*Official* Airtel Twenty20 Champions League 2009

[slugger]

it seems alittle silly to me that an individual can have a choice in some cases between 3-2 teams, i would expect that in a few years time that option will not be available, players will only be contracted to one team, this might be high factor when the southern 20/20 comp begins along with the england 20/20. down the traack.

 

[zaremba]

it seems alittle silly to me that an individual can have a choice in some cases between 3-2 teams, i would expect that in a few years time that option will not be available, players will only be contracted to one team, this might be high factor when the southern 20/20 comp begins along with the england 20/20. down the traack.

I think the reality is that players are contracted to just one team now - in the sense that if that team qualifies for the competition and they want the player to play for them, he has to do so. Dwayne Smith will play for Sussex but only because Deccan Chargers (if that's his IPL team) didn't select him. It's not a question of him having a choice.

 

[superkingdave]

Voted no, don't think this topic shouldn't even be a sticky. IMO Its a tournament involving domestic teams, and should be treated as such

 

[GIMH]

If IPL gets a sticky then so should this, IMO

 

[superkingdave]

If IPL gets a sticky then so should this, IMO

I don't disagree. The IPL shouldn't have a sticky imo

 

[Aadhavzone]

I support DC to win the tournament! as CSK is not playing!

 

[Naumaan]

no interest in this tournament cuz my city team wasn't invited in it, if it's indian tournament then it's ok but if ICC is involved in it then ****************

 

[TT Boy]

Will be televised in the UK on (British) Eurosport.

 

[Flyonthewall]

Voted no, don't think this topic shouldn't even be a sticky. IMO Its a tournament involving domestic teams, and should be treated as such

Seems odd to me that the English County Championship (and other domestic competitions abroad, if the possible post count is high enough) doesn't have it's own sticky, to be honest. It is pretty much always on the first page in British summertime.

In my opinion, it is probably worth keeping the Cahmpions League thread as a sticky, although the number of threads and posts that would be created about it probably aren't really enough to justify having a subforum. Should be a good tournament-shall be supporting Somerset, because of Trescothick and relative localness, but also looking forward to seeing New South Wales, especially with the opening partnership of Warner and Hughes.

 

[James]

I've deleted all the posts around Jakester's ban so as to bring the thread back on-topic. No more posts about it please.

 

[James]

Poll deleted and first post edited. This is now the official thread for the tournament, although we may decide to create a sub forum if activity demands it.

These were the poll results:

 

[Flem274*]

Haha, and one in the yes column was called "pro2020"

 

[James]

For those interested btw:

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Play this series on Cricket Web Fantasy Cricket

Forum Fans User Competition Code - 1252580597

 

[Arjun]

For those interested btw:

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Play this series on Cricket Web Fantasy Cricket

Forum Fans User Competition Code - 1252580597

My team's in. I had a hard time putting it together, though I still have five IPL players.

 

[kp4captain]

Can anybody let me know how these players in my team are going to fare:

Gibbs, Dilshan, Hughes, Hildreth, Hodge, Van Wyk, Wright, White, Zondeki, Kirtley, Nannes.

Looks a decent team to me, but are the players going to play?

Is this series televised in the UK?

 

[James]

My team's in. I had a hard time putting it together, though I still have five IPL players.

Good luck

Is this series televised in the UK?

Here you go:

Media coverage

Television

* Star Cricket (live) – India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia
* Star Sports (live) – India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia
* ONE HD (live) – Australia
* British Eurosport (live) – United Kingdom
* Directv (live) – USA
* CBN, ATN Cricket Plus - Canada
* Willow Tv - Internet North America

 

[Arjun]

Someone's already picked Phil Hughes. I thought of picking him, but budget constraints dictated otherwise.

I wonder who are the most popular (and best) Class D and E players on show. Beisdes, which players would you pick with unflattering T20 statistics?

 

[Beamer]

I'm a Trini so I thought I'd get the ball rolling by running the rule over the Trinidad & Tobago squad.

The Squad (Players with international experience in bold):

Darren Ganga (C), Dwayne Bravo (VC), Samuel Badree, Adrian Barath, Darren Bravo, Reyad Emrit, Sherwin Ganga, Dave Mohammed, Sunil Narine, William Perkins, Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Lendl Simmons, Navin Stewart

Fixtures

Monday October 12th - Somerset, Bangalore
Wednesday October 14th - Deccan Chargers, Hyderabad

Strengths

- A strong batting lineup packed with talent and hitters down the order. If things go wrong there is Darren Ganga and Adrian Barath to bat properly so we have all bases covered.

- Spin bowling. Dave Mohammed has a sensational 20-20 record and Samuel Badree is very difficult to get away. Sunil Narine is also a promising off spinner.

- They are the only team in the competition who are playing as a country. This is not just a job or an opportunity for them, they are representing their nation which will mean a huge amount to them. Therefore the team spirit as always will be excellent.

Weaknesses

- Pace bowling. Ravi Rampaul is an international standard seam bowler who is good at the death but there is nobody else of a high standard to support him.

Players to watch

- The Bravo brothers. Dwayne is the best 20-20 all rounder in the World with IPL experience and Darren is an incredibly talented young left handed batsman who has been scoring runs for fun in the trials and warm up matches.

 

[Jakester1288]

I would just like to say, that was the biggest set up, asking me to post my opinions about it, then when I do, banning me. Totally unfair.

 

[andyc]

I would just like to say, that was the biggest set up, asking me to post my opinions about it, then when I do, banning me. Totally unfair.

Firstly, James was asking about the best format in terms of setting up threads for the tournament, not the best cricketing format. Secondly, even if he had, no one asked you to go on a swearing tirade. You could've just said 'I don't like the T20' and let it be.