Looking beyond the end of the season, does anyone know what the eight proposed cities are for the the new T20 tournament? I am guessing
London
Manchester
Leeds
Cardiff
Newcastle
Bristol
Birmingham
Edinburgh
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Looking beyond the end of the season, does anyone know what the eight proposed cities are for the the new T20 tournament? I am guessing
London
Manchester
Leeds
Cardiff
Newcastle
Bristol
Birmingham
Edinburgh
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Would have thought it was too cold in chilly Jocko land, and they're not very good at cricket. Probably Nottingham instead I would have thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Insider
Possibly, although I think that if anything the 'eighth' place will be between Newcastle, Nottingham, Southampton and Belfast, with the Durham crowd winning the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
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Not enough southern cities. It'd be crazy to have only one town in the south east given that this is where the population is most dense and all the money's here.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Insider
There'll be something split between Sussex/Somerset basedQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Sorry to sound like a teacher, but do you know where Sussex and Somerset are? You may as well have something between Durham and Nottingham.!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
I reckon a combined Liverpool/Manchester/Leeds team would be fun! I really don't think that they have thought this through fully. You need at least 10 cities.
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Nowhere in Devon or Cornwall. Hope that helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Insider
You don't sound like any of my teachers to be fair. I meant to say Sussex/Southampton of course. I am well aware of where Somerset is. Just behind Middlesex usuallyQuote:
Originally Posted by The Insider
Essex CCC are throwing a bit of a hissy fit about it all. Not sure why they thought they were ever going to get a sideQuote:
Originally Posted by 71 Guns - channeling the spirit of Mr Hat
Southampton will definitely be one considering Hampshire CCC's record in the tournament.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Insider
Also, they have the best ground, don't they?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
They should try playing at a grown up ground then. FFS I could hit a six there when I was about 12Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
That's what they want, though, isn't it? Loads of sixes?Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Define 'best'. Not really sure how it's possible to beat Lord's tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Perhaps it's better than Lord's for a T20 game. You're not really allowed to do beer swilling and partying at Lord's. However, it is certainly the best place to enjoy a bottle of Bollinger and a croissant over the Telegraph at 10 in the morning and not feel out of place. At least before a test match.
No, I mean 'best' of the county grounds in the South East outside London. In terms of cricket watching, the Oval is still the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
ive got the 1st round games...
London Liberals vs Cardiff Cavemen
Birmingham Warriors vs Newcastle Nights
Leeds Lightning vs Manchester Marauders
Southampton Smashers vs Belfast Mayhem
Considering this ain't till 2020...if I was one of the cities I'd just tie up a deal now for the entire West Indies Under 19 team....should same them a lot of money in 2020.
Old Trafford is very good plus very easy for me to get to and from. Oval is my favourite still but I've not been to LordsQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Lord's is great in terms of the history, etc, but it is an awful lot of seats crammed into a relatively small area. It's rather cramped. The Oval is a big old space.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Not in London but I also really enjoy watching cricket at Trent Bridge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Well yes - but that place is silly. Plus it is in EssexQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I was at the Oval for the Pakistan Test last year - seemed a cricket match had broken out in the middle of a Farmers' market. Going again this year though :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Hampshire's record is absolutely irrelevant - it will be a completely different team. They will probably play in Southampton. Leicester have won it three times but unlikely to figure too strongly in the debate over which cities it will be inQuote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Could easily see 2 London teams imo... Manchester, Birmingham, leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham imoQuote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
:nod: North and South of the Thames imo. So, Essex, Middlesex, Northants vs Surrey, Kent, Hants, SussexQuote:
Originally Posted by Pokster
That was my thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Pokster
Makes obvious sense imo, you get all the home matches at Lords or the Oval and then the bigger grounds outside LondonQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Counties not really relevant - teams will be completely different. Quite likely southern players will play for Northern teams and vice-versa. In the Big Bash you get New South Wales players turning out for PerthQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Got a feeling this won't be what people think it's going to be.
it's an IPL clone so potential cities will be selected based on possible corporate sponsorships and strong attendances.
Something like the London Emirates Flyers vs Mansion Manchester Blackjacks imo.
any city / town can get into this as long as they have strong financial backing imo imo.
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Well, that and a large cricket groundQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony C
Surrey are going to tell them they can't use The Oval unless the home team is allowed to compete as Surrey. Quite right too.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Well done on completely missing the whole point of the competition - really well doneQuote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More