{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Discover cricket","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/discover/cricket","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api"},"items":[{"id":"89165477","content_html":"<p>I’ve just made a number of cricket photos public in <a href=\"https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRfve\">my Cricket album on Flickr</a>.</p>\n<p>Yes, they’re of dubious quality, usually quite distant, a little repetitive and need titles and descriptions adding but at least they’re some sort of record of matches attended 😄 🏏 📸</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/28/ive-just-made-a-number.html","date_published":"2026-04-28T12:21:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-28 12:21","date_timestamp":1777378906,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jykznoe6seeytq6c2kw4ibus/post/3mkkl6oswdg2j"]}},{"id":"89114828","content_html":"<p>Bhuvi &amp; Hazlewood showing their classic Test match form today in a T20 match. Delhi were 13/6 after 6 overs. What an opening spell! 🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://chaitanya.blog/2026/04/27/bhuvi-hazlewood-showing-their-classic/","date_published":"2026-04-27T17:41:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Chaitanya","url":"https://chaitanya.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F70c884a960920d4745a8ece467c8f8f0%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"chaitanya"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-27 17:41","date_timestamp":1777311686,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88982138","content_html":"<p>Lunch on Day 2 of Glamorgan v Leicestershire 🏏</p>\n<p>Glamorgan still batting, now 410-8 with Mason Crane on 84.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/25/lunch-on-day-of-glamorgan.html","date_published":"2026-04-25T12:03:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 12:03","date_timestamp":1777118639,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88978581","content_html":"<p>Glamorgan v Leicestershire, Day 2 of 4, at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.</p>\n<p>Rothesay County Championship, Division 1 🏏</p>\n<p>Ian Holland bowling to Mason Crane - who is on 49 😬</p>\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/img-4605-m.jpg\" alt=\"A cricket match is taking place in a stadium with a scoreboard displaying scores and a stand featuring a yellow emblem on blue seats.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/25/glamorgan-v-leicestershire-day-of.html","date_published":"2026-04-25T10:09:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 10:09","date_timestamp":1777111781,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88978245","content_html":"<p>Glamorgan v Leicestershire, Day 2 of 4, Rothesay County Championship Division 1.</p>\n<p>Think it’s going to be even warmer today so sun cream applied and ready for another day at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff 🌞🌼 🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://thedimpau.se/2026/04/25/glamorgan-v-leicestershire-day-of.html","date_published":"2026-04-25T09:58:11+00:00","author":{"name":"ian","url":"https://thedimpau.se","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F16%2F1318.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thedimpause"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 09:58","date_timestamp":1777111091,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://social.vivaldi.net/@thedimpause/116464756188240215","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p6qzat2a3kcdiu6dsqmd7252/post/3mkcrrfyd6o2q"]}},{"id":"88974196","content_html":"<p>🏏🔗 <a href=\"https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/josh_hull_reminder_ceiling.html\">Josh Hull provides a reminder of his ceiling</a></p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NICK HOWSON AT CARDIFF: The Leicestershire and England fast-bowler ripped out Asa Tribe’s off-stump - but it perhaps wasn’t the standout moment of an entertaining day one</p>\n</blockquote>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/25/josh-hull-provides-a-reminder.html","date_published":"2026-04-25T07:09:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 07:09","date_timestamp":1777100954,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88973524","content_html":"<p>Glamorgan ended yesterday on 334-7 after 96 overs 🌼🏏</p>\n<p>Carlson 95, Dickson 90; Holland 2-19, Hull 2-70</p>\n<p>Great recovery after a slightly fragile start. Looking forward to Day 2 now.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/25/glamorgan-ended-yesterday-on-after.html","date_published":"2026-04-25T06:42:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 06:42","date_timestamp":1777099376,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88923922","content_html":"<p>Lunchtime photos at Sophia Gardens 🏏</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/img-4597-m.jpg\" alt=\"A cricket scoreboard is displayed at a stadium, showing details for a match involving Welsh Fire, with people and seating visible in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/img-4596-m.jpg\" alt=\"A cricket pitch set in an outdoor stadium with clear blue skies and players in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/img-4598-m.jpg\" alt=\"A red dragon sculpture stands outside a sports building with signs for Glamorgan, amidst parked cars and greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/24/lunchtime-photos-at-sophia-gardens.html","date_published":"2026-04-24T12:35:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-24 12:35","date_timestamp":1777034139,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88915923","content_html":"<p>Day 1 of Glamorgan v Leicestershire 🏏</p>\n<p>Eddie Byrom and Asa Tribe opening the batting for Glamorgan</p>\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/img-4594-m.jpg\" alt=\"A cricket match is taking place on a sunny day in a stadium with players on the field and spectators in the stands.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/24/day-of-glamorgan-v-leicestershire.html","date_published":"2026-04-24T10:04:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-24 10:04","date_timestamp":1777025081,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88915203","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://maps.apple.com/?q=51.486688,-3.191413&amp;ll=51.486688,-3.191413\">Location</a> check in — Sophia Gardens for Day 1 of Glamorgan v Leicestershire 🏏 <br>🗺 <a href=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/51.48668812778599/-3.191413226539169\">Map of area</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://thedimpau.se/2026/04/24/location-check-in-sophia-gardens.html","date_published":"2026-04-24T09:53:43+00:00","author":{"name":"ian","url":"https://thedimpau.se","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F16%2F1318.