Thursday, May 24, 2007
A one day match in 2 days
For the first time matches of the 2nd divsion limited over tournament will be played over 2 days this year. Which means each each day will consist of an innings of 40 overs. Some players have questioned this change in format by the CCBM. This change has been brought to accomodate the new focus of the 2nd division tournament. The tournament is now only open for non-national team players with special emphasis on YDP players. One of the main problems with the one day game is the unavailibility of players on weekdays. This has resulted in various difficulties both for clubs and the Board. A 2.00pm start will enable players to devote time to their work before start of the day's play. Some players in private employment may find this arrangement a bit difficult, but it is assumed that overall the impact will be positive. A 2.00 satrt will also enable YDP players to attend matches on all days. One of the main problems with the development programme is our inability to provide adequate match practice for YDP players. It is hoped that this tournament will provide them ample opportunity to display their skills. This format change is an experiment, and its success can only be assessed after the tournament.
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I think this will be a good change. As a player and a manager I know the difficulties in getting a team together for a match on a weekday. I feel we should support CCBM and see how this change work out this year.
cricket is coming in different forms and format now. we have difficulty in having good one day matches due to limitations faced by the availability of players. this will allow more people to come and play the game because this create more flexibility. lets try and see this format and see if we can create more interest. cheers
As far as i am aware of this is against ICC guidelines and rules.
I don't think there is anything in the ICC rules or guidelines re tournaments such as this. Infact, ICC supports holding tournaments in a manner that supports development. Article 12 (a and b) of the Laws of Cricket state that a match shall be 1 or 2 innings of each side according to agreement reached before the match and that it may be agreed to limit any innings to a number of overs or by a period of time. As a person who attended the managers meeting re this competition, I can say that the decision to play over 2 days was unanimous.
i think its a great idea .. in a place where we lack cricketers , if it helps increase the number of participants .. any method is great whether it be a 1 day match in 2 days or a 2 day match in 1 .. :) cheers
This is totally againt the cricket spirit..Wasting two days on one match..After working during the day at office, running arrands how do u accept the players to perform.This looks like a desperate attemp to distroy second devision cricket. CCBM is not taking second division seriouly, maybe cause the seior players cannot play. And dont tell me this decision was made by the board, it was forced upon them by others. Didi, hope you will publish this post.
What is this cricket matches called? "ONE DAY", then how could it be played in two days. there is a reason why its called "ONE DAY"
I don't agree with Mohamed here. I want to question the sincerity of these so called players, and their commitment to the game. How many of them or even teams prepare for this tournament. Infact, how many cricketers practice. On match day, team managers or captain has to go to individuals players to get them to come to the ground. This must be the only tournament in the country, where the association, 'begs' teams to compete. We will all be a lot better off if we all had some "spirit" of the game. Earlier the complaint was how can we play on weekdays when we have to work. Now when an alternative has been provided there is another excuse. Weekend cricket is the best option, but it is a shared facility, so it is difficult to book the ground for cricket on all weekends.
Dear Player
I knew the moment the comment is posted somone would come to defend CCBM. tell me honestly is CCBM doing a good job? Do they or do they not discriminate against players?Dont some senior players have lots of influence on CCMB? Is it not a ONE MAN SHOW? One good example is how National team players are selected, there is favourism when it comes to selction.
Before barking look at the cause root of the problem? Why is it that players are not interested in seconf division now? Is CCMB providing assistance to the teams?. The date of matches was not finalized untill 4-5days before the start. This happens in all the tournaments?. Players need to get leave from office, they need to plan it. When the One man tell "OK next weekend the tournament is starting" its difficult to come for the matches. We are not all the time free to come when ever, there is something called "Planning" which unfortunately CCBM does not know how to..Players who play second division are mosly who just does that to keep fit and just for the sake of playing. There must be an motivational factor and a motivation provider, which should have been CCMB, but it does not happen. So for me playing the matches on two days is very Hillarious. Is this weekend cricket? It called ONE DAY match and should be finished in one day, not prolong to the whole weekend.
I am glad that CCBM has started this blog. As the comments suggest there is some unhappiness about the way tournaments are organised and in how CCBM is doing its job. For those wanting to plan, all I have to say is that CCBM is the only sports association in the country that brings out a comprehensive sports calendar with tournament dates. And if I am not wrong the Division 2 tournament was scheduled for May 27, which is the day it is going to start. As players and team managers we also have our responsibility. Its true as in other association there are some powerful forces inside CCBM, but clubs should take as much responsibility for the state of club cricket.
