IMPORTANT match, HIT in the HEAD!

[@theyoutuber1200]

I love your league matches! They have a sense of home that is almost heartwarmingl

[@canyoucricket]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ridsbabs2130]

I hate getting hit in the head during a match. I remember once I get hit right on the helmet logo (dead centre) and I had to do a concussion test despite being fine. When I got hit I didn’t even move, wasn’t knocked down or anything, just finished going through my pull shot. Then I had to spend 5 mins doing a concussion test and holding the game up as we had no other batters. Worst part was we had 2 overs left.

[@umairxd6558]

Yeah but it’s better to take those precautionary measures. Last thing you want is thinking you’re ok and then having long term brain damage. Or worse, death.

[@BasilNadeem]

Did you win?

[@listey]

No disrespect but this is exactly why concussion tests are required. Most people think they're fine after being hit.

[@comeatmebro3229]

@@listey exactly, i got hit in the head (well my head hit the ground pretty hard) playing Aussie rules football and felt fine (before concussion tests were mandatory) played out the game perfectly fine but that night had the worst headache i have ever had in my life, spent the next night in hospital, concussion is something that should be taken seriously

[@ridsbabs2130]

@@listey but the thing is it was a slower ball in junior cricket which just came up a bit, there was no speed on it and it hit the front of my helmet above the grill.

[@diggerlenny4836]

PJ is class man. You cant teach someone to play with wrists like that

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Great game Gareth considering the weather. That you managed to finish the game was exceptional and thanks as you said to the umpires. Your 20 looked solid and is the basis for next week. Great coverage and commentary as usual. Thanks Dave

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@husain_119]

Good to see you back Gareth, you played a good innings but unlucky LBW wicket. You seem more confident on your defence and stroke making. Keep pushing Gareth! Much love from South Africa.

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Husain!

[@bharatchadha7979]

Well played, Gareth, the left arm seamer seems to be real quick, i really love the way you bat, always take your time and always play the ball on merit, keep up the good work, mate. Love from India. 🇮🇳

[@canyoucricket]

He was quite nippy! Thanks for the support 🔥

[@KaiGaming84]

I once got a top edge onto my cap, and was caught off of it lol. Didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. Was a medium-pacer to be fair. I used to love playing in rain-matches, I just thrived on the challenge. Harder to bat, harder to score runs, had to really grind, and don't bother trying to slog! This is probably my favourite video of yours. Really good bowling from the opposition, great friendly lads, brilliant keeper with some sharp stumpings, a fabulous mullet and PJ working harder than he's ever had to work before (you really made him work haha). And a nice win!!! Top video Gareth!!! 10/10

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support 🔥

[@tysondog843]

Geezz. Tough wicket to bat on. Rain, grey skies, greasy wicket...no thanks. LBW maybe a little hard done by, but, we all have gotten away with some Plumb outs at times... Congratz on the win!

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jimscarlet]

Excellent video Gareth, lovely to see the team getting a much needed win. As for that "stumping?" Let's just say that as a retired keeper I wouldn't have been very happy with the decision. That's the game though. some go your way, others don't. Very well played though, it didn't look easy out there.

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Dylan. That keeper was really sharp! 👌

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Great video and it is always good when the umpires keep thegame going rather than throwing the towel in too early. I've watched the replay for that 'near' stumping and I thought you might have just been out??? i do have old man eyes though...

[@Shoddy127]

Nice to see you back in league action Gareth & to get a win too! Think you may have been a little lucky with that stumping mind you but the keeper looked very tidy! Hope all the batsmen are ok too, gasped when I saw your team mate hit, brought back memories of poor Phil Hughes. Mind you, I got a new Shrey helmet this season & tried the neck strap that goes at the back of the helmet & found it really uncomfortable & strange so I don’t use it. Top effort & onto next week!

