Does anyone have any insight as to why the crowds have been so low for the Tests.
Given the historic ties with England and the high quality of entertainment on display is it just a financial thing? Surely if so better to charge less and have a full stadium?
They have probably left a lot of the organising to the last minute as @flymofrank mentioned. On the grand scheme of things, the attendance probably hasn't been that bad, they would fill out Old Trafford or Edgbaston. However, when they play in stadiums that can have 60 - 85 thousand people, it's the same as going to watch MK Dons. The TV rights were only signed a week before the series and the pricing would have isolated most of the fans from going. They have had a pretty poor 6 months which only comes together for the IPL and then the money is never seen again
Apparently if you're the first two involved in the fight, you get away with a sin bin - but if you wade in after, you're in serious trouble. I might have to start watching it!
The Lord's tour is a good one. It is full of great stories and a thoroughly enjoyable experience for cricketing buffs. The museum there holds some truly iconic historical items.
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Does anyone have any insight as to why the crowds have been so low for the Tests.
Given the historic ties with England and the high quality of entertainment on display is it just a financial thing? Surely if so better to charge less and have a full stadium?
They had big problems with the ticketing system for the world cup, I seem to remember, and I guess a lot of Indians will be priced out too.
They have probably left a lot of the organising to the last minute as @flymofrank mentioned. On the grand scheme of things, the attendance probably hasn't been that bad, they would fill out Old Trafford or Edgbaston. However, when they play in stadiums that can have 60 - 85 thousand people, it's the same as going to watch MK Dons. The TV rights were only signed a week before the series and the pricing would have isolated most of the fans from going. They have had a pretty poor 6 months which only comes together for the IPL and then the money is never seen again
Incredible scenes from the NHL https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1775679038948098198?t=se2ytXqpnncsXbt6tUucpw&s=08
Wow. One of the twitter comments best summed it up: "What would fighting be without a little hockey"
Apparently if you're the first two involved in the fight, you get away with a sin bin - but if you wade in after, you're in serious trouble. I might have to start watching it!
I've seen better fights outside a flat roofed pub.
Ah, but were they on ice...?
Summer has arrived at the Oval. Good to see people picnicing on the outfield at lunch. Surrey 155-0, in reply to Somerset's 285 all out.
That's the most British thing I've ever seen and I love it.
Best part of going to the cricket as a kid was playing on the outfield during the lunch break.
I've only ever been to test cricket at Lord's, where I assume they won't let the punters on the outfield?
They don’t really want you in the ground, let alone on the pitch
Fair point. I think they still have a ban on fancy dress.
The Lord's tour is a good one. It is full of great stories and a thoroughly enjoyable experience for cricketing buffs. The museum there holds some truly iconic historical items.
They used to, you could go and have a look at the wicket