ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Vishnu.Reang]

I disagree. Your assumption about thousands dying by rushing is baseless and doesn't make any sense in my opinion. They are in a far worse state now. Some lucky ones were able to travel back thanks to special trains, but the rest are experiencing hell by walking all the way.

Also, no one is an expert when it comes to COVID-19. I find it hilarious that these so called experts think that they could contain a pandemic like Corona in a country like India(2nd highest population).

The central government implemented their plan in a poor manner as usual. Bangladesh did a much better job in comparison based on my research.

I have my own way of interpreting, and you have yours. For the past two weeks, the government is transporting migrants to their hometowns and villages using special trains. So far 2 million people have reached home. This is being done in a well organized manner and the migrants are happy to be home, without having to pay for food or travel.

And comparing Bangladesh with India may not be a good idea. Because India is having a population of 1,400 million which is 10 times that of Bangladesh. And the last time I checked, India had 75 COVID cases per million while Bangladesh had 153 per million. Just for comparison, in Pakistan it was 200 per m, and in Nepal it was 14 per m.

[JohnBitCo]

Both the England and the WI board and government are agreed on this schedule ? If this happens and the tournament is played successfully then we can see other boards take similar steps too to resume the cricket. However, it will be difficult to take this initiative and they will face a lot criticism for that too.

Yes they are moving ahead with the tournament, the curve is coming down and you cannot shut everything for a very long time, the economy is going down the drains and people are stuck at home for a very long time without any entertainment and if the cricket boards are able to resume with proper precautions and testing they can continue without a crowd gathering at the stadium.

I do hope that we are able to see some sort of cricket matches this year and I am very hopeful to see this series between England and West Indies. If this series is delayed or cancelled, then I am sure we will not be able to watch any live cricket in 2020.

[Vishnu.Reang]

I do hope that we are able to see some sort of cricket matches this year and I am very hopeful to see this series between England and West Indies. If this series is delayed or cancelled, then I am sure we will not be able to watch any live cricket in 2020.

The Indian tour of Australia is going to be the most important bilateral series this year. Because that tour alone is worth somewhere between $200 million and $250 million. So if any of the bilateral series get going, this will be the first one. That said, the IPL and the T20 World Cup will be having higher priority for both the ICC and the BCCI. The England-West Indies series may be having a lower importance, unfortunately.

[JohnBitCo]

I do hope that we are able to see some sort of cricket matches this year and I am very hopeful to see this series between England and West Indies. If this series is delayed or cancelled, then I am sure we will not be able to watch any live cricket in 2020.

The Indian tour of Australia is going to be the most important bilateral series this year. Because that tour alone is worth somewhere between $200 million and $250 million. So if any of the bilateral series get going, this will be the first one. That said, the IPL and the T20 World Cup will be having higher priority for both the ICC and the BCCI. The England-West Indies series may be having a lower importance, unfortunately.

All of these big tournaments depends upon the England Vs West Indies series. The first test is going to start on July 8. If this tournament take place successfully then we have some hope of other tournaments to be played as planned.

West Indies CEO 'increasingly confident' England tour will happen

[JSRAW]

I do hope that we are able to see some sort of cricket matches this year and I am very hopeful to see this series between England and West Indies. If this series is delayed or cancelled, then I am sure we will not be able to watch any live cricket in 2020.

The Indian tour of Australia is going to be the most important bilateral series this year. Because that tour alone is worth somewhere between $200 million and $250 million. So if any of the bilateral series get going, this will be the first one.

Its seems to me that only BCCI-CA doing some planning regarding their upcoming tours, may be small effort by BCCI-CSA. Other than that i am not sensing any sort of efforts from the other cricket boards, or may be i missed it something.

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West Indies CEO 'increasingly confident' England tour will happen

Okay, that's one.

[Vishnu.Reang]

All of these big tournaments depends upon the England Vs West Indies series. The first test is going to start on July 8. If this tournament take place successfully then we have some hope of other tournaments to be played as planned.

West Indies CEO 'increasingly confident' England tour will happen

Right now, a month-long series in England is just unthinkable. The last time I checked the stats, there were 36,793 deaths from COVID 19 in the United Kingdom (second highest in the world, after the United States) and the total number of infections stood at 259,559. There were 2,405 new cases and 118 deaths just yesterday. Under these circumstances, I don't see any sporting activity resuming in the UK for the next 2-3 months.

On the other hand, Australia is doing relatively well. Just 3 new cases were reported from there yesterday and the last death was two days ago. I just hope that both the Indian tour and the T20 World Cup would go ahead as planned.

[AB de Royse777]

How are we doing all? Any major update of cricket to be in the ground soon in anywhere? There are some football already back in Europe and some are on the way.

Sorry lately I am not much into cricket discussion since for me there are not much to discuss until we have some real cricket. Life without cricket is boring to be honest.

