If we just want close finishes let’s have a super over
More ‘Hundred’ fuckwittery
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Voice of fair play
Striker
Not trying to be argumentative mate, but I do see finesse, the late cut for example is used plently in T20, some of the innovative and invention shots by the likes of De villers and Buttler have been a joy to watch scoring shots all around the ground over 360 degrees.
Yes I agree there is plenty of slogging but there is finesse as well, as well as quality bowling, some spinners have been particularly successful in the format.
Short games don’t necessarily bring close finishes, but for obvious reasons it happens more regularly in that format than any other,
The Breen Machine
Striker
Some of the most memorable test matches in recent years have been draws where the first 4 days have been a bit of a slow burner.
The issue we are finding with limited overs now is that it’s a bit predictable in that it’s an uneven contest between bat and ball due to larger bats, fielding restrictions, shorter boundaries and the white ball doing fuck all. 400 playing 380 every 50 over game just doesn’t do a lot for me.
The issue we are finding with limited overs now is that it’s a bit predictable in that it’s an uneven contest between bat and ball due to larger bats, fielding restrictions, shorter boundaries and the white ball doing fuck all. 400 playing 380 every 50 over game just doesn’t do a lot for me.
Steak Pie
Striker
All the same though, contrive a way to try to beat the infield. And shots all around the ground have been played for decades, just we now have more. And more does not equal better.
But this has been done to death, so we'll leave it here. My problem with this new competition is partly the format (mainly getting rid of overs meaning it's not cricket) but more the threat to the future of the County game, and the masses of out and out lies the ECB have spouted to justify it.
Struts
Winger
Literally everyone on that list has played in the Blast and the vaat majority of them have played in all 3 competitions.
TheRey
Winger
Absolutely no chance I'm watching it, mate. If it was being played in the back garden, I'd draw the blinds.
Voice of fair play
Striker
Yeah see that point, what I don’t like in the modern game is when mishits and top edges still go for 6!
Think that does make it a uneven contest and unfair on the bowler, if he has deceived the batsman.
I think more shots around the ground equals more entertainment and think cricket fans well before T20 was a twinkle in anybody’s eye have always preferred watching big shots and sixes been hit, but each to their own, I respect your opinion and like you say it’s been done to death so agree to disagree
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The Breen Machine
Striker
Exactly, it’s not attracted any new talent to come over and play in England. It’s just the same old with the exception of Smith.
If you look at a 15-20 year plan the Hundred will benefit England in all formats IF it succeeds in doubling/ trebling/ whatever the number of kids picking up a bat and ball.
The Breen Machine
Striker
What will this format attract that T20 doesn’t?. I can’t possibly see how it will benefit 4 day and test cricket in the short and long term.
TheRey
Winger
You've got more chance of fingering the Queen, mate.
Struts
Winger
Slashing ticket prices at the last minute, 84% negative feedback, exorbitant ticket prices for families, estimated £100m loss over the first 3 years and describing 60% capacity for the tournament as ‘successful’ are not the noises of people with a 15-20 year plan.
Mainze
Striker
I think most people who post on here agree they prefer the purest form of cricket. But The Hundred isn’t really aimed at people like us.
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Voice of fair play
Striker
That excellent point seems lost on most people on this thread,which is what I struggle with, becuase after all most people on these threads are devoting and knowledge cricket fans.
Mainze
Striker
Im pretty sure before the T20 started exactly the same conversations were being had. Innovations will help keep the game moving forward. If we only had red ball cricket professionally now I doubt cricket would be in very good shape. Imagine the state some of the grounds would be in.
If the Hundred fails to take off, so be it, but if it’s a success every form of cricket in this country will be a winner.
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brandon
Striker
Unfortunately I don’t think that will be the case.
Mainze
Striker
Giving each county £1.3m this year surely has to be start though?
Voice of fair play
Striker
That’s it on here I read many names that it was hit and giggle, pjamaja cricket and nobody cared about it, now you have completions such as the IPL and the Big Blash flourishing.
And now we have most on here actually praising to the hilt the blast in this country a day I thought I would never see!
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brandon
Striker
Been done to death - won’t go close to covering the money they’ll miss out on if it is a success.
Who on here was saying that in 2005 when T20 was created?
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Mainze
Striker
I get it, you don’t like it. I haven’t decided yet if I do or I don’t. You know why? It hasn’t happened yet so I can’t make considered judgment on it.
