CricketWeb Cricket Tour? Meet-up and Games

[andyc]

Gun idea. Will (hopefully) be in China next year though and won't be working, so any of my travelling would probably be confined within the country, so doesn't look likely for me.

 

[Craig]

Thats a very good idea. Thanks.

Don't worry I'll be putting out my hand for my percentage, just better to let you know now

 

[PhoenixFire]

I'd love to go, but the chance is pretty low. I've already talked to Kev about this, and it does seem a gun idea.

 

[Shaggy Alfresco]

I could definitely go if it's May/June time.

One major problem is that I have never even played a game of cricket in my life. I only watch it on TV/in the stands.

 

[nightprowler10]

This is certainly not completely out of the question for me. Unless the company screws me over, I should have about 208 hours of vacation for the next calendar year, so if I plan it just right, I could make this. Of course this would depend on if things go as planned as far as the rest of my life is concerned for the next year.

I wonder where I'll be able to fit the North American Meet-up if that does happen.

 

[Craig]

This is certainly not completely out of the question for me. Unless the company screws me over, I should have about 208 hours of vacation for the next calendar year, so if I plan it just right, I could make this. Of course this would depend on if things go as planned as far as the rest of my life is concerned for the next year.

I wonder where I'll be able to fit the North American Meet-up if that does happen.

Aren't you due in Australia to get your revenge eh Muttiah?

 

[cpr]

Thinking about it, rather than 3 days, 2 games, might be an idea to incorporate a bit more into it that benefits the Bulgarian side of it. If say 12 people go, then why not try and organize them splitting to 2, possibly 3 groups, and spend an afternoon at a couple of local schools drumming up a bit of interest with children? 99% might see it as a novel games lession rather than the usual kick about, but if one takes it seriously then why not? Some donated whites/bats/balls from the BCB (if thats what they call themselves) might get one or two schools playing regularly. Thats got to be their main aim.


As for personally going, it would be something i'd consider. OK, not played in 6 years, so would only go if the numbers needed making up, but think it'd be a worthwhile thing to do. Think the date might be a bit early for someone like Neil if he was interested, given his teaching duties (mind you, later and the whole school idea above would be stuffed. Catch 22).

Wonder if we could get the ICC to at least class it as a list A game

 

[Treeny]

Well i absoloutly love come, shame im only 13.

 

[silentstriker]

Wonder if we could get the ICC to at least class it as a list A game

Haha, my own cricinfo page...that would be awesome.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Wonder if we could get the ICC to at least class it as a list A game

Nup, only top-30 national teams (that's the easy version) are list A.

 

[Kweek]

im in! even if this doesn't work out properly...i'd still be up for a trip to bulgaria to play some cricket haha!
I think you should get organising and make it serious Goughy, that why people will come

 

[Goughy]

im in! even if this doesn't work out properly...i'd still be up for a trip to bulgaria to play some cricket haha!
I think you should get organising and make it serious Goughy, that why people will come

TBF, if we were going to get serious about it then after we set a date we would have to have a breakdown of responsibilities.

ie I would look after all the Bulgarian side of things (accomadation, games etc)

Someone else look at getting kit donated to Bulgarian cricket

Someone else be in charge of publicity, write-ups etc

Someone else be responsible for looking into the possibility of sponsorship

Someone else for travel arrangements
etc

Or we could have a small 3-4 person committee to cover all areas.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I'd be so down for this if I had the $$, though I'm not sure where my skills fit into CW's elite.

 

[Goughy]

I'd be so down for this if I had the $$, though I'm not sure where my skills fit into CW's elite.

Skills not important otherwise the Bulgarians wouldnt make it on to the field

They will be bolstered by a few ex-pats but dont worry about the standard

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Would be more worried about you hitting me on the noggin' than a Bulgarian tbh. Wouldn't fancy myself in a net session against ya.

 

[SJS]

Skills not important otherwise the Bulgarians wouldnt make it on to the field

They will be bolstered by a few ex-pats but dont worry about the standard

Hi Goughy

How poor are the standards?

 

[Goughy]

Hi Goughy

How poor are the standards?

Still learning but with potential. They are guys in their late teens and early 20s that have come to the game late.

They know what to do but it still isnt quite natural. They are also been taught how to coach the game.

Ive seen 3 Bulgarian players with good potential. One could be a good wicketkeeper/bat and 2 tall seam bowlers. Both with the potential of bowling with good gas but still are a little off in their actions.

If this tour went ahead, Id make sure I spent a good deal of time working with these guys. It would my incentive to get involved in the coaching as there is little incentive at the moment as its a small cricket playing country and they obviously cant afford me.

Simple answer would be without ex-pat players a very social level of cricket. With a few ex-pat players, decent village cricket.

 

[Richard]

TBF, if we were going to get serious about it then after we set a date we would have to have a breakdown of responsibilities.

ie I would look after all the Bulgarian side of things (accomadation, games etc)

Someone else look at getting kit donated to Bulgarian cricket

Someone else be in charge of publicity, write-ups etc

Someone else be responsible for looking into the possibility of sponsorship

Someone else for travel arrangements
etc

Or we could have a small 3-4 person committee to cover all areas.

I could certainly cover the writing side of things, if someone else was to do the publicity part of that.

Neil for travel arrangements every time. And TBH, if he had the time, he'd be a pretty damn good bet as the sponsorship and kit-donation supremo too.

 

[PhoenixFire]

I could certainly cover the writing side of things, if someone else was to do the publicity part of that.

Neil for travel arrangements every time. And TBH, if he had the time, he'd be a pretty damn good bet as the sponsorship and kit-donation supremo too.

Haha, not sure he'll like that too much.

 

[Richard]

Neil and economy travel are inseparable soulmates.