Yes Izu sir, we are not talking about calenders and running a website, if thats the responsibility of CCBM then BRAVO they are doing a great job. Now dont talk about other associations, just because they have got does not mean CCBM also should have. In this case i can say CCBM has got the most. From senior players to Busniessmen who plays cricket. Yes it was scheduled to start on 27th and its starting, but my point is even untill 20th of this month the teams and players were not sure about it, if its gonna happen or it will be delayed. Talking about responsibilty, what responsibilty can teams take when CCBM is ineffective in organizing.
izuaan for the national team coach!
izuaan for the national team coach! he is the best!
I recall being at a meeting on 7 May at the CCBM office where everything, including tournament date was discussed. Maybe you were not there Mohamed.
dear mohamed ..u said that the ccbm is trying the destroy the 2div .. well im really not sure what that means. U think that the senior players cant play the 2nd div .. check the score books .. it is the national team(senior) players who have been present in the games most.. the senior players are sacrificing a tournament for the sake of the next generation of cricketers ..sure, the seniors would love to play the 2nd div and win trophies.. honestly none of us are sure whether this will work ..but we wouldnt know unless we try would we .. i think its a great idea .. with all due respect to u and your cricketing knowledge .. i think ur on the wrong track..
yes Player, it was discussed BUT not finalized..Try to get my point rather then jumping in to conclusions so soon. And for your info i was there, it was not only you who was invited. Cheers
Sacrificing!!..Hmm maybe i should double check what that means?.If what they are doing is sacrificing and not distrying, i rest my case, its impossible to discuss when someone so ignorant.
You even at this moment beleive when its a great idea. Maybe thats ur opinion, and i respect that. And my opinion is, although you say its an experiment, i am going to say its DOOMED to be a failure.
"U think that the senior players cant play the 2nd div .. check the score books .. it is the national team(senior) players who have been present in the games most"
I am sorry, i do not get what you are trying to say here? One thing i am very happy is that Senior players are not allowed to play in 2nd Division and Hip Hip Hooray for CCBM for that decision (Alhtough i know there were a lot who were against this decision, specially those senior players who were scoring big TONS against new, inamature young kids who were playing in 2nd division). All what i am saying is If these senior players are playing againt young guns in 2nd division, there is nothing the new kids are learning. When Moosa, Afu, Shahid,Imma..etc players hits all the balls for Sixes. Let second division be a tournament for new talent to be discovered and that an only be done if senior players are not give chance and YDP players more. Thats why i said "Senior players adn CCMB is killing 2nd Division by allowing them to play" Hope this clears. And Good luck to all the teams in the tournament.
yes .. sacrificing is true .. ur the one who said that CCBM is a one man show .. if that were true .. the senior players would be playing in the 2nd div using their INFLUENCE..if so many senior players wanted to play the 2nd division .. according to u. they would be playing now .. and u said that its destined to be DOOMED .. well it might .. but we r never sure unless we try it dho .. all im saying is its worth trying ..
guys come and help us. we need more volunteers to florish the game. people with the cricketing talent in coachin, umpiring and any other arena of cricket do come and help us. it is florishing and the future is there if we make it. so dont just give ideas be there visit us and help us .
UTTER BULLSH*T the very clear fact is that senior players have sacrificed...GOOOOD and youngsters get chance GOOOOD and played 2 days GOOOOD and also new teams Verry GOOODH BUT WHERE THE H*LL IS THE SIDE SCREEN???? i repeat WHERE the HE*L is the SIDU SCREENU ??? I sure didnt c it in the first match... you wanna tell me that it aint important for the first match... no big names in the teams??? Waiting for ICC to recognise our status and provide left over advertisment sheets???? hmm maybe thats when we will be playing test level cricket aaah good.
I just remembered another issue COULD SOMEONE get YEARLY SPONSOR AGREEMENT OR WATEVER if board cant afford to bring a regular good national team or senior coach. MY cricketing senses are going down... right before my eyes.
Now sing along people.. KURLHEYSHE KURIKETU KULHEYSHE KURIKETU... WAIT A MINUTE.... KONCHEH KULHEYKAH.
now dont tell me you cant post this one... JUST DO IT! (nike ;))
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