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Port Said Red Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 23 hours ago, BS2 Red said: Because it's on free to air TV? I remember the Ashes in 2005 and how excited so many people were about cricket. And then the ECB sold the rights to Sky so (potentially) millions of new fans couldn't get to watch it. The argument for that at the time was that standard FTA channels couldn't schedule enough live cricket, so shortsighted when it was clear even then that something like Freeview with it's multiple channels was on it's way. Today it would be easy for ITV or Channel 4 or BBC via iPlayer to show cricket in multiple formats for as long as necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: The argument for that at the time was that standard FTA channels couldn't schedule enough live cricket, so shortsighted when it was clear even then that something like Freeview with it's multiple channels was on it's way. Today it would be easy for ITV or Channel 4 or BBC via iPlayer to show cricket in multiple formats for as long as necessary. That would be fine if they had sold the bulk of the rights to Sky, but left some to be sold to the BBC/C4. I know Sky love exclusivity and the ECB love money, but overall I think it really hurt cricket, right at the moment when the country woke up and started taking an interest again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 04/08/2022 at 08:35, BS2 Red said: Because it's on free to air TV? I remember the Ashes in 2005 and how excited so many people were about cricket. And then the ECB sold the rights to Sky so (potentially) millions of new fans couldn't get to watch it. It was great until they cut off at 6.30 to show Hollyoaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Can you imagine the uproar if Headingley had still been closed for the 100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Quite enjoyed that. Like the way there's a light-hearted element, Root on the pitch live whilst fielding 4 out of 6 shots in one over was funny, and interesting to see his lighter side. Hales superb, despite being a scumbag. And Malan is playing on another planet at the moment. Same time, annoyed England Test's have been shelved until mid-August because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Top question tonight to Alex Hales, "What's it like going around the country visiting all the other grounds?" Is she aware that there are other competitions that involve them playing home and away? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 I enjoyed that - will never stop being annoyed there isn't a team in SW England, but that was a fun game to watch. Hales, purely on ability and form, is far more deserving that Roy in the last 12 months for me, but seems he will never be in the England squad again. Does anybody here know why he has been ostracized these last 3 years since his 21 day ban? Malan in superb form, I've certainly changed my opinion on him this year, he is smacking it at a very impressive strike rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 I recall when TwentyTwenty cricket was first introduced, well, Twenty years ago it must be now. Wow, what a revolution that was! Despite the ridicule of the stuffy old upper class MCC types, I was so excited that for the first time ever, our pro cricket heros were now playing the same game that we all played down the park when we were kids. Sadly though I'm really not getting the 100 at all. Maybe I'm secretly one of those posh upper class MCC types after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 11 hours ago, DolmanGaz said: I enjoyed that - will never stop being annoyed there isn't a team in SW England, but that was a fun game to watch. Hales, purely on ability and form, is far more deserving that Roy in the last 12 months for me, but seems he will never be in the England squad again. Does anybody here know why he has been ostracized these last 3 years since his 21 day ban? Malan in superb form, I've certainly changed my opinion on him this year, he is smacking it at a very impressive strike rate. The impression that they gave at the time was that there'd been a number of issues and the ban was the final straw, basically that they felt he could no longer be trusted. There's probably more chance of him coming back now Morgan has gone, but it still seems like a long shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Meanwhile Smeed gone to 50 off 25 balls in the 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Smeed to replace Roy in the England T20 team eventually I wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Will Smeed, just the 101 from 49 balls Edited August 10, 2022 by Kid in the Riot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Congrats to Smeed Shame he isn't doing for his home team West Country Warriors or sumut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 101 Not Out. First Century in the 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 could be a close game this evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I have no idea who any of these teams are, I have never had it on in my house. The only time I have seen it was at my father in laws place. (He has no interest in cricket, but likes the 100). I didn't really watch the game as I couldn't see anything past those God awful graphics. I am afraid this is going to be a big blind spot for me at future pub quizzes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Why do they need to have a "strategic break/time out" whatever? There was one a few days ago and they only had 5 or 6 balls left? How do they cope in a proper match? Will they be allowed to bring specialist bowlers/batters on in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 20:42, DolmanGaz said: could be a close game this evening... yawn ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanGaz Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, slartibartfast said: yawn ! why waste your time posting here then? yawn off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, DolmanGaz said: why waste your time posting here then? yawn off. I'm on here to clap the booing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, slartibartfast said: I'm on here to clap the booing ! You might not like it - plenty do. Have a night off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: You might not like it - plenty do. Have a night off why don't you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: why don't you ? Odd , don’t you think that you skulk about in a thread about a game you whine about, making little bitchy comments. Very odd behaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 6 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: Odd , don’t you think that you skulk about in a thread about a game you whine about, making little bitchy comments. Very odd behaviour IF I was "skulking" about ,I wouldn't be posting, would I ? I just want to see what others think........and you seem to be in a minority, but don't cry about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 Early ratings suggest viewing figures are half that of last season even with the benefit of FTA television 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Ha, ha , ha the WELSH Damp Squibs (men and women) have the square root of **** all points between them ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 So this evenings 100 game is on 3 channels and there's no highlights of the test on a channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lanterne Rouge Posted August 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 23 hours ago, Lrrr said: So this evenings 100 game is on 3 channels and there's no highlights of the test on a channel? BBC 4 mate, on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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