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General Cricket => Latest Matches => Topic started by: Chompy9760 on March 12, 2020, 11:28:30 PM
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Just hearing now that the Aus vs NZ ODI series will go ahead, but will be played in empty stadiums with no public allowed in.
The Aus women's tour of South Africa has been suspended, as they were due to leave this weekend.
It will be interesting to see how this all plays out, with so many sporting events being affected.
https://www.cricket.com.au/news/corona-virus-covid-19-cricket-odi-australia-new-zealand-scg-sydney-hobart-crowds-panedemic/2020-03-13 (https://www.cricket.com.au/news/corona-virus-covid-19-cricket-odi-australia-new-zealand-scg-sydney-hobart-crowds-panedemic/2020-03-13)
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The real interesting factor here is how all these sporting bodies manage the relationships with broadcasters who have paid huge sums of money for the content. I’d expect as many will go ahead behind closed doors as possible for that reason, but the situation with the premier league for example with coaches and players being affected will be even more interesting. Only thing I can see happening is sliding the schedule back to accommodate broadcast contracts but how far can we do that? Who knows!
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The real interesting factor here is how all these sporting bodies manage the relationships with broadcasters who have paid huge sums of money for the content. I’d expect as many will go ahead behind closed doors as possible for that reason, but the situation with the premier league for example with coaches and players being affected will be even more interesting. Only thing I can see happening is sliding the schedule back to accommodate broadcast contracts but how far can we do that? Who knows!
I think more cricket fixtures will go ahead purely because of the seasonal constraints
Football/rugger etc. Can take place any time of the year. If push comes to shove you can play the end of the PL/CL over the summer months but you cant play cricket in the English winter.
I'd imagine with the huge sums of money being thrown around in cricket they'll play behind closed door or they'd just have to cancel everything and therefore noone gets paid.
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Today, they also made the same announcement for remaining matches of PSL. No crowd will be admitted to watch the games.
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I’m more concerned about how it could effect my season. If games are cancelled I can see more people leaving cricket for good and if there is widespread illness I can see many teams cancelling fixtures. We only have around 13 players so any sick red and we’re struggling. This is the same with many small village clubs. It could have similar ramifications as the foot and mouth outbreak.
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The ipl has been pushed back two weeks
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Eng test tour is apparently off (stokes is injured too fyi)
MCC vs champion County (Essex) is off
Premier league is postponed
Grand prix in Aus postponed.
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Confirmation the Tour of Sri Lanka is off has just come through
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/51868423 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/51868423)
England's Test series against Sri Lanka has been called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.
More soon
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Just get them all playing in hazmat suits. How quick can anyone bowl whilst carrying around breathing apparatus?
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A lot happening in the past 12 hours then :o
Aus v NZ match completed with no crowd.
Players having to search for balls after sixes hit into the stands,
Batsmen unaware when they reach a 50,
No high fives during, or handshakes after the match -
This new way of playing cricket may take some getting used to.....
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The really disappointing part about all of this is the amount of misinformation being spread by various sources about the coronavirus that is causing a panic across society.
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I’m more concerned about how it could effect my season. If games are cancelled I can see more people leaving cricket for good and if there is widespread illness I can see many teams cancelling fixtures. We only have around 13 players so any sick red and we’re struggling. This is the same with many small village clubs. It could have similar ramifications as the foot and mouth outbreak.
It is very concerning, particularly at junior level where a season with little cricket can drive away players who never come back. Financially a lot of clubs will struggle
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The really disappointing part about all of this is the amount of misinformation being spread by various sources about the coronavirus that is causing a panic across society.
I assume you're an expert on the subject?
Considering the amount of older players, supporters and members of village clubs across the country I don't see it being safe to play during May/June based on current infection rates. Hopefully that is wrong but it is spreading and for those 60+ it is very dangerous.
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The really disappointing part about all of this is the amount of misinformation being spread by various sources about the coronavirus that is causing a panic across society.
Just heard on the radio that some obscure health authority in the US has recommended snorting Vit C powder :D
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I assume you're an expert on the subject?
Considering the amount of older players, supporters and members of village clubs across the country I don't see it being safe to play during May/June based on current infection rates. Hopefully that is wrong but it is spreading and for those 60+ it is very dangerous.
@A-Swing-And-A-Miss,
I assume you didn't mean to be condescending?
I never claimed to be an expert on anything of the sort.
I also never passed comment on whether it was safe or not to play and whether or not it was the right move to cancel.
I just said it was disappointing how much misinformation is being spread such as 'if we were all vegan this wouldn't have happened' or 'we all need to snort vitamin C' to name just a couple.
It doesn't take a genius to work out that neither of the above statements are true or valid. But then again, perhaps you are one of the people that are stockpiling toilet roll that believes statements like the aforementioned.
