T20 World Cup

i realise this is a sport forum, and we're all slightly weird, but genuine question, is anyone else you know aware that this tournament is taking place? I didn't know it had started until the day we lost to the Windies, didn't realise we'd already played a game, don't know when our next one is, haven't heard a single mention of it on tv, radio, even online. I've never cared about T20 but this feels even more ignored than usual.

I'm aware there was some noise about Pakistan and Bangladesh before the tournament as i listen to the Sky Cricket podcast but i don't really know what's happened. I have no idea how the tournament works (even though i had a look at the tables etc when i realised we were playing the Windies) and even if were winning, i would genuinely have no interest in finding out.

Genuinely curious if this is just a me thing, a UK phenomenon or whether this is true in other cricketing nations.

@Dodge first day of treatment a couple of weeks ago, as soon as he heard my accent about the second thing one of the techs said was "are you a cricket fan?".

One guess as to where he was from though.

@Dodge said in T20 World Cup:

i realise this is a sport forum, and we're all slightly weird, but genuine question, is anyone else you know aware that this tournament is taking place? I didn't know it had started until the day we lost to the Windies, didn't realise we'd already played a game, don't know when our next one is, haven't heard a single mention of it on tv, radio, even online. I've never cared about T20 but this feels even more ignored than usual.

I'm aware there was some noise about Pakistan and Bangladesh before the tournament as i listen to the Sky Cricket podcast but i don't really know what's happened. I have no idea how the tournament works (even though i had a look at the tables etc when i realised we were playing the Windies) and even if were winning, i would genuinely have no interest in finding out.

Genuinely curious if this is just a me thing, a UK phenomenon or whether this is true in other cricketing nations.

Doesn’t help with the over saturation of T20 cricket especially the world cups. It’s not even been 2 years since the previous one. It’s about money it’s not about glory or being a special event looked forward to

@Chris-B. said in T20 World Cup:

@Canes4life No!

Thank god I didn't witness the great Australians get their arses handed to them by Zimbabwe....

Fun fact!

Australia are 0-2 against Zimbabwe in t20 tournaments

@Dodge said in T20 World Cup:

i realise this is a sport forum, and we're all slightly weird, but genuine question, is anyone else you know aware that this tournament is taking place? I didn't know it had started until the day we lost to the Windies, didn't realise we'd already played a game, don't know when our next one is, haven't heard a single mention of it on tv, radio, even online. I've never cared about T20 but this feels even more ignored than usual.

I'm aware there was some noise about Pakistan and Bangladesh before the tournament as i listen to the Sky Cricket podcast but i don't really know what's happened. I have no idea how the tournament works (even though i had a look at the tables etc when i realised we were playing the Windies) and even if were winning, i would genuinely have no interest in finding out.

Genuinely curious if this is just a me thing, a UK phenomenon or whether this is true in other cricketing nations.

Was aware, but I'm not 100% sure if I would have been aware and as engaged without a mad keen 12 year old fan in the house.

I did read a harsh but fair comment on the ABC Facebook page:

"The Loch Ness Monster has been sighted more times than Cam Green"

In the series against India in the leadup to the WC, I was far more interested in the ODI results than the T20 results. I still value that form of the game more, you need a better all round team to win. I've been watching a bit of this WC as the times of the first game are good, though there are a lot of shit games it seems. The finals should be better viewing.

@Bones said in T20 World Cup:

@Dodge first day of treatment a couple of weeks ago, as soon as he heard my accent about the second thing one of the techs said was "are you a cricket fan?".

One guess as to where he was from though.

Sao Tome and Principe?

@Smudge said in T20 World Cup:

@Bones said in T20 World Cup:

@Dodge first day of treatment a couple of weeks ago, as soon as he heard my accent about the second thing one of the techs said was "are you a cricket fan?".

One guess as to where he was from though.

Sao Tome and Principe?

Guinea-Bissau

I’m absolutely loving this tournament yes it’s hit and giggle but the chance to watch the minnows play I find a great watch. Like last night found myself watching the Zimbabwe Aus game instead of the Crusaders Highlanders game.

So lost toss, NZ first game outside of Chennai too. Can we win the group? South Africa surely favourites lol

Nz to bat first

Rabada keeping us quiet Ngidi pouring out runs..

Bugger, was starting to get fun

Need to maintain momentum hopefully

Allen almost holing out but now 30 off 13 lol

Yeah, just get Allen on strike, that's your job for now Rachin.

Loving the rugby banter

51/1 after 5. Rachin finding some runs even if lucky to be still in, hopefully finds some form

Great catch and Rachin out at least he got a couple of runs, six was good just no patience, need a good little partnership now