Everything but the Kitchen Sink

Warwickshire's latest Championship game against Derbyshire looks odds on for a draw after a frustrating day in the field. Derbyshire's openers piled up 179 for the first wicket - a record 1st wicket stand in the competition this year. Darren Maddy threw almost everything at them in search of a break through, using 8 bowlers before turning to the very occasional bowling of Tony Frost, bowling Right-Arm Over Kitchen Sink, the one thing he had not yet thrown at them.

It shouldn't be forgotten that this time last year Warwickshire capitulated in their second innings at Scarborough and spent the Saturday with their feet up and their heads in their hands. A draw, no matter how dull to watch is statistical progress of a sort.

However it is disappointing that Warwickshire were made to graft for nearly two days, showing signs of difficulty in compiling what Derbyshire have managed in just over a day, against what, on paper, should be a very strong attack. It is a shame they can't roll up that paper, take it with them and bowl on it every week.*

* - Yes Tim; I did make that joke yesterday, but I thought it was a good one so I'm recycling it.