POOR DAY AT THE OFFICE

By Brian Sanderson,

Unlike John Winn I want to the East coast to see Yorkshire and Sussex.The weather was cool in the morning with a cool breeze which stopped blowing in the afternoon.

Sussex won the toss and batted.I meet Andrew and Colin from London who were stopping to watch the match.Colin had not seen Yorkshire this year and was pleased with the morning session when Yorkshire collected four wickets.Hopes were rising for a Yorkshire day.

After lunch all changed Yardy and Brown put on a stand of 198 with both players reaching their centuries.Brown innings was of good quality whilst Yardy was more workman like.Yorkshire bowlers did not look like taking a wicket.At tea people were not happy.

After tea the new ball was taken and Brown was caught out.Pyrah was Sidebottom opening partner which shows what Rudolph thought of Asraf and Pattinson.No-body was happy at the end of the day apart from the Sussex supporters.Surprised to find Sidebottom bowling figures were 20-9-30-4.Excellent figures ,pity no other bowlers could help him.

There was a good crowd for the first day but I think it will be less to-morrow.We will see and Sussex bat on.