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Pears' focus has to last whole game - Richardson
TL;DR
Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson emphasizes the need for his team to maintain focus throughout the entire game following recent defeats. The Pears suffered a significant loss to Durham, collapsing in their second innings.
Key points
- Alan Richardson is the head coach of Worcestershire.
- Worcestershire lost to Durham by nine wickets.
- The team collapsed, losing nine wickets for 38 runs in their second innings.
- Callum Parkinson and Ben Stokes were key bowlers for Durham.
- Richardson stresses the need for improved focus during matches.
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Alan Richardson has been Worcestershire head coach since November 2022 [Getty Images]
Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson says the manner of the defeats in their past two County Championship matches shows the importance of maintaining focus across the whole duration of the game and wants to see it improve.
The Pears crumbled to a nine-wicket defeat by Durham in their last outing, losing nine wickets for 38 runs in their second innings on the way to a crushing loss inside three days.
At one stage on day three Worcestershire were 53-0, a lead of 93, before Callum Parkinson (5-13) and England Test captain Ben Stokes (2-33) ripped through the home batting to dismiss them for 102.
"A session like that really does hurt you," Richardson told BBC Hereford and Worcester.
"We'll look back at that and must be really disappointed. I think just a lack of attention - it's a lack of precision, some really sloppy stuff going on."
The Durham loss followed a similar collapse, albeit from not such an advantageous position in the match, against Northamptonshire.
Still trailing by more than 200, the Pears were shot out by seamer Ben Sanderson's 7-31, as the home side cantered to an innings victory.
Q&A
What did Alan Richardson say about Worcestershire's recent defeats?
Alan Richardson highlighted the importance of maintaining focus for the entire game after the team's recent losses.
How did Worcestershire perform in their last County Championship match?
Worcestershire lost to Durham by nine wickets, collapsing from 53-0 to 102 all out in their second innings.
Who were the key bowlers for Durham against Worcestershire?
Callum Parkinson took 5 wickets for 13 runs, and Ben Stokes contributed with 2 wickets for 33 runs.
