General Cricket Discussion - Page 4

Durbsboi · March 24th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Yip I wasnt expecting anything less of Pointings remarks, looking forward to the T20 and ODI's

Also SA have a good chance of hosting the IPL, that only means 1 things $$$

We'll get tourists pouring into the country to see the all star teams in action, plus with the high profile celebs coming to see the games, the worlds media attention will be on us. So lets hold thumbs!

Diggerdog · March 25th, 2009, 05:09 AM

We have got it!

IPL in SA - SAPL! Awesome - basically we are the sports center of the world for 2009 and 2010.

Just another word on the last test - in all the hype and excitement of us winning, not a lot was made of the last deliver from Paul Harris.

It was an absolute stunner - pitched outside leg and turned about 2 metres to get caught at first slip! Check it out if you can...ball of the decade?

Durbsboi · March 25th, 2009, 10:22 AM

Didnt see it, I was tuck at Decorex with the Lady

haggiesm · March 25th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Oh man. IPL, Confed Cup, Lions Tour, Champions trophy, World Cup, ... 2015 Rugby world cup should be a formality. We experience the shortest recession anywhere on earth

grjplanes · March 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM

So what's happening with the Commonwealth Games next year, Nieu-Delhi...?
Are we ready, Joburg, Durban, Cape Town...
The English Cricket Team is also touring at the end of this year, usually the cricket tour that attracts more tourists (do they still have a Barmy Army?)
Read that Fancourt, George is also hosting a European Senior Tour event in March 2010, probably not as big, but it's something!
Maybe the IPL like it here so much, they'd want to carry on having it here...

Mo Rush · March 25th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grjplanes

So what's happening with the Commonwealth Games next year, Nieu-Delhi...?
Are we ready, Joburg, Durban, Cape Town...
The English Cricket Team is also touring at the end of this year, usually the cricket tour that attracts more tourists (do they still have a Barmy Army?)
Read that Fancourt, George is also hosting a European Senior Tour event in March 2010, probably not as big, but it's something!
Maybe the IPL like it here so much, they'd want to carry on having it here...

The Games can't go anywhere. Worst case scenario they will be postponed

There is no Commonwealth city in the world ready to step in this late, including Melbourne.

phaedrus · March 25th, 2009, 10:08 PM

just to clarify, the IPL has been moved out of india because its clashing with the general elections. the same wont be the case with the CWG

grjplanes · March 26th, 2009, 07:26 AM

Yeah yeah we're just joking, being stoked and all...
But btw...now the IPL is also clashing with national elections in South Africa...that doesn't seem to be a problem.

Durbsboi · March 26th, 2009, 10:07 AM

We dont face the same security threat as India. So they couldnt assure the hosts DLF that they will have 100% police security all the time & with the recent incidents in Pakistan, thats not a chance anyone will be willing to take.

we on the other hand just have to worry about moron Taxi drivers and idiots running around with wooden machine guns

phaedrus · March 26th, 2009, 11:26 AM

exactly, holding the general elections AND the IPL could have been a strain on the security forces.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durbsboi

idiots running around with wooden machine guns

whats the story behind that?

Mo Rush · March 26th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Newspapers keep saying there will be an opening ceremony.
Of course nothing big but I'm wondering if it will be a proper opening.

All the teams will be in Cape Town, four matches over two days.

Durbsboi · March 26th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phaedrus

whats the story behind that?

lack of toys when they were small?

Mo Rush · March 26th, 2009, 11:53 AM

South Africa's cricket scoop

By Mohammed Allie
BBC News, Cape Town

Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola (left) and the chairman of the Indian Premier League, Lalit Modi Cricket South Africa says it will offer the IPL 'the very best facilities'

It was not too long ago that rumours were doing the rounds that Fifa, football's world governing body, had a Plan B should South Africa not be ready to host the 2010 World Cup.

How ironic, then, that at a time when those rumours have dissipated, South Africa is now very much the Plan B for international cricket.

Just a week after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the country would replace Pakistan as hosts of the Champions Trophy in September, the Indian Premier League (IPL) have now turned to South Africa to host the second season of their lucrative tournament.

Faced with the choice of cancelling the tournament due to security concerns in India or moving it to a different country, the IPL bosses opted for South Africa over England.

Factors which counted in South Africa's favour included the more favourable weather during April and May when the 59 games will be played, the lower costs of running the tournament and the more convenient time difference for the Indian television audience.

Indian 'compliment'

Another irony about South Africa's hosting of the tournament is that it will coincide with its general election on 22 April.

Oval cricket ground in the rain
The English weather was no match for sunny South Africa

The main reason for shifting the tournament from India in the first place was the Indian government's unwillingness to provide security guarantees because of its own forthcoming elections.

The South African government has apparently provided the necessary security assurances and with plans already taking shape for the Fifa Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup, the IPL tournament could prove to be a valuable training exercise for the security experts.

Cape Town is expected to host both the opening ceremony and the first match on 18 April with other games expected to be played in major centres such as Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth.

Cricket South Africa is excited about the prospect of hosting the world's leading limited-overs cricketers who play in the IPL.

