regarding their session. But for now, here is what Barks had to say…

Peter Lowe

Hi Keith how are you liking your time at Edgbaston?

Keith Barker

Loving it at the moment, things been going well. Hopefully we have a successful season.

Mark Adkins

How did it feel when you scored your maiden 1st class ton and none of the Durham players (bar 1) applauded your achievement?

Keith Barker

Haha. It still felt great mate. Think they gave a few quiet claps from around the bat.

WarwickshireCCCFans

What are your hopes for the Bears this season?

Keith Barker

To play and perform in as many games as possible in all forms of cricket.

Faye Barlow

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Keith Barker

Winning the CB40 in 2010.Was a great day and feeling.

WarwickshireCCCFans

What are your personal goals for the season?

Keith Barker

Personal goals are to perform every time I get the chance in the team. Goals for the Bears are to get some silverware this year.

Michael Webster

Do you remember that epic six you hit over the building site in the T20 QF two seasons ago?

Keith Barker

Yes I do and think it’s the biggest I will ever hit.

Matthew Rosewarne

How hard/easy was the transition from professional football to professional cricket?

Keith Barker

It was a shock to the system for the first year but gradually getting easier. But not for the shins though.

Mark Adkins

According to the @CricketingBears commentators only Ruel Braithwaite applauded. I was disgusted. Well done more to come I’m sure!

Keith Barker

Hope so, and thanks

WarwickshireCCCFans

Do you have any superstitions?

Keith Barker

No not really. Just try to make sure I’m not rushing around before a game, like to take my time.

Simon Field

Why did you choose pro cricket over pro football??

Keith Barker

Because pro cricket was something I was a bit more natural at, football I had to work harder to be average.

Jane E Hyatt

What are your ambitions and, aspirations for the future? X

Keith Barker

Its 1 step at a time so do the best I can for the Bears, then hopefully get noticed at a higher level.

Simon Field

What 5 famous people would you have round for dinner??

Keith Barker

James Corden, Lewis Hamilton, Mario Balotelli, Will Smith and Damian Walters

Jane E Hyatt

Have you developed the (one that goes the other way) or is that a secret? Lol

Keith Barker

I have but have to be held back by @PopWelch (Graeme Welch – lead bowling coach) or I would bowl it too much

Peter Lowe

What’s it feel like to have the legend Clive Lloyd as a godfather.

Keith Barker

Its good, I ask him a few questions on cricket, my brothers god father is Sir Garfield Sobers. Family is cricket mad

Michael Webster

How in the hell did you hit the stumps from fine leg?!

Keith Barker

Think I was a bit lucky, slight breeze behind me lol

Mark Adkins

I ask all the players this (simply because I want to know) any clue as to how the Edgbaston pitch is going to play this season?

Keith Barker

Your guess is as good as mine. Lol. It will play more into are hands. Enough for all round good cricket.

Jane E Hyatt

Looking forward to seeing that in practice, watch out right handed batsmen?

Keith Barker

Lol if I’m allowed.

Simon Field

What do you see as your major role to the Bears, batsman, bowler or all-rounder??

Keith Barker

Hopefully all round, doing well with bat and ball.

Simon Field

Is there any other job you fancy other than one in a sporting arena??

Keith Barker

Probably not, if I had to choose then I would say very high up in a professional firm as I like wearing suits lol

Simon Field

What’s the ground you would most like to play at and why??

Keith Barker

Nou camp lol. It has to be Lords as nothing feels as good as when playing there, Edgbaston still amazing though

Jane E Hyatt

One more from me then off to comedy night. What is the funniest thing that has happened in cricket career?

Keith Barker

@vchops3 (Varun Chopra) running to catch a ball at Liverpool at full speed, only to misjudge it and crack him on his hand.

Simon Field

Asked this to the other lads!! In a soccer am style, who’s the longest in the shower??

Keith Barker

@RikkiClarke81 (Rikki Clarke) takes a while

Fraser West

Any Bear you tip to have a big 2012 season?

Keith Barker

Hopefully all of us.

WarwickshireCCCFans

If you could have a dream team, who would be in your Ultimate Cricket XI?

Keith Barker

V RICHARDS, LARA, TENDULKAR, C LLOYD, GILCHRIST, SOBERS, STEYN, WARNE, MURALITHARAN, AJMAL, MCGRATH

Matthew Rosewarne

Who do you reckon will be a big hit for 2012?

