π’ Championship week 2 previews π΄ Root plays for Yorks π£ Abell, Norwood injuries π€ Members cut out of franchise sale debate π΅ Gap to increase between big and small counties π Lara back at Warks
Excellent stuff. I agree that βthatβ tournament is one too far and endangers red ball cricket. The only real cricket. Since England are unlikely to pick 50 over players from the county tournament why not play it earlier in the season with a red ball. Secondly since one day players are largely a breed unto themselves why not let them be one side of cricket and the county championship play more games to entertain purists. And maybe produce new test players in a way the IPL or 100 wonβt
Excellent stuff. I agree that βthatβ tournament is one too far and endangers red ball cricket. The only real cricket. Since England are unlikely to pick 50 over players from the county tournament why not play it earlier in the season with a red ball. Secondly since one day players are largely a breed unto themselves why not let them be one side of cricket and the county championship play more games to entertain purists. And maybe produce new test players in a way the IPL or 100 wonβt