Cricket, lovely cricket

[Steven Russell]

Didn't something like that happen with baseball once, CD? I can't imagine summer without cricket!

Best wishes,
Steve.

[c.d.]

Hi Adam,

Last week the negotiations between the NFL owners and the player's union over a new contract broke down. It seems that the owners are not happy that they are only making millions of dollars and the players are not happy that they are only making millions of dollars. Neither side cares about the fans. So now there is a good chance that there will be no football in the U.S come September. Greedy bastards.

c.d.

[Adam Went]

Steven:

Yes, very true. Many former cricketers of course go on to have careers in the media and as commentators as well.....

CD:

Have heard of Tom Brady but that's about it. $18 million is some seriously good moolah to be earning, he'd want to be a great player.

You will of course learn much more about the game of cricket if you include yourself in our Twenty20 charity match squad.... ?

Cheers,
Adam.

[c.d.]

[QUOTE=Adam Went;169163]Hey CD,

The IPL (Indian Premier League) is where all the big money is these days. It's a Twenty20 tournament which runs for about 6 weeks each year, and star players have been known to be "auctioned off" for well over $1 million for a stint in this series. Very few go for less than $200,000-$300,000.

As far as how much they get payed for representing their national teams, i'm not so sure, but it's not as much as in the IPL. They get "match fees", which can be docked if they are fined for misbehaving during a particular match.


Hi Adam,

Thanks for that information. By way of comparison, here in America, the highest paid player in the National Football League is Quarterback Tom Brady who makes $18 million per year. That is for a regular season of 16 games.

c.d.

[Steven Russell]

And if they're a big star, especially in India, there's serious money to be made from sponsorships and endorsements.

Steve.

[Adam Went]

Hey CD,

The IPL (Indian Premier League) is where all the big money is these days. It's a Twenty20 tournament which runs for about 6 weeks each year, and star players have been known to be "auctioned off" for well over $1 million for a stint in this series. Very few go for less than $200,000-$300,000.

As far as how much they get payed for representing their national teams, i'm not so sure, but it's not as much as in the IPL. They get "match fees", which can be docked if they are fined for misbehaving during a particular match.

Cheers,
Adam.

[c.d.]

As an American, I know virtually nothing about cricket. How much money do these guys make?

c.d.

[Adam Went]

Steven:

Excellent. Welcome on board.

Kenya and Canada must be filthy that they are in Group A instead of B, they would no doubt fancy playing England as their big chance to notch up a win for the series.

There's just no words that can describe how bad the English cricket team is. Perhaps the ICC should consider kicking them out and replacing them with a team that's semi-decent, eh?

Cheers,
Adam.

[Steven Russell]

Adam: unfortunately my knees are totally buggered but if you need an umpire I might be able to help. I should warn you though, I can be bought and I doubt Hawkeye will be available.

Just watched Bangladesh v. England. I'm going out now. And I may be some time.

Steve.

[Adam Went]

Monty:

No, you're right. I'm no Gilly. I'm a right-hander, for a start.

So you would actually be keen to try and organise something along these lines then? I'm thinking that for it to have any chance of succeeding it needs to be around the same time as a Ripper conference, when there's plenty in town....

Of course, it's not just players that would be required, it's umpires, scorers, runners etc to bring out everybody else's drinks and your cream cakes.

By the way, got a joke for ya....you'll love this:

Q: How do we know Jesus wasn't born in Leicestershire?
A: You try finding three wise men and a virgin there.

Cheers,
Adam.

[Monty]

If I was quoting you I'd mention that you said it. I didn't.

If you aren't coming out of your crease then expect to be bowled at according. You can only realistically at the bad ball, and if you aint getting em you gotta go looking for em.

And you aint no Gilly son.

Me? I play as it comes. Driving is my strength but other than that I'm not fussed.

And mines a G&T old boy....with a slice.

Chop chop.

Monty

[Adam Went]

Monty:

If you're going to quote me, at least do it accurately!
Who says you have to charge down the wicket in order to show aggressive intent? Apart from Monty Panesar's over in Perth in 2007 (you know the one?), how many times did you see Adam Gilchrist marching down the wicket? Very rarely. And yet he was one of the finest strikers of a ball of all time.

What about you then? I'm presuming that you're something of a Dravid-esque block artist?
Your favourite shot is the forward defensive, eh?

Cheers,
Adam.

[Monty]

"I do not wander out of my crease" and "agressive intent" ?

The contradiction.

Just bring your tray and a napkin. You can serve drinks.

Its what you're best at in the game.

Monty

[Adam Went]

Monty:

Naturally, being a charity game and with amateur cricketers in both sides (i.e. you), some backyard rules might need to be implemented, such as you can't get out first ball.

Having said that, i'm not one to meander out of my crease at any point, let alone on the first ball. Sounds as if you fear my aggressive intent already, Monty!

Martin:

Agree with you. The way it is at the moment, a team can have a group conversation for some considerable time on whether to review or not before being hurried up by the umpire. If it's left solely up to the umpire, the players won't have a say and the umpire has the extra assurance that if he makes an error, he has the sole ability to review it. Which has got to be comforting to know if you decide to give Sachin Tendulkar out LBW for 0 in an Indian home final in the World Cup, for instance....

Steven:

Traitorsen is indeed no great loss. However, the UN have had a habit of shuffling their openers around of late. Why not just leave Prior up there? He's fine as long as he isn't facing Brett Lee.

Cheers,
Adam.

[martin wilson]

I thought EIoioioin Morgan was coming in to replace Pieterson? I know England have asked for permission to replace Broad with Tremlett, I wonder how fit Broady actually is? How come he was picked?
Some interesting comments by Andy Flower about Pieterson's injury in the paper, I think the inference is he could have played through it.
Of course we all know KP is a big drama queen, is he beginning to get on peoples nerves a bit?
No argument about the talent, but between the ears? hmmmm.
All the best.