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Author:  Shergar [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  Too much cricket
At last the end of a long tour of India, time for a rest? No! straight to New Zealand
There is definitely too much cricket at the moment and there is a real danger of burn-out of the fans as well as the players.
I propose a 5 year cycle to be introduced as opposed to the 4 at the moment.
I know the ashes would be only every 30 months or so, but something has to be done.
Ian
Author:  dap1987 [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Too much cricket
I couldnt agree more!

I think this is what some players like KP complain about, he knows hes going to make his money in the IPL but how can he play in it when England never stop playing? Its no surprise that players get injured more, look at Flintoff, for me he only got his injuries because of how much he played!

There seems to be no off-season for International cricketers, if there not playing for England, they are expected to maintain their form for their county and there is no break....i propose no cricket in February and March every year! Give the pitches chance to grow, give the players chance to rest so they come back fresh and give the fans a break so we dont get "bored"
Author:  simpleminds [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:19 pm ]
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What about a end to all Cricket I hate it :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Author:  Shergar [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Too much cricket
Another Philistine
who probably doesn't understand the game
Too complicated for you?
Author:  simpleminds [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:36 pm ]
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:lol: yes I understand the game just because I don't like cricket doesn't mean I don't understand the game it is boring its like watching paint dry some people love it some hate it i'm in the hate camp some people prefer Rugby some Football. :P
Author:  pjrhodes1970 [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:57 pm ]
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simpleminds wrote:
:lol: yes I understand the game just because I don't like cricket doesn't mean I don't understand the game it is boring its like watching paint dry some people love it some hate it i'm in the hate camp some people prefer Rugby some Football. :P

dont think there has been a sport invented that i hate love all sport

dressage at the Olympics comes close :D that was hard to watch :lol:
Author:  dap1987 [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:26 pm ]
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I'm with pj on this, i have at least some kind of knowledge of most worldwide sports...i can watch anything really!

My main passion behind football is american football :) cricket, rugby union, rugby league, horse racing, greyhound racing, golf, tennis, basketball, baseball...i love them all!
Author:  GS63 [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:48 pm ]
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I agree that the cricket schedule has just got ridiculous, needs a revamp, but I doubt they will.
Author:  pjrhodes1970 [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Too much cricket
just got 2 tickets to ashes on friday 2nd august at old trafford so very excited about it
will be my first live test match cant wait
Author:  dap1987 [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:49 am ]
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I'm going to day 4 of the Ashes test at Old Trafford :) bought my dad 2 tickets for Christmas! Cant wait, i've never been either! It could be the day we win the Ashes :P if we have won the first 2 tests, day 4 of the third could be the day haha!
Author:  pjrhodes1970 [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:57 am ]
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dap1987 wrote:
I'm going to day 4 of the Ashes test at Old Trafford :) bought my dad 2 tickets for Christmas! Cant wait, i've never been either! It could be the day we win the Ashes :P if we have won the first 2 tests, day 4 of the third could be the day haha!

got mine today 3rd draft of tickets went on sale so rang Lancashire ticket office on the off chance
got 2 tickets at £80 each for me and my brother who lives in london would have paid £150 each so delighted
tickets for london tests are sold out and they are going for £400+ :shock: on re sale sites some over 2grand which is a joke and thats on ticketmaster

for that i would be expecting lunch with Alistair cook and Ian Botham to sit next to me and give me ball to ball commentary in person all day
plus free beer on tap all day :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cant Wait now

we went to the Olympic Boxing last year so we going to attend a different sporting event every year
Author:  dap1987 [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:38 pm ]
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Good going mate :) think mine were £45 each but 4th day was practically sold out so god knows where im sat lol...i'm off on the Monday just incase it goes to day 5 cos they dont usually sell tickets for it do they?

2 grand? Forget sitting next to Cook, i'd want to be out in the middle with him!

I'm really excited about it too! Hoping weathers nice, because just want beer and cricket all day :D
Author:  pjrhodes1970 [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:44 pm ]
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dap1987 wrote:
Good going mate :) think mine were £45 each but 4th day was practically sold out so god knows where im sat lol...i'm off on the Monday just incase it goes to day 5 cos they dont usually sell tickets for it do they?

2 grand? Forget sitting next to Cook, i'd want to be out in the middle with him!

I'm really excited about it too! Hoping weathers nice, because just want beer and cricket all day :D

No they never sell 5th day tickets you can just turn up on the day mate
on the LCCC website it does say there will be a certain amount of tickets available on days 1,2,3,4 to buy on the day but will be in high demand
Author:  SuperCat [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:20 pm ]
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I don't really like cricket and I have no interest in it, but reading this thread I thought it's a bit of a silly question to ask because the answer is obvious. They won't change the scheduling or reduce the amount of games (?)/ matches (?) until people stop paying up to £2k for tickets! Like everything in this country and around the world, whilst the mugs are still willing to pay the 'big wigs' will exploit them as much as they can.

I'm not calling any of you mugs, I'm merely referring to the attitude that these big corporations or whoever runs these things have towards the fans and the people who pay these prices. :oops:
Author:  simpleminds [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:24 pm ]
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Supercat might be polite but I Ain't MUGS :lol: :lol: :lol:
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