I think the format of each team playing all the others is fine. It’s the fact that there is only one game per day that is making it drag on too long. Surely the logistics could be worked out so that there are at least two games per day at northern/southern venues. I can’t see that the revenue would be all that badly effected and the group stage could be gotten through in two to three weeks.
I think the format of each team playing all the others is fine. It’s the fact that there is only one game per day that is making it drag on too long. Surely the logistics could be worked out so that there are at least two games per day at northern/southern venues. I can’t see that the revenue would be all that badly effected and the group stage could be gotten through in two to three weeks.
I think the longevity of a competition is a fair point. However, I don't get the concept that these matches of no ultimate consequence are meaningless and not enjoyable.
Do people who have bought tickets to watch the game really wish they hadn't? Yes some teams might rest players but England haven't today and we there's absolutely no way we aren't making the last four and we've resisted the temptation to do so. Even if players are rested, teams still have to bring in someone of quality by virtue of the small nature of the squads.
Equally, had Morgan smashed his 17 6s in a "dead rubber" would people remember the game for his performance or the fact that the result was meaningless?
I think the format of each team playing all the others is fine. It’s the fact that there is only one game per day that is making it drag on too long. Surely the logistics could be worked out so that there are at least two games per day at northern/southern venues. I can’t see that the revenue would be all that badly effected and the group stage could be gotten through in two to three weeks.
I think the longevity of a competition is a fair point. However, I don't get the concept that these matches of no ultimate consequence are meaningless and not enjoyable.
Do people who have bought tickets to watch the game really wish they hadn't? Yes some teams might rest players but England haven't today and we there's absolutely no way we aren't making the last four and we've resisted the temptation to do so. Even if players are rested, teams still have to bring in someone of quality by virtue of the small nature of the squads.
Equally, had Morgan smashed his 17 6s in a "dead rubber" would people remember the game for his performance or the fact that the result was meaningless?
The major problem with this WC is that the Saffers have been rubbish! You'd have expected them to be challenging for the top 4 places, and thus keeping some tension as to who qualifies. Instead we have a top 4 who are well clear of the rest of the teams, indeed England's loss against Pakistan is so far the only match where a top 4 team has lost to one of the other sides
I think the format of each team playing all the others is fine. It’s the fact that there is only one game per day that is making it drag on too long. Surely the logistics could be worked out so that there are at least two games per day at northern/southern venues. I can’t see that the revenue would be all that badly effected and the group stage could be gotten through in two to three weeks.
I think the longevity of a competition is a fair point. However, I don't get the concept that these matches of no ultimate consequence are meaningless and not enjoyable.
Do people who have bought tickets to watch the game really wish they hadn't? Yes some teams might rest players but England haven't today and we there's absolutely no way we aren't making the last four and we've resisted the temptation to do so. Even if players are rested, teams still have to bring in someone of quality by virtue of the small nature of the squads.
Equally, had Morgan smashed his 17 6s in a "dead rubber" would people remember the game for his performance or the fact that the result was meaningless?
The major problem with this WC is that the Saffers have been rubbish! You'd have expected them to be challenging for the top 4 places, and thus keeping some tension as to who qualifies. Instead we have a top 4 who are well clear of the rest of the teams, indeed England's loss against Pakistan is so far the only match where a top 4 team has lost to one of the other sides
Plus I thought the WI had a chance if Gayle scored a couple of hundreds and the bowling attack were as fierce as they looked pre WC.
I wonder what we'll do in our last 3 games, which are all against the top sides.
Do we go full strength and try to keep momentum going, or do we rest some key players so they're fresh for the semi final?
Although having said that our last match is 3 July, and the semi's are not until 9th and 11th, so plenty of time to rest anyway.
The one danger of not playing your squad players during the group phase, is that if they're needed for the knockout phase they won't have played for a month and might be rusty. Roy's absence is certainly helpful in getting some match time for Vince
A shame perhaps that we don't have an easier match in our last 3 games where we could rest players more comfortably
I wonder what we'll do in our last 3 games, which are all against the top sides.
Do we go full strength and try to keep momentum going, or do we rest some key players so they're fresh for the semi final?
Although having said that our last match is 3 July, and the semi's are not until 9th and 11th, so plenty of time to rest anyway.
The one danger of not playing your squad players during the group phase, is that if they're needed for the knockout phase they won't have played for a month and might be rusty. Roy's absence is certainly helpful in getting some match time for Vince
A shame perhaps that we don't have an easier match in our last 3 games where we could rest players more comfortably
There’s also the calculation about where you’d prefer to finish in the group to get the best semi draw/venue. I always believe that you should just set out to win every match come what may but it must come into the thinking somewhere.
Crying 'ILLEGAL' when an uppity Sri Lankan forgets his lowly station and does well with an unconventional method is a game as old as...Sri Lanka's full ICC membership
Crying 'ILLEGAL' when an uppity Sri Lankan forgets his lowly station and does well with an unconventional method is a game as old as...Sri Lanka's full ICC membership
Mmmmm, call me old fashioned but I’d be saying the same if he played for England. Who he plays for is immaterial.
