Beside the point really. It’s not hard to get them a new pitch to play onAs far as Gloucestershire CCC are concerned they are.
In terms of the economics, the hosts will probably lose money on this unless they’re getting subsidised by the ECB.
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Beside the point really. It’s not hard to get them a new pitch to play onAs far as Gloucestershire CCC are concerned they are.
In terms of the economics, the hosts will probably lose money on this unless they’re getting subsidised by the ECB.
Beside the point really. It’s not hard to get them a new pitch to play on
And the men wouldn’t put up with similar. It’s pretty poorIt isn’t beside the point. It’s perfectly on point. County squares get through a lot of work over a summer. Clearly the groundstaff will have had that pitch planned for a long time. Having 40 overs bowled on it a week ago is hardly going to turn it into a raging bunsen. In all likelihood it’ll be used again after this too, perhaps for another white ball game for Gloucestershire. That’s how it works.
And the men wouldn’t put up with similar. It’s pretty poor
You can’t compare them no. And you’ll never be able to compare them if one is treated as second class relatively.You can’t compare the men and women, it’s like comparing apples with sailing boats.
A men’s Test would be the single most important game at any venue for any county in that season. Possibly in four seasons if it wasn’t a regular venue.
As I said earlier, this women’s game won’t make them any money at all.
37 overs, that’s what it’s had played on it. Little more than a session of cricket. So even if the game goes the distance it’ll still be two sessions ‘younger’ than a Day 5 Test pitch.
it wouldn't happen with the men's game. Schedules are prepared well in advance and tests raise £millions. The women's game is a parasite on the back of the men's game. By all means promote it but be realistic.And the men wouldn’t put up with similar. It’s pretty poor
You can’t compare them no. And you’ll never be able to compare them if one is treated as second class relatively.
A parasite? f***ing hell. It’s asking for a new pitch, that’s itit wouldn't happen with the men's game. Schedules are prepared well in advance and tests raise £millions. The women's game is a parasite on the back of the men's game. By all means promote it but be realistic,
See above, it’s not asking a huge amountLet’s be honest here, it’s not even close to being second class in terms of quality, or as a ‘brand’ so why should it be treated anywhere near the same as men’s cricket?
are you denying that it's not self-financing? it's a parasite as is the county champ ionship.A parasite? f***ing hell. It’s asking for a new pitch, that’s it
See above, it’s not asking a huge amount
Second to a cover drive for me. Kumars cover drive was even more beautiful than the lass presenting the Ukraine game on ITVI’m a big fan of the on drive
Regardless of quality, it's still the most important match of the England women's teams summer.Let’s be honest here, it’s not even close to being second class in terms of quality, or as a ‘brand’ so why should it be treated anywhere near the same as men’s cricket?
It is an afterthought in that it was arranged at short notice. Afaia England women have always been given an unused pitch so,back to my original question, what's all the fuss about?Second to a cover drive for me. Kumars cover drive was even more beautiful than the lass presenting the Ukraine game on ITV
Regardless of quality, it's still the most important match of the England women's teams summer.
I don't find swimming exciting or quality, but you wouldn't expect them to swim in a pool tainted by Coca-Cola.
Any Test match should have a pristine, new pitch. This is a Test match, thus it's poor.
@chunkylover53 is right, it sends out a message that the women's team is just an afterthought for the ECB.
March 8th it was announcedIt is an afterthought in that it was arranged at short notice. Afaia England women have always been given an unused pitch so,back to my original question, what's all the fuss about?
A parasite? f***ing hell. It’s asking for a new pitch, that’s it
See above, it’s not asking a huge amount
I don't find swimming exciting or quality, but you wouldn't expect them to swim in a pool tainted by Coca-Cola.
Any Test match should have a pristine, new pitch. This is a Test match, thus it's poor.
@chunkylover53 is right, it sends out a message that the women's team is just an afterthought for the ECB.
Mate I'm from London, half our water is tainted by cokeGoing round in circles. I’ve already explained what’s probably happened. But for all intents and purposes, it is a new pitch. One session of cricket, that’s all.
How many times have you seen a pool tainted by coca-cola?!
Now I’ll ask how many times you’ve seen a cricket game played on a used pitch?
37 overs man, that’s nowt. Fair enough if Gloucester just finished a Championship game on it.
Ian Bells cover drive was good to watch.Second to a cover drive for me. Kumars cover drive was even more beautiful than the lass presenting the Ukraine game on ITV