Ian ConstantineShould There be a Twenty20 World Cup?
January 11th 2007 06:59
The Age reports that even though the crowd loved this week's Twenty20 match at the SCG, and the TV ratings were through the roof, Adam Gilchrist remains unconvinced the cricket world needs the Twenty20 World Cup that will take place in September in South Africa.
Gilchrist said yesterday:
"I personally don't think we need too much more Twenty20 cricket at international level." "That's why - I'm sure I'll get in strife for this - but I do have question marks over a Twenty20 World Cup. But that said, it's on the schedule, and I for one would definitely love to go and play and be a part of it. But it's a delicate balance."
"It's a great vehicle for domestic cricket and developing nations' cricket. But I wouldn't like to see it flooded into the market and taking away from all the great products that cricket has to offer."
"I must admit I was sceptical of Twenty20. Last night was the first time I've been bitten by it," he said. "But I'm still not 100 per cent sure on the World Cup status. We've got to protect the jewels in the crown that are 50-over World Cups and Test cricket."
Do you agree with Gilly's assessment?
Gilchrist said yesterday:
"It's a great vehicle for domestic cricket and developing nations' cricket. But I wouldn't like to see it flooded into the market and taking away from all the great products that cricket has to offer."
"I must admit I was sceptical of Twenty20. Last night was the first time I've been bitten by it," he said. "But I'm still not 100 per cent sure on the World Cup status. We've got to protect the jewels in the crown that are 50-over World Cups and Test cricket."
Do you agree with Gilly's assessment?
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