Wish they’d stop calling Malinga’s bowling ‘unique’. It’s fecking cheating & it drives me mad!!!
Sooner he retires the better.
Amuses me when people call Malingas bowling action 'cheating '. Dont you think if it was illegal that he would have been pulled up a long time ago? Also dont they realise his action is actually to his detriment because it comes from a much lower trajectory?!
Ok so I only watch cricket here and there and mainly England, can you lot with more knowledge tell me, who you think is the best in the world and where we would rank: Eg. England batting (1st), I assume we have the most explosive and best batting line up
Bowling?
Fielding?
I know we are ranked number 1 but bowling doesn't feel like we have the best out there, although we have a strong line up and when they click.
Wish they’d stop calling Malinga’s bowling ‘unique’. It’s fecking cheating & it drives me mad!!!
Sooner he retires the better.
Amuses me when people call Malingas bowling action 'cheating '. Dont you think if it was illegal that he would have been pulled up a long time ago? Also dont they realise his action is actually to his detriment because it comes from a much lower trajectory?!
They’ve tried. Had it analysed from all angles. Apparently, as explained very well by Mikey on comms, it falls between the 15% of what’s allowed. As for it being detrimental to him, not as much as it’s detrimental to the batsmen imo. I’m still allowed to have the opinion that it’s just not cricket. Not bothered if I’m the only one who thinks it.
I think the format of each team playing all the others is fine. It’s the fact that there is only one game per day that is making it drag on too long. Surely the logistics could be worked out so that there are at least two games per day at northern/southern venues. I can’t see that the revenue would be all that badly effected and the group stage could be gotten through in two to three weeks.
I think the longevity of a competition is a fair point. However, I don't get the concept that these matches of no ultimate consequence are meaningless and not enjoyable.
Do people who have bought tickets to watch the game really wish they hadn't? Yes some teams might rest players but England haven't today and we there's absolutely no way we aren't making the last four and we've resisted the temptation to do so. Even if players are rested, teams still have to bring in someone of quality by virtue of the small nature of the squads.
Equally, had Morgan smashed his 17 6s in a "dead rubber" would people remember the game for his performance or the fact that the result was meaningless?
The major problem with this WC is that the Saffers have been rubbish! You'd have expected them to be challenging for the top 4 places, and thus keeping some tension as to who qualifies. Instead we have a top 4 who are well clear of the rest of the teams, indeed England's loss against Pakistan is so far the only match where a top 4 team has lost to one of the other sides
I wonder what we'll do in our last 3 games, which are all against the top sides.
Do we go full strength and try to keep momentum going, or do we rest some key players so they're fresh for the semi final?
Although having said that our last match is 3 July, and the semi's are not until 9th and 11th, so plenty of time to rest anyway.
The one danger of not playing your squad players during the group phase, is that if they're needed for the knockout phase they won't have played for a month and might be rusty. Roy's absence is certainly helpful in getting some match time for Vince
A shame perhaps that we don't have an easier match in our last 3 games where we could rest players more comfortably
Vince doesn't need match time. He needs to change his technique.
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Do people who have bought tickets to watch the game really wish they hadn't? Yes some teams might rest players but England haven't today and we there's absolutely no way we aren't making the last four and we've resisted the temptation to do so. Even if players are rested, teams still have to bring in someone of quality by virtue of the small nature of the squads.
Equally, had Morgan smashed his 17 6s in a "dead rubber" would people remember the game for his performance or the fact that the result was meaningless?
Do we go full strength and try to keep momentum going, or do we rest some key players so they're fresh for the semi final?
Although having said that our last match is 3 July, and the semi's are not until 9th and 11th, so plenty of time to rest anyway.
Mind you rain is now being forecast for the morning.
A shame perhaps that we don't have an easier match in our last 3 games where we could rest players more comfortably
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It’s fecking cheating & it drives me mad!!!
Sooner he retires the better.
Who he plays for is immaterial.
Dont you think if it was illegal that he would have been pulled up a long time ago?
Also dont they realise his action is actually to his detriment because it comes from a much lower trajectory?!
Ok so I only watch cricket here and there and mainly England, can you lot with more knowledge tell me, who you think is the best in the world and where we would rank: Eg. England batting (1st), I assume we have the most explosive and best batting line up
Bowling?
Fielding?
I know we are ranked number 1 but bowling doesn't feel like we have the best out there, although we have a strong line up and when they click.
Had it analysed from all angles.
Apparently, as explained very well by Mikey on comms, it falls between the 15% of what’s allowed.
As for it being detrimental to him, not as much as it’s detrimental to the batsmen imo.
I’m still allowed to have the opinion that it’s just not cricket. Not bothered if I’m the only one who thinks it.