Fall and Fall of Big Bash

[Adelaide Hawk]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/i-am-sad-brisbane-heat-lose-number-one-draft-pick-shaheen-shah-afridi-for-the-rest-of-the-bbl/news-story/4510a3edf995b0c6184196b07f1756b2

great drafting

There always seems to be some correlation between not performing and getting injured. Just saying.

 

[happy_eagle]

Someone tries to talk cricket with you and then proceeds to talk T20 you shouldn't be considered rude to walk away from them abruptly. Lowbrow cricket fandom.

Maybe try being less of an elitist snob?

Treating test cricket like its some sophisticated artform is pretentious, insecure twaddle.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Will always be the povo version of the IPL. Cricket Australia need fresh ideas,don't piggy back off of others.

You can say the same about every non-IPL T20 comp.

 

[Saints4ever]

I enjoy test cricket
I enjoy 1 day cricket
I enjoy 20/20 cricket.

Enjoying 20/20 cricket doesn’t make me any less of a cricket fan than those who don’t enjoy it.

 

[cats_09]

I know T20 and BBL isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for many it can be a more accessible option compared with test matches, ODIs etc, - be it the time commitment, costs etc

As cricket fans, surely it shouldn't be a competition about which is the superior format or looking down upon those who enjoy the various formats, but rather about looking at what's best for the sport - supporter base, participation etc

And if the BBL provides an introduction for that, then is that a bad thing?

 

[Gough]

I know T20 and BBL isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for many it can be a more accessible option compared with test matches, ODIs etc, - be it the time commitment, costs etc

As cricket fans, surely it shouldn't be a competition about which is the superior format or looking down upon those who enjoy the various formats, but rather about looking at what's best for the sport - supporter base, participation etc

And if the BBL provides an introduction for that, then is that a bad thing?

T20 is my Steps or Venga Boys. I'll tell people I'm a Test cricket tragic and if asked that I listen to Kris Kristofferson and Hoagy Carmichael all of which is true but there's a place in my heart for T20 and ridiculously camp Euro pop as well.

 

[largebus]

Genuine garbage.
Guaranteed conversation ending stuff.

Someone tries to talk cricket with you and then proceeds to talk T20 you shouldn't be considered rude to walk away from them abruptly. Lowbrow cricket fandom.

I would genuinely pay money for you to film yourself going up to any Vic player and doing this.

 

[Xtreme]

You can say the same about every non-IPL T20 comp.

The English version is far superior to Australia's . Even the New Zealand "Super Smash" is a far better product and that's NEW ZEALAND lol!!!!

 

[happy_eagle]

I'll tell people I'm a Test cricket tragic

Is it that important that other people perceive you as hifalutin because you like red ball cricket?

These guys also like red ball cricket

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

Used to be good. Why is it shit these days?

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Maybe try being less of an elitist snob?

Treating test cricket like its some sophisticated artform is pretentious, insecure twaddle.

I didn't mention test cricket. Nothing wrong with ODIs.
It is the T20 crowd that is insecure.

Someone doesn't like this form of cricket like. Wah wah wah.

I would genuinely pay money for you to film yourself going up to any Vic player and doing this.

It's their profession, if they make good money from it best of luck to them. There will be plenty of them who still adapt their skills to 50 over and 4/5 day games so who cares if you get the odd T20 specialist like David, Lynn etc out of it.

 

[eddiesmith]

Used to be good. Why is it shit these days?

Oversaturation and there just isn’t the characters that draw a crowd or interest in the game.

Compare to the early days when you have Gayle, Pietersen and Warne

Now we get dud internationals no one has heard of and fringe domestic players filling sides.

 

[Gavin Excell]

T20 is my Steps or Venga Boys. I'll tell people I'm a Test cricket tragic and if asked that I listen to Kris Kristofferson and Hoagy Carmichael all of which is true but there's a place in my heart for T20 and ridiculously camp Euro pop as well.

Its my Wa Wa Nee

 

[Gavin Excell]

Used to be good. Why is it shit these days?

Crowds and TV audiences appear healthy

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

Crowds and TV audiences appear healthy

They use fake people in the crowd and give fake TV audiences like they do in the Serie A.

 

[Gavin Excell]

They use fake people in the crowd and give fake TV audiences like they do in the Serie A.

I see

 

[largebus]

Someone tries to talk cricket with you and then proceeds to talk T20 you shouldn't be considered rude to walk away from them abruptly. Lowbrow cricket fandom.

It's their profession, if they make good money from it best of luck to them. There will be plenty of them who still adapt their skills to 50 over and 4/5 day games so who cares if you get the odd T20 specialist like David, Lynn etc out of it.

Ah so now it's not okay to walk away when they talk about T20 because it's their job?

You said people should walk away, I say I'd pay you to film it and try doing it to a player (and I would) and you pussy out. I expected better

 

[cats_09]

T20 is my Steps or Venga Boys. I'll tell people I'm a Test cricket tragic and if asked that I listen to Kris Kristofferson and Hoagy Carmichael all of which is true but there's a place in my heart for T20 and ridiculously camp Euro pop as well.

I grew up on test cricket - there's photos of me as a baby sitting on the couch beside my dad watching it on TV; dad with a beer in a stubby holder while I've got my sippy cup in a stubby holder

And when it started I wasn't overly fussed with T20, but with my work commitments it became a much easier option to get to the cricket in summer - I worked in Melbourne, so it was easy to go to Marvel after work to watch the Gades before training home to Geelong

Over the years I've grown a soft spot for T20 and still look at it as that accessible option - I still absolutely love going to test matches and ODIs, but sometimes that 3hr hit helps feel the want to watch the game live

 

[juss]

Used to be good. Why is it shit these days?

I still watch it but far less than a few years ago when I feel it peaked.

It could use a freshen up, without it being gimmicks. I dont have the answers but its feeling a bit stale as the years go on, particularly as its on each night.

I wonder if a less is more approach again, but with some more internationals on each squad playing and maybe only 3-4 games a week would re excite me a bit more.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Saving the summer of cricket. Players and coaches showing respect for the ticket-paying public, breath of fresh air compared to the farcical Test series.

 

[JackOutback]

If you’re not sitting out in the sun watching a full day’s play of Shield cricket, are you even a fan?

 

[ioppolo]

If you’re not sitting out in the sun watching a full day’s play of Grade cricket, are you even a fan?

FTFY

 

[happy_eagle]

If you’re not sitting out in the sun watching a full day’s play of Shield cricket, are you even a fan?

I'm such a fan that I actually hate it when batsmen get runs. My ideal day of test cricket would be to watch 90 maidens, because I am sophisticated, unlike the unwashed plebs that watch T20 cricket.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I'd like to see a retrospective series where they use bats and other equipment from the 60s, push the ropes back, etc. It used to be exciting watching 6s being hit, but you see so many now it's boring,

 

[Cleavy]

I'd like to see a retrospective series where they use bats and other equipment from the 60s, push the ropes back, etc. It used to be exciting watching 6s being hit, but you see so many now it's boring,

let's bring back Super 8s!