Underwhelming

Blaze · 29-03-2007, 12:16 AM

Is anyone else finding this world cup underwhelming?

Maybe it is just because the games start at 2am here and we have had limited coverage, but I have found that I am not even excited by the super 8 games (which isn't helped by Ireland being in the super 8).

The crowds have been terrible, and the whole thing just looks boring on TV.

I thought I would like the Super 8 format but it is too drawn out imo. The games aren't vital for teams to win, because you get so many chances.

The_Bunny · 29-03-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaze

Is anyone else finding this world cup underwhelming?

Maybe it is just because the games start at 2am here and we have had limited coverage, but I have found that I am not even excited by the super 8 games (which isn't helped by Ireland being in the super 8).

The crowds have been terrible, and the whole thing just looks boring on TV.

I thought I would like the Super 8 format but it is too drawn out imo. The games aren't vital for teams to win, because you get so many chances.

You musnt have seen SRL vs SA last night....

And Matty Hayden...

And the upsets added some excitement to the group stages for me

So far boring has been everything this world cup is not IMO....

_Ed_ · 29-03-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Bunny

You musnt have seen SRL vs SA last night....

And Matty Hayden...

And the upsets added some excitement to the group stages for me

So far boring has been everything this world cup is not IMO....

Agreed.

Been disappointed with the crowds and lack of atmosphere though.

FaaipDeOiad · 29-03-2007, 12:58 AM

The crowds have been crap and ideally you'd want a bit more life in the wickets, but I certainly think it's been a very good WC so far. Big tournaments are usually remembered for their finish though, so we'll see how it turns out.

Perm · 29-03-2007, 01:05 AM

Like others have said, I've been disappointed with the lack of crowds. Those people that did turn up certainly gave it their best effort to make it fun though, there has been a whole heap of singing and dancing in the games I've watched so far. We are getting to the business end of the tournament though, so things should pick up.

Simon · 29-03-2007, 01:05 AM

I agree with Matt to an extent, given the time of day the matches are on Australian time ive found it hard to get into the games, i wouldnt say what ive seen has been boring but it's tough to get excited about cricket at 4 in the morning day after day...

pasag · 29-03-2007, 01:08 AM

I've enjoyed it quite abit tbh.

dontcloseyoureyes · 29-03-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pasag

I've enjoyed it quite abit tbh.

Yep, me too.

Jono · 29-03-2007, 02:21 AM

Loved it, and I didn't even watch the best match of the tournament so far, and my team went out in the group stage lol.

age_master · 29-03-2007, 02:44 AM

apart from the lack of sleep ive enjoyed the WC so far

Galactic_Soap · 29-03-2007, 04:46 AM

Another vote for a very enjoyable world cup, despite the lack of sleep!

Hoppy1987 · 29-03-2007, 04:56 AM

good world cup, some very memorable moments, ie matty haydens knock, malinga last night, and ZIm vs Ire!! What a finish! As for super eights the last few games is when the excitement will show but until then (yawn)

Pup Clarke · 29-03-2007, 04:59 AM

It's been a decent WC so far IMO but the quality of cricket and the amount of people present at matches has been pretty poor.Let's hope it improves throughtout the rest of the tournament.

Scmods · 29-03-2007, 05:03 AM

I've found nothing wrong with the WC so far, quite enjoyable.

Zinzan · 29-03-2007, 05:12 AM

I'm enjoying it (apart from the Woolmer affair) , I actually would have thought the only fans that aren't up to this point would have been the Pakistan and Indian fans

29-03-2007, 12:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blaze Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NZ Posts: 5,124	Underwhelming Is anyone else finding this world cup underwhelming? Maybe it is just because the games start at 2am here and we have had limited coverage, but I have found that I am not even excited by the super 8 games (which isn't helped by Ireland being in the super 8). The crowds have been terrible, and the whole thing just looks boring on TV. I thought I would like the Super 8 format but it is too drawn out imo. The games aren't vital for teams to win, because you get so many chances.

29-03-2007, 12:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	The crowds have been crap and ideally you'd want a bit more life in the wickets, but I certainly think it's been a very good WC so far. Big tournaments are usually remembered for their finish though, so we'll see how it turns out. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

29-03-2007, 01:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	I've enjoyed it quite abit tbh. __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

29-03-2007, 02:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	apart from the lack of sleep ive enjoyed the WC so far __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

29-03-2007, 04:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Galactic_Soap School Boy/Girl Cricketer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 71	Another vote for a very enjoyable world cup, despite the lack of sleep! __________________ Member of the Alan Donald Fan Club

29-03-2007, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Simon Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 25,596	I agree with Matt to an extent, given the time of day the matches are on Australian time ive found it hard to get into the games, i wouldnt say what ive seen has been boring but it's tough to get excited about cricket at 4 in the morning day after day...

29-03-2007, 02:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,551	Loved it, and I didn't even watch the best match of the tournament so far, and my team went out in the group stage lol.

29-03-2007, 04:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hoppy1987 U19 Debutant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Henfield, West Sussex Posts: 330	good world cup, some very memorable moments, ie matty haydens knock, malinga last night, and ZIm vs Ire!! What a finish! As for super eights the last few games is when the excitement will show but until then (yawn) __________________ *Proud to be a Colt!* *M Hopgood: Followed up his debut century with a half century. Most likely the most impressive begin to a List A career by a Colts batsman in their history. In fantastic form at the moment, and will look to transfer that form into the first class arena. 8/10*

29-03-2007, 04:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pup Clarke International Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 5,983	It's been a decent WC so far IMO but the quality of cricket and the amount of people present at matches has been pretty poor.Let's hope it improves throughtout the rest of the tournament. __________________ Proud member of the Twenty20 is boring society E-Mail - liamhowgate@yahoo.co.uk MSN - liamhowgate@hotmail.com

29-03-2007, 05:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Scmods School Boy/Girl Cricketer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 90	I've found nothing wrong with the WC so far, quite enjoyable. __________________ Ashes to Ashes Dust to Dust If Pidge doesn't get you Warney must

29-03-2007, 05:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zinzan Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cover point Posts: 9,740	I'm enjoying it (apart from the Woolmer affair) , I actually would have thought the only fans that aren't up to this point would have been the Pakistan and Indian fans

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