Well, that you are not aware of any is proof enough for me, after all

all those five, six and seven year olds will surely be spending their hard earned on going to long form cricket now that The Hundred is starting it's third series.

Posted By: Pixelman on August 4th 2025 at 14:34:16

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Cricket really is the greatest sport. I feel sorry for those who (Other Sports) - Pixelman, Aug 4, 12:00:37
- Don't (n/m) (Other Sports) - CB41, Aug 4, 19:17:06
- 25 days and no winner lolz (n/m) (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 12:40:39
  - the winner was .... (Other Sports) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 4, 14:59:03
  - Yes I watch cricket (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 13:21:54
  - and yet there you are watching it every day (Other Sports) - Tombs, Aug 4, 13:16:41
    - First I saw of that series was at around 1120 today (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 13:25:06
  - Nothing can beat an injury time winner (n/m) (Other Sports) - thirsty work, Aug 4, 12:53:40
  - India won (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 12:52:03
    - Ah 25 days (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 12:54:14
  - 🎣 (n/m) (Other Sports) - JD3, Aug 4, 12:50:42
    - A full stadium and mid morning (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 12:59:34
      - Haha the idea of a tennis audience rioting lol. My sides. (n/m) (Other Sports) - Pixelman, Aug 4, 13:03:37
        
        The weirdest aspect of his trolling is he actually watches cricket (n/m) (Other Sports) - Lentil Weaver, Aug 4, 13:16:35
- I feel like I'm missing out and wish I was into it but just don't understand the rules (Other Sports) - tim berry, Aug 4, 12:38:35
  - Stopping for lunch and tea is bizarre (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 12:49:50
    - Yep just have a bigger breakfast ffs (n/m) (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 13:02:52
      - No breaks in tennis either then please (Other Sports) - jamesward, Aug 4, 13:42:30
        
        One of the most brutal sports in the world (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 14:05:41
        
        lol... did you type that with a straight face? Really? (n/m) (Other Sports) - Pixelman, Aug 4, 14:24:46
        
        Up to 5 hours + of intense battle even in searing heat (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 14:44:47
        
        #TeamSCC (n/m) (Other Sports) - CauldRon, Aug 4, 21:21:29
        
        Cricketers should all have a bum bag (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 14:08:44
        
        Bidons on their helmets with straws so they don't have to stop for drinks (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 14:14:45
        
        Maybe the poor lambs can fetch their own towels (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Aug 4, 13:59:30
        
        Agreed - they did during Covid (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 14:06:22
        
        but, being fair, footy fans will happily take a player's shirt (n/m) (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Aug 4, 14:16:32
- Innit (n/m) (Other Sports) - Kangol Canary, Aug 4, 12:27:38
- fuck'em (n/m) (Other Sports) - Tombs, Aug 4, 12:01:35
  - Remarkable series. Now - on to the small matter of the Ashes! (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 4, 12:03:38
    - Sigh, summer's over already (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 12:21:41
      - Some ODI stuff but know what you mean. Feels over far too early with all.. (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 4, 13:44:15
    - bring it on (Other Sports) - Tombs, Aug 4, 12:09:25
      - One of the great series (n/m) (Other Sports) - jamesward, Aug 4, 12:14:30
      - Could not agree more Mr Tombs, could not agree more. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 4, 12:11:59
        
        one thing that jars is that they crammed the series into a month (Other Sports) - Tombs, Aug 4, 12:15:24
        
        Never understood why they don't just build on the Blast, that's fine as a comp (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 4, 12:19:36
        
        Hundred is a nonsense (Other Sports) - jamesward, Aug 4, 12:21:40
        
        I don't expect we will agree. But been to all formats, including Hundred and (Other Sports) - Pixelman, Aug 4, 14:01:01
        
        I am not aware of any young fans coming across to long-form cricket (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Aug 4, 14:21:05
        
        Well, that you are not aware of any is proof enough for me, after all (Other Sports) - Pixelman, Aug 4, 14:34:16
        
        Evidence (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Aug 4, 14:54:32
        
        You do know how "interest" is generated... (Other Sports) - Pixelman, Aug 4, 15:10:39
        
        You seem very keen to defend a position you then go against! (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Aug 4, 15:54:23
        
        The Super Over (Other Sports) - jamesward, Aug 4, 14:34:02
        
        Love that sign....'25 Glorious days of test cricket, what to do tomorrow' (Other Sports) - promethian1, Aug 4, 12:13:16
        
        TBF, the majority of those 25 days are pretty dull (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 12:23:34
        
        I dont agree, there was always something going on that made a difference (n/m) (Other Sports) - promethian1, Aug 4, 12:26:50
        
        It ended in a draw (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 12:42:54
        
        Yep, it was fab. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 4, 12:39:08
        
        Not when you've had four pints by 1pm (n/m) (Other Sports) - jamesward, Aug 4, 12:24:26
        
        in a traffic cone outfit (n/m) (Other Sports) - Tombs, Aug 4, 12:25:33
        
        Excellent point (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 4, 12:31:00

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