GEORGE DOBELL IN BANGALORE: The Cricketer understands that the ICC plans to stage meetings in November to discuss the format's future, with several members concerned about falling spectator numbers both at the grounds and on television
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Posted by Marc Evans on 24/10/2023 at 18:27
Ever since the advent of limited overs cricket the administrators have experimented with numerous durations. The only one, before 20-20, that sustained public interest was the 40 over format. 50, 55 and 60 overs are too long and don't sustain interest. John player got it right in the 70's and today's marketing men are reluctant to go back to a formula they didn't create. Crowds were always going to be a problem outside the UK as other countries don't have the same feeling for the sport and only turn out if their side is playing. Marc
Posted by John woodhams on 24/10/2023 at 18:04
Yes it’s to long may 40 overs would be better a lot of club cricketer don’t watch it .
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