Keith Barker

@vchops3 (Varun Chopra) has been doing well in Sri Lanka so I’d say him.

Peter Lowe

If the time arises and I’m sure it will who would you play international cricket for?

Keith Barker

England

Simon Field

Which current form of the game do you prefer Keith? County Champ, 40 over or t20?

Keith Barker

All of them. They are all great comps.

Mark Adkins

Have you had a chance to visit the sleepier parts of the county such as Stratford, Warwick or Leamington Spa?

Keith Barker

No I haven’t. Are they any good?

Simon Field

Who in your opinion has influenced your career in cricket the most?

Keith Barker

My late father, and all of my brothers, must thank them all for playing so much cricket with me. Everywhere lol

Simon Field

Are there any other sports that you follow other than cricket and footy??

Keith Barker

Love F1 but that’s about it.

Val Blundell

Do the Bears lads enjoy a sing song & if so, who’s got the worst voice in the dressing room?

Keith Barker

A few do but I would say Metters struggles a bit. He may as well be talking lol

Simon Field

Although you’re only just starting out on your career any aspirations ideas or plans for after cricket?

Keith Barker

Did my level 2 badge last year so I’ve been doing a bit of coaching, and hopefully go into that after my career

Darren Maddy

Have you hit a bigger 6 then the one you hit in the T20 1/4 final?

Keith Barker

No I haven’t but will be trying as much as possible this season

Mark Adkins

I’m from L’Spa so am biased but best to say all are nice places to raise a family or retire too! (Warwick Castle is stunning)

Keith Barker

Won’t be happening for a while but will keep that in mind.

AndyInBrum

Who’s got the best nickname in the squad. Sticking a “y” on the end of their name doesn’t count?

Keith Barker

@Spiolet14 -Piles, or @metters7-Kane

AndyInBrum

Kane?

Keith Barker

Kane from wrestling haha

Simon Field

On a scale of 1-10 how gutted were you to miss out on the County Champ title last season?

Keith Barker

10, as anyone being that close, but we were expected to be relegated so hopefully we can go that bit more

Simon Banner

If you could be any player for 1 game, who would you be?

Keith Barker

Shaun Tait, just to bowl 100mph lol

Simon Field

How miffed will @RikkiClarke81 be if Spurs loose to Stevenage tonight?!!

Keith Barker

He will probably blame the ref if they did lol. Can’t take getting beat, just like Fifa

Peter Lowe

Last one from me mate what is your favourite music artist or band?

Keith Barker

At the moment I’d say it’s Drake, if you have heard of him Pete lol

David V Smith

Maybe at end of season you can all bring the trophy for karaoke in L’Spa. Lol

Keith Barker

Metters is your man for that.

Chris Cresswell

Do you mind the nickname ‘Ronnie’? It just goes better with our song for you!

Keith Barker

As long as its good and about me I couldn’t care less lol

Simon Field

Do you see yourself as a future Bears skipper Barks??

Keith Barker

Never really thought of it to be honest, would be great to at some stage.

Simon Banner

Who has been the best all-rounder you have seen play? @RikkiClarke81 does not count.

Keith Barker

Woakesy by far. It’s not possible what he does sometimes

Simon Field

Last one from me Keith. If there’s one player you could bowl with an absolute jaffa, who would it be??

Keith Barker

My brother Gary just to shut our argument up that I would get him out if he still played lol

Publunch

Do you prefer #batting or #bowling Barks?

Keith Barker

As long as I’ve got hold of a bat or ball then I’m happy.

Publunch

What would be the best thing that could happen to you in your cricketing career?

Keith Barker

Winning the lottery, want shins after cricket if possible.

Thanks to all those that took part in yesterday’s Q+A, we are looking forward to Rankin’s tonight, the write-up will follow tomorrow if you miss any of the action. For now a big thank you to Keith Barker, in yet another popular, amusing Q+A!

March 7, 2012

Warwickshire Bears Q+A – Darren Maddy!

Filed under: County Cricket,Crickette,Fan Accounts,Twitter — warwicksfans @ 10:01 pm

Darren Maddy was the latest Bear to experience the fans Q+A session. As the former captain of Warwickshire and plenty of cricketing experience, there were plenty of fans ready and waiting with their questions. So here is what happened when Darren was quizzed by the fans themselves, as he looks forward to another successful season ahead…

WarwickshireCCCFans

How are you enjoying your time at Edgbaston?

Darren Maddy

I’ve loved every day of it so far and looking forward to many more!