[ene1980]

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Right now, a month-long series in England is just unthinkable. The last time I checked the stats, there were 36,793 deaths from COVID 19 in the United Kingdom (second highest in the world, after the United States) and the total number of infections stood at 259,559. There were 2,405 new cases and 118 deaths just yesterday. Under these circumstances, I don't see any sporting activity resuming in the UK for the next 2-3 months.

They are planning to resume cricket next month and if the government approves the series then there is nothing stopping the series, we might not see audience in the stadium but cricket will resume. UK is not the second most affected country in the world as there are other countries that can claim that position .

On the other hand, Australia is doing relatively well. Just 3 new cases were reported from there yesterday and the last death was two days ago. I just hope that both the Indian tour and the T20 World Cup would go ahead as planned.

If the ICC is willing to resume the T20 World Cup it will continue as planned but you need to have the permission from the government of every country participating in the tournament and it is a difficult task if you are from an affected country.

Sorry lately I am not much into cricket discussion since for me there are not much to discuss until we have some real cricket. Life without cricket is boring to be honest.

It is boring without sport and glad that soccer resumed and there is nothing much to talk in cricket rather than speculate what is going to happen .

[AB de Royse777]

It is boring without sport and glad that soccer resumed and there is nothing much to talk in cricket rather than speculate what is going to happen .

The one and only reason I am not active in this section lately. However, it seems all of you are doing well. So keep going. Hopefully cricket will be back soon, and we will start having our regular conversations.

I really miss the pools we used to have.

[onrise]

How are we doing all? Any major update of cricket to be in the ground soon in anywhere? There are some football already back in Europe and some are on the way.

Sorry lately I am not much into cricket discussion since for me there are not much to discuss until we have some real cricket. Life without cricket is boring to be honest.

Rightly said that without cricket I feel that I am missing something. And also, the major thing is that currently it is the time of the IPL and all teams fighting to reach top 4 positions and we see some extraordinary cricket. All this is missing and much more as well.

[JSRAW]

How are we doing all? Any major update of cricket to be in the ground soon in anywhere? There are some football already back in Europe and some are on the way.

Sorry lately I am not much into cricket discussion since for me there are not much to discuss until we have some real cricket. Life without cricket is boring to be honest.

We are not dead yet...so that's a relief and good news.

On updates

-Pig 2 (Ind +Aus)working together.
-ICC shitting on BCCI, Corona shitting on everyone.
-T-20 WC seems distant dream, Fans crying.
-OZ fans seems satisfied with the India and Ashes series.
-IPL seems tough ask in current condition.
-Warner doing Tik-Tok videos.
-Cricketers interviewing Cricketers, Commentators playing the same game and Reporters are pissed off.

[Juggy777]

How are we doing all? Any major update of cricket to be in the ground soon in anywhere? There are some football already back in Europe and some are on the way.

Sorry lately I am not much into cricket discussion since for me there are not much to discuss until we have some real cricket. Life without cricket is boring to be honest.

We are not dead yet...so that's a relief and good news.

On updates

-Pig 2 (Ind +Aus)working together.
-ICC shitting on BCCI, Corona shitting on everyone.
-T-20 WC seems distant dream, Fans crying.
-OZ fans seems satisfied with the India and Ashes series.
-IPL seems tough ask in current condition.
-Warner doing Tik-Tok videos.
-Cricketers interviewing Cricketers, Commentators playing the same game and Reporters are pissed off.

@JSRAW I can feel your frustration, but we should look at the positive side too that all the known famous cricket stars are safe and they have not been effected by this virus, which means that they’ll be able to quickly resume their role on the pitch in coming months as and when cricket matches resumes again.

Furthermore Ian Chappell believe that we will see IPL instead of the T20 World Cup because ICC won’t risk upsetting BCCI, and I too agree with his opinion but what about you’ll what do you think of his opinion?.

Sources

https://www.essentiallysports.com/cricket-news-ipl-2020-will-take-precedent-over-t20-world-cup-ian-chappell-and-mark-taylor-share-the-same-opinion/

[JSRAW]

^^

Not frustrated  and its bit old news except Ian Chappell name is new addition, i did share this in T-20 thread. Not sure if anyone has any say in it, Although both cricket board seems to have same objectives which is related to revenue. The thing is Covid19 spreading in India so i am not sure how BCCI is going to tackle this problem.

It seems to me that everyone building a follow up story if IPL takes place instead of WC T-20. Mark Taylor gave couple of reasons and the way he puts out it sounds logical.

TLDR : Money and revenue matters..
T20 World Cup postponement could pave the way for IPL: Mark Taylor

Well in this case just for IPL to happen the World Cup May get postponed and their may be some objections raised by some of the boards I think considering which is the bigger of the two . One is run by BCCI and other by ICC . Hopefully their are no major retaliation and fans are able to see the cricket whichever it may be .

