It's ridiculous because he's a better player than at least three others in that side. Based on his recent performances, he is showing greater nuance with every outing, and can easily slot in anywhere from 4 to 7. How many WCs does a player get to play over a career? Four if they're consistent? To deprive someone like him of a once-in-4-years spot is criminal.
So many kids were falling asleep in my section of the crowd on Sunday night, which resulted in the families leaving early. Most of them were Indian families, actually. I was struggling myself, knowing I had to be up at 7am the next day for work. Couldn’t get out of there fast enough to the train when Boult got out. Made it home at 11:30 or so in the end.
Tbf, I'm guessing any dollars lost from not packing the stadium will be peanuts compared to providing the India broadcasters their perfect timings.
Presumably it does as far as the broadcaster's concerned given there's no other logical explanation for such a late start.
It absolutely would, just shifting it to a PM time slot will see a bump in the viewership and ad revenue.
this is why im surprised india aren't keen to jam in some day night test cricket here at the expense of the stupid bangladesh odis and t20s tbh. that's 5 days of ads to thrash at their local audience during the afternoon.
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You reckon their bowling's weak at the moment? I'd hate to see them when they're strong. *gulp*
Yeah silly to suggest their bowling is anything near weak atm. Can't remember them having so many bowling bases covered at the same time. Saying nothing about the fact the could well have their best ever pace bowler in the mix atm.
Annoys the **** out of me.
