T20 Cricket World Cup

[OskarTennisChampion]

Regardless what you think of the skills on display, you can still enjoy the competitive nature of the contest.

I like watching school cricket. The England Women would thrash my son's school team, doesn't mean that it isn't enjoyable to watch

But as a televised spectacle ?
I suppose pitting their wits against school teams would probably level things out.
Like women's Tennis as well.
A fun bounce game before the serious stuff begins

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

Well quite, why anyone would wish to watch tennis is a mystery.

Absolutely.
Especially women's.Very boring.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

Ah right,is that what it is ?
People think I play Tennis?

It's a song

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I've considered my position on the matter, and having had a day to reflect on England's defeat can say I still find it very funny.

 

[Dayvo]

Better change your username.

She did!

 

[nickyboy]

But as a televised spectacle ?
I suppose pitting their wits against school teams would probably level things out.
Like women's Tennis as well.
A fun bounce game before the serious stuff begins

You're underestimating the skills on show. To give you an example, I participated in a Parents v Lads game. The "Lads" were Cheshire U15 so they were very good. One of the parents was an ex-England Women's

She hammered the bowling to all parts. No school team would be able to give even a decent game v England Women

Would you say the same about Women's cycling? They go quite a bit slower than the men so surely that's not worthy of airtime either?

 

[AndyRM]

Regardless what you think of the skills on display, you can still enjoy the competitive nature of the contest.

I like watching school cricket. The England Women would thrash my son's school team, doesn't mean that it isn't enjoyable to watch

Totally agree with this.

It would be interesting (I think) to see a women's cricket/football/rugby/whatever team given the same resources and time that go into the male equivalents.

 

[srw]

I've considered my position on the matter, and having had a day to reflect on England's defeat can say I still find it very funny.

But not as funny as the North British regional team's dismal display.

 

[srw]

Totally agree with this.

It would be interesting (I think) to see a women's cricket/football/rugby/whatever team given the same resources and time that go into the male equivalents.

Absolutely.

Within 10 years I expect a female spin bowler to be holding down a regular place in a men's national side. Within 20 it'll be a batter in the Gower mould, and a professional football goalie.

I'm less convinced about rugby, because more of the specialist skills are about power, which is the one area where women have a genetic disadvantage.

 

[AndyRM]

Absolutely.

Within 10 years I expect a female spin bowler to be holding down a regular place in a men's national side. Within 20 it'll be a batter in the Gower mould, and a professional football goalie.

I'm less convinced about rugby, because more of the specialist skills are about power, which is the one area where women have a genetic disadvantage.

I reckon Hope Solo could hold down a place in a men's football team. Karen Bardsley is pretty handy (sorry) too.

That's a fair point about rugby. Though I think sevens would be a pretty level playing field.

 

[User482]

Women's cricket is very poor.
No pulling of legs this time
Oh I know.....Wotevva

Having watched the women play Australia at Cardiff last summer, it falls to me to tell you that you're wrong. In some ways, it's more enjoyable to watch live than the men: they're clearly very skilful with bat and ball, but with less speed and power, so boundaries rely more on the traditional virtues of timing and placement, and bowling on line and length. The spectator also has more chance of seeing the delivery properly as it moves a little more slowly through the air.

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

Having watched the women play Australia at Cardiff last summer, it falls to me to tell you that you're wrong. In some ways, it's more enjoyable to watch live than the men: they're clearly very skilful with bat and ball, but with less speed and power, so boundaries rely more on the traditional virtues of timing and placement, and bowling on line and length. The spectator also has more chance of seeing the delivery properly as it moves a little more slowly through the air.

I actually do see your point there @User482 .
Especially in a bowling sense,where a ball between 55 and 60 mph would arc and swing quite nicely.
It would make the bats(person) have to work that much harder to get the ball away.Which in itself hones concentration.
Yeah,fair point,I get that.