I think it's about time the department of fair trade thoroughly investigated the policy on refunds. 28.5 overs was it and not a penny back to spectators
: You go into a film and see less than a third of it you'd get a refund, or offered free entry to see the whole thing again. Go into a restaurant and get one course out of three you wouldn't get told "tough, it's our policy that if we run out of food and can't make your meal that you go without"
You pay for one days cricket, not TWO HOURS worth, that's in part why I refuse to go these days, that and the extortionate hike in prices which makes it an expensive lottery ticket. They should give part refunds for losing more than 30 overs, 60 overs and not just the current 25 over mark which they suspiciously just manage inbetween bad light all too often
: TMS jokingly suggested the umpires were bribed, I think they are under instruction to do all they can to get past 25 overs even if light is a bit dodgy. And of course they do stupid things like take tea at the usual time, or at least earlier than need be (as yesterday) The cricketers did FA all morning, they could have had their lunch a bit later as soon as they knew the scheduled start and played for maybe three hours instead of risking losing light while munching on sarnies they probably didn't want and having a break they really didn't need.
All needs reviewing, people's hard earned cash is being stolen from people and it is a long day to be doing and watching nothing. Last time I was in said circumstance I made my way to the ground for just after 10am, being old trafford it wasn't a long journey, and I didn't see any play until pm. In fact it was near identical to yesterday except there was bright sunshine mostly while there was no play, it took them way too long to get play going and they did manage to squeeze almost exactly the same number of overs play in. Then of course it pee'd it down so everyone got soaked and left at the same time. But at least that ticket only cost me ?20, but a whole day spent from 10am to something like 5pm to watch 28 and a bit overs with no refund and seeing lovely sunshine with no cricket going on
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As for the match situation. I know England would prefer to avoid not beating Bangladesh, but maybe they might have to. They bowled better yesterday, or did Bangladesh simply not bat as well. No real signs of improvement in Bangladesh, England didn't bat well, Bangladesh have as usual batted well in patches but not well enough to be competitive. I hope England do retain Finn for the next series to see if it is only cannon fodder he is half-decent against. Bresnan is the new Austin, best left in county cricket and called up in emergencies for shorter versions of the game.
Pierce Brosnan - double-o-seven
Tim Bresnan - double-o-zero
re the follow on, can see it being the only way England can be sure of winning it, as sure as they can be. Depending on the lead and when the innings ends they could bat again, but time is not in their favour and even if they are batting by noon I can see it taking them until near close to declare and they'll not want to risk not winning.
In some ways I hope Bangladesh do hold on for a draw, might teach England to pick good enough players and those that are to take the opposition seriously. That 1st innings was a disgrace, Strauss and Trottsky apart. Given the platform they built, and Trottsky making a double, England should have scored at the very least 50-100 runs more. If Morgan does play the next Test he needs to do a lot better, and I don't mean in terms of runs which was the only passable part of his innings. Great T20 innings perhaps
