I was prepared for Scotland to lose because because Australia is a big cricket team though the big teams in cricket have many records of defeats by the smaller teams. Scotland did not appear to be such team. But If they could have restricted Australia to a limited score in this match, they would have had a chance to fight but the Scotland didn't get that chance. They have lost both matches in a row and the most common thing is that almost everyone in the cricket world thinks that Australia will win the match.
Yes it is true that the smaller teams lose almost most of the matches against the bigger teams. But sometimes it also happens that the big teams are unbelievably defeated by the smaller teams. Therefore, during the game, one should play with respect without neglecting any team because the outcome of the game can be different at any time.Today is the final match of the only T20 series between Scotland and Australia. Australia is very strong in this series as evidenced by their victory in the first two matches. 
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^^ Small teams (Associate nations) losing to big teams (Test playing nations, mostly top 5-6) is not a problem but it's a long term solution if ICC wants to expand T-20 footprints.
There might be some possibility of a 26—or even 30-team T-20 ICC tournament in the next decade or so. That's why top teams must play against smaller nations regularly and provide them with much-needed experience in the T-20 format because the T-20 WC comes every 2 years, unlike the ODI WC.
There might be some possibility of a 26—or even 30-team T-20 ICC tournament in the next decade or so. That's why top teams must play against smaller nations regularly and provide them with much-needed experience in the T-20 format because the T-20 WC comes every 2 years, unlike the ODI WC.
I was prepared for Scotland to lose because because Australia is a big cricket team though the big teams in cricket have many records of defeats by the smaller teams. Scotland did not appear to be such team. But If they could have restricted Australia to a limited score in this match, they would have had a chance to fight but the Scotland didn't get that chance. They have lost both matches in a row and the most common thing is that almost everyone in the cricket world thinks that Australia will win the match. If there is an accident then Scotland may win, but that victory is unlikely. In the next match as well, Scotland is guaranteed to face another defeat.
Yes it is true that the smaller teams lose almost most of the matches against the bigger teams. But sometimes it also happens that the big teams are unbelievably defeated by the smaller teams. Therefore, during the game, one should play with respect without neglecting any team because the outcome of the game can be different at any time.Today is the final match of the only T20 series between Scotland and Australia. Australia is very strong in this series as evidenced by their victory in the first two matches. In the T20 series against Scotland, the Australian cricket team is playing with complete dominance in every match. Scotland team is not able to compete against Australia in any way they are losing badly instead of winning. 
We know that yesterday T20 tournament was started and this tournament was playing between Scotland and Australia team. Australia defeated first t20 game against Scotland and won the game by 7 wickets win with almost 10 overs bat. Australia restricting the Scotland team to 154 run in 20 overs and set this record to Australia and Australia chased down record in only 9.4 overs. The best batting performance was showed by Travis Head from Australia team and he made 80 runs from 25 balls only made up a world record for highest runs in a powerplay zone in t20 tournament. The best batting performance was also displayed by Mitchell Marsh and he added 39 runs made good pressure on Scotland bowlers with partnership head. Australia bowlers also performed great and made this match one sided.
Yes it was a very strong and well played match but I regret Scotland's loss as I was hoping they would be able to beat Australia. But the speed of the Australian batsmen was so fast that they scored 156 runs in 10 overs and won the first match. Scotland has looked weak in this match, there was no hard work and struggle from the Scottish team. They should make their pace and bowling strong enough to defeat a strong team like Australia. And if they win this series, their team and performance will become very strong. And now let's see their performance in the next matches and I hope whether Scotland win the series or not but they will beat Australia hugely in one match and win the match. Because Scotland is not a weak team.His performance in this match was not good so he will surely come back with his performance.
ICC need to pacify them, either by giving a discount, or by organizing an additional tournament under their management. Disney Star suffered huge losses and they are not going to keep quiet if the ICC just gives them empty promises.
As we are having things between ICC and USACA it looks like we are going to be had this marriage is going to be beneficial for both parties even now things at ICC are taking positive change due to arrival of Jay Shah but still ICC mean more corruption money for them and their partners.Disney is surely having huge loses they are right on this with need some good discount as well but how things will be settled it's not easy for all parties specially while we are having USACA most guilty party in this all case but as things are going ICC will surely go with USACA because this is good potential market for them, and they are surely looking for good dreams about their bright future.
With having huge Indian community things can take good advantage, but now it's time for ICC to have some good stand for the loser as well because without them, they will be surely suffered in near future.
