silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/303309.html
Great to see. I hope the BCCI are getting worried.
Great to see. I hope the BCCI are getting worried.
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Indian Cricket League thread
- Thread starter silentstriker
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Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
My last memories of Lara don't want to be in some stupid Twenty20 game tbh.
The Baconator
International Vice-Captain
Came in here to post that myself.
Jungle Jumbo
International Vice-Captain
What else can Lara be doing this for except money?
TBH I don't really think it helps the ICL that much - Lara is retired, so is this league really serious about proper, competitive cricket? If they're not careful, it will just be a parade of ex-internationals: more like the American league that happened a few years back rather than World Series Cricket.
TBH I don't really think it helps the ICL that much - Lara is retired, so is this league really serious about proper, competitive cricket? If they're not careful, it will just be a parade of ex-internationals: more like the American league that happened a few years back rather than World Series Cricket.
Sanz
Hall of Fame Member
Yes, Lara is retired but its not like he retired 10 years ago or something. He is still fit enough to play 20/20 Cricket and fitter and younger than many players that play 20/20 cricket all over the world.
Yes it most probably is about money for him and I dont see anything wrong with it. He sure is going to bring crowds to the stadium and I dont think ICL expects anything more from him. I hope Mcgrath and Warne join (as rumored) the ICL. This is not WSC, for sure and I dont think ICL intends to be it anything like WSC.
Yes it most probably is about money for him and I dont see anything wrong with it. He sure is going to bring crowds to the stadium and I dont think ICL expects anything more from him. I hope Mcgrath and Warne join (as rumored) the ICL. This is not WSC, for sure and I dont think ICL intends to be it anything like WSC.
Sanz
Hall of Fame Member
Why is it stupid ?
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
Because it's a money-making scheme which ain't about the cricket.
PhoenixFire
International Coach
Haha, he isn't made of money you know. Cricketer's aren't actually that well paid, he needs to get some money some how, he's not like a footballer who gets 100k a week.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
As opposed to the seven one day internationals that are going to be played by England-India? That's about something other than money?
Sanz
Hall of Fame Member
Oh please !! You dont know anything about it to make that kind of statement.
And can you please tell me What is ICC about ? What is ODI cricket about, what is 20/20 in England about ?
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
World Series Cricket was nothing more than a parade, too. All anyone wanted in both cases was the names and the faces, so as their TV stations were watched.
These leagues are run by TV companies. All that matters is the size of the audience - the organisers don't give a damn about the game of cricket and its welfare (which is fortunate because, unlike WSC, this ICL probably can't do a great deal of harm to the proper cricket which is being played elsewhere).
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
hope a few matches happen in Chennai... They are apparently throwing around Pondicherry as a venue. If it is the case and BCL is playing, I will be there, for sure.... 
Athlai
Not Terrible
Its a hit and giggle entertaniment League, fine with it TBH. I would love to watch Lara playing in a game where there's no pressure on him and he's there to have a good time (and get a little bit of green for it). Especially since he won't be constrained to a WI side that has held him back a bit in recent times.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
you should have come to Chennai early this year, man. The match happened on a saturday or something just before the republic day. It was great fun and I didn't think 1000 bucks was too much to watch Lara at his best.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Ah yes.you should have come to Chennai early this year, man. The match happened on a saturday or something just before the republic day. It was great fun and I didn't think 1000 bucks was too much to watch Lara at his best.
BTW congrats on the new stadium coming up in Chennai (it is in the outskirts but should rock).
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
not sure abt it, tbh. That area is not famous for its drainage and water tends to get logged out there. The current stadium is fine as it is, and I think it is one of the best pitches in India when we play here in the proper season. Plus, it is only five mins walk from my house and the new one would be like a 2 hour drive away....Ah yes.
I was lucky to be there too. But I was a bit disappointed that he played more 'touch' shots and less of the flamboyant stuff in that innings. Still was happy to have seen him live before his retirement.you should have come to Chennai early this year, man. The match happened on a saturday or something just before the republic day. It was great fun and I didn't think 1000 bucks was too much to watch Lara at his best.