The game of cricket always had two official versions, the five day test match and the one day 50 overs match. Since last 2-3 years, the hottest form of cricket is T20 or Twenty twenty or 20-20 cricket. This is a 20-over game per side. It takes around 3-3.5 hours to complete a single game. This shortening of the time period has helped to increase the popularity of the game. Now, people don't have to watch the game for an entire day or more. It is more like a game of football/soccer where the game starts in the evening and ends in 3 hours.
T20 cricket has also brought in a new generation of cricketers, namely T20 experts. Cricketers proficient in power hitting from ball one have become extremely important. The inaugural world t20 cup held in South Africa in 2007 was a very successful sporting event. Since then, the popularity of this version has skyrocketed. The highly successful Indian premier league was started by the BCCI in 2008. This is an annual event. The 2008 version brought over a billion dollars in revenues to everyone involved.
The popularity of the other forms of the game are waning. People like to enjoy the shortened games because of the glamor and fun involved. There are cheerleaders for every team who cheer every wicket, four or six. Popular songs are blasted on the stadium speakers. The shorter boundaries help more aerial shots and hence the fun. Even girls are watching this version of cricket which wasn't the case earlier. Popular celebrities are called in to give their views on TV and this has helped increase the mass appeal of the game. It is not just technique, but more of slam-bang. More new younger players are getting the chance to play for big teams. Thus twenty 20 cricket has proved to be very successful both in terms of money and public support. It is here to stay.
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Cricket Australia which was initially called as the Australian Cricket Board is the prevailing body for professional and amateur cricket in Australia . It was initially, in 1905, formed as the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket. Cricket Australia is in charge of regional growth of cricket in the Pacific region, under what is known as the International Cricket Council 's development program. Don't you want to see the progress of the match ball by ball? Then log on to our website and Watch West Indies vs Australia ODI Series 2010 live streaming.
Cricket Australia has under gone its name change three times since it was first founded. They are:
Australian Board of Control for International Cricket (1905 - 1973), Australian Cricket Board (1973 - 2003) and finally Cricket Australia (2003 - present)
This organization also bestows decoration for a variety of categories for players. This includes Test Players of the Year, One Day Players of the Year, Bradman Young Players of the Year, State of the Year, Women International Cricket Players of the Year and the Allan Border Medal for the overall best Australian cricket of the year. Watch West Indies vs Australia ODI Series 2010 live streaming on our reputed website.
The West Indies will be in Australia to play five ODIs and two Twenty20s. After the Australians completed a clean sweep over Pakistan, they go with a lot of self esteem to face the West Indies. Their winning spree just does not end. . Watch West Indies vs Australia ODI Series 2010 live streaming on our reputed website.
West Indies and Australia will play the 1st ODI at MCG in Melbournce on Sunday, February 7, MCG, Start time 1425 (0325 GMT). Watch West Indies vs Australia ODI Series 2010 live streaming on our reputed website watchcricketonline.net
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The significant action takes place in a specifically systematize area of the field called the pitch. The win of the match greatly depends on the nature of this pitch. Some are conducive for the bowlers and some for the batsmen. Seeing thus, the captain, who wins the toss decides whether to take fielding position or to bat first.
the captain of the Australian team, has captained it for a very long time. His captaincy is much appreciated by his team mates and with his quite yet forceful nature he has been able to steer his team to a number of victories. His team works like a force relentlessly and always has this compulsion to win all the matches. Their attitude and discipline is note worthy. Doug Bollinger is back in the squad after he was rested for the last two ODIs against Pakistan, while Harris, Clint McKay and are all in good form. We will have to wait and watch which of the eleven will finally be picked up in the squad. Watch Australia vs West Indies 1st ODI February 7th live online. Even if you do not get a chance to go and watch the match straight you can still enjoy the exact experience at home by logging on to watchcricketonline.net
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