Indeed.
I have mentioned the England team on here quite a few times.
Standards have risen sharply over the last few years.
I agree.One thing that has been clear is that there are 2-3 countries who are ahead of the others, likely connected to funding and opportunity. England, Australia, and maybe India - but the others are nowhere near the same level.
I agree.
It would, of course, be even better if a few more countries came up to the top level.
I don’t think that was SA best team out there.Absolutely, but there's not much funding or drive to do so in some of those countries. Nobody plays test matches much, even England/Australia barely have them in the weird format they run, so no-one improves. If, and I'm not convinced it will, it does happen, it's a 20 year plan, and we're maybe in the first 5.
I don't know whether the SA team are professional - if they aren't, they have no chance of catching up.
It makes it difficult for me to be enthused by the England Women's cricket team much of the time - it would be like City playing Norwich and celebrating wildly when winning.
I don’t think that was SA best team out there.
Not sure where Van Niekirk was but she’s their best player. Liselle Lee has just retired too. Kapp wasn’t playing either. They certainly lack strength in depth.
Whilst I agree on the situation with England it’s the overall standards of the better players I enjoy.
It’s good to talk about the Womens game and I enjoy the increased exposure.
I’m not sure about the crowds sorry.Thanks, hadn't realised it wasn't a first team - I've heard of the others you mention.
Have the crowds been good for it? That's a key point of how to make the game stronger, as it draws sponsors.
In case anyone missed it on sky a few days ago a really good discussion about how franchise cricket is slowly taking over and how the 50 over game is being squeezed out
Groundhog day again. They had Kent 120 for 6, and the last 4 wickets add 150. What's the chances?Lancs are going to need to bowl well.
145/9 at the moment.
The sun came out and it’s flattened out a bit.Groundhog day again. They had Kent 120 for 6, and the last 4 wickets add 150. What's the chances?
The BBC scorecard data is way behind today - live text page is working though.Lancs 193/2,68 lead with 8 wickets remaining.
Just turned off BBC's coverage of the T20.The BBC scorecard data is way behind today - live text page is working though.
Wells out for 98 ouch.
252 in front with 5 wicket's left,last day tomorrow get 300 lead then declare.Lancs 193/2,68 lead with 8 wickets remaining.
I watched until 6:30. I reckon we’ll bat for 90 mins and then see if we can bowl them out.252 in front with 5 wicket's left,last day tomorrow get 300 lead then declare.