20:20 not your pure cricket

Yesterday saw the 20:20 match between SA anf WI....Although the match opened with much fanfare and excitement it excitement died down as it progressed....It lacked certain things which is associated with a typical ODI

1) the lack of inportance for strategy (Every guy has to just come and wield his willow ...nothing more ...nothing less)

2) Every bowler is the same : any guy ranging from the typical galli cricketer to Shaun Pollock is the same...irrespective of whether it is good length or short ball..the ball is hit for a six....This takes the essence out of the game.....which always has a 50:50 between the bat and the ball

4) At the end of the day....everything is left to chance....No respect for : batting talent...skill...strategy ...bowling talent...fielding ....Cricket as such...it is just entertainment which in my view is bull shit...

In addition the dance made by the cheer leaders was sure-shot purveying...felt bad that ICC has leaned to such low levels

Uncertainty is the most impotant thing abt cricket....and that clearly lacks in 20:20.....

So Long Live Cricket.....ICC has dug its own grave...