da aviator aposta： Once the combination of morning rain with heavy clay soil and poor drainage forced play to be abandoned for the day shortly before the sun came outat the Oval, a curious event for a ground at which a new sprinkler systemwas fitted over the winter
Ed Green11-May-2000Once the combination of morning rain with heavy clay soil and poor drainage forced play to be abandoned for the day shortly before the sun came outat the Oval, a curious event for a ground at which a new sprinkler systemwas fitted over the winter. As a result entertainment was limited for thosenot keen on watching the pigeons and ducks on the outfield.Supporters of the home side can take comfort in the knowledge that last summer when only two days worth of cricket were possible an under strength side defeated Kent, and three are expected to be possible this year, on the other hand, from more recent evidence (Surrey have scored a paltry 559 for the loss of 44 wickets in three four day matches since they scored 585 at Lord’s last year) some might be glad to have survived a day without being bowled out! At home, in what should be warm, partially clouded conditions Surrey will expect to get their show on the road again this summer against a Kent side lacking either McCague or Headley.Whether this is the case or not it will be a nice rarity for there to be afull day of weekend county championship cricket at the Oval, last summersseries of one sided contests and Wednesday starts denied many the chanceto see any of this form of the game.