Gilchrist hopes Twenty20 doesn't lose its fun factor

[Gilly Fan]

Adam Gilchrist says the players still don't know what to expect at the Twenty20 World Championship as they will be competing for a trophy, unlike earlier international matches where entertainment was the key. "I think there is a little bit of unknown as to what's going to happen," Gilchrist said before Australia's departure to South Africa.

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/309402.html

He stated on the news that he loves Tweny20s. No wonder why.

"I don't know necessarily if it will be the be all and end all of Twenty20, but I do think it's here to stay for a number of reasons ... and it may be a case of, if Twenty20 cricket continued to grow, it might limit the 50-over game to a certain extent, with the need to tailor the program to fit both in."

This isn't encouraging. I hope this doesn't happen. :upray

 

[RoboRocks]

Well there is Twenty20 competitions domestically over the world and it doesn't affect them playing for a trophy.
I don't see the fun factor in doubt.

As for Twenty20 invading 50 over cricket.
It would depend on how much Twenty20 international cricket is played.
I think there will be more Twenty20 internationals in the future.
I thing a 3 match Twenty20 series to go with 4 Tests and 4-5 ODI's seems Ideal for a series, that would vary of course depending on the fixtures.

I don't see it invading 50 over cricket unless there is too much.

 

[iloveireland]

I feel it will get old. It is basically a slog fest. I don't find it entertaining anymore.

 

[mattfb]

Well there is Twenty20 competitions domestically over the world and it doesn't affect them playing for a trophy.
I don't see the fun factor in doubt.

As for Twenty20 invading 50 over cricket.
It would depend on how much Twenty20 international cricket is played.
I think there will be more Twenty20 internationals in the future.
I thing a 3 match Twenty20 series to go with 4 Tests and 4-5 ODI's seems Ideal for a series, that would vary of course depending on the fixtures.

I don't see it invading 50 over cricket unless there is too much.

Well said. I mean they always have players with microphones.

I think 3 twenty 20's is a bit much. I would be happy with 1-2 twenty 20's 3-5 tests and 3-5 ODI's.

 

[Gilly Fan]

Well said. I mean they always have players with microphones.

That's because Channel 9 are the providers of Cricket here in Aus.They broadcast all our home games, so they put the microphones in.

I don't know whether any other countries do it though.

 

[iloveireland]

I think 3 twenty 20's is a bit much. I would be happy with 1-2 twenty 20's 3-5 tests and 3-5 ODI's.

I think we should have 3-5 tests, 3 ODIs and 1-2 20/20s. Anymore than 2 20/20 is a waste players time and real lovers of cricket time. They should be nothing more than practice matches

 

[Gilly Fan]

3 ODIs is nothing. We should keep the CB series!!!!!!

 

[irottev]

I don't know whether any other countries do it though.

It hasn't been done in New Zealand or England. It wasn't in SA's Twenty/20 match I saw either. Just an Aussie thing.

 

[iloveireland]

3 ODIs is nothing. We should keep the CB series!!!!!!

Sorry I will clarify. I think CB series is triangular series and I would count that as a seperate series.

 

[mattfb]

Yeah CBS is a trianglular series. A complete different series.

In Aus domestic matches the players are microphoned.

 

[Left_Hander]

I hope it doesn't lose its fun factor as well. It is a nice way to end or start a tour between two countries and it gives people a chance to see some good cricket. Also having the domestic competitions in Australia is good to keep people interested when there is a break in between competitions (I think that is during Christmas). I just hope that all of the players realise it is just a bit of fun to entertain the crowd and a good way for new players and or fringe players to find a some form and get into the lime-light.

My view is this: Keep it at minimum, as tour warm-ups and domestic competitions.

 

[mattfb]

Yep i agree lefty.

In the domestic comp dont they have it towards the end of the regular season?
The season isn't over when they start it, or am i wrong?

 

[iloveireland]

Yep i agree lefty.

In the domestic comp dont they have it towards the end of the regular season?
The season isn't over when they start it, or am i wrong?

Your right

 

[RoboRocks]

It hasn't been done in New Zealand or England. It wasn't in SA's Twenty/20 match I saw either. Just an Aussie thing.

What do you mean?
They have them on Sky Sports all the time.

 

[iloveireland]

What do you mean?
They have them on Sky Sports all the time.

England is where they started. (Finally they did something useful) They have had some there.