Basil and the Rats

As Basil D'Oliveira, RIP, ascends to a better place, Martin van Jaarsveld has decided against descending to the depths that Leicestershire inhabit, cancelling a career extending contract at the tender age of 37. Fellow South African Basil D'Oliveira played for the Pears into his 50s in contrast.


Is the Grace Road vessel in distress with the rodents seemingly jumping ship. Gurney and Mr 70% hopefully embarking to Notts and Badger having retired but threatening to return as coach then their Kolpak credentials further hit by MVJ having second thoughts.................. Foxes would say things are on the up having won the T20 but scratch the surface and the shine of the silverware is soon lost when you consider their championship form and the dark dingy depths that performances have taken them to of late........................ it makes Derbyshire look competent!