I'll be there for Day 1 before commentating the rest for Guerilla Cricket. Not accredited for this one unfortunately - but hopefully see you around in London!
I do find the whole idea of a one-off final counter to that of a two year league (of sorts) to decide who’s best over that period. But I suppose having a big event to parade around at and sell tv rights for is more important to ICC than trying to have the best team win.
And why exactly is it that we don't play other African countries? Wouldn't it be great to have SA men & women take on Namibia and Zimbabwe, playing tests or ODI's at least once a year? It would really bolster our up and comers and all teams would gain strengths. Plus an African cup of some sort would get other countries interested? Don't even start on bs excuses about money... Even something first class could work. 🧐🤷
I feel like the WTC final pits each side against the rest of the cricketing world. For Australia, it is an opportunity to emphasise series victories against India and England for Australia. It would be an exclamation point on the Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophies.
I'll be there for Day 1 before commentating the rest for Guerilla Cricket. Not accredited for this one unfortunately - but hopefully see you around in London!
I didn’t realise you were commentating for the Guerillas! Good man… :) Message me and we’ll make a plan for a beer!
I do find the whole idea of a one-off final counter to that of a two year league (of sorts) to decide who’s best over that period. But I suppose having a big event to parade around at and sell tv rights for is more important to ICC than trying to have the best team win.
And why exactly is it that we don't play other African countries? Wouldn't it be great to have SA men & women take on Namibia and Zimbabwe, playing tests or ODI's at least once a year? It would really bolster our up and comers and all teams would gain strengths. Plus an African cup of some sort would get other countries interested? Don't even start on bs excuses about money... Even something first class could work. 🧐🤷
I feel like the WTC final pits each side against the rest of the cricketing world. For Australia, it is an opportunity to emphasise series victories against India and England for Australia. It would be an exclamation point on the Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophies.