2019 Cricket

[Deleted member 15344]

Then they should re negotiate their contract with the ECB so someone else can have the opportunity to televise it. Of course, if both parties have an interest in an alternative / new competition replacing the status quo then hiding the county game away from those who want to watch would seem an obvious, if rather nefarious, tactic.

I don’t think the ECB will care if they aren’t showing the games regularly for the RLC - they still get the money from Sky , I guess it’s the same with the rights they have bought from overseas cricketing boards. Not sure why they buy the rights then don’t show the matches.

 

[Mudball]

maybe i dont understand but this just feels like another gimmick to me, just dont understand what this brings to the table

IPL started as a gimmick too.. would do more for the women’s game

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Then they should re negotiate their contract with the ECB so someone else can have the opportunity to televise it. Of course, if both parties have an interest in an alternative / new competition replacing the status quo then hiding the county game away from those who want to watch would seem an obvious, if rather nefarious, tactic.

I am afraid that none of the terrestrial broadcasters appear to have any interest in televising live cricket.

Doubt that they have space in their schedules for 100 overs of RLC.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I am afraid that none of the terrestrial broadcasters appear to have any interest in televising live cricket.

Doubt that they have space in their schedules for 100 overs of RLC.

Don’t think that’s strictly true - Channel 4 were not happy at all when the ECB let Sky have full rights but now they have some rights to the World Cup , channel 5 world also look to get some games if they could . Unfortunately they can’t outbid Sky

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Don’t think that’s strictly true - Channel 4 were not happy at all when the ECB let Sky have full rights but now they have some rights to the World Cup , channel 5 world also look to get some games if they could . Unfortunately they can’t outbid Sky

In the eyes of the broadcasters there is a world of difference between the appeal of International cricket and the Domestic game.

Whilst those less committed to the game will sit and watch chunks of a Test or ODI they are not seen as being likely to tune into a Group game in the RLC.

After all Sky's attitude would appear to confirm this with the costs of providing an OB up to usual standards meaning that they need to restrict the amount of coverage they can provide.

Personally I would love to see more of the tournament but I cannot see who would want to supply it.

 

[fundy]

IPL started as a gimmick too.. would do more for the women’s game

started as? still is isnt it 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Tongo]

IPL started as a gimmick too.. would do more for the women’s game

The IPL came into being after Indian cricket decided it liked T20 cricket after winning the 07 world T20 having previously been sceptical about the format. Dont think it has ever been a gimmick but a tool for India to assert their clout and authority on the game as a whole.

 

[Mudball]

The IPL came into being after Indian cricket decided it liked T20 cricket after winning the 07 world T20 having previously been sceptical about the format. Dont think it has ever been a gimmick but a tool for India to assert their clout and authority on the game as a whole.

Eye watering amount of money for the players too... Bhumra is on a million $ while the stars like Kholi and Dhoni don’t even bother counting it. Jofra Archer is very happy counting his Benjamins too

 

[fundy]

Gotta love the England selectors, have rested the 2 JBs, poor Sam Billings dislocated his shoulder yesterday so theyve now called up Foakes to the ODI and T20 squad. Oh the irony

 

[fundy]

Great listening to Trescothick and Cook at Taunton especially when they discuss some of the up and coming talent in the county game from their perspective, shame it wasnt much longer! Cook seems so totally relaxed and different to when he England captain and Trescothick just a star

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Eye watering amount of money for the players too... Bhumra is on a million $ while the stars like Kholi and Dhoni don’t even bother counting it. Jofra Archer is very happy counting his Benjamins too

And I would still draw the curtains if they were playing the final at the foot of my garden.

Sorry but to see the best players in the world prostituting themselves to play pub cricket leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

I appreciate that it has been a financial saviour for the authorities but it is not something I would ever bother paying or subscribing to see.

 

[Tongo]

Gotta love the England selectors, have rested the 2 JBs, poor Sam Billings dislocated his shoulder yesterday so theyve now called up Foakes to the ODI and T20 squad. Oh the irony

Lets hope Foakes can score some runs to make it even more ironic!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Great listening to Trescothick and Cook at Taunton especially when they discuss some of the up and coming talent in the county game from their perspective, shame it wasnt much longer! Cook seems so totally relaxed and different to when he England captain and Trescothick just a star

Really enjoyed Cook on TMS over the winter and looking forward to his punditry over the summer and Bangers is just a hero of mine , amazing guy and brilliant to listen to



Well now we know why Alex Hales had a “break” - been banned for 21 days for “recreational drug use”

 

[HomerJSimpson]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48071298 Not mentioned in the article it was reported as recreational drug use. Along with an incident in a Bristol nightclub (at which Stokes faces criminal charges) is Hales becoming a disruptive influence around the camp especially in WC build up

 

[fundy]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48071298 Not mentioned in the article it was reported as recreational drug use. Along with an incident in a Bristol nightclub (at which Stokes faces criminal charges) is Hales becoming a disruptive influence around the camp especially in WC build up

this isnt his first drug offense either, this is second warning. not sure about disruptive influence as expect this is away from the England set up, what is clear is he is a liability off the field with a long track record and at some point the ECB have to take a proper stand, the problem is they made it abundantly clear with the Stokes case last year that they much rather sweep as much as they can under the carpet and not actually deal with things like this. im no Vaughan fan and dont agree with a fair bit of his article but do agree Hales should be missing the WC (there again so should Stokes, Russell etc)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

this isnt his first drug offense either, this is second warning. not sure about disruptive influence as expect this is away from the England set up, what is clear is he is a liability off the field with a long track record and at some point the ECB have to take a proper stand, the problem is they made it abundantly clear with the Stokes case last year that they much rather sweep as much as they can under the carpet and not actually deal with things like this. im no Vaughan fan and dont agree with a fair bit of his article but do agree Hales should be missing the WC (there again so should Stokes, Russell etc)

I agree that the ECB seem to be very lax about dealing with these things. The thing is, I feel inside the England camp some view him as a match winner. At some point, the ECB should make a stand, set a precedent and make it clear what the penalties will be for stepping out of line. Break the rules and you are dropped

 

[Mudball]

I agree that the ECB seem to be very lax about dealing with these things. The thing is, I feel inside the England camp some view him as a match winner. At some point, the ECB should make a stand, set a precedent and make it clear what the penalties will be for stepping out of line. Break the rules and you are dropped

If he can hit big, then he will get onto some T20 circuit and make far more money than the ECB. Times have changed ..

 

[fundy]

If he can hit big, then he will get onto some T20 circuit and make far more money than the ECB. Times have changed ..

hes doing fine on that front already

 

[fundy]

sounds like he may be on that circuit a bit more, England withdrawn him from all squads this summer until further notice incl the World Cup

 

[HomerJSimpson]

sounds like he may be on that circuit a bit more, England withdrawn him from all squads this summer until further notice incl the World Cup

Good move and good to see the ECB taking a stance https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48090055