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Guys, this is a cricket forum I know this is a very important topic at the moment but let’s not have little arguments one everyone’s different opinions and who is buying all the toilet paper in Tesco, as someone who works within the NHS and went to university to do so I have a little insight I’d like to think, it’s dangerous because we actually know little about it at the moment, and until there is a vaccine or more development we are right to take precautions but we should still get on with life as normal, as for it effecting the season I really hope it doesn’t but only time will tell, for people 60+ it is more lethal but depends on underlying issues that person has, many 60 70 year olds can catch it and fight it
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@imogzyboy
A friend of mine is actually a medical researcher based in Southampton and her area of expertise is virology, I totally agree with you that the most dangerous part is the lack of treatment and vaccination, as well as a bit of a knowledge gap around the origins of the virus. We all need to be vigilant and aware, that's indisputable, but we don't all need to pretend this is the end, it would be hubris to do so.
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Cancelling international/spectator sports does make sense, but one thing I dont understand is the possibility of league cricket getting postponed/cancelled. Personally, to me it doesnt make much sense. Its not like people are going to start isolating themselves completely. Individuals can take their own call regarding participation but surely cancelling village cricket is an overkill.
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Im holding off paying my subs, just in case the season is cancelled!
That's my excuse, anyway... :D
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@A-Swing-And-A-Miss,
I assume you didn't mean to be condescending?
I never claimed to be an expert on anything of the sort.
I also never passed comment on whether it was safe or not to play and whether or not it was the right move to cancel.
I just said it was disappointing how much misinformation is being spread such as 'if we were all vegan this wouldn't have happened' or 'we all need to snort vitamin C' to name just a couple.
It doesn't take a genius to work out that neither of the above statements are true or valid. But then again, perhaps you are one of the people that are stockpiling toilet roll that believes statements like the aforementioned.
I was wrong and out of line and I apologise.
I thought you were another of these "It's just the flu bro, chill out" blokes who thinks this is all just a massive overreaction and there's nothing at all to worry about.
On the spectrum of "It's just the flu bro" to "The world's going to end I need to snort Vit C and buy 400 toilet rolls" I'd like to think I'm somewhere in the middle, where everybody should be.
On a more light hearted note, will be interesting to see how much more regularly cricket clubs need to replenish their hand wash now that so many people have suddenly relearned the importance of washing their hands!
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Nothing wrong with a bit of recreational vitamin C snorting.
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I thought you were another of these "It's just the flu bro, chill out" blokes who thinks this is all just a massive overreaction and there's nothing at all to worry about.
Nah, that'd be Michael Vaughan.
Surely can't see club cricket getting cancelled on a wide scale (hardly a mass participation event is it haha) but it could make it a right pain to get teams out if everyone's stuck at home in quarantine.
I've picked the perfect time to get a mild dose of the flu, so that's me inside for the next week...
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I was wrong and out of line and I apologise.
I thought you were another of these "It's just the flu bro, chill out" blokes who thinks this is all just a massive overreaction and there's nothing at all to worry about.
On the spectrum of "It's just the flu bro" to "The world's going to end I need to snort Vit C and buy 400 toilet rolls" I'd like to think I'm somewhere in the middle, where everybody should be.
On a more light hearted note, will be interesting to see how much more regularly cricket clubs need to replenish their hand wash now that so many people have suddenly relearned the importance of washing their hands!
No worries mate, these things happen.
Agreed on the part that we should be vigilant and a bit more careful.
Haha, I wonder, will be very interested to see
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We've had only 1 (indoor) net so far in 2020. Our season starts in late May so we may come out alright and see some club action this year. Lot of our umpires are in the most susceptible age group and I hope they are ok. If our umpires don't show for games, we may not have our matches. God bless our umps, it is a thankless job. They do it purely for the love of the sport and keep supporting our cricket season after season.
On a side note, not seeing panic buying or shopping although do see shelves 3/4 empty at the times I do shop.
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Im holding off paying my subs, just in case the season is cancelled!
I have been thinking about taking this season off just to find a different club or a better team. Team and leadership doesn't feel right anymore. Club dues aren't "due" for a while anyway but a lull in activity is a good time to assess things for 2020 and beyond.
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I might start learning keeping skills before season starts so I don't have to touch ball bare handed
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I know its a joke but if people do start delaying subs and have the mentality that cricket season will be cancelled, I guess we could see the end of a few clubs.
skippers might be rejoicing no one will be on holiday on the other side of it
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Just had a message stating the below -
"Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus, the Essex and Suffolk County Boards have suspended all cricket with immediate effect in both Counties until further notice.
No League matches will be played, and no meetings will be held. Therefore the Distribution evening is also cancelled."
From my leagues website -
http://twocounties.com/10924/cricket-suspended-in-essex-and-suffolk/ (http://twocounties.com/10924/cricket-suspended-in-essex-and-suffolk/)
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O damn what we gonna do in summer without cricket. It's gonna be boring