I guess CA and BCCI are on same page and their interest aligns with eachothers.

- If T-20 WC gets cancels then BCCI is winner, in case IPL takes place in OCT-NOV. BCCI might earn heavy amount approx $400-$500 Millions from the IPL in comparison of $80 Millions from the T-20 WC.
- In return BCCI will play Bilateral series with the CA which is schedule in Dec this year. Winner is CA

Rest of the cricketing nations should raise their voice if that happens.

[Vishnu.Reang]

We are not dead yet...so that's a relief and good news.

On updates

-Pig 2 (Ind +Aus)working together.
-ICC shitting on BCCI, Corona shitting on everyone.
-T-20 WC seems distant dream, Fans crying.
-OZ fans seems satisfied with the India and Ashes series.
-IPL seems tough ask in current condition.
-Warner doing Tik-Tok videos.
-Cricketers interviewing Cricketers, Commentators playing the same game and Reporters are pissed off.

Australia is in a very difficult position right now, and that's the reason why they are trying to cut a deal with the BCCI. If the Indian tour doesn't go ahead, then CA would be looking at around $200 million in loss, which would simply destroy them. So they would agree to whatever the BCCI demands from them. Even if that means the cancellation of the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled for this year. 

[7788bitcoin]

@JSRAW I can feel your frustration, but we should look at the positive side too that all the known famous cricket stars are safe and they have not been effected by this virus, which means that they’ll be able to quickly resume their role on the pitch in coming months as and when cricket matches resumes again.

Furthermore Ian Chappell believe that we will see IPL instead of the T20 World Cup because ICC won’t risk upsetting BCCI, and I too agree with his opinion but what about you’ll what do you think of his opinion?.

Since there is nothing much going on in the sporting world all we hear about is speculation and live videos conferencing from players in youtube and other social media platforms and sharing their playing experience which is somewhat refreshing to hear from their perspective and along with that as already mentioned funny videos and rumors are the things that makes any noise. The rest for each and every sports athlete must be a blessing in disguise as all of their injuries will be healed before the cricket season starts and hopefully none of the players gets overweight because of boredom  .

[SaShiRaJaVu]

How are we doing all? Any major update of cricket to be in the ground soon in anywhere? There are some football already back in Europe and some are on the way.

Sorry lately I am not much into cricket discussion since for me there are not much to discuss until we have some real cricket. Life without cricket is boring to be honest.

Football is back and it is good to see that sporting events are making a comeback and hopefully cricket will resume in the coming months.
For now there is nothing much to discuss and the life without any sporting event for the past couple of events was really boring.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Football is back and it is good to see that sporting events are making a comeback and hopefully cricket will resume in the coming months.
For now there is nothing much to discuss and the life without any sporting event for the past couple of events was really boring.

Two different cricket leagues are ongoing right now. First one is the Vincy Premier T10 League 2020, which involve some of the familiar names in West Indies such as Kesrick Williams and Sunil Ambris. The format is T10, and the matches take place in the island of St Vincent. The second league is in little-known island nation of Vanuatu, called Vanuatu Blast T10 League. 

[7788bitcoin]

Two different cricket leagues are ongoing right now. First one is the Vincy Premier T10 League 2020, which involve some of the familiar names in West Indies such as Kesrick Williams and Sunil Ambris. The format is T10, and the matches take place in the island of St Vincent. The second league is in little-known island nation of Vanuatu, called Vanuatu Blast T10 League. 

I was not aware of these tournaments going on right now, i have not seen any sports book showing these matches to wage and usually i used to see leagues matches in sports book but not this time, if you know any sports book taking bets i would like to know and where i could watch these matches, i am bored and was wagging on E sports for the past two months and if i could wage on these it would be great.

[Raja_MBZ]

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Hmmm... do you have anything else to add if I tell you that I'm still not convinced and I still believe that India lost it on purpose?

@JSRAW, Ben Stokes wants to send you a message.

'There was no intent from MS Dhoni' - Ben Stokes on India's crushing defeat against England in 2019 World Cup

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/there-was-no-intent-from-ms-dhoni-ben-stokes-on-indias-crushing-defeat-against-england-in-2019-world-cup/597331

India lost that match intentionally to keep Pakistan out and play against the Kiwis in the semi-finals.

[eaLiTy]

India lost that match intentionally to keep Pakistan out and play against the Kiwis in the semi-finals.

People are loosing their minds during this pandemic as they have nothing else to do and for that they create on interesting and sometimes controversial stories just to be on the headline and all these rumors are sports related as we are not hearing about the other rumors from media personalities but all the sports people are talking and creating all the buzz  .

Shahid Afridi and Gautam Gambhir had some heated arguments

Kapil Dev and Gavaskar going against Shoaib Akhtar for proposing a friendly match

Chris Gayle going wild against Ramnaresh Sarwan.