"This a great compliment to both CSA and our nation to be shown this confidence in our ability to hold one of the world's top sporting events at short notice, " said its chief executive, Gerald Majola.

"We are looking forward to hosting some of the world's best cricketers and we can assure them they will be provided with the very best facilities to show their skills."

Sport tourism

Andre Odendaal, chief executive of the Western Province Cricket Association, said hosting the IPL was yet another feather in the cap for South African cricket.

South African school teacher Warren Rossiter
With all the international sporting events coming to South Africa, I'm not sure if people will have time to go to work
Warren Rossiter
South African cricket fan

"We already have Haroon Lorgat as the chief executive of the ICC, David Richardson as the general manager of the ICC, Steve Elworthy as the director of the 20-20 World Cup to be played in England later this year and we will also be hosting the Champions trophy in September." He did not foresee any problems with attracting fans to the ground: "We don't normally have much cricket in Cape Town in April and May, and the IPL will now satisfy the many cricket fans who complain of not getting enough top-class cricket in the city."

"We have only had one five-day test match and will be having a one-day international in April so we could do with a few more games at Newlands," he added.

Cricket fan Hoosain Khan said he was looking forward to the prospect of seeing the world's leading T-20 players in action in Cape Town.

"I'm very happy we will have the chance to see leading players like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff in action," said the cricket follower.

"I don't think there will be a problem in getting crowds to the games because it doesn't take too long and the format and marketing of the game attracts families to go to the ground."

Warren Rossiter, a school teacher, said: "With all the international sporting events coming to South Africa, I'm not sure if people will have time to go to work.

"Having the IPL here is certainly a boost for sports tourism in the country and is also a vote of confidence in our ability to stage big events."

The tournament should also provide a valuable financial boost for the host country which can expect a windfall from holding games at a time when the season is normally over, while South Africa's tourism industry can brace itself for an influx of players, officials and fans from India.

phaedrus · March 27th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durbsboi

lack of toys when they were small?

brilliant!

haggiesm · March 27th, 2009, 03:07 PM

very cool article. I love irony

Durbsboi · March 27th, 2009, 10:23 PM

What a game!!!! Nothing better than a nail bitter to start of the limited over series!!!

rulani · March 28th, 2009, 10:57 AM

That was awsome to the end. I must say Morkel and Boucher were brillient.

haggiesm · April 5th, 2009, 05:47 PM

was at the game in centurion. that was just way too easy.

Durbsboi · April 6th, 2009, 09:51 AM

Fridays game was dissapointing, yesterdays was also abit dissapointing interms of nail bitting action, but was very pleasing to watch

Pule · April 6th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Watching Cricket just gives me another reason to be PROUDLY South Afrcan. Seeing all those flags flying high makes me so proud and one realises that there are plenty of people of different races who loves this country more.

March 24th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#61
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,996 Likes (Received): 4	Yip I wasnt expecting anything less of Pointings remarks, looking forward to the T20 and ODI's Also SA have a good chance of hosting the IPL, that only means 1 things $$$ We'll get tourists pouring into the country to see the all star teams in action, plus with the high profile celebs coming to see the games, the worlds media attention will be on us. So lets hold thumbs! __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

March 25th, 2009, 10:22 AM	#63
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,996 Likes (Received): 4	Didnt see it, I was tuck at Decorex with the Lady __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

March 25th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#67
phaedrus resU deretsigeR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,596 Likes (Received): 0	just to clarify, the IPL has been moved out of india because its clashing with the general elections. the same wont be the case with the CWG __________________ I don't believe it. Prove it to me and I still won't believe it. - Douglas Adams

March 26th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#69
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,996 Likes (Received): 4	We dont face the same security threat as India. So they couldnt assure the hosts DLF that they will have 100% police security all the time & with the recent incidents in Pakistan, thats not a chance anyone will be willing to take. we on the other hand just have to worry about moron Taxi drivers and idiots running around with wooden machine guns __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

March 26th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#71
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	Newspapers keep saying there will be an opening ceremony. Of course nothing big but I'm wondering if it will be a proper opening. All the teams will be in Cape Town, four matches over two days. __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

March 25th, 2009, 05:09 AM	#62
Diggerdog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,370 Likes (Received): 142	We have got it! IPL in SA - SAPL! Awesome - basically we are the sports center of the world for 2009 and 2010. Just another word on the last test - in all the hype and excitement of us winning, not a lot was made of the last deliver from Paul Harris. It was an absolute stunner - pitched outside leg and turned about 2 metres to get caught at first slip! Check it out if you can...ball of the decade?

March 25th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#64
haggiesm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pretoria Posts: 1,924 Likes (Received): 0	Oh man. IPL, Confed Cup, Lions Tour, Champions trophy, World Cup, ... 2015 Rugby world cup should be a formality. We experience the shortest recession anywhere on earth

March 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#65
grjplanes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: George Posts: 971 Likes (Received): 1	So what's happening with the Commonwealth Games next year, Nieu-Delhi...? Are we ready, Joburg, Durban, Cape Town... The English Cricket Team is also touring at the end of this year, usually the cricket tour that attracts more tourists (do they still have a Barmy Army?) Read that Fancourt, George is also hosting a European Senior Tour event in March 2010, probably not as big, but it's something! Maybe the IPL like it here so much, they'd want to carry on having it here...

