20/20 cricket better than 50/50

[Andy Mac]

I watched some of it and listened on the shed radio a bit...it was mildly entertaining, seemed a bit like tip 'n' run when I was a kid . A slogfest and probably a lot of fun for the batters, but bowling looked a real chore. Redwood's suggestion of combining it with the 50-over version, 30-30 instead has some merit, as I think this could get real boring.
I'm not convinced, why have a TV dinner when you could have a real home-cooked feast, 3-5 courses?! Because its quick and easy, no thinking involved.

Cheers

[bitingmidge]

Why bother playing the game at all? They could just decide it on the toss.

That game's already taken.

It's called Two-Up.

P

[CameronPotter]

I have no problem with Twenty20 as a concept, BUT...

I don't think that it should be international, but it should stay as a somestic competition. There are several good reasons for this:

1. It isn't cricket.
2. It is very popular, leading into my third point...
3. It would give some much needed support to the domestic competition, both in crowds and money.

People's favourite Twenty20 player may well be a state player who is yet to be in the international squad. It would bring more interest to the next level which should boost general interest in cricket.

Why not pitch it at a similar level to Aussie Rules/Rugby? ie Local teams play and it is on the telly every Friday night (could even have multiple teams from each state).

Aussie Rules just sold their rights for a staggering amount of money, and it isn't even really Australia-wide, although many people like to pretend that it is...

I reckon keep Twenty20, but leave it to the domestic level and get some grassroots "cricket" interest going.

[bennylaird]

Just needs a few slight rule changes:

Tippity runs.
Out of the ground is out.
Use a tennis ball.
Out first bounce.
Played on Xmas day after lunch instead of boxing day.
Pitch changed to sand etc.

[redwood]

I reckon keep Twenty20, but leave it to the domestic level and get some grassroots "cricket" interest going.

20/20 is great for grass roots. the ACB surveyd junior cricketers on who they wanted to represent Aust in cricket - one dayers or test. the majority of under tens wanted to play one dayers and when the kids got to 15 or 16 that totaly swung to test cricket. if more familys and kids get into 20/20 and the kids develope a lust for the game it can only help in the long term. 100 over matches are a bore to me and it was good to see some slog fest last night and get it over in a few hours. little kiddys would think the same... roll on the ashes

[CameronPotter]

Yep Redwood, that is exactly what I was getting at, start people on 20/20, then let them progress to test cricket when they are ready.

As for the Ashes - I absolutely can't wait.

Cam

[silentC]

Yeah, we have this Auskick thing which is something like 2 10 minute halves for the kiddies. Just to teach them the ball skills etc. The difference here is we are talking about professional cricketers.

The wheelie bin behind the wicket is an electric wicky.

[Cliff Rogers]

The old pharts can't stand the excitement.

[CameronPotter]

Yeah, we have this Auskick thing which is something like 2 10 minute halves for the kiddies. Just to teach them the ball skills etc. The difference here is we are talking about professional cricketers.

The wheelie bin behind the wicket is an electric wicky.

The thing is that I am not talking about getting them to PLAY the game, that is what kanga cricket/Milo Have a Go/twilight cricket is about. I am talking about getting people interested, but note, I am also saying that it should be kept for domestic cricket so that their profile is raised somewhat.

[Rossluck]

I don't mind 20/20, but it has one element that has always annoyed me in 50 over games: the terrible "thunky" sound of the miss - hit. I'm as capable as any real cricket fan of watching every minute of a test from start to finish, but I think there's room for letting off steam occasionally with a bit of a hit out. Surely the highlight of last night was watching Damien Martyn metaphorically smashing the selectors around the park ....

[silentC]

I am talking about getting people interested

Yeah but do we really want those sorts of people becoming interested in cricket? I mean, can't they just watch baseball or something?

[CameronPotter]

Yeah but do we really want those sorts of people becoming interested in cricket? I mean, can't they just watch baseball or something?

But eventually, that person might grow up into a proper cricket fan...

Also, while they are going to 20/20, they are still financially supporting Cricket Australia, and thus the test team.

[redwood]

Yeah, we have this Auskick thing which is something like 2 10 minute halves for the kiddies. Just to teach them the ball skills etc. .

i hear eddie wants collingwood admited into auskick so they and bucks can finally win a final :eek:

[Grunt]

Yeah but do we really want those sorts of people becoming interested in cricket? I mean, can't they just watch baseball or something?

Many people who started watching 1 day cricket became fans of the longer game after a few years. If it is bringing in new people to watch the game then it is a good thing.

[Studley 2436]

Well I thought it was pretty good. Lots happenning the game is over in a few hours. It is fun! It is still cricket just not test cricket nothing can change that.

It is a great way also to give players a go who are not in the test team and see what they can do.

It was fun and athletic I liked it

Studley