We know that yesterday T20 tournament was started and this tournament was playing between Scotland and Australia team. Australia defeated first t20 game against Scotland and won the game by 7 wickets win with almost 10 overs bat. Australia restricting the Scotland team to 154 run in 20 overs and set this record to Australia and Australia chased down record in only 9.4 overs. The best batting performance was showed by Travis Head from Australia team and he made 80 runs from 25 balls only made up a world record for highest runs in a powerplay zone in t20 tournament. The best batting performance was also displayed by Mitchell Marsh and he added 39 runs made good pressure on Scotland bowlers with partnership head. Australia bowlers also performed great and made this match one sided.
Yes it was a very strong and well played match but I regret Scotland's loss as I was hoping they would be able to beat Australia. But the speed of the Australian batsmen was so fast that they scored 156 runs in 10 overs and won the first match. Scotland has looked weak in this match, there was no hard work and struggle from the Scottish team. They should make their pace and bowling strong enough to defeat a strong team like Australia. And if they win this series, their team and performance will become very strong. And now let's see their performance in the next matches and I hope whether Scotland win the series or not but they will beat Australia hugely in one match and win the match. Because Scotland is not a weak team.His performance in this match was not good so he will surely come back with his performance. Well.. a ton of information in his tweets. Disney Star hasn't asked for a discount in media rights payment, but they have put forward a formal complaint. As per K Shriniwas Rao, these are the main points that they want ICC to be held accountable:
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1. There was a performance obligation on part of the ICC into delivering a successful tournament and that was not met on multiple parameters.
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2. Decision to give matches to Florida instead of Dallas -- for gate money -- despite the threat of rain was acted upon in bad faith. It overlooked broadcast.
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3. Pitches & ground conditions are accounted as deliverables under the MRA and ICC has failed on this front too.
ICC need to pacify them, either by giving a discount, or by organizing an additional tournament under their management. Disney Star suffered huge losses and they are not going to keep quiet if the ICC just gives them empty promises.
Jay Shah could play a major role, once he takes charge of ICC chief. Till then I don't think ICC could do much about it unless Jay Shah is already in action through back channels but atm Disney needs to focus on their merger thingy.
Previously, ICC stopped their funding a couple of times due to shady activities but the USA board not taking it seriously. Just saw KSR's Twitter thread and he did mention that ICC set up a 3 member committee to investigate US WC finance.
As usual, he wrote a big ass thread covering the USA's issue, the JIO-Disney merger. Don't forget he was one of the few sports journalists (guess, only) who raised a red flag "Overspending on ICC media rights".
https://x.com/KShriniwasRao/status/1831612604529209509
As usual, he wrote a big ass thread covering the USA's issue, the JIO-Disney merger. Don't forget he was one of the few sports journalists (guess, only) who raised a red flag "Overspending on ICC media rights".
https://x.com/KShriniwasRao/status/1831612604529209509
Well.. a ton of information in his tweets. Disney Star hasn't asked for a discount in media rights payment, but they have put forward a formal complaint. As per K Shriniwas Rao, these are the main points that they want ICC to be held accountable:
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1. There was a performance obligation on part of the ICC into delivering a successful tournament and that was not met on multiple parameters.
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2. Decision to give matches to Florida instead of Dallas -- for gate money -- despite the threat of rain was acted upon in bad faith. It overlooked broadcast.
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3. Pitches & ground conditions are accounted as deliverables under the MRA and ICC has failed on this front too.
ICC need to pacify them, either by giving a discount, or by organizing an additional tournament under their management. Disney Star suffered huge losses and they are not going to keep quiet if the ICC just gives them empty promises.
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As far as market potential is concerned, there is no doubt about it. Major reason ICC are overspending on lobbying in the US. But at the same time, we shouldn't make the mistake of assuming that everything is hunky dory or the last WC was some sort of success. It was the opposite, at least the USA's leg.
As far as funding is concerned, they will soon face another shadow ban due to their shenanigans or big ass inquiry if things goes out of hand.
In the recent USA leg, these folks overspent, and ICC wasn't pleased with anything. Still, they got a slap on the wrist because it's a potential market that looks juicy in the long run.
In the recent USA leg, these folks overspent, and ICC wasn't pleased with anything. Still, they got a slap on the wrist because it's a potential market that looks juicy in the long run.
