Ian Chappell slams CoA for road-blocking day-night Tests in India

[Hitman]

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has slammed the Committee of Administrators (CoA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India accusing it of “road-blocking” the Day/Night Test in India.

The conflict between BCCI and CoA was like a black mark on the ‘game of fame’ cricket and it showed the true picture of cricket administration at present, Chappell wrote in Hindustan Times.

“The confusion surrounding the BCCI’s attempts to program its first Day/Night Test mirrors perfectly the state of cricket administration worldwide. The fact that cricket’s most prosperous – and therefore most powerful – administration, the BCCI, is beholden to a Committee of Administrators (CoA) is a black mark on the game,” Ian Chappell wrote.

“To then have the CoA overrule the BCCI’s attempts to play a Day/Night Test against the West Indies on the basis that any decision should include consultation with “the players, the administrators and the fans”, is even more damning. At a time when cricket needs clearheaded decision making and long-term planning, confusion seems to be the prevalent emotion. Consider the following. Test cricket is a game in dire need of nurturing and one solution is to play matches under lights. So far the Day/Night Test experiment has proved worthwhile but it needs the support of its biggest stakeholder. India’s current progress on programming a Day/Night Test appears to be more akin to ‘fiddling while Rome burns’,” he added.

Earlier, BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary had consulted with BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, acting President CK Khanna, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary, ex-India wicketkeeper Saba Karim, head coach Ravi Shastri and operations manager Gaurav Saxena. However, CoA was not kept in the loop and it did not go down well with CoA chief Vinod Rai.

Rai had lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for proposing that the idea of the day-night Test match between India and West Indies in October without informing them.

“You seem to have discussed with all the stakeholders, who in your scheme of things constitute four persons sitting in the (BCCI) cricket center — a very misplaced viewpoint. Even if it be cricket of which all of you certainly have greater knowledge than me, (I’m excluding Diana (Edulji, former India women’s team skipper), who has greater knowledge than all of you! I represent the viewing population. They are your greatest stakeholder,” Rai had said.

Link: https://www.thestatesman.com/sports...locking-day-night-tests-india-1502595819.html

 

[WengerOut]

Day night test matches in SC would be farcical with the major problem being the dew factor. Almost like playing under 2 conditions per day.

 

[carbon11]

Day night test matches in SC would be farcical with the major problem being the dew factor. Almost like playing under 2 conditions per day.

It would kill off spin bowling due the dew

Or the ball could start misbehaving under the lights


The same pink ball will be useless during the day

It's a complete farce


Test cricket should be allowed to die with only the ashes remaining since it is the only one that draws in the interest

The rest should stick to the limited overs format t20 and 50 over and allow other competitions like t10 , 40 over cricket and hong king sixers type games

 

[hadi123]

Would like to see a Day night test in India tbh, can imagine the atmosphere would be great although I agree with posters about dew etc.

 

[Gubol123]

Not sure why India wants to play Day and Night tests. Conditions won't be fair. Even ODIs tend to be too influenced by dew factor

 

[CanadianG00se]

Would like to see a Day night test in India tbh, can imagine the atmosphere would be great although I agree with posters about dew etc.

What makes u think us Indians will flock the stadium if DN test match is played? I will find it equally boring it not worse, plus our bowling attack (spinners) would be nullified cause of dew. Im glad CoA have stopped this nonsense, BCCI shouldnt just play DN test without countering dew factor or else it will be dumbest move ever.

 

[hadi123]

What makes u think us Indians will flock the stadium if DN test match is played? I will find it equally boring it not worse, plus our bowling attack (spinners) would be nullified cause of dew. Im glad CoA have stopped this nonsense, BCCI shouldnt just play DN test without countering dew factor or else it will be dumbest move ever.

Could people could come after work. India is hot at times so I'm sure people would be more willing to watch when the weather will be cooler.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Could people could come after work. India is hot at times so I'm sure people would be more willing to watch when the weather will be cooler.

Weather isnt that is stopping people from going to stadium, its the boring nature of the game. We Indians like quick entertainment, aint no one got time for watching Tuk Tuk all day. Even Odis these days are not sell out and here you talking about people going to watch Test ‘tuk tuk’ match.

 

[hadi123]

Weather isnt that is stopping people from going to stadium, its the boring nature of the game. We Indians like quick entertainment, aint no one got time for watching Tuk Tuk all day. Even Odis these days are not sell out and here you talking about people going to watch Test ‘tuk tuk’ match.

You have some fair points but you may as well give it a go. In the grand scheme of things, it's better to try it out.

 

[KingKhanWC]

No point. Indians only turn up to watch T20's or ODI's now.

