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On ast night's news Steve Smith said Adelaide was the best place to play a day/night test but didn't elaborate why. Any theories?

Wunkar Fox wrote:On ast night's news Steve Smith said Adelaide was the best place to play a day/night test but didn't elaborate why. Any theories?

I'm sure Grosso would have one.

Stating the bleedin' obvious maybe, but as its the only place they've had one, I guess they have nothing to compare it to (WSC aside). You could say its the worst place to play one too.

Bomber wrote:Stating the bleedin' obvious maybe, but as its the only place they've had one, I guess they have nothing to compare it to (WSC aside). You could say its the worst place to play one too.

He didn't actually say it was the best to date, but referred to it as being best in a future context. What do you look for in an arena when thinking about a day/night test (lights aside)?

Wunkar Fox wrote:

Bomber wrote:Stating the bleedin' obvious maybe, but as its the only place they've had one, I guess they have nothing to compare it to (WSC aside). You could say its the worst place to play one too.

He didn't actually say it was the best to date, but referred to it as being best in a future context. What do you look for in an arena when thinking about a day/night test (lights aside)?

Good crowds, nice breakfast spots and getting a good night's sleep to name a few.

Probably because they're trying to put pressure on S Africa to play one and that's where they are intending to play it.

Hopefully, SA dig their heels in and refuse.

God is an Englishman wrote:Probably because they're trying to put pressure on S Africa to play one and that's where they are intending to play it.

Hopefully, SA dig their heels in and refuse.

Why?

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Probably because they're trying to put pressure on S Africa to play one and that's where they are intending to play it.

Hopefully, SA dig their heels in and refuse.

Why?

Because they should t have day/night tests yet. The ball is not right and reacts differently under the night conditions. As well as the pitch needing to be doctored just to make the ball last 80 overs.

There is too much of an advantage to the team bowling in the final session.

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Probably because they're trying to put pressure on S Africa to play one and that's where they are intending to play it.

Hopefully, SA dig their heels in and refuse.

Why?

Because they should t have day/night tests yet. The ball is not right and reacts differently under the night conditions. As well as the pitch needing to be doctored just to make the ball last 80 overs.

There is too much of an advantage to the team bowling in the final session.

So, like just about any test, the coin toss is pretty crucial. Not reason enough to can a progressive idea and what it as least a move towards saving test cricket.
Personally, I prefer day match, red ball like most, but can see the logic behind it.
The Saffers can always forfeit if they're too scared.

It's not read yet.

Force it through now and it blows it forever. Develop it properly and then you can bring it in when it's ready and then it stays around.

God is an Englishman wrote:It's not read yet.

Force it through now and it blows it forever. Develop it properly and then you can bring it in when it's ready and then it stays around.

it has always been on the cards, but never had any credibility nor support. but looking at the test crowds outside of the ashes, someone realised we need to test the water now before too late.

I do not think having one to start with is forcing it through, nor having one per year for that matter. you have to start somewhere. a whole series perhaps is going too far but we all know that is decades away - but one per year is fine to develop it. how can you develop it further without attempting it? there is no substitute for match conditions.

first one was huge, they made money, record breaking crowds, renewed interest, however players seemed 50/50 on it. until they get the ball dead on players will still be slightly worried, so until then, keep developing the ball and promoting the event and soon enough with the money put into developing the ball it will be all systems go.

South Africa finally agree to day / night test for the December Test at Adelaide Oval.

Looking forward to it , just hope goes beyond third day.

SA had a chance to make a stand for the future of cricket and blew it.

Money talks

God is an Englishman wrote:SA had a chance to make a stand for the future of cricket and blew it.

in your opinion.

Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

God is an Englishman wrote:Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

Cowards

South Africa initilly said no too. Anything can happen before the ashes return here.

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

Cowards

No, I think the ashes should STAY a red-ball game!

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

Cowards

That's laughable coming from a polak. Forgotten the last world war? If it wasn't for the Allies, you would be spaken de Deutsch.

What Poles in WW2 and test cricket have in common you'll have to remind me.

At least Hawkesy can see the funny side of the poms being scared of a pink ball.

Bomber wrote:What Poles in WW2 and test cricket have in common you'll have to remind me.

At least Hawkesy can see the funny side of the poms being scared of a pink ball.

When did I see the funny side of it, I just assumed you were taking the piss.

Wayne Kerr wrote:

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

Cowards

No, I think the ashes should STAY a red-ball game!

agree 100%. ashes is a crowd puller. aus v nz, aus v saf, aus v SL who cares. they don't. aus v west indies. laughable.
aus v india is 50/50

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:What Poles in WW2 and test cricket have in common you'll have to remind me.

At least Hawkesy can see the funny side of the poms being scared of a pink ball.

When did I see the funny side of it, I just assumed you were taking the piss.

Well, for a start I'm not sure why England would already (so soon) bang on about not wanting to face a pink ball in a test. To me the only sensible thing would be leave it anyway, as an ashes test series doesn't need any extra "hype" but has it even been touted as being an option yet? Based on recent form and the way the pink ball swings about, it would be a plus for your lot I'd imagine.

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:What Poles in WW2 and test cricket have in common you'll have to remind me.

At least Hawkesy can see the funny side of the poms being scared of a pink ball.

When did I see the funny side of it, I just assumed you were taking the piss.

Well, for a start I'm not sure why England would already (so soon) bang on about not wanting to face a pink ball in a test. To me the only sensible thing would be leave it anyway, as an ashes test series doesn't need any extra "hype" but has it even been touted as being an option yet? Based on recent form and the way the pink ball swings about, it would be a plus for your lot I'd imagine.

I would imagine cricket Australia would have approached them about or maybe a reporter asked them.

I'm just pleased they've said no and hope it continues that way. The pink ball isn't ready, get it ready and then we should talk. Until then, tell them to fuck off.

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

Cowards

So, I assume Steve Smith is also a coward as he's quoted as saying that the games v England shouldn't be a day/night game.

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Seems like England are switched on and have said No to a day night test during the ashes.

Cowards

So, I assume Steve Smith is also a coward as he's quoted as saying that the games v England shouldn't be a day/night game.

1 v 11, see it as you will

Bomber wrote: 1 v 11, see it as you will

Cricket Australia want it
Alistair Cook doesn't
Steve Smith doesn't

Sounds like brave Cook and Steve Smith are the brave 2 v 11 of Cricket Australia.

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote: 1 v 11, see it as you will

Cricket Australia want it
Alistair Cook doesn't
Steve Smith doesn't

Sounds like brave Cook and Steve Smith are the brave 2 v 11 of Cricket Australia.

ACB according to today's paper are stating its not up to the players and they will decide anyway. Be interesting if you boycott/forfeit the test.