I think you are missing the point here...I was referring to lower divisions where most youngsters/teens play. These games do not have a neutral umpire. Players from the batting team umpire which virtually takes the LBW option out. Without the fear of LBW, batsmen just cover the stumps and block things out. Why would a young kid enjoy playing such a game? Agreed that in win/lose games you will have times when the opposition put on 300+ and you dont stand a chance but those occasions are rare, maybe a game or two in the entire season. If that happens regularly then clearly the team isnt capable of playing at that level.
I think you’re missing the point too. This is amateur Cricket where while winning is what All 22 players should be going for, the win, it’s about participation and enjoyment equally.the game has the ability to play a format which caters for more skill sets, more tactical know how and allows more drama to unfold,as well as a format for the more aggressive players. So play 18ganes a year, half for the hitters, half for the others.. that way all tastes and styles are catered for.
It’s not all about the young kid either, young kids don’t run teams generally or fetch and carry etc. It’s not all about what young kids want. It’s about what is best for all styles of player so you attract and keep ALL styles of players. If you only play shorter and shorter formats in win lose you merely keep cutting the audience you’re appealing to.
As stated, for every ‘young kid’ you attract (who generally will be aggressive hitter) you’ll lose a young kid who can’t or doesn’t want to do that. Then you have the adults who age who can’t score at said rates either and don’t enjoy said formats.. so you lose another potentially
One format isn’t the answer. Leagues need to play half and half to cater for all styles and tastes but also to ensure the best all round teams win leagues.
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