Agreed regarding 20 over and 30 over cricket...I feel that declaration cricket is what is driving youngsters away from the game; especially when they play games where the opposition just block out everything for a draw. I have seen a few games in lower divisions where a couple of old timers walk out and play a blockathon boring everyone to death. This doesnt do any good to the game. In my opinion, all games especially at lower divisions should be limited overs games where both team play to win.
I agree, result cricket is everything for me. We play 50 over win/ lose and were on the recieving end of two 300+ chases last season. Did I mind losing? Not really, both were brilliant games to play in that went close to the wire. Every run was crucial. Would the opposition have tried to chase the total if batting for a draw was an option? Probably not. They would have blocked and played low risk cricket happy to get their 5 bonus points for 200. There would have been sledging about wasting time, play a shot etc both teams would have gone home slightly bitter
As it was we congratulated the opposition over a few beers - after being pretty severe with ourselves in the dressing room of course
You could make a case for ECB Prems to play some draw/timed cricket where the majority of minor counties players come from but below that no way. You win or you lose, take it on the chin
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