Twenty20 in NZ

[Richard]

Any 20-over game that goes in the book as a List-A limited-overs game is insane.
I hope they are few and far between.

 

[Tim]

Im not sure Deaker or Waddle would knock it...but if Martin Devlin or Brendan Telfer have a problem with something they usually go on about it for weeks.

I.e. Martin Devlin slamming NZC for their decision to drop the Boxing Day tests with no facts or figures in front of him.

 

[Macka]

Telfer is an absolute moron, he doesn't know anything about cricket.

 

[Mingster]

How about this NZ Twenty20 team?

This is a good idea, it will definitely draw the crowds in. The Boxing Day DOI is also great, two years ago Eden Park was nearly full.

 

[Tim]

I imagine that it will be both the regular NZ & Aus ODI teams playing.

 

[marc71178]

It is also an ideal opportunity for a couple of young players to get a game at against International opposition without the pressure of being a full game.

It could be tailor made for a Chris Cairns all round performance.

 

[Tim]

It's likely that Ross Taylor will play...but i'd also like to see Jesse Ryder have a crack because he would be just as exciting. He'll have to prove he's committed to the cause for Wellington though before he gets considered for higher honours.

 

[Linda]

Do you think Australia would play a different team?

At this stage, Im going to be in NZ on holiday at the time of this match.... how flukey is that? Now I've just got to make sure we're in Auckland on the 17th...

 

[Dick Rockett]

I can see it catching on in NZ. NZ sports fans are obsessed with fast paced games of sport (e.g. All Blacks, league etc) and it could boost gate takings for NZC dramatically if fans adopt this concept here. It's worked both in England & South Africa.

NZC will have to make sure that they get the ticket prices and scheduling right. Many people seem to think that $35 for an ODI is excessive. If they reckon it's a rip-off they'll stay away.

As far as scheduling goes, playing games at 6-7pm in the big stadiums might be a good idea - get all those office drones heading up to Westpac Stadium after work, charge them a tenner.

 

[Craig]

It's likely that Ross Taylor will play...but i'd also like to see Jesse Ryder have a crack because he would be just as exciting. He'll have to prove he's committed to the cause for Wellington though before he gets considered for higher honours.

Wel if he can get off the grog and get his head straight then he can do anything.

 

[Mingster]

Wouldn't mind seeing how play McIntosh, Richardson, Harris, play in the 2020.

 

[lord_of_darkness]

i Doubt richardson will make that big an impact..

he will take 20 overs to settle himself :P

 

[Kiwi]

It will be the first "organized" Twenty20 International,

Actually wrong. Will be for guys but in about 8 days the NEw Zealand Woman's team play a 20 20 match against the English womans team at Hove(August 5). Live on Sky for all you english people.

 

[marc71178]

Yet again the women do something first!!!

 

[Kiwi]

Yes that is right. The world would be boring with out us because nothing would be discovered. JOKE

 

[cbuts]

exactly craig, jessie is just like his onld man - ruining an internatlional cricket career, and by giong to wellington its going to get worse. all ngiht bars all weeks

 

[Mingster]

How long does this Twenty20 game last for?

3 hours? Just thinking what time they are going to scheduled the game. Since it's at Eden Park, and not on a weekend, a 4pm or 5pm start sounds good.

 

[pskov]

How long does this Twenty20 game last for?

3 hours? Just thinking what time they are going to scheduled the game. Since it's at Eden Park, and not on a weekend, a 4pm or 5pm start sounds good.

In England they start them at 5.30 and finish around 8. Perfect to cath all the people who would usually go down the pub straight after work. Why not drink copious amounts of alcohol with your mates AND have the great atmosphere the games generate? Some people I hear actually watch the cricket as well...

 

[Richard]

Some people I hear actually watch the cricket as well...

No, they watch the Twenty20...
It doesn't really matter what they watch as long as they're paying and they have a good enough time to come back again and pay again.

 

[lord_of_darkness]

How long does this Twenty20 game last for?

3 hours? Just thinking what time they are going to scheduled the game. Since it's at Eden Park, and not on a weekend, a 4pm or 5pm start sounds good.

i think a 5 PM start sounds ideal..it should go till around 10 then..