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thedimpause"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-24 09:53","date_timestamp":1777024423,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://social.vivaldi.net/@thedimpause/116459075913807377","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p6qzat2a3kcdiu6dsqmd7252/post/3mkab2lo7ng2o"]}},{"id":"87769560","content_html":"<p>🏏🔗 <a href=\"https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/loneliness_english_spinner_mason_crane_world_survival.html?\">The loneliness of the English spinner: Mason Crane bemoans a world of survival</a></p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Glamorgan leg-spinner, who played a single Test at the end of the 2017/18 Ashes, says we always favour the seamers in this country</p>\n</blockquote>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/07/the-loneliness-of-the-english.html","date_published":"2026-04-07T14:58:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-07 14:58","date_timestamp":1775573913,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87733744","content_html":"<p>Instead of disrupting art, illustration, graphic design, education, journalism, copywriting, marketing, translation, software development, legal services, accounting, voice acting, and music production, why don’t overconfident technology midwits disrupt PRINTERS</p>\n<p>🖨️🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://benhr.xyz/2026/04/07/instead-of-disrupting-art-illustration.html","date_published":"2026-04-07T00:09:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben 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Yorkshire trail by 169 but have only lost 1 wicket. CricViz giving a 81% chance of a draw, 19% of a Yorkshire win 🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/06/tea-day-yorkshire-trail-by.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T14:42:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 14:42","date_timestamp":1775486564,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87696956","content_html":"<p>Glamorgan 302ao and 218/5dec</p>\n<p>Yorkshire 226ao and 79/1</p>\n<p>Match is heading for a draw, but it’s nice Easter Monday afternoon 🤷‍♂️🏏</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/775/2026/5f08e640-994b-4bb4-a6df-a1780ac19937-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A large outdoor sports stadium with a metal structure and banners is visible under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/775/2026/f59dbb68-1478-4a34-8e22-15d2fbdc1a82-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A cricket match is taking place in a stadium with players on the field and spectators in the stands under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/775/2026/9daf1568-7069-4869-b0cb-c585b8f38efe-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A person is operating a roller machine on the cricket pitch of a stadium under a clear sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>","summary":"","url":"https://thedimpau.se/2026/04/06/glamorgan-ao-and-dec-yorkshire.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T13:48:01+00:00","author":{"name":"ian","url":"https://thedimpau.se","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F16%2F1318.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thedimpause"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 13:48","date_timestamp":1775483281,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://social.vivaldi.net/@thedimpause/116358081598050160","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p6qzat2a3kcdiu6dsqmd7252/post/3mitftvyown2d"]}},{"id":"87689000","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://maps.apple.com/?q=51.486596,-3.191363&amp;ll=51.486596,-3.191363\">Location</a> check in — Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground - Glamorgan v Yorkshire Day 4 🏏<br>🗺 <a href=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/51.48659559944554/-3.191363328248932\">Map of area</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://thedimpau.se/2026/04/06/location-check-in-sophia-gardens.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T10:31:03+00:00","author":{"name":"ian","url":"https://thedimpau.se","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F16%2F1318.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thedimpause"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 10:31","date_timestamp":1775471463,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://social.vivaldi.net/@thedimpause/116357301753263554","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p6qzat2a3kcdiu6dsqmd7252/post/3mit2qvobo225"]}},{"id":"87681893","content_html":"<p>On Saturday, Day 2 of the Glamorgan v Yorkshire match, I took an old digital camera (Olympus SZ-14) with me to the ground. The 24x optical zoom lens did give some slightly sharper and closer-up photos than my phone could provide. As a quick test of the camera I quite liked the some of the results.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/12e0e6157f-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/4a2a2f8996-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/2fdc1b4e95-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/1fcf595c33-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p>🏏 📸</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/06/on-saturday-day-of-the.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T06:55:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 06:55","date_timestamp":1775458544,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87589983","content_html":"<p>Looking a little greyer</p>\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/775/2026/d62422eb-80a6-403f-a7fb-946e29caf984-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A cricket match is taking place in a stadium under a cloudy sky with players in white uniforms on a green field.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<p>🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://thedimpau.se/2026/04/04/looking-a-little-greyer.html","date_published":"2026-04-04T13:36:17+00:00","author":{"name":"ian","url":"https://thedimpau.se","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F16%2F1318.