I would guess many of the new Indian fans dont understand test cricket, a couple of years ago one of the opposition bowlers bowled a front foot no-ball and the crowd were cheering a free hit coming up.

 

[CanadianG00se]

You have some fair points but you may as well give it a go. In the grand scheme of things, it's better to try it out.

First DN test match might have good crowd but that is due to being very first DN match in India. But if they tries to overdo it then people will lose interest rather rapidly and it will just be another failure in saving test cricket.
In my view, more than DN test, BCCI should continue to experiement hosting test matches in tier 2 or 3 cities where fans dont often get to see match. In places like Mumbai, fans are well fed with IPl and other international matches.

 

[CanadianG00se]

No point. Indians only turn up to watch T20's or ODI's now.

I would guess many of the new Indian fans dont understand test cricket, a couple of years ago one of the opposition bowlers bowled a front foot no-ball and the crowd were cheering a free hit coming up.

Indian fans dont have patienc to watch tuk tuk all day, its like watching paint dry. IPL have changed the dynamics of game from viewers prespective, and they expect somewhat drama every ball be it wicket or boundary. The future of test cricket doesnt look that great at least not in India.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Indian fans dont have patienc to watch tuk tuk all day, its like watching paint dry. IPL have changed the dynamics of game from viewers prespective, and they expect somewhat drama every ball be it wicket or boundary. The future of test cricket doesnt look that great at least not in India.

If you have the ability to understand test cricket and if there is a fair balance between bat and ball, it's the most superiour version of cricket. Not for Bollywood though.

 

[CanadianG00se]

If you have the ability to understand test cricket and if there is a fair balance between bat and ball, it's the most superiour version of cricket. Not for Bollywood though.

You're again confusing two things. Lack of crowd has nothing to do with 'Not understanding Test cricket'. Its more to do with lack of interest by fans. In fast pace world no average person got that much of time to waste on game of cricket unless ofc if you're unemployed and got all the time.

Test cricket is doomed sooner the experts get it the better. Law of economics will catch up eventually...

 

[KingKhanWC]

You're again confusing two things. Lack of crowd has nothing to do with 'Not understanding Test cricket'. Its more to do with lack of interest by fans. In fast pace world no average person got that much of time to waste on game of cricket unless ofc if you're unemployed and got all the time.

Test cricket is doomed sooner the experts get it the better. Law of economics will catch up eventually...

It may be doomed in India but test cricket will go on for centuries to come. England and Australia play the Ashes, this is an old tradition which will not die out whether the Indians want to play or not.

Do you think people in Eng and Aus are unemployed? The Indians dont have interest because they struggle to understand the beauty of test cricket.

 

[CanadianG00se]

It may be doomed in India but test cricket will go on for centuries to come. England and Australia play the Ashes, this is an old tradition which will not die out whether the Indians want to play or not.

Do you think people in Eng and Aus are unemployed? The Indians dont have interest because they struggle to understand the beauty of test cricket.

England N Australia have long rivalry and will continue to do so. If im not wrong those English and Aussie fans take vacation or time off from work to watch the game, something that an avg Indian will never do that to for test cricket.

Your last statement is subjective, what you and test purists find beauty in test cricket may not be same for us IPL fans.
Lastly, as i said law of economics will decide what format of cricket will be played in future and it seems T20s are future. Test cricket will die except 2-3 nations, some countries already cutting test matches for more and more T20s. Many countries are making losses while hosting test matches, something that you test fans are reluctant to accept. Its a bitter pill to swallow for test fans that their so called Pinnacle of sport is being played in front of empty stands and dwindling viewers.

 

[Sachin136]

No point. Indians only turn up to watch T20's or ODI's now.

I would guess many of the new Indian fans dont understand test cricket, a couple of years ago one of the opposition bowlers bowled a front foot no-ball and the crowd were cheering a free hit coming up.

If you have the ability to understand test cricket and if there is a fair balance between bat and ball, it's the most superiour version of cricket. Not for Bollywood though.

Being elitist over what type of a sport you prefer? Seriously? Cricket is a game that you play with a bat and a ball. You don't need some superior intelligence to understand it, as if it is chess (which is easy to learn too) or quantum field theory. It is the same thing all over the world. Test matches don't get nearly as many viewers most of the time. In fact, India is better than many other places in this regard. Look at how many people showed up in Durban.

And who decides what the best format is? Certainly not you. Maybe leave it up to popularity, or viewership?

 

[KingKhanWC]

Being elitist over what type of a sport you prefer? Seriously? Cricket is a game that you play with a bat and a ball. You don't need some superior intelligence to understand it, as if it is chess (which is easy to learn too) or quantum field theory. It is the same thing all over the world. Test matches don't get nearly as many viewers most of the time. In fact, India is better than many other places in this regard. Look at how many people showed up in Durban.