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks for the comment. Yes I thought of Phil Hughes too. Lucky the bowler wasn't overly quick 👍

[@R-S2021]

Fantastic channel mate, so many memories of playing, great to hear the banter too. 👍 Keep up the good work ✅

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks for your support 🔥

[@acmdv]

I've watched a couple of your videos and I noticed why you got out LBW in both of them. In both cases your weight was on your back-foot so your head was actually moving away from the ball, it's a common mistake you see a lot in young players where they see the ball going down the leg-side so they step to the off-side with their back foot thinking they are making room to hit the ball through the leg-side but all they do is miss the ball or get out LBW. What you need to do is twist your front foot so it's pointing towards where a left-arm over bowler would bowl from, this helps shift your weight & head towards the leg-side as well as freeing up the leg-side of your body, you should then find it much easier to access the ball giving you a better chance of making good contact with the ball. Looking at your technique you could do with also taking a step forward as well, there doesn't seem to be a big stride when you play leg-side.

[@curcuit973]

The way he shouts when he gets out

[@canyoucricket]

😢

[@sakethgattupalli6792]

That is some fabulous work behind the wicket man!!

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@doolasmillet3588]

loveeeee watching you bat mate it's awesome i'm from darwin in australia and i would love to go play cricket over in england at all the awesome grounds! Good batting this episode gareth💙💙💙💙 unlucky to get out good bowler

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@davidfabish-wood5278]

Great video and good result for your team. Couldn’t beat that mullet though eh, got you in the end haha

[@canyoucricket]

😂😂😂

[@iceblox3004]

Really great match to watch! Unlucky with the runs but it will slowly come back! Good luck next match

[@ianashworth]

Lot of running for your batting partners today. Their left armer looked decent! Congrats on the win.

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Ian. Yes PJ was huffing and puffing 😂

[@ammarisrar2005]

Firstly, I’m so glad that the guy who got hit in the head was alright and second, PJ is one hell of a player he is just class, if you convince Malinga to come to the UK and join Woodhall, that would be one hell of a team mate!

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@watchneuraxz0]

Lovely mate,keep up the good work!

[@markwatkins6754]

Great video again mate! Some important runs as well! Great stuff

[@unclefester9229]

Nothing like a little bit of rain to juice the pitch up! Good result Garteh.

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@jamesallen712]

Another great video of club cricket, cheers Gareth. Hope your batsman is OK after the head blow.

[@canyoucricket]

Yes he's fine. Thanks James 🔥

[@imbuddhika]

Congrats Gareth. And hope that Kid is fine and well.

[@canyoucricket]

He is 👌

[@proz7675]

I love your matches, thanks to you I am learning new techniques and becoming a better batsman

[@canyoucricket]

💥💥💥

[@greekos99]

Did the job there, Gareth. Shame not to go on, but a win is a win. And i must, my word...what a mullet!

[@canyoucricket]

😂😂😂

[@leg-spin-goat]

Loved the tour but great to see you back at home. Will there ever be a tour out of England?

[@leg-spin-goat]

Yh.

[@canyoucricket]

Yes!! Would love to tour Aus and India 👍

[@vZorbie]

@@canyoucricket come play in Australia during the summer, nothing better 💪💪💪

[@OscrHud]

Brilliant as always 💪👊

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks! Watched your Bat Build this afternoon. Great idea! Looking forward to seeing you use it 🔥

[@mikeythescorer]

Well done Gareth! Their off spinner seemed to turn it a mile!

[@KilsWitcH]

Watching that was a distressing reminder of the Phil Hughes ball. Same shot choice and where it hit him just under the helmet. I hope he's OK! But great video as usual. Keep up the good work.

[@canyoucricket]

Yes me too. Was worried at the time but he's fine now 👍

[@TTV_MikeZA]

The fact that he said “ that’s a glorious mullet by the way “ is just so funny

[@canyoucricket]

😂😂😂

[@naveenahmed2332]

really good ive been a fan for so long love from london

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Naveen 🔥

[@gokulnath123456]

I came across your channel recently and have been binge watching your batting... I'm not sure if anyone has pointed out to you that have a lot of close calls when trying to sneak a single from Mid-on fielder..

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks for your support Gokul. Yes that's usually my release single but sometimes misjudge it!