ICC was sleeping until the tournament got over. These folks were doing all sorts of corruption, and matches were getting washed out because the scheduling was incorrect. At this point, there are 5 million Indian Americans in the USA and in addition there are millions more of Nepalese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, West Indian and South African immigrants. And this community is rapidly growing in number with each passing year. So there is a lot of potential. But first of all, there needs to be a cleansing in the USACA administration.
As usual, he wrote a big ass thread covering the USA's issue, the JIO-Disney merger. Don't forget he was one of the few sports journalists (guess, only) who raised a red flag "Overspending on ICC media rights".
https://x.com/KShriniwasRao/status/1831612604529209509
Yes ,I agree with you . USA was not the best country for the last T20 tournament. That was bad decision by ICC and they should choose Pakistan or India for that tournament. I think, Pakistan and Indian fans are crazy
United States of America reached the super 8 and they eliminated Pakistan from the World Cup. This was the biggest upset and they become a popular team after that win. However when then reacher Super 8 in the WC, thier performance was very poor. Even the matches the United States played after the World Cup, their performance was disappointing.
The idea was to promote the cricket in the US, I want to to know the official stats as what percentage ICC succeeded in that approach. The crowd in the stadiums were way less as compared to if we had the world cup in India.
Yes, I was also against the ICC due to this step because here are many countries where people love cricket and they want to see the cricketers in their country but ICC choosed the country which didn't take interest in cricket and the players who played the World Cup, they were part timer and took holidays from their company to join this tournament. And USA has no good surface for cricket and they didn't make any ground of cricket. They like Olympics and all states of America are crazy for these games.ICC should organize the the tournament due to popularity of cricket in that country and I think last World was not famous and ICC did not earn well because very less people see the tournament in USA . A huge audience watched the World Cup because India was in the final and Indians supported their team. United States of America reached the super 8 and they eliminated Pakistan from the World Cup. This was the biggest upset and they become a popular team after that win. However when then reacher Super 8 in the WC, thier performance was very poor. Even the matches the United States played after the World Cup, their performance was disappointing.
The idea was to promote the cricket in the US, I want to to know the official stats as what percentage ICC succeeded in that approach. The crowd in the stadiums were way less as compared to if we had the world cup in India.
As far as funding is concerned, they will soon face another shadow ban due to their shenanigans or big ass inquiry if things goes out of hand.
In the recent USA leg, these folks overspent, and ICC wasn't pleased with anything. Still, they got a slap on the wrist because it's a potential market that looks juicy in the long run.
In the recent USA leg, these folks overspent, and ICC wasn't pleased with anything. Still, they got a slap on the wrist because it's a potential market that looks juicy in the long run.
ICC was sleeping until the tournament got over. These folks were doing all sorts of corruption, and matches were getting washed out because the scheduling was incorrect. At this point, there are 5 million Indian Americans in the USA and in addition there are millions more of Nepalese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, West Indian and South African immigrants. And this community is rapidly growing in number with each passing year. So there is a lot of potential. But first of all, there needs to be a cleansing in the USACA administration.
We know that yesterday T20 tournament was started and this tournament was playing between Scotland and Australia team. Australia defeated first t20 game against Scotland and won the game by 7 wickets win with almost 10 overs bat. Australia restricting the Scotland team to 154 run in 20 overs and set this record to Australia and Australia chased down record in only 9.4 overs. The best batting performance was showed by Travis Head from Australia team and he made 80 runs from 25 balls only made up a world record for highest runs in a powerplay zone in t20 tournament. The best batting performance was also displayed by Mitchell Marsh and he added 39 runs made good pressure on Scotland bowlers with partnership head. Australia bowlers also performed great and made this match one sided.
There is a big difference between having a cricket ground and an international cricket ground.
Even schools and colleges have cricket grounds but you can't just host international matches there. Nassau Cricket Stadium, which hosted the USA's leg was a temporary setup and the day T-20 WC ended, they dismantled the structure. Having said that, the Olympics should change the scenario and one could hope for at least 2-3 good permanent stadiums, not sure if they have any dedicated ones if we leave Central Broward Park.
There is no argument about your view, but we need to understand few ground realities as the USA is new big market for cricket, and we have good potential for this even they are having strong bases for their domestic sports and soccer is also trying to have good base which is not working as they needed, but we can do much better in cricket and next few years are going to be important.Even schools and colleges have cricket grounds but you can't just host international matches there. Nassau Cricket Stadium, which hosted the USA's leg was a temporary setup and the day T-20 WC ended, they dismantled the structure. Having said that, the Olympics should change the scenario and one could hope for at least 2-3 good permanent stadiums, not sure if they have any dedicated ones if we leave Central Broward Park.
