The article says it all, Dave. Confirmation bias along with cheap/free ticketing will ensure ECB egos are massaged for a while longer. But the overarching question is “what’s the point?”
The best thing about going last night is that I was asked to complete a survey telling them what I thought. I was very positive about the stewards and the toilets.
Who enjoyed seeing that fine cricketer Ali swishing his wicket away first ball? I despair of the powers prostituting themselves the game and the players skills needed when the county and test matches are competed for. Why not have different ways of getting out e.g. the ball can bounce and be “caught” ? The bowler can only bowl full tosses on the fifth ball or other such inane “new innovative” rules so that we can disassociate ourselves completely?
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Me thinks Matthew is not a fan of The Hundred! Great article, had me in stitches!
Comment by vern1970 July 31, 2021 @ 8:53 amFabulous article which sums up the 100 ‘circus’….
Comment by Stephen Anstey July 31, 2021 @ 8:59 amHe nailed it. I was going to send you the link, Dave, but guessed you would have seen it.
Comment by Dave Pople July 31, 2021 @ 9:02 amThe article says it all, Dave. Confirmation bias along with cheap/free ticketing will ensure ECB egos are massaged for a while longer. But the overarching question is “what’s the point?”
Comment by Stuart T July 31, 2021 @ 9:30 amExcellent article. Unfortunately those responsible for the Horrendous Hundred will probably think it is complimentary.
Comment by James July 31, 2021 @ 11:13 amThe best thing about going last night is that I was asked to complete a survey telling them what I thought. I was very positive about the stewards and the toilets.
Comment by Dave Allen July 31, 2021 @ 2:46 pmI’ve just noticed a result saying that the Welsh Fire Women won. What happens if they get a 999 call during the game?
Comment by Dave Allen July 31, 2021 @ 3:24 pmWho enjoyed seeing that fine cricketer Ali swishing his wicket away first ball? I despair of the powers prostituting themselves the game and the players skills needed when the county and test matches are competed for. Why not have different ways of getting out e.g. the ball can bounce and be “caught” ? The bowler can only bowl full tosses on the fifth ball or other such inane “new innovative” rules so that we can disassociate ourselves completely?
Comment by Bill Seager July 31, 2021 @ 6:41 pmI’m on a roll here, bring back the lobster and the trevor chappell grass cutter for balls 1 and 3, but make them interchangeable?
Comment by Bill Seager July 31, 2021 @ 6:46 pmKeep going Bill – lovely!!
Comment by Dave Allen July 31, 2021 @ 8:40 pmBowl alternate balls with different arms.
Bowl alternate overs (sorry sets of five balls) with blindfolds on.
Comment by James August 1, 2021 @ 11:48 am