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Title: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Tom on June 16, 2011, 09:37:15 PM
http://www.theo2.co.uk/event/titans-of-cricket-20111008.html

England have a few recently retired legends lined up to play, against what looks like some interesting opposition. Anyone looking to go?
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: tim2000s on June 16, 2011, 09:45:17 PM
Thinking about it. it is very close to home.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: FattusCattus on June 16, 2011, 10:05:58 PM
I'd be well up for it - but depends on ticket prices.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: roco on June 17, 2011, 04:34:08 AM
Depending on details I could pop along
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Tom on June 17, 2011, 02:52:44 PM
More info on teams etc here: http://titansofcricket.com/teams.php

Format looks, well a little different!
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: kookaburraking on June 17, 2011, 02:57:57 PM
safe to say englands side looks handy lol
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Perkins17 on June 17, 2011, 03:16:06 PM
may go brum :)
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Liam-SCCC on June 17, 2011, 03:39:45 PM
Whats the england team? Can't open the link
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: kookaburraking on June 17, 2011, 03:40:57 PM
flintoff tres harmy collingwood and one 2 be tbc
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: roco on June 17, 2011, 03:45:11 PM
Depending on prices may go manc or brum
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 04:53:27 AM
http://titansofcricket.com/tickets.php

Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: mattw on June 18, 2011, 08:31:15 AM
So they just do certain challenges? Rather than play against each other? the format is a bit weird, think it may be a bit overpriced for what it is...?
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: roco on June 18, 2011, 08:36:39 AM
Seems very highly priced
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Tickets from £22.50 up to see the likes of David Boon , Wasim Akram , Virender Sehwag and co over a 2 hour session in any format sounds a bargain.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Talisman on June 18, 2011, 09:46:11 AM
It is a rip off, a glorified net session to line Nick Wells' pockets, shocking concept, go watch your county practice free before a match rather than this lot, at least they are at the top of their game.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: roco on June 18, 2011, 09:52:04 AM
That's what I thought mate

Pm'd you about the helmets mate
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 10:16:46 AM
Maybe you are missing the concept Mike. Peoples pockets get lined everyday in cricket and very few even know never mind get upset over it.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Talisman on June 18, 2011, 11:09:45 AM
Indeed, but at least we see some cricket in return, rather than a batting drill, fielding drill and speed gun on a bowling session, personally I could not give a fig for any of the above, maybe if they were actually playing some cricket then we would have something of interest.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 11:25:13 AM
You may need to look at the broader side of this project Mike, not many folk have had the chance to see the "Titans of Cricket" perform in the past due to their age and other circumstances.  I'm all for giving a new concept/project a go as you well know so let's just see how it pans out. It could well be a winner or a dumpster outcome but for £22.50+ it is worth a look. (my opinion)
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Talisman on June 18, 2011, 11:29:42 AM
Would you pay £25 a ticket and all the add on costs such as transport, food, drink etc for a Titans of Football event, watch Kevin Keegan, Alan Shearer, Tony Adams take on a German side in a contest to see who could kick the ball furthest, tie their shoe laces the fastest etc....

If people want to see Tres or Azhar then get to your local ground as they play every week, me, I'd pay £25 to see Boon take on all comers in a VB drinking contest....
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: 100 not out on June 18, 2011, 11:38:30 AM
lol
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 11:50:25 AM
I think you are losing sight of the sporting PR here Mike as cricket is a growing sport worldwide in terms of massive earnings for players that can cut the mustard and be selected for certain teams.

There is more to life outside Tres hence maybe the idea of "Titans of Cricket" , as for VB I have had a few a few to mention !!!  Not everyone lives in "go slow country" so having TOC is a good idea for all concerned :)
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Talisman on June 18, 2011, 11:52:08 AM
But it is just them netting? Is that worth watching?
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: jonpinson on June 18, 2011, 11:59:45 AM
Might be worth the 25 quid if you can sell them some bats...think outside the box dear.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 12:01:55 PM
Some people would say £22.50+ is a steal to be able to even see how these "Titans of Cricket" became superb cricketers in their time by viewing how they net, prepare how they net plus how they approach a net practice session.

If was in the area at the time of these "Titans of Cricket" events I would be in there like a flash with a bag full of Sky Sports Lekka RDX Big Hitter Cricket Bats :)

(JP can carry the bag)





Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Nickauger on June 18, 2011, 12:04:43 PM
Some people would say £22.50+ is a steal to be able to even see how these "Titans of Cricket" became superb cricketers in their time by viewing how they net, prepare how they net plus how they approach a net practice session.

If was in the area at the time of these "Titans of Cricket" events I would be in there like a flash with a bag full of Sky Sports Lekka RDX Big Hitter Cricket Bats :)

(JP can carry the bag)

Stop baiting!! It's boring. I personally think this looks like it could be a good giggle, a bit like a cricketing gladiators. I also think that they're missing a trick by not pitching bowlers against batsman in some sort of indoor cricket game.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Talisman on June 18, 2011, 12:05:02 PM
You can see the current cream of the crop do it for free at your local ground.

Boon is fat and fifty, what will he actually be showing us apart from his fat guts spilling out of his skin tight canary yellow shirt?
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 18, 2011, 12:10:26 PM
Im not sure having a review done by Sky Sports makes u able to link it to ur product name otherwise they would all become rather long winded.....AOC/Wisden/SS etc etc.

Id rather spend £15 and go and watch a local T20 match where there is an actual aim to the competition rather than a practice session
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 12:16:53 PM
You can see the current cream of the crop do it for free at your local ground.

You should maybe expand more Mike (on grounds and players).

I would hate to miss out on a double header.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 12:20:37 PM
Im not sure having a review done by Sky Sports makes u able to link it to ur product name otherwise they would all become rather long winded.....AOC/Wisden/SS etc etc.

Id rather spend £15 and go and watch a local T20 match where there is an actual aim to the competition rather than a practice session

If you're not sure Tom then leave it. Now that you are back online you can reply to my email.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 18, 2011, 12:22:33 PM
lol never liked being told what to do.....What email was that? 

Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 12:32:35 PM
lol never liked being told what to do.....What email was that? 



:) , the email was sent last wednesday to info@ (same day I think you were in London).
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 18, 2011, 12:39:04 PM
in that case i have read it and haven't replied due to the fact i have other things to do with my time than help others out at the moment im afraid

concentrating my efforts of the AllOutCricketWisdenCountyInternational ACIS Elite helmets at the moment!
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 12:43:14 PM
in that case i have read it and haven't replied due to the fact i have other things to do with my time than help others out at the moment im afraid

concentrating my efforts of the AllOutCricketWisdenCountyInternational ACIS Elite helmets at the moment!

The email only required a Yes or No answer.

Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 18, 2011, 12:47:13 PM
may well have done but as i was up at 5am and driving and didn't get back home until 1am evidently i never got around to replying.....sorry but have other things going on in my day!
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: jonpinson on June 18, 2011, 12:52:56 PM
Probably a no.
Title: Re: Titans of Cricket
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on June 18, 2011, 12:59:17 PM
may well have done but as i was up at 5am and driving and didn't get back home until 1am evidently i never got around to replying.....sorry but have other things going on in my day!

Apology accepted Tom. I hope you guys had a great day out.