And who decides what the best format is? Certainly not you. Maybe leave it up to popularity, or viewership?

Test cricket is the pinnacle of cricket. There are no field restrictions, over restrictions, silly coloured clothing, trashy cheerleaders dancing around with Bollywood music blaring, time outs, adverts in your face etc.

Nobody remembers a an ODI or T"0 series victory but everyone remembers a test series win esp an away win.

The best format is the original format.

 

[KingKhanWC]

England N Australia have long rivalry and will continue to do so. If im not wrong those English and Aussie fans take vacation or time off from work to watch the game, something that an avg Indian will never do that to for test cricket.

Your last statement is subjective, what you and test purists find beauty in test cricket may not be same for us IPL fans.
Lastly, as i said law of economics will decide what format of cricket will be played in future and it seems T20s are future. Test cricket will die except 2-3 nations, some countries already cutting test matches for more and more T20s. Many countries are making losses while hosting test matches, something that you test fans are reluctant to accept. Its a bitter pill to swallow for test fans that their so called Pinnacle of sport is being played in front of empty stands and dwindling viewers.

Test cricket is not doomed then. I dont think it will die in all the major 8 test playing nations, it will evolve in to 4 day test matches.

IPL or any T20 only fans are not real cricket fans imo. Girls & guys who work with me have gone to T20 matches matches, it's just a good night out even if they dont understand a thing.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Test cricket is not doomed then. I dont think it will die in all the major 8 test playing nations, it will evolve in to 4 day test matches.

IPL or any T20 only fans are not real cricket fans imo. Girls & guys who work with me have gone to T20 matches matches, it's just a good night out even if they dont understand a thing.

Test cricket is already dying in places like SL, NZ, WI.
CNZ have even scrapped test matches for more T20s and will only result in slow but sure death of test cricket in NZ.
India is touring NZ next year and they are not scheduled to play any test matches. India is biggest money earner for NZ, despite that they have scrapped test matches tells you that test cricket is in final stages of its cycle.

I personally dont care what you and test purists think of us T20 fans. I know we are absolute majority and we will decide the future of the sport, and future looks pretty dark for longest and most boring format of the game.
There are more fans in the ground watching one game of IPL than entire test series in India, tells you where does future lies.

Most casual Indian fans in Canada gathers during IPL and ICC events to watch the game and have tailgating, something will never happen during Test matches.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Test cricket is already dying in places like SL, NZ, WI.
CNZ have even scrapped test matches for more T20s and will only result in slow but sure death of test cricket in NZ.
India is touring NZ next year and they are not scheduled to play any test matches. India is biggest money earner for NZ, despite that they have scrapped test matches tells you that test cricket is in final stages of its cycle.

I personally dont care what you and test purists think of us T20 fans. I know we are absolute majority and we will decide the future of the sport, and future looks pretty dark for longest and most boring format of the game.
There are more fans in the ground watching one game of IPL than entire test series in India, tells you where does future lies.

Most casual Indian fans in Canada gathers during IPL and ICC events to watch the game and have tailgating, something will never happen during Test matches.

All nations are playing less test cricket but not a single nation has said they will quit test cricket.

T20 coloured pjyama fans will only dictate how the circus evolves but no how cricket evolves. Im glad I live in England where test matches are packed and people dont take T20 seriously, but of course we are the home of cricket.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Weather isnt that is stopping people from going to stadium, its the boring nature of the game. We Indians like quick entertainment, aint no one got time for watching Tuk Tuk all day. Even Odis these days are not sell out and here you talking about people going to watch Test ‘tuk tuk’ match.

Traditional test venues(Eden, Chinnaswamy etc.) still get crowds on weekends .

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Test cricket is the pinnacle of cricket. There are no field restrictions, over restrictions, silly coloured clothing, trashy cheerleaders dancing around with Bollywood music blaring, time outs, adverts in your face etc.

Nobody remembers a an ODI or T"0 series victory but everyone remembers a test series win esp an away win.

The best format is the original format.

No need to demean ODIs and Intl T20's just because of few die hard Pyjama League fans who don't even remember which team won the final of Pyjama League 3 years ago. Atleast those who follow ODIs they remember and cherish their team's wins. These same Pyjama League fans are delusional and think these circus leagues can successfully run without Star International Players.

I find it funny that some posters are speaking on behalf of all the indians that they all like mickey mouse cricket. Fact is BCCI, Indian cricketers and fans do care about test cricket which is reflected by the recent performances, scheduling of test matches and rankings. These changu mangu fans aren't going to control how International Cricket runs.

 

[kingusama92]

Test cricket is slowly moving to its death.