Last T20I world cup was good start now they are also having domestic league and due to having good subcontinent base peoples things can take good change specially Indian community is having good interest in cricket, so this could be turning point for the cricket.
In next few years we can expect good grounds and stadiums which will work much better than current setup and surely as things are going we will have good fan base here which is most important for the game.
^^ There is a big difference between having a cricket ground and an international cricket ground.
Even schools and colleges have cricket grounds but you can't just host international matches there. Nassau Cricket Stadium, which hosted the USA's leg was a temporary setup and the day T-20 WC ended, they dismantled the structure. Having said that, the Olympics should change the scenario and one could hope for at least 2-3 good permanent stadiums, not sure if they have any dedicated ones if we leave Central Broward Park.
Even schools and colleges have cricket grounds but you can't just host international matches there. Nassau Cricket Stadium, which hosted the USA's leg was a temporary setup and the day T-20 WC ended, they dismantled the structure. Having said that, the Olympics should change the scenario and one could hope for at least 2-3 good permanent stadiums, not sure if they have any dedicated ones if we leave Central Broward Park.
I am not sure whether the USACA guys will like that suggestion or not. If there is a permanent structure, then these guys will not get a lot of opportunities to do corruption. USACA has been the most corrupt national cricket body for the last 2 decades or so. They got suspended from the ICC one or two times exactly for this reason. But then the ICC just loves USA. They believe that USA is going to be the next gold mine for them. Central Broward Park is a good option. But don't forget the fact that out of the 4 matches scheduled there during the T20 World Cup, three were washed out.
In the recent USA leg, these folks overspent, and ICC wasn't pleased with anything. Still, they got a slap on the wrist because it's a potential market that looks juicy in the long run.
Yeah, ODi series was played between Sri Lanka team and South Africa team not international teams but second teams. Both these played three consecutive games of ODI and Sri Lanka team players were really good and they won first two game with brilliant effort and beated very poorly south Africa a team and but in third game of this series, Sri Lanka a team set very competitive target to South Africa a and this was very tough to chase and win the game but 3 rd game South Africa A team batsman showed brilliant effort and chased down big runs and won the game. But still their players good practice because next few days test series will start among same teams Sri Lanka team have good chance to win this test series if South Africa will not perform well and showed better effort.
How can you say that South Africa A team would not perform well in the test matches. I would have agreed with you if South Africa would have lost the 3rd ODI but in that last match they just outclass the Sri Lanka A team and they will be going in the test series with full of confidence.
I am expecting to see competitive test match between two teams starting from September 08 at Kimberley. It will be a four day test match. Sri Lanka has some better past record where they beat Afghanistan A team by an innings and 26 runs. That match played few month back in May. I do not see any recent good performance of South Africa A team in test matches.
Performance of Sri Lanka a team in ODI unofficial series against South Africa a team has been very good and amazing and leading this series 2-1. Today South Africa team won the 3rd match and Sri Lanka A team lost team today. In 2nd match, Lahiru Udara showed good performance and start match with solid effort while Sahan complete half century 50 runs great and Chamindu Wickramasinghe also performed good performance. The best bowling performance was showed by Dushan Hemantha and he took 5 wickets and help defend the target especially when Sri Lanka A team in trouble. South African is a lost team two times and lost this series also today they play good but they made their fans upset by losing this ODI series. Sri Lanka A played full energy and also showed great teamwork in matches.
Yeah, ODi series was played between Sri Lanka team and South Africa team not international teams but second teams. Both these played three consecutive games of ODI and Sri Lanka team players were really good and they won first two game with brilliant effort and beated very poorly south Africa a team and but in third game of this series, Sri Lanka a team set very competitive target to South Africa a and this was very tough to chase and win the game but 3 rd game South Africa A team batsman showed brilliant effort and chased down big runs and won the game. But still their players good practice because next few days test series will start among same teams Sri Lanka team have good chance to win this test series if South Africa will not perform well and showed better effort. 
It is natural that the ticket price has to be fixed according to the place. Asian countries are definitely not as developed as America. If you look at the per capita income of Asian countries, even buying a ticket with five dollars is sometimes difficult for them, but it is different for those who live in America, whether they are Pakistani citizens or Indian citizens. Those who go to America for employment earn a lot of money and spend a lot of money on living and dining, so buying a match ticket for 500 dollars is not a big deal for them. However, ICC must consider the fact that if the citizens of India and Pakistan stay in Asian countries, it is almost impossible for them to buy a match ticket for five hundred dollars.
