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An armchair tragic of many sports. A satirist by nature
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Following on from the inaugural draft that took place this week, and the attempts at building hype around cricket’s new limited overs roadshow, questions still remain over the point of The Hundred’s existence.
New Zealand played host to Australia in the long-awaited Chappell-Hadlee opener, with the two teams having not met since December.
As with any upcoming Test tour, there has been anticipation, conjecture and subsequent dismay over the men doomed to experience defeat in India.
With the distinct lack of cricket on the Australian cricketing calendar right now, what better time than now to run the rule over those vying for a plane ticket to India?
Fair points. And reading the various soundbites from ECB people, the broadcasting is a clear focus. Again from Strauss:
“We want kids to be able to go to bed earlier and it is worth saying it is going to be on terrestrial TV. We want the more casual audience.”
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?
It just needs Glenn Maxwell arriving in a white suit on an electric skateboard to really add the cherry on top.
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?
Well put, Paul. As you say, there is of course a distinction between caring enough to go along or tune in, as opposed to caring about its potential effect on cricket as a whole. It will be interesting to see the reaction when it all kicks off (assuming the ECB manage to actually organise the thing which is turning out to be another story in itself).
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?
I cannot see why they don’t just build upon the momentum of the Vitality Blast.
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?
Especially given that Bayliss was a short-form appointment and the ECB have indicated they will increase focus on Test success. I’m not in the “The Hundred should never happen” camp, especially given the commercial realities, but it just seems tacky and contrived
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?
The timeout thing is curious, given that Strauss bemoaned the lengthening of T20 matches
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?
Despite the denial of many who think that India are merely bullies at home, they are as likely as any other team to go abroad and win these days. Their defeat of Australia was admittedly against a weakened team, however I see them as a threat everwhere
Number one starts at home
Fair comment, however money talks in respect to scheduling. I can see it getting worse before it gets better.
Stoinis saves the nation
Unfortunately for Sam (and selectors), he didnt make the runs as Warner did. All would have been forgiven otherwise.
Stoinis saves the nation
Being too lazy to check, I can give you Beer and Muirhead straight off the top. Swepson too, but I believe he is a prospect.
Have you got what it takes to become a selector?
Great analysis. A fair bit of mythbusting done here.
Swing, not spin, is the key to winning in India
I also agree with Geeves. Not questioning his logic, moreso that it’s intentionally a long bow that’s being drawn for frivolity
Have you got what it takes to become a selector?
Stumpy, you sound like the potential chairman. I like that one
Have you got what it takes to become a selector?
Lovely work, as per usual
An easy way to salvage the tour of India for our batsmen: A guaranteed amnesty
Had no idea until just then, but flattered all the same!
Who’s travelling to India? A premature preview of prospective players
Sorry guys, there’s a pic missing from this that will be up soon. Uzzie is a man close to my heart. It’s all very tongue in cheek.
Who’s travelling to India? A premature preview of prospective players
Rowdy, have you considered getting in contact with Cricket Australia?
Does anyone really care about The Hundred?