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 Ghostship  Norfolk 23 Jul 21 3.45pm |
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Love Cricket whatever the format is but since this new competition has come along it just shows that there is a lot of snobbery within the sport mainly media and fans. It's just a bit of fun and it won't be the death of county or test cricket. That was trotted out when T20 first arrived but if anything county cricket has got stronger since the switch to 2 divisions and is still popular whilst Test cricket is still watched by millions. The only slight concern is the 50 over Royal London Cup getting less attention than it should due to it going on at the same time as the 100 but overall lets just enjoy the 100 great to see kids enjoying themselves at the grounds and new fans being attracted to the sport.
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| Midlands Eagle 23 Jul 21 5.15pm |
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Originally posted by Ghostship
Love Cricket whatever the format is but since this new competition has come along it just shows that there is a lot of snobbery within the sport mainly media and fans. It's just a bit of fun and it won't be the death of county or test cricket. That was trotted out when T20 first arrived but if anything county cricket has got stronger since the switch to 2 divisions and is still popular whilst Test cricket is still watched by millions. There is a big difference as T20 is played by the same counties with the same players whereas this new whack a ball is played at the same time as county cricket taking away the best players. Looking at the 50 over competition yesterday I'd never heard of many of the players involved as the counties were stacked out with second team players
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 23 Jul 21 6.23pm |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
There is a big difference as T20 is played by the same counties with the same players whereas this new whack a ball is played at the same time as county cricket taking away the best players. Looking at the 50 over competition yesterday I'd never heard of many of the players involved as the counties were stacked out with second team players On the bright side, might unearth a few gems.
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| Midlands Eagle 24 Jul 21 7.25am |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
It looks like one was unearthed last night. I watched a bit of the beginning and the last 20 minutes and must say that I didn't like it at all. It wasn't the game itself but all the razzamatazz that went with it which seemed to me to be a further dumbing down of the game as we desperately try and follow the worst of American society
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Teddy Eagle  24 Jul 21 7.36am |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
It looks like one was unearthed last night. I watched a bit of the beginning and the last 20 minutes and must say that I didn't like it at all. It wasn't the game itself but all the razzamatazz that went with it which seemed to me to be a further dumbing down of the game as we desperately try and follow the worst of American society I agree ME. The coverage was so desperate to create excitement that it was a bit cringeworthy.
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| Midlands Eagle 24 Jul 21 8.58am |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
KP mentioned several times how excited the crowd were but I don't think Edgbaston was even half full. I know that The Oval was full but rumours abound that many of the tickets were given away. Another problem with franchise cricket is that the West Midlands franchise was captained by Moeen Ali who plays for Worcestershire thus alienating all of the Warwickshire fans who are based at Edgbaston. Imagine having a regional football competition with the south region playing at Selhurst Park and captained by Lewis Dunk. I'm not sure that many Palace fans would be happy to pay money to attend
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Goal Machine  The Cronx 24 Jul 21 9.03am |
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It’s banned in my house. I simply refuse to give it any airtime which might help boost ratings. I consider it a genuine threat to Test cricket and no cricket fan should be supporting this. Was offered a ticket yesterday and had a go at my mate for buying them. We’ve got T20, which to be fair has been a success, but why on Earth do we need this new format which is 20 balls less? The ‘franchise’ set up is so American and has never been popular in the UK. The hundred can absolutely do one, I hope there’s loads of empty seats.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 24 Jul 21 9.15am |
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Originally posted by Goal Machine
It’s banned in my house. I simply refuse to give it any airtime which might help boost ratings. I consider it a genuine threat to Test cricket and no cricket fan should be supporting this. Was offered a ticket yesterday and had a go at my mate for buying them. We’ve got T20, which to be fair has been a success, but why on Earth do we need this new format which is 20 balls less? The ‘franchise’ set up is so American and has never been popular in the UK. The hundred can absolutely do one, I hope there’s loads of empty seats. I am in agreement with the general thrust of these sentiments. Give me Test cricket or 40/50 overs cricket any day.None of this 'Big bash' and all the razzamatazz that is part of the matchday experience.
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| YHTM 24 Jul 21 9.34am |
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Originally posted by Willo
Granted, it is not test cricket, but it has never set out to rival that. Two minutes spent watching a game would have immediately highlighted to you a major difference betweeen the 100 and other formats of the game - there were loads of kids there with their families having a brilliant time. I have attended all formats of the game and have never seen this type of audience at a game. Test cricket is too expensive and too slow for children and T20 is a drink sodden after work booze up! Cricket is already suffering from a lack of interest and involvement at youth level, this type of niche approach can only be good for the whole game. I completely accept that many will not like the format but please don't wish for its failure as you are in effect wishing for the failure of the game itself. I am in agreement with the general thrust of these sentiments. Give me Test cricket or 40/50 overs cricket any day.None of this 'Big bash' and all the razzamatazz that is part of the matchday experience.
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| Goal Machine The Cronx 24 Jul 21 9.43am |
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Originally posted by YHTM
There has been talk of Test cricket changing to 4 days to help reduce the workload on the players. The Hundred creates extra fixtures which puts the 5 day format at further risk. I absolutely hope it fails. What’s wrong with the T20 to get kids involved?
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 24 Jul 21 9.45am |
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Originally posted by YHTM
If I had young children I certainly would not be taking them to watch T20 or the 'Hundred'.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 24 Jul 21 9.48am |
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Originally posted by Goal Machine
There has been talk of Test cricket changing to 4 days to help reduce the workload on the players. The Hundred creates extra fixtures which puts the 5 day format at further risk. I absolutely hope it fails. What’s wrong with the T20 to get kids involved?
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