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Let me start by saying I think ljp86 nailed all the reasons why we should be concerned over the BCCI. The problem is and will be that the viewers and advertiser with the big checque books are in India at the moment and with the economy at the moment I suspect this wont ever change. I must...

Ljp86 mate, I believe this is a PR move as a whole. You know the type that is to make like everything is good and properly working. Kallis will play at most 4 matches for the Cobras and Boucher might play more. What the Boucher move does is put a local boy in no mans land. Ryan Canning is the...

I must admit that off season signings in cricket has a lot to learn from soccer. Transfer day is normally the day that mega deals happen and players move all over the place. In South Africa the franchises try to keep their playing staff as close to their chests as possible. I have no idea why...

Ponting28 have you actually watched any of the current series against India. The fact that Gayle is still not in the test side nor One Day side tells me exactly where West Indies cricket is at - In the duldrums. I believe that the Island politics and all the personality clashes have finally put...

In all honesty this situation was badly handled by CA and for me the symptom of the damage that Australia is doing to themselves. As a non Australian who supports a nation that cant win when the pressure is on I am absolutely dumb founded by this situation. For me Katich is the personification...

Yes, you read right. It seems there is another financial mismanagement issue at Cricket South Africa. There is an independent audit being done at the moment on the Indian Premier League bonus payment scandal and then the news broke of a second issue. I am a firm believer in accountability and...

Mate you got the country wrong , he played for Namibia in the 2003 world cup in South Africa. :)

The structural issues do play a role as does the fact that the initial inquiry into corruption that was lead by Justice Qayyam's in 2000 made no impact at all. For me the single biggest problem is that the average Pakistani national player gets a very small monthly salary .. I am not mentioning...

Gentleman.. if I may comment on this thread as my country dont get the idea of winning at all :) . If I was the head of CA then I would start a heavy review of the national elite setup. For me it is not even negotiable Pontings behaviour the last 12 months is not that of a baggy green captain...

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@Kram81 mate I could not have said that better. The wicket was the same for both sides and South Africa never got off the bus from the Hotel. With regards to bigger chokers I would like to point you to the All Black rugby union side and the English soccer / football team, they however dont...

I second that Someblokecalleddave..

I an all honesty I think the ECB got greedy, very greedy and paid for it. @Kram81 in South Africa we do the same, one round of group games, best of 3 semi finals and then a one off final. The truth is that the crowd numbers are going for T20 as well here in South Africa. I dont know who said if...

I think the ECB has made the right decision. The previous seasons fixtures was nothing short of madness, ie. 161 T20 games in one season. The lack of supporter interest I think forced their hand but also I think the financial state the English game is in has contributed to the decision. I want...

For the ICC and the BCCI that would be ideal. India has become the financial powerhouse that powers the game. I see it from another angle.. if India won the world cup it would boost ODI's as India would then take it more serious as seen in their sudden interest in Test cricket. Any thoughts on...

Guys the County scene is in trouble. Let us not kid ourselves about it. Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Leicestershire and Gloucestershire have all posted significant losses in excess of a £150 000 for the 2010 financial year. Lancashire are currently in a court battle to speed up the planning for...

@Beeswax I could not have said that better myself. Shocking performance and it was an almighty choke. The press in South Africa mentioned choking almost in a repetitive manner. I will say one thing and that is that South Africa should that our middle order is too inexperienced and had no clue in...

Reason why you dont rate him? Ljp you just made the case why we as the public need the divisions? The world cup is far too long and is not the premier event for the sport? I think in all honesty, the best World Cup in my mind was in 1992. Strength versus strength will do the product justice. I...

I would agree with ljp to a degree. Ireland has 3 victories against full members in ICC tournaments. They have the best chance of progressing but I think they have managed themselves best. Invested in youth, coaching and getting alot of their players to play county cricket in the UK. A success...

Guys, I hate to be the lone voice of reason but I think this USA deal has some big potential issues with it: Number One: New Zealand being their ICC partner.. I like the fact that they are trying to help a minnow but they dont have the voting power to move this forward. The only way I see US...