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Craig HillReliving the RSA vs AUS 5th One Dayer - A New Era?
April 4th 2006 13:03
I love watching cricket.... except when the Aussies lose... and especially when they lose a game after scoring more than 400 runs.
430 odd runs are a lot of bloody runs. I mean, you could basically put your life savings on Australia to win that match. But they obviously didn't.
But what fascinates me is, is that this match could revolutionise cricket and make it hugely interesting, rather than what people call a game where you watch the grass grow. One dayers are great... 50 overs per side... but if you're not a huge follower of the game, you're easily tempted to change the channel or never show up to a game because you'll eventually lose interest after watching half an hour of watching Simon Katich bat, am i right?
However, South Africa showed the world that 50 overs cricket can be a game where almost every ball can be slogged for 6 and that cricket can be furious and exciting. Looking back at that match, you start to wonder if this is a turning point in the game - increased popularity maybe? I hope so. Actually, if cricket continues to be this exciting and fast-paced, we will see a MASSIVE increase in fans due to the simple fact that a 'good game's a quick one', and people like that sorta stuff.
So if you're one of those who think cricket is a sport for gardeners, then find yourself a replay of that one-day match played only a few weeks ago in South Africa and you'll start to regret how much of the game you've missed....... Well maybe not, but still, it will definitely turn your head.
430 odd runs are a lot of bloody runs. I mean, you could basically put your life savings on Australia to win that match. But they obviously didn't.
But what fascinates me is, is that this match could revolutionise cricket and make it hugely interesting, rather than what people call a game where you watch the grass grow. One dayers are great... 50 overs per side... but if you're not a huge follower of the game, you're easily tempted to change the channel or never show up to a game because you'll eventually lose interest after watching half an hour of watching Simon Katich bat, am i right?
However, South Africa showed the world that 50 overs cricket can be a game where almost every ball can be slogged for 6 and that cricket can be furious and exciting. Looking back at that match, you start to wonder if this is a turning point in the game - increased popularity maybe? I hope so. Actually, if cricket continues to be this exciting and fast-paced, we will see a MASSIVE increase in fans due to the simple fact that a 'good game's a quick one', and people like that sorta stuff.
So if you're one of those who think cricket is a sport for gardeners, then find yourself a replay of that one-day match played only a few weeks ago in South Africa and you'll start to regret how much of the game you've missed....... Well maybe not, but still, it will definitely turn your head.
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