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thedimpause"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 13:36","date_timestamp":1775309777,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://social.vivaldi.net/@thedimpause/116346704993243947","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p6qzat2a3kcdiu6dsqmd7252/post/3mioe65jyou2n"]}},{"id":"87586403","content_html":"<p>Glamorgan, batting first for a short time yesterday, started today on 99/4. Lunch Day 2 now and they’re 169/5 after 67 overs 🌼🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/04/glamorgan-batting-first-for-a.html","date_published":"2026-04-04T12:12:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 12:12","date_timestamp":1775304737,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87583594","content_html":"<p>Glamorgan v Yorkshire Day 2 🏏</p>\n<p>Some small gaps of blue sky 🙂</p>\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/775/2026/430b76ea-f03e-4ffc-90cd-8e870c09f644-m.jpg\" alt=\"A cricket match is taking place on a green field under cloudy skies, surrounded by stadium seating.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://thedimpau.se/2026/04/04/glamorgan-v-yorkshire-day-some.html","date_published":"2026-04-04T10:23:50+00:00","author":{"name":"ian","url":"https://thedimpau.se","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F16%2F1318.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"thedimpause"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 10:23","date_timestamp":1775298230,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://social.vivaldi.net/@thedimpause/116345948129680211","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p6qzat2a3kcdiu6dsqmd7252/post/3minzfxrqmw2s"]}},{"id":"87582872","content_html":"<p>Sophia Gardens. <a href=\"http://maps.apple.com/?ll=51.487366,-3.191928\">📍</a></p>\n<p>Glamorgan v Yorkshire Day 2</p>\n<p>At Sophia Gardens for the first time this season 🏏</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/image-20260404-105915-d3493b82-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/04/sophia-gardens-glamorgan-v-yorkshire.html","date_published":"2026-04-04T09:59:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 09:59","date_timestamp":1775296770,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87515363","content_html":"<p>I’ll be playing <a href=\"https://fantasy.thecricketdraft.com/\">The Cricket Draft</a> - @thecricketdraft on Twitter and Bluesky - again this year 🏏</p>\n<p>Team name <strong>Seagulls &amp; Sardines</strong> - initial squad along the lines of</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/cricketdraft.png\" alt=\"Cricket Draft squad screenshot\" width=\"600\" height=\"1100\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/244777/2026/draftsquad.png\" alt=\"Cricket Draft squad screenshot\" width=\"259\" height=\"912\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p>but I’ll be keeping an eye on the playing XIs.</p>\n<p>I’ve also set up a small public league, <a href=\"https://fantasy.thecricketdraft.com/county-championship/leagues/6161\">Cow Corner</a>. Join code 8ec2bf5a2f31</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/03/ill-be-playing-the-cricket.html","date_published":"2026-04-03T06:51:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-03 06:51","date_timestamp":1775199111,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87515020","content_html":"<p>The 2026 County Championship starts today 🏏</p>\n<p>I hope to go to at least a day’s cricket at Sophia Gardens this long Easter weekend, but not today (Good Friday, 3rd April) because the weather forecast for Cardiff is potentially a little rainy!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/04/03/the-county-championship-starts-today.html","date_published":"2026-04-03T06:34:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-03 06:34","date_timestamp":1775198055,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87240398","content_html":"<p>🏏🔗 <a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c70dev82np9o\">Darren Lehmann: England players do not play enough county cricket</a> <br> <br></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/03/30/darren-lehmann-england-players-do.html","date_published":"2026-03-30T09:26:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 09:26","date_timestamp":1774862795,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87194672","content_html":"<p>Back to some cricket. The English County Championship starts in a few days - 3rd April, Good Friday - but the IPL 2026 started yesterday. The first match I’m going to watch has just started - Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders 🏏</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/03/29/back-to-some-cricket-the.html","date_published":"2026-03-29T14:06:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 14:06","date_timestamp":1774793182,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85765145","content_html":"<p>ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final 🏏</p>\n<p>New Zealand 🇳🇿 v 🇮🇳 India</p>\n<p>India batting first and making a very strong start: 82-0 after 5.2 overs!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/03/08/icc-mens-t-world-cup.html","date_published":"2026-03-08T13:59:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-08 13:59","date_timestamp":1772978398,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85573872","content_html":"<p>India beat England by 7 runs. 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The winner will progress to a semi-final against England on Thursday.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/03/01/t-world-cup-india-v.html","date_published":"2026-03-01T14:29:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-01 14:29","date_timestamp":1772375391,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84778192","content_html":"<p>T20 World Cup 🏏 - Super 8s stage</p>\n<p>Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England in Pallekele</p>\n<p>Sri Lanka won the toss and field first</p>\n<p>Yesterday’s Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo was completely washed out 🙁</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/02/22/t-world-cup-super-s.html","date_published":"2026-02-22T09:39:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-22 09:39","date_timestamp":1771753168,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84367612","content_html":"<p>🏏🔗 <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/dec/10/from-jaffas-to-the-corridor-of-uncertainty-revel-in-crickets-rich-language-of-bowling\">From jaffas to the corridor of uncertainty – revel in cricket’s rich language of bowling</a> <br> <br></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://concerning.cricket/2026/02/16/from-jaffas-to-the-corridor.html","date_published":"2026-02-16T11:31:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Concerning Cricket","url":"https://concerning.cricket/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F08%2F37638.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"cricket"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-16 11:31","date_timestamp":1771241510,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84367350","content_html":"<p>Archer takes 2 wickets in the first over. 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