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Post by Barbara on Jun 7, 2009 9:57:16 GMT
If it brings in younger people, and they enjoy it, maybe they will grow into test match cricket as they get older.
Younger people don't seem to have the same attention span of a generation ago. my sons used to happily go to Old Trafford with a picnic and watch a match.
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Post by Auricula on Jun 7, 2009 10:06:10 GMT
I agree Barbara - it's horses for courses, and we have to start somewhere.
Hope we do better today!!!
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Post by Barbara on Jun 8, 2009 13:04:26 GMT
That was much better.  |
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Post by torontotrini on Jun 8, 2009 13:43:41 GMT
I saw a delayed broadcast on TV here one day last week (a pre-tournament match between West Indies and England) and I must say I was not impressed with the quality of the cricket. Not because West Indies played poorly (so what's new) but with the concept itself. It was very much like school yard cricket for me. I'm OK with the 50-overs matches. Thjere's quite a bit of quality there - not test match quality, mind, but close enough. This 20/20 bit is not a all impressive. The matches are available here on a pay per view channel/basis, but I'm certainly not going to pay the kind of money they're asking for to see that kind of cricket. The pre-tournament match I watched was a freebie/promotional effort by the channel. But that was it for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2009 19:02:09 GMT
Twenty20 divides opinion here TT. The "purists" prefer the test matches and the 50-over game but for some of today's younger generation (with the attention span of a goldfish), Twenty20 is "wham bam thank you ma'am" and all over in about 3 hours. It has quite a big following but in my opinion, the greatest form of the game is the 5 day test match.
FA
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Post by torontotrini on Jun 8, 2009 20:34:50 GMT
I never consider myself a purist, FA and I'm all for doing things to the game that will keep the younger generations interested, entertained and motivated to keep the game alive. But the question still would be, what are they getting interested in? And what will they be motivated/interested in learning to do? Is "Wham, Bam, off you go" cricket? Not for my money. And I don't think that in the long run that is the sort of thing that will keep the game alive. One-day/50 overs, Yes. 20/20, No.
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Post by Auricula on Jun 8, 2009 21:34:39 GMT
;D ;D ;D ;D The Aussies now have a fortnights enforced holiday in Leicester - Ricky Ponting was not amused ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 9, 2009 8:41:23 GMT
Don't tell Dutchy about last nights result will you.  Appalling isn't it. But then it isn't really proper cricket is it. Dutchy has no knowledge of what you lot are on about. I think I am best off by sticking to a permanent blond moment on this ;D Noticed what? erm no don't tell ... blond for ever.... |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 9, 2009 18:36:06 GMT
Cricket, Dutchy, Holland beat England at it, that wasn't supposed to happen.  |
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Post by Auricula on Jun 10, 2009 0:39:08 GMT
But don't worry about it as Holland are now out of the competition  |
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 11, 2009 10:26:50 GMT
;D Ah good You got me worried about having to go and see another sport on TV. Formula 1 and Jenson Button that is more like it. (been a fan of Button for 5 years and this year he has gone on a winning spree ) |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 12, 2009 12:21:57 GMT
I played cricket for years until I retired due to a slipped disc.
My grandsons are playing now and are very promising - the oldest plays for Hertfordshire under 11's.
I have got an international 100 - against Wales over 50's at Sophia Gardens.
TT - I played many years ago against Andy Roberts cousin Edison. He was quite quick enough thanks.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 12, 2009 12:28:49 GMT
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Post by torontotrini on Jun 12, 2009 13:57:17 GMT
I hope it airs in Leicester. Ponting might be looking for something to help pass the time.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2009 16:24:24 GMT
That was a helluva ball, wasn't it. And also a helluva way to introduce yourself to the Ashes ! Cheers FA x |
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Post by Auricula on Jun 14, 2009 10:42:45 GMT
I think the South Africans will win the tournament, beating Sri Lanka in the final......but I hope it's England beating India ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jun 15, 2009 7:29:18 GMT
Well done today, that was a bad decision against KP.
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Post by Auricula on Jun 15, 2009 10:37:50 GMT
Hope we can get the better of the Windies this evening |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 15, 2009 14:44:46 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Jun 15, 2009 15:31:13 GMT
Oh No!!! Still, it's better to be a player than a watcher Barbara ( time for that when you get really,really old, and can't do anything else ) |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 16, 2009 10:08:04 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Jun 16, 2009 13:31:57 GMT
Yep - very unfortunate  |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 22, 2009 7:23:32 GMT
 well done the ladies cricket team for winning the world cup
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Post by Auricula on Jun 22, 2009 8:54:27 GMT
Indeed - two good games yesterday, albeit the ladies was rather one sided. Well done Charlotte and the girls |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2009 21:06:34 GMT
I understand Michael Vaughan is to retire from first class cricket. Such a shame that someone who is already the most successful England captain ever in terms of test matches won and who captained the first successful ashes team in 18 years has had such trouble with his persistent knee injuries. He could have gone on to be one of the all time greats of the game.
Still, not long to go now 'til the Ashes series starts again. We owe them one big style after the 5-0 drubbing in Australia last time.
FA x
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Post by Barbara on Jun 29, 2009 7:27:30 GMT
Flintoff is playing well in county matches, so lets hope he is good to go in the England team.
I must get a new flag mine is tatty now.
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Post by Barbara on Jul 8, 2009 9:31:48 GMT
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Post by Dr Bill on Jul 8, 2009 10:44:33 GMT
22-1 - not a great start
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Post by Auricula on Jul 8, 2009 10:57:17 GMT
Hmmm......... still, 5 days is a loooooonnnnnnnnnggg time ;D Come on England!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2009 17:41:18 GMT
I was going reasonably well until Freddie & Prior got themselves out  All in all, I think it was a reasonable day for England but probably just shaded by the Aussies getting 7 wickets down. FA x |
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