Twenty20 Vision by Tim Brooks (Preview)

Published: June 27, 2008, 11:41 am

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The emergence of Twenty20 has ushered in a new era for the summer game. Unprecedented levels of investment, sponsorship and media attention have finally given cricket the brand and bravado to compete with other leading sports in the entertainment age. Ironically the concept was devised in England, often castigated as a conservative founding father, resistant to change. It has revitalised the county game and proved a financial lifeline to clubs, particularly those who do not possess Test arenas. Its success in England has been replicated across the world culminating in the glamour and gold of the Indian Premier League. Cricketers can now earn more in a six week stint at Chennai than a lifetime’s service at Chesterfield. READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN THE JULY / AUGUST EDITION...Ireland v Australia highlights Irish Rugby.co.ukTwenty20 Vision by Tim Brooks (Preview) Irelands Cricket MagazineSee 0 more posts on this topic: Twenty20 World, Ireland V, B Kenya,

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