The Dolman Pragmatist Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 ‘Proper’ cricket has been destroyed by the one-day game. The equivalent in football would be to replace matches with a penalty shootout. So sad to watch it. At least the Aussies can still play the real game. No point blaming the coaches or players: blame the MCC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, bearded_red said: The argument that The ECB have chosen the money of white ball cricket instead of the purity of first class cricket doesn’t stack up though does it. The ECB make the vast, vast majority of their money through the 6/7 test matches they host every year. The Hundred doesn’t make money. It loses money. And lots of it. We can all write lists of people that need to go, and we’d all be naming roughly the same people. But if none of these lists can leave off Tom Harrison. His removal should be announced well before we all start debating who should be the next captain and coach and who are the next batch of unqualified top order batsmen to be thrown in with next to no chance of succeeding. I think it's a case if the tail wagging the dog though, as it's the players that can earn more money through white ball cricket, than first class. I'm guessing white ball cricket is far more popular globally too. You only have to look at the near empty stadiums, which I have seen first hand, in India for example for Tests. The Hundred may not earn money at the moment but the ECB hold exclusive rights to the format, so if it is successful they can sell the rights globally for a fortune. For that reason, it's here to stay for the time being. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 i blame it on uk climate change,the excess heat as shrunk their bats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I think it's a case if the tail wagging the dog though, as it's the players that can earn more money through white ball cricket, than first class. That’s absolutely an acceptable explanation for the players missing county cricket due to being away at the IPL. But the Hundred? Its the ECB that decided to throw loads of cash (cash they have from the broadcast deal that is largely for test matches!) at average county players to spend the peak of the summer playing in their white elephant of a tournament. Clearly first class cricket has its financial concerns, but for the ECB Test Cricket is their cash cow. Over two thirds of the 1.1 billion broadcast deal is for the test matches. One single test match brings in more ticket revenue than a whole season of the hundred. Test matches, in this country at least, pay the bills. It’s remarkable the attitude the ECB has to them. This isn’t a young team that’s been thrown under the bus. Look at the ages of our better players, this is a team that’s only going to get worse. As incredible as that sounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 The absolute state of it for crying out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 It's noticeable that American sport comes over here virtually unaltered in its format whereas to sell cricket to America its format has to be changed to the point of damaging the origins of the game! I assume that millions have been thrown at the kind of marketing people who have neither watched nor played cricket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, redsquirrel said: i blame it on uk climate change,the excess heat as shrunk their bats Have you seen the size of the bats these days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 As an under 11s cricket coach I can vouch that kids don’t know how to defend but it’s up to us coaches to make them realise that they cannot rely on that. They will realise themselves in 2-3 years when they keep getting bowled and/or end up at a level of cricket too good for them. My son is a defence minded batsman as I’ve drilled that into him. his teammate who smashes it everywhere won player of the year for his club. However, put them against county bowlers and my lad is much more likely to get to 20-30 as the other lad gets bowled immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 There absolutely has to be a maximum of 1 Olly/Ollie per team. It's getting to Mitchell type levels. No wonder we're shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Interesting from Comp Dog, one assunes this story comes from Kirtsen...but still. Shows the ECB cosy club for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 21 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Interesting from Comp Dog, one assunes this story comes from Kirtsen...but still. Shows the ECB cosy club for what it is. Sky reporting him saying he fancies the job. Go get him then FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Broad in for Robinson, who has a shoulder injury, is the only change from last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Bangladesh with a great chance of beating NZ in first test. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 this is amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Looking at the forecast in Sydney this could be our best chance of avoiding a whitewash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Interesting development in the South Africa vs India Test, with a wicket falling on the last ball before lunch - Caught behind. Replays, however, seem to indicate the ball didn’t carry. Will there be a (successful) review over lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Northern Red said: Broad in for Robinson, who has a shoulder injury, is the only change from last week. Reading reports from the England camp that Broad is like a "caged tiger". Fully expect him to come steaming in and bowl with venom and bat like a man possessed, then. Or maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Red7 said: Reading reports from the England camp that Broad is like a "caged tiger". Fully expect him to come steaming in and bowl with venom and bat like a man possessed, then. Or maybe not. He`ll review every not out, that`s for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Super said: Bangladesh with a great chance of beating NZ in first test. NZ have lost 2 already this morning, effectively 30-7. Edit: 8 down now Edited January 4, 2022 by Northern Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, Northern Red said: NZ have lost 2 already this morning, effectively 30-7. Edit: 8 down now 9 . I shouldn’t be laughing, but Bangladesh have bowled extremely well this morning, yesterday as well. A shame they have no reviews left, would be good for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 33 minutes ago, Northern Red said: NZ have lost 2 already this morning, effectively 30-7. Edit: 8 down now 40 to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) On 28/12/2021 at 15:23, Maltshoveller said: Have you seen the size of the bats these days i havent played since an inter dealer game between clevedon garages and whites of taunton in the 90s. i was bowled second ball so it wasnt big enough then. are they bigger nowadays? perhaps we could have smaller wickets when its englands turn to bat. EDIT. just looked up bat sizes and came across this. why oh why did they change it?? The history of the cricket bat The earliest cricket bat used was believed to be in 1620 when a batsman hit the fielder with a bat to prevent him from catching the ball. The shape of the bat was thought to be similar to modern hockey sticks since rolling the arm over wasn't yet practised at the time. Edited January 4, 2022 by redsquirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 England/Australia toss delayed by 30 minutes. No doubt conspiracy theorists will claim this is to allow us all to watch Bangladesh knock off these 40 runs - they have already lost one wicket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 A better day at least although anything over 250 will see them have an innings lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Super said: A better day at least although anything over 250 will see them have an innings lead. Just a bitty day really with all the stops and starts. The forecast`s much the same for the next few days so a draw seems likely. Never underestimate England`s ability to **** it up though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Looking like a good finish in the SA v India game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Moeen Ali and Alastair Cook row live on air after spinner criticises ex-England skipper - Mirror Online I missed this last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 16th drop of the series from England. Shambles in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 37 minutes ago, bearded_red said: 16th drop of the series from England. Shambles in every way. Poor old Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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