[@rogergoulder3821]

Entertaining. I remember so many matches interrupted by rain over the years. Thanks for posting.

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@adamgibson7181]

That was a sharp stumping!

[@madrag_838]

Hey,how do you move up to play county cricket in england?do you get there from performing in clubs and getting under selector eyes?

[@canyoucricket]

Good question! I'm not sure...

[@madrag_838]

@@canyoucricket ok,thanks for the reply anyways! Love your content.

[@tybal96]

You work on the leg side game of your batting and you’ll easy add 20/30 more runs onto your score every game! You clipped a few decent ones in this game! But work on it! Get a nice little tinkle on it! More 4s that’s for sure! Great batting lad! Keep up the work and the channel!

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Tyler! Yes maybe a leg side session with PJ is in order 👍

[@RAWRManic]

what ball were you using for skim? Fancy trying that with our lads 😁

[@canyoucricket]

A soft plastic one. Always nice to play during rain delays 👌

[@andrewcanning3840]

You’re a good egg Gareth, loving the content :)

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Andrew 🔥

[@Specgru14]

AMAZING content, keep up the great work

[@canyoucricket]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jasonredinger165]

Looking good man, well done 👍

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Chyna 😎 need a few more than 20 though!

[@thecrickethomies8597]

I’m just 12 and someone who was bowling around 120 (kph) bowled a bouncer at me and many of my teammates. He was bowling like the prime West Indies 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@listey]

So good to see that Grantham are no longer unbeaten! Absolutely hate them after the way they behaved against you guys...

[@nikedesilvesilva7797]

Hey mate what ball is that used with the sidearm when playing skim cricket!

[@canyoucricket]

Soft plastic one 🔥

[@samjenkinson8580]

can’t believe you allowed wrighty to take the go pro for skim cricket. such a badger

[@canyoucricket]

😂😂😂

[@adriang6259]

Great video Gareth

[@vZorbie]

Can't wait for this video 💪💪💪

[@blackmedic6302]

How much smaller are these fields and pitches compared to the real stadiums?

[@kg_jyp]

Hi sir! It’s Amelie one time in pe I was sacked in the face with a cricket ball (it was my cheak) and it hurt a lot lol but your doing so well !! My entire class miss you even the ones that got on your nerves Bye !

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@STJB2005]

was the lad who got hit in the neck fine afterwards?

[@canyoucricket]

Yes just a bit wobbly 👍

[@rayyyzz7]

you should try to play some games outside the uk e.g south africa, australia, india btw love your vids defo one of the best yt cricket channels

[@canyoucricket]

Exactly 🔥

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

I played in the Norfolk league for nearly forty years. Never wore a helmet. I was an opener and was hit many times. Probably why I’m daft now.

[@canyoucricket]

😂😂😂

[@BELAIRBOYS]

nice match... enjoyed it

[@roberthitchen3647]

You know what I don't mind that. Nobody's fault. Good cricket. Also good to see one of the older heads take the young lad away and put his arm around him.

[@canyoucricket]

Part of the game. Just wish it hit the helmet 👍

[@roberthitchen3647]

@@canyoucricket absolutely glad the batsman is okay though. Been hit in the head myself batting. Never fun

[@bubabob2187]

We miss you

[@frosty_mikeseedyonfn5619]

That LBW surely had to be going over, it looked like it hit you on your thypad

[@lukeainley9528]

Love the videos you are a very good batter

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks Luke 🔥

[@UserNotFound761]

Love from India❤️❤️

[@AbdulSamad-hp4wl]

Gareth it would be better if u would show your angle of the shots which your batting partner plays rather than showing the shots from the dugout excellent videos keep it up👍👍🙌🙌

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@GeoCharlie]

Just wondering what bat do you use?

[@canyoucricket]

Newbery Blitz 👍

[@mousab22]

Are these 50 over games that you play?

[@canyoucricket]

Yes 👍

[@TurnNBounce]

Very kind umpire.

