SkyBlueSoul
Well-Known Member
Getting up for day 1. Will probably go back to bed in a couple of hours when the collapse happens or I can’t stand the TNT coverage any more, whichever comes first
YesDid we win the toss?
Is Harry Brook just not very bright?
Is Harry Brook just not very bright?
Might actually get to watch some cricket at the weekend!
Absolutely unnecessary wicket.It was silly from Stokes - didn't even look up. Right call from Root to turn the single down.
Really hope Root gets his century.
Said it last week ECB sold their souls to keep the Hundred. Basically handed control of English cricket to overseas business people. BCCI already largely controls international cricket through finances now people affiliated with it controls the rest.Or maybe it will all be over by the weekend
Away from the test the county game seems to be heading for some big issues. Middlesex want to cease to be a members club as a first step to moving away from Lords and there's a weird rumour that The Blaze (Notts white ball side) want the county side out of Trent Bridge.
Oh, and Oval Invincibles are now Mumbai Indians London. And its been leaked that as part of the selling off of the Hundred sides they now have priority over the ECB regarding centrally contracted players.
Hard not to see The Hundred being rebranded as a T20 competition in the near future, and following the IPL roadmap which means more games and the competition running for longer. That would presumably spend the end for the Blast and the One Day Cup has already been destroyed. That would leave non-test grounds with only the county championship being played outside of the summer months.
Looks like the Big Bash League is going to go down the 'private equity' route as well which in reality means being taken over by IPL franchises. At that point its hard to see them not offering year long contracts and having complete control over international players.
You'd have the IPL from mid March to the end of May or start of June, then the rebranded Hundred in August, potentially expanding to start in July, Big Bash runs December and January. Add in an annual white ball world cup or champions trophy and you're already running out of gaps before you add in the 'second tier' tournaments that have IPL ownership like SA20 (January & February) and CPL (September).
Cov fan on the outfield
I’ll be holding you accountable if he doesn’tReally hope Root gets his century.
Yet Stokes/McCullum seem determined for him to be next captain.Is Harry Brook just not very bright?
Piss poor discipline by the bats men will cost us, (and Root)What odds on a final collapse and Root stranded on 99*
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