Real time draft- tonight, here.

[kyear2]

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I think Alec articulated this very well when he spoke about being positive in offence and defence and not missing out on scoring oppotunities.

 

[watson]

Well, my favourite test last year was between England and Pakistan at Abu Dhabi where sides were going at around 2-2.5 an over. And I really enjoyed the Nagpur test between India and England which was played at about two an over.

It depends on the context. If the bowling is excellent, or the pitch difficult to bat on, then a slow run rate is acceptable provided that both teams are combatitive and trying their best to win the match.

However, for the likes of Boycott or Barrington to knock half-volleys back down the pitch on a wicket that is a 'batsman's paradise' is unforgiveable. Especially if they farm the strike by deliberately scoring a single on the 6th ball of the over (as Boycott used to do regularly in County cricket).

It's that's sort of bad sportmanship that we are specifically complaining about.

 

[ankitj]

We should one of these real time drafts again. What do you peeps say?

 

[Coronis]

I'd be up for it, if we could get enough people on at the same time again.

 

[watson]

A real time draft needs a good co-ordinator to run it, as updating the lists every 10 minutes or so, and keeping track of everything is tricky. Monk was mega organised last time and did a great job.

 

[kyear2]

Depending on when it starts I woud be interested as well.

 

[Red]

I'll run one tonight if enough people are keen.

Probably need to cap it at 10 people. I can either run the same format and clauses as last time, or if anyone else has anything innovative share here. I'm going to be at the computer studying anyway, so I won't participate but I'll keep it flowing. I work better when multitasking.

Would expect it to start at 7.30 pm Australian (EST).

 

[watson]

I'll run one tonight if enough people are keen.

Probably need to cap it at 10 people. I can either run the same format and clauses as last time, or if anyone else has anything innovative share here. I'm going to be at the computer studying anyway, so I won't participate but I'll keep it flowing. I work better when multitasking.

Would expect it to start at 7.30 pm Australian (EST).

I'm baby sitting a bunch of kids tonight, so as long as the TATs are too draconian I should be able to join in.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

Looks like good fun, I'd love to take a shot

 

[ankitj]

How about Saturday? It's workday and folks in India and UK will be still at work at 7:30 Aus time.

 

[Red]

Will run the one tonight if the demand is there. I think I'll be out tomorrow night but if someone else wants to go again....