Big 3 could control revamped ICC

[Bumpswithagrin]

Interesting interview with some bloke from the ACA (players association) on SEN this afternoon. They are opposed to the proposal and wish the other boards would call India's bluff. I will post a link when the audio is up.

 

[El Dubya]

This is the Murdoch view of it, and I think how CA sees it. Selfish pricks. http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricke...gly-simple-terms/story-fndpt0dy-1226816086287

 

[Hellgood]

This is the Murdoch view of it, and I think how CA sees it. Selfish pricks. http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricke...gly-simple-terms/story-fndpt0dy-1226816086287

Read it and regretted it. Such ignorance makes me angry.

 

[El Dubya]

Read it and regretted it. Such ignorance makes me angry.

But wait, if we make Australia really strong and powerful, and India and England are really strong and powerful, that makes Australia seem more relevant. It doesn't matter if it guts the sport for all time, does it?

 

[swingdog]

But wait, if we make Australia really strong and powerful, and India and England are really strong and powerful, that makes Australia seem more relevant. It doesn't matter if it guts the sport for all time, does it?

James Sutherland, is that you?

 

[PrideOf]

This is the Murdoch view of it, and I think how CA sees it. Selfish pricks. http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricke...gly-simple-terms/story-fndpt0dy-1226816086287

Gotta love Murdoch's view of EVERYTHING - it makes more money, therefore it's good. Always.

Did enjoy the fact that the 'journalist' writing this story on behalf of Uncle Rupert was Mr Clench. Otherwise known as what your sphincter does around the clock while writing for News Limited.

 

[The_Reaper]

Apparently the Saffers have come to an agreement with the Big 3.

sucks to be Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakis especially are going to cop it for the way they have handled themselves (leaking everything to media).

 

[jethro11]

That could mean more games against South Africa and fewer against Bangladesh.

Good.

I've grown tired of these constant matches against Bangladesh. 4 Tests in 14 years is exorbitant.

Can't we play against England for a change.

 

[The Speaker]

Apparently the Saffers have come to an agreement with the Big 3.

sucks to be Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakis especially are going to cop it for the way they have handled themselves (leaking everything to media).

CSA denying it.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Interesting interview with some bloke from the ACA (players association) on SEN this afternoon. They are opposed to the proposal and wish the other boards would call India's bluff. I will post a link when the audio is up.

The audio for this hasn't been put up by SEN so no link, sorry. Disappointing since it was one of the more interesting interviews I've heard lately. I emailed them asking them to put it up but got no response.

 

[Power Raid]

cricket is in for some major changes

I just hope test matches survive

 

[El Dubya]

cricket is in for some major changes

I just hope test matches survive

I think as long as Australia and England are involved tests will survive. Boxing Day just broke the record for the largest cricket crowd, so people here still love tests, as they do in England too. The real question is whether there will be any real competition. Australia and England make money off tests, but if everyone else is playing India they will be overshadowed by ODIs.

 

[Power Raid]

I think as long as Australia and England are involved tests will survive. Boxing Day just broke the record for the largest cricket crowd, so people here still love tests, as they do in England too. The real question is whether there will be any real competition. Australia and England make money off tests, but if everyone else is playing India they will be overshadowed by ODIs.

yep agree

I really enjoy Aus vs Eng test matches. India and South Africa are also good but there has been a big divide between the top 4 and the rest.

 

[The_Reaper]

Reportedly this has passed

 

[The Speaker]

All silent on the South Africa front as the PCB and SLC abstain from voting:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/717377.html

 

[The Speaker]

The reason for the new ICC is...the BCCI threatened to form a new board if it didn't get its way:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/750861.html

 

[nick1408]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/751241.html

And the other teams didn't have the balls to stand up to India and say 'No'.

Hopefully the other teams kept an ace up the sleeve for a future challenge to the current system.

 

[GOAUS!]

The reason for the new ICC is...the BCCI threatened to form a new board if it didn't get its way:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/750861.html

Not as if they don't have form.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

It is all very unsavoury for sure, but that's how business is.