March 26th, 2009, 07:26 AM	#68
grjplanes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: George Posts: 971 Likes (Received): 1	Yeah yeah we're just joking, being stoked and all... But btw...now the IPL is also clashing with national elections in South Africa...that doesn't seem to be a problem.

March 26th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#73
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	South Africa's cricket scoop By Mohammed Allie BBC News, Cape Town Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola (left) and the chairman of the Indian Premier League, Lalit Modi Cricket South Africa says it will offer the IPL 'the very best facilities' It was not too long ago that rumours were doing the rounds that Fifa, football's world governing body, had a Plan B should South Africa not be ready to host the 2010 World Cup. How ironic, then, that at a time when those rumours have dissipated, South Africa is now very much the Plan B for international cricket. Just a week after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the country would replace Pakistan as hosts of the Champions Trophy in September, the Indian Premier League (IPL) have now turned to South Africa to host the second season of their lucrative tournament. Faced with the choice of cancelling the tournament due to security concerns in India or moving it to a different country, the IPL bosses opted for South Africa over England. Factors which counted in South Africa's favour included the more favourable weather during April and May when the 59 games will be played, the lower costs of running the tournament and the more convenient time difference for the Indian television audience. Indian 'compliment' Another irony about South Africa's hosting of the tournament is that it will coincide with its general election on 22 April. Oval cricket ground in the rain The English weather was no match for sunny South Africa The main reason for shifting the tournament from India in the first place was the Indian government's unwillingness to provide security guarantees because of its own forthcoming elections. The South African government has apparently provided the necessary security assurances and with plans already taking shape for the Fifa Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup, the IPL tournament could prove to be a valuable training exercise for the security experts. Cape Town is expected to host both the opening ceremony and the first match on 18 April with other games expected to be played in major centres such as Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth. Cricket South Africa is excited about the prospect of hosting the world's leading limited-overs cricketers who play in the IPL. "This a great compliment to both CSA and our nation to be shown this confidence in our ability to hold one of the world's top sporting events at short notice, " said its chief executive, Gerald Majola. "We are looking forward to hosting some of the world's best cricketers and we can assure them they will be provided with the very best facilities to show their skills." Sport tourism Andre Odendaal, chief executive of the Western Province Cricket Association, said hosting the IPL was yet another feather in the cap for South African cricket. South African school teacher Warren Rossiter With all the international sporting events coming to South Africa, I'm not sure if people will have time to go to work Warren Rossiter South African cricket fan "We already have Haroon Lorgat as the chief executive of the ICC, David Richardson as the general manager of the ICC, Steve Elworthy as the director of the 20-20 World Cup to be played in England later this year and we will also be hosting the Champions trophy in September." He did not foresee any problems with attracting fans to the ground: "We don't normally have much cricket in Cape Town in April and May, and the IPL will now satisfy the many cricket fans who complain of not getting enough top-class cricket in the city." "We have only had one five-day test match and will be having a one-day international in April so we could do with a few more games at Newlands," he added. Cricket fan Hoosain Khan said he was looking forward to the prospect of seeing the world's leading T-20 players in action in Cape Town. "I'm very happy we will have the chance to see leading players like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff in action," said the cricket follower. "I don't think there will be a problem in getting crowds to the games because it doesn't take too long and the format and marketing of the game attracts families to go to the ground." Warren Rossiter, a school teacher, said: "With all the international sporting events coming to South Africa, I'm not sure if people will have time to go to work. "Having the IPL here is certainly a boost for sports tourism in the country and is also a vote of confidence in our ability to stage big events." The tournament should also provide a valuable financial boost for the host country which can expect a windfall from holding games at a time when the season is normally over, while South Africa's tourism industry can brace itself for an influx of players, officials and fans from India. __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

March 27th, 2009, 03:07 PM	#75
haggiesm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pretoria Posts: 1,924 Likes (Received): 0	very cool article. I love irony

March 27th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#76
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,996 Likes (Received): 4	What a game!!!! Nothing better than a nail bitter to start of the limited over series!!! __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

March 28th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#77
rulani Sport Crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,708 Likes (Received): 0	That was awsome to the end. I must say Morkel and Boucher were brillient. __________________ *Joburg Forever and Ever* *Joburg is Africa*

April 5th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#78
haggiesm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pretoria Posts: 1,924 Likes (Received): 0	was at the game in centurion. that was just way too easy.

April 6th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#79
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,996 Likes (Received): 4	Fridays game was dissapointing, yesterdays was also abit dissapointing interms of nail bitting action, but was very pleasing to watch __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

April 6th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#80
Pule BITTER HEART NEVER REST Join Date: May 2004 Location: JOHANNESBURG Posts: 11,380 Likes (Received): 7	Watching Cricket just gives me another reason to be PROUDLY South Afrcan. Seeing all those flags flying high makes me so proud and one realises that there are plenty of people of different races who loves this country more. __________________ SOUTH AFRICA my home, SOUTH AFRICA my love.

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