[@noahkerr5998]

Nice Vid

[@HtafcJosh1]

What go pro do u have

[@canyoucricket]

Hero 10 👍

[@Fightladsnet]

I've never been sure about the good helmets do. I once saw a statistic which suggested that in first class cricket more guys get hit on the helmet now than were hit on the head in the pre helmet days. Andy Roberts once suggested that the knowledge you are wearing a helmet leads to poorer shot selection against the short ball. The old fashioned buck & weave is less noticeable now against faster short balls that it once was. Having said all I have regarding the wearing of helmets, in hindsight I sometimes think I ought to have worn one the day I faced Michael Holding. Thankfully he kept the ball up to me (the 3 balls I faced from him before he uprooted my off stick!). But as I didn't see any of those 3 balls I doubt I'd have been able to duck and weave if he'd have sent anything short down at me...lol

[@canyoucricket]

I would definitely be wearing a helmet to MH 😬 really enjoyed this comment!

[@Fightladsnet]

@@canyoucricket My pleasure. It was in an old Gillette Cup match when he played for Derbyshire.

[@madfutshorts2120]

Where's the Wicketkeeping Cam?

[@canyoucricket]

Only in friendlies and Sunday matches. 👍

[@dash_is_taken]

i wish i could play too!

[@andrewboraine7322]

When the guy got hit and went down, the umpire should have called and signaled deadball.

[@stubones]

That didn't look out...? high and going down.. hard to tell so we have to trust the Ump.

[@canyoucricket]

👍👍👍

[@ajelliott9923]

i saw someone get in the face, eho was wearing glasses. It hit him in the side of his lense's pushing it into side of his eye. Even medium pace u gotta wear a lid

[@canyoucricket]

Sounds horrible 😬

[@chrismarsh1067]

The guy hit in the back/side of the neck was akin to how Phillip Hughes was fatally injured.

[@canyoucricket]

Yes that's what I thought at the time. He has recovered now 🔥

[@blackhoundrise8431]

Man I might have to start wearing a helmet again. Almost had my head blown away by a young kid with pace. Luckily I hooked him just as I thought “oh sh….t! I’m dead!” Warning signs are there.

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@radiant3755]

What would the speed of the short ball would be

[@canyoucricket]

Probably around 68mph 👍

[@radiant3755]

@@canyoucricket thx dude big fan

[@Pyro_wildcart]

Wow nice

[@leg-spin-goat]

Second, damn! Love your content, haven’t even watched it and I love it!

[@canyoucricket]

Thanks James 🔥

[@lisu2392]

W

[@aussie9489]

That leg side stumping was 100% out. Keeper very stiff

[@olivererwin6145]

Do you play with someone called Freddie Bailey

[@ghazisuleman3430]

it must of been a bouncy pitch

[@nithindhugopallawa4430]

Nice content

[@veerjain5453]

Is your name gareth grant?

[@PhoenixCCTV]

Yeah similar. Takes us about 8 hours for our videos as well. A bit more sporadic though. 🤣

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@AndrewDenny-Tassielad]

1 bad shot is all it takes, solid effort though 👍

[@canyoucricket]

👍👍👍

[@scottshreeve8571]

Definitely out stumped btw

[@zaidchicktay3411]

Little note Just try to get more strong in your defence You are stroking it a bit too much

[@canyoucricket]

👌👌👌

[@anormalguy1831]

surly give PJ the gopro for a match

[@canyoucricket]

🔥🔥🔥

[@alexkentan9743]

Is that Prasanna Jayawardene?

[@canyoucricket]

Yes! He's our first team captain 🔥

[@brooke8005]

The poor thing

[@V22OspreySALVEUKRAINE]

y r they just standing and watching when he goes down? at least offer help.

[@joshking1626]

Early for once🤣🤣

[@canyoucricket]

Yes Josh!!!

[@rock_starveerb4169]

First

[@canyoucricket]

🥇

[@rock_starveerb4169]

Thx mate

[@v4jexii145]

I’m early for once

[@bigdog5168]

Mate you can't bat

[@canyoucricket]

You're right! Please help me improve 😢

[@bigdog5168]

@@canyoucricket let's train together, do you fancy a net ?