Peter Lowe

Hi Daz if you had not of made cricket as your career what do you think you would be doing now?

Darren Maddy

It would have to be doing something active and outdoors. I would have probably tried harder at school as well

Simon Banner

What has been your proudest moment in International cricket & County Cricket?

Darren Maddy

Scoring my 1st 100, winning the championship in 96 and being awarded my test cap!

WarwickshireCCCFans

What are your personal goals for the season?

Darren Maddy

To play the whole season without getting injured and to help win the Championship

Faye Barlow

What have been the highlights of your cricketing career so far?

Darren Maddy

Winning the championship x2 the T20 x2 and finally winning a Lords final on my 3rd attempt! Also playing for England

Peter Lowe

What are your plans when you retire from cricket?

Darren Maddy

Would love to stay within the game and coach, either as an S&C or batting/ fielding coach

Rikki Clarke

If you could be anybody or anything for a day who or what would you be? Male and female.

Darren Maddy

The greatest batsmen ever or an NFL winning quarter back

WarwickshireCCCFans

Do you have any superstitions?

Darren Maddy

Not really superstitions but I’ve got a lot of routines which are almost like a check list

Simon Banner

Who has been the biggest joker in the dressing room at Leicester? Bet it’s @Paulnico199 (Paul Nixon) & Warwickshire?

Darren Maddy

Nico’s a great man but not a joker! Probably John Maunders and John saddler

Laurie Evans

Hi Darren, how do you feel about your #ballbalcony ?

Darren Maddy

Ha ha you’re an……..!

Faye Barlow

All fantastic! Hopefully you can add another Championship or T20 win this year!

Darren Maddy

Yeah that would be great

Matthew Rosewarne

Who are your sporting idols?

Darren Maddy

Too many to mention over the years but now it’s @tpolamalu (Troy Polamalu) who plays for Steelers

Val Blundell

Does criticism from members upset yourself & the team or do you take it in your strides?

Darren Maddy

It can do at times when it’s undeserved, but I/we try to use it as motivation

Rikki Clarke

Would you take averaging 45 every innings for a season? Knowing you will have no 50s or 100s to your name.

Darren Maddy

Ha ha depends if the team wins or not? But on the flip side its been too long without a 100 so no!

Robert

As an all-rounder do you prefer getting a fifer or a ton in a match?

Darren Maddy

A 100 every time! Bowling just use to be a bit of fun for me and never really took it too seriously til recently

Matthew Rosewarne

What would your top tip or motto be for young cricketers or sportsmen?

Darren Maddy

Love what you are doing and always strive to improve.

WarwickshireCCCFans

If you could have a dream team, who would be in your Ultimate Cricket XI?

Darren Maddy

Shane Warne, he was without doubt the best captain I’ve played against and not a bad bowler as well …!

Peter Lowe

What is your favourite achievement in cricket?

Darren Maddy

Like I mention earlier winning trophies is always great, but playing for England was the ultimate

Faye Barlow

Who do you feel will be the up and coming players this season?

Darren Maddy

Without doubt @LaurieEvans32 (Laurie Evans) I think he could easily play for England

Peter Lowe

When you were skipper of the Bears did you think it affected your game?

Darren Maddy

No I thought it brought the best out of me. The only time I struggled with it was towards the end

Robert

With the 40 over format going next year , do you prefer 40 or 50 over version of the game?

Darren Maddy

I think the 40 over comp is much more exciting to play in

WarwickshireCCCFans

Which team do you look forward to playing against the most?

Darren Maddy

You know what I don’t really know? I like the challenge of playing against all of them

WarwickshireCCCFans

If you could play anywhere in the world, which ground would you love to play at?

Darren Maddy

Would love to play a Boxing Day test at Melbourne

Daniel Roache

If you could play with any player past or present, who would it be and why?

Darren Maddy

Sir Don Bradman because when I was a lot younger I remember watching the Bodyline series and ever since then he’s been my idol

Mark Adkins

How do you think the Edgbaston pitch will play this season compared to last?

Darren Maddy

We’ve got a new groundsman from Leics and I know he’ll give it everything to make them good

Jane E Hyatt

How is the level 3 going, hard to fit it all in I bet?

Darren Maddy

No it’s all completed and just waiting for my certificate!

That completed Maddy’s questions session, pleasing many fans as he answered each and every question. We have Keith Barker up tonight, so keep a look out for the write up of his Q+A tomorrow. We hope you are enjoying them so far, and keep those questions coming in!

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