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London 2012 Summer Olympics |OT2|
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http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_icc-mulling-introducing-t20-cricket-in-olympics-by-2020_1637814
Says that it might return in 2020. Golf and Rugby Sevens are the new events in 2016. It's funny, because London is probably the best city for hosting both of those new events, especially Cricket.
For those that don't know, T20 Cricket is where each team bowls 20 overs, which is 120 balls (pitches/throws) and tries to get the highest score. Any other form would probably take too long and possibly be too tiring on the players, though you could squeeze ODI cricket (45 overs) onto the same schedule as the football tournament. T20 is fun, and probably the most exciting from a spectator's standpoint, but it's not considered the most skillful form of Cricket since players tend to just try to hit it as hard as they can rather then play more tactically. Test cricket, which lasts 5 days, with no over limit, and you just bat until you're all out to end an innings (of which each team has 2 this time), would obviously not fit on an Olympic schedule at all.
I am more use to men's football than basketball. Have you seen a WNBA game?
davidsaurus
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That Baseball vs. Cricket debate is pointless. Thèque should be an Olympic sport, that's all.
I think only French-GAF might get this one
A quick google and I have no idea what that is. Looks like a mix of baseball and cricket.
ConfusingJazz
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Despite what movies tell you, the only sports that matter in high school and college in the US are football and basketball. Playing those sports might get you laid.
The only reason you get laid for being a swimmer is because you are in good shape. No one gives two shits if your the greatest swimmer since Phelps until you get to the Olympics.
I can see why cricket would have previously been a bit difficult to have in considering the games used to last a day but now with T20 around I would be extremely disappointed if it doesn't make it into the Olympics by 2020. Went to Lords to watch the archery finals today (Aida <3) but I couldn't stop thinking about how great Olympic cricket could have been there.
Edit: They should specify that it is T20 Cricket though as an event, so as not to be confused with the superior other forms of the game.
Edit: They should specify that it is T20 Cricket though as an event, so as not to be confused with the superior other forms of the game.
Jezbollah
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You are right in all areas.
I was actually disappointed that Baseball was removed from this olympics - I know GB has a team that has played in the European championships - I was fully prepared to go to see Baseball in London. Shame, that.
He's their go-to guy. Hehe, as a Bulls fan that makes me giggle.
Depends on the format. The shortest format is 20-20
HoodWinked
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judo has a huge gulf between men and woman, mens looks like martial arts exciting lots of movement and powerful throws. womens is like watching two falling over each other and getting points incidentally and they're always kicking each others feet because nearly all points come from trips and not throws.
I thought a single game could go for 3 days sometimes.
There's 3 versions of the sport.
Test cricket usually lasts 3-5 days.
ODIs usually last 6-8 hours.
T20s usually last 2-3 hours.
Sending middle-schoolers to the Olympics is a bad idea.That Baseball vs. Cricket debate is pointless. Thèque should be an Olympic sport, that's all.
I think only French-GAF might get this one
Actually, Guyana would compete.
Great game from GB there.
Unlucky to lose by a point.
Nope. Only women's basketball game I watched in my life is half of France/Australia a few days ago. Might have watched a few minutes of other matches here and there.
Jezbollah
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You have various formats of Cricket. You are talking about a five day Test match or a four day domestic match.
Then you have limited overs, that can range from one day for a 50 over match to the most recent invention, Twenty20, where both teams get 20 overs - that can take up to four hours to play, weather depending of course.
Alx
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All aboard! The Love train!
How does Britain not foul at the end? Hilarious.
davidsaurus
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The one reason I'm not a huge fan of baseball being an Olympic sport is that I can't see anyone but US winning it? Correct me if I'm wrong, but at least with cricket there are a lot of nations that would have a shot.
Yea... You clearly have no idea what your talking about.
Middle school ? You're kind, I've only played this in elementary and perhaps one time in summer camp. But hey, China also sends a lot of kids to the Olympics.
It varies
- T20 cricket usually lasts for about 3 hours
- ODI cricket lasts all day
- Test cricket lasts 5 days
Very few people actually watch cricket above T20 for extended periods of time, you usually just check in to see somebody get out or check the score. It's a sport you have on in the background and most of the exciting stuff happens near the end.
There are different forms of the game. Test cricket can last up to five days (playing from 11am to 6pm or so with breaks for lunch and tea), and if there is no result after five days it is a draw. One-day cricket is one day of a similar length but there is a 'newer' form of the game which is just 20 overs a side and lasts around three-and-a-half hours. Perfect for the Olympics and designed to finally get an American audience into the game.
Luol Deng must be heart broken. Can't blame him ever for the loss though. He is the heart of the team. Brilliant game by him except the ending turnovers.
Wtf is this shit, where are your proofs of cheating? Why can't you compliment others while celebrating your country? An if you don't want to give others credit at least try to be respectful.
Gamer @ Heart
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What the hell. The brazil vs US men volleyball stream died
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