Here we have no problem with the price of ticket we have issue with quality of the game as if you want to have the good number of fans in stadium then surely you need to give them better and quality game, so their interest will be increase but if we have one-sided poor quality games then we will be having no chance of these fans will comeback and enjoy this game in the USA.Now it's time for ICC to bring some solid system and also having the good number of competitions in different regions which will increase their quality and also number of teams like we have in soccer where all things are going well organized, and they are increasing the teams as quality is also increasing even we have corruption in FIFA, but things are going good.
We have the good number of subcontinent fans in the USA, so things will be interesting as we have in last T20i world cup but need to bring some good improvement in pitches and other facilities for the fans.
United States of America reached the super 8 and they eliminated Pakistan from the World Cup. This was the biggest upset and they become a popular team after that win. However when then reacher Super 8 in the WC, thier performance was very poor. Even the matches the United States played after the World Cup, their performance was disappointing.
The idea was to promote the cricket in the US, I want to to know the official stats as what percentage ICC succeeded in that approach. The crowd in the stadiums were way less as compared to if we had the world cup in India.
^^ There is a big difference between having a cricket ground and an international cricket ground.
Even schools and colleges have cricket grounds but you can't just host international matches there. Nassau Cricket Stadium, which hosted the USA's leg was a temporary setup and the day T-20 WC ended, they dismantled the structure. Having said that, the Olympics should change the scenario and one could hope for at least 2-3 good permanent stadiums, not sure if they have any dedicated ones if we leave Central Broward Park.
Even schools and colleges have cricket grounds but you can't just host international matches there. Nassau Cricket Stadium, which hosted the USA's leg was a temporary setup and the day T-20 WC ended, they dismantled the structure. Having said that, the Olympics should change the scenario and one could hope for at least 2-3 good permanent stadiums, not sure if they have any dedicated ones if we leave Central Broward Park.
I am not sure whether the USACA guys will like that suggestion or not. If there is a permanent structure, then these guys will not get a lot of opportunities to do corruption. USACA has been the most corrupt national cricket body for the last 2 decades or so. They got suspended from the ICC one or two times exactly for this reason. But then the ICC just loves USA. They believe that USA is going to be the next gold mine for them. Central Broward Park is a good option. But don't forget the fact that out of the 4 matches scheduled there during the T20 World Cup, three were washed out.
It is natural that the ticket price has to be fixed according to the place. Asian countries are definitely not as developed as America. If you look at the per capita income of Asian countries, even buying a ticket with five dollars is sometimes difficult for them, but it is different for those who live in America, whether they are Pakistani citizens or Indian citizens. Those who go to America for employment earn a lot of money and spend a lot of money on living and dining, so buying a match ticket for 500 dollars is not a big deal for them. However, ICC must consider the fact that if the citizens of India and Pakistan stay in Asian countries, it is almost impossible for them to buy a match ticket for five hundred dollars.
Here we have no problem with the price of ticket we have issue with quality of the game as if you want to have the good number of fans in stadium then surely you need to give them better and quality game, so their interest will be increase but if we have one-sided poor quality games then we will be having no chance of these fans will comeback and enjoy this game in the USA.Now it's time for ICC to bring some solid system and also having the good number of competitions in different regions which will increase their quality and also number of teams like we have in soccer where all things are going well organized, and they are increasing the teams as quality is also increasing even we have corruption in FIFA, but things are going good.
We have the good number of subcontinent fans in the USA, so things will be interesting as we have in last T20i world cup but need to bring some good improvement in pitches and other facilities for the fans.
Performance of Sri Lanka a team in ODI unofficial series against South Africa a team has been very good and amazing and leading this series 2-1. Today South Africa team won the 3rd match and Sri Lanka A team lost team today. In 2nd match, Lahiru Udara showed good performance and start match with solid effort while Sahan complete half century 50 runs great and Chamindu Wickramasinghe also performed good performance. The best bowling performance was showed by Dushan Hemantha and he took 5 wickets and help defend the target especially when Sri Lanka A team in trouble. South African is a lost team two times and lost this series also today they play good but they made their fans upset by losing this ODI series. Sri Lanka A played full energy and also showed great teamwork in matches.
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