County Cricket

(17-04-2024 20:47 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  The ball experiment says it all about how the administrators feel about the importance of the Championship. It just further undermines the comp, with 4 random fixtures with a different ball & 10 with the Dukes some teams could gain an unfair advantage, such as a weaker team securing a draw against a strong side with the Kookaburra, compared to other sides losing out in a contest when the Dukes ball is doing loads.

All true observations there Booms! I wonder if county fans have made their views known in a meaningful manner?? They can not afford to just wring their hands and leave it at that! Some may think they have the clubs over a barrel, but collectively, they have more influence than may seem apparent at first glance, and sitting on their hands is no longer an option. The club heirarchy claim to be determined to 'protect' their respective clubs and their history, but it seems to me (maybe actions unseen??) that they are passive beyond making PR noises! Surrey's chairperson appeared to recognise that they are in a privileged position, and acknowledged the smaller clubs have a real issue! Again, however, talk is cheap, and she and the other chairpersons of the 'big 4' should be bringing together all the clubs to devise a position for the greater good of all, as should all concerned members/fans. Even Ashley Giles (poacher turned gamekeeper) was sending out warnings about the 'unsustainability' of the current model! Worcestershire appear to be contemplating a move away from New Road, an emotional wrench for the members / supporters for sure. They must though see the logic?? or are they, like some from other clubs, prepared to see Worcestershire CCC go to the wall in pursuit of their attachment to history??

Even exclusively England/Ashes fans should see the need for strong domestic club structures??