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Post by oldhamexile on Jan 13, 2024 10:29:15 GMT
Yeah, I think they've worked out the way to overcome county opposition to the Hundred and franchise cricket is to get their snouts in the trough.
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Post by lancsdes on Jan 13, 2024 17:18:02 GMT
As I’ve said a few times , so grateful to have high standard timed league cricket in this area . It means a lot more to me than professional cricket nowadays.
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Post by Admin on Jan 19, 2024 7:03:56 GMT
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Post by oldhamexile on Jan 19, 2024 9:15:27 GMT
Vaughan deservedly getting pelters on Twitter for his characteristically inane contribution to the debate. I think the lines are pretty clearly drawn already and we've got a scrap to defend the championship in a recognisable form. |
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Post by Admin on Jan 19, 2024 10:07:30 GMT
Going back to a Blast game at Headingley round about 2015 ish as usual it was televised and Ian Ward on comms at the time said and I quote "Wouldn't this be great, if it was Manchester against Leeds"
It's all planned always has been
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Post by John W on Jan 26, 2024 7:48:01 GMT
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Post by chris on Feb 8, 2024 9:37:40 GMT
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Post by Admin on Feb 8, 2024 14:03:17 GMT
A new initiative to try and improve a failed product, soon be adding 20 balls on and calling it the Blast
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Post by Admin on Feb 9, 2024 6:45:36 GMT
Saw a tweet from the action group which quoted Radio 5 presenter Mark Chapman who stated if overseas investment goes into the Hundread tthe future of county xcricket would be in danger
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Post by chris on Feb 9, 2024 9:38:10 GMT
Saw a tweet from the action group which quoted Radio 5 presenter Mark Chapman who stated if overseas investment goes into the Hundread tthe future of county xcricket would be in danger |
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Post by chris on Feb 15, 2024 14:59:48 GMT
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Post by Admin on Feb 17, 2024 8:05:56 GMT
ECB turn down bid of £1 bilion from Lalit Modi over fears of losing control of the domestic season
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Post by lancsdes on Feb 17, 2024 9:34:55 GMT
Chris, talking to one of the stewards last night who is a big cricket fan. He was saying to me “ we needs specys like you back as members Des to fight from inside”. Sadly , I felt the battle was lost a long time ago and everyone has to decide the point at which he/she feels too little a part of it. Seeing that Manchester Originals crap on the gates confirms my choice.
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Post by alanw on Feb 21, 2024 14:28:31 GMT
Members forum on Monday (26th).
There was a link on the website to get a zoom link but the item has been taken off the News page.
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Post by man in the stand on Feb 22, 2024 8:36:17 GMT
Members forum on Monday (26th). There was a link on the website to get a zoom link but the item has been taken off the News page. I got the zoom link via e-mail...and will "attend" that way. This method only allows questions to be asked in advance not during the meeting.. From ESPN = The ECB and counties and are in the second phase of a three-part consultation, in the hoping of a decision in April 2024 to allow implementation for the 2025 season.
The ECB's preferred option is to open the hundred tournament up to private investors, to bring money into the English game. The specifics of the model remain up for discussion, with one possibility involving the addition of two new teams - most likely based in the south-west and north-east.
The most likely outcomes both involve the ECB handing 50% equity stakes in Hundred teams - which would become franchises - to their primary host counties. Surrey, for example, would be given a 50% stake in Oval Invincibles, while MCC, who own Lord's, would be provided a 50% stake in London Spirit.
The idea of private investors involved disturbs me...
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