Having watched the twenty 20 format for the first time on the India Pakistan match I should say it was real fun and excitement. It provided all the uncertainties that cricket holds with the match swinging in favor of both the teams and that too in half as much time as we would watch an ODI.
There were people alongside me telling this was more exciting than an ODI and that this might be the next thing in cricket with ODIs eventually fading out. But I guess that wouldn’t be the case as there will be too much of a difference between this format and the test matches if ODIs are scrapped. This would only harm the game.
I think this is an effort to bring all those who have stopped watching cricket due to the time factor back to the ground or in front of the TV. Since it’s just over 3 hours this is more like football with all the excitement right through the match. But the hardest of the games followers will not like this format as this is pure power hitting and less of the traditional technique as Boycott may put it. The match being decided by shoot outs, that’s really funny as it sounds more like a football match.
But the broadcasters will really love this as its about lesser time..more excitement..more promos and MORE MONEY.
RJ
