tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post2804920966290522541..comments2024-03-28T03:56:27.275-07:00Comments on The Old Batsman: IPL 2009: What we know nowThe Old Batsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-91581005175404106972009-05-28T02:14:45.367-07:002009-05-28T02:14:45.367-07:00Wonderful post!
Dravid played a terribly unchara...Wonderful post!<br /><br />Dravid played a terribly uncharacteristic shot (considering the situation) to get out in the finals, but you just cannot take away his short-arm pulls, on-drives, flicks....a thing of beauty is a joy forever.Farkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505224947963274186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-28891077315962492932009-05-26T21:24:34.596-07:002009-05-26T21:24:34.596-07:00To start with, the ICC can burn down that meaningl...To start with, the ICC can burn down that meaningless Champions trophy and replace it with a 20-20 League world cup, featuring the best domestic first class teams in the world competing with each other.<br /><br />Nice post and indeed we were DLf'ed :)scorpicityhttp://www.cricketfizz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-17348753852190602672009-05-26T06:50:07.328-07:002009-05-26T06:50:07.328-07:00Trackback from deepsquareleg.comTrackback from deepsquareleg.comJakehttp://deepsquareleg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-37095677727812189282009-05-25T23:25:42.937-07:002009-05-25T23:25:42.937-07:00I found all the sponsor messages and commentary di...I found all the sponsor messages and commentary disgusting. One look at how Europe and America position their leagues will show how ridiculously cheap Modi is in promoting himself and the IPL. The trophy is a disgrace, the sponsor logos on the team kits look hideous, the commentary is even below the intellect of infants. Thankfully the cricket has been good and as long as that remains and the best players compete the IPL will thrive.Mahekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01036231713500207408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-79437900790320593162009-05-25T10:16:31.494-07:002009-05-25T10:16:31.494-07:00Russ, that's a great point actually. The bowling r...Russ, that's a great point actually. The bowling restrictions have become so accepted it never occurs to anyone [me included!] how the dynamic of the game could change if they were shifted. As far as 50 overs goes, I guess you have to ask, what can it offer that T20 can't, apart from more ad breaks? Very interesting question...The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-37702380953861068242009-05-25T09:28:54.916-07:002009-05-25T09:28:54.916-07:00You make interesting points Russ.
Though my hunge...You make interesting points Russ.<br /><br />Though my hunger for test cricket remains as high as always, my appetite for ODIs has reduced significantly.. that I feel has something to do with 20-20 cricket.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-72022020591799927822009-05-25T07:26:01.210-07:002009-05-25T07:26:01.210-07:00Good post OB. I'd add a few things to those point...Good post OB. I'd add a few things to those points:<br /><br />- There is no reason why the current league format couldn't be expanded globally. That is, expanding the IPL to four seasons: Africa/Australasia in January, the sub-continent in April, Europe/North America in August, and India again for finals in October. Indian tv rights will cover the cost of basing the game in almost any city, so the development potential is enormous.<br /><br />- The 2011 ODI World Cup could be the last. If it wasn't run at all would anyone care? That test cricket fans prefer it to T20 because it is closer to "real cricket" isn't really relevant. How many people who used to prefer ODI cricket above test cricket, still rate it above T20?<br /><br />- The biggest problem I have with T20 are the hangovers from the 50 over game. Tactical innovation increases in proportion to the things a captain can change. Fielding restrictions/power plays were introduced because 50 over cricket is dull, but they could be greatly simplified for T20 without any great loss. Bowling restrictions are the biggest barrier to innovation though. Team's should have to think about balance, not get forced into picking five bowlers. If Kumble had bowled 10 straight in the final, would that have been better or worse viewing? If one team lines up with 9 batsmen, and one 7, who do you put your money on?Russhttp://deggles.csoft.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-47880773209481696782009-05-24T16:35:32.446-07:002009-05-24T16:35:32.446-07:00I agree with u guys, the ODI WC is a dinosaur and ...I agree with u guys, the ODI WC is a dinosaur and its format definitely needs revisiting..<br /><br />Coincidentally a WC has not been played since the IPL got underway.. the 20-20 one will be the 1st WC after an IPL season, and I have a feeling that it may pale in comparison.<br /><br />I dont think the intensity or excitement of the 20-20 will be low, but i think there's a case for having the 20-20 WC on a similar format as the IPL.<br /><br />It doesnt make sense that the IPL is 5 weeks long and has 50 odd matches, while the WC is only 2 weeks long and has 20 odd games..<br /><br />The ODI WC, well thats a diff story altogether.. 2011 seems like a failure even before it started..Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-83505127560742874952009-05-24T14:26:55.902-07:002009-05-24T14:26:55.902-07:00Q - it's all about Lalit, you know that!
No, just...Q - it's all about Lalit, you know that!<br /><br />No, just thought it was worth having a crack at the off-pitch stuff. I hadn't thought about the ODI world cup but very true - it seems like a dinosaur compared to this. It'll need to be radically overhauled if it's going to compete.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-62435203365874692972009-05-24T13:43:26.365-07:002009-05-24T13:43:26.365-07:00Another excellent post. I wonder what they said wh...Another excellent post. I wonder what they said when ODIs first invaded the Test space. I also wonder when they will decide that the ODI World Cup no longer merits a place in the calendar.achettuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177809419856216677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-2340562831922169832009-05-24T13:29:38.843-07:002009-05-24T13:29:38.843-07:00So it was all abt Modi?So it was all abt Modi?Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.com