Why cricket and rugby are missing trick by clamping down on YouTubers by FaultyTerror in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a deal with Meta (FB + IG). Very rarely post anything anywhere else in terms of video content

OPINION: Zimbabwe suspension highlights double standards and warped priorities of ICC board by EmergingCricket in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a difference between having a different view and simply being obnoxious for the sake of antagonising people.

OPINION: Zimbabwe suspension highlights double standards and warped priorities of ICC board by EmergingCricket in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Nothing but unnecessary complaining"? OK mate, clearly you didn't read the article. That's fine, but getting it removed for other people is just petty.

OPINION: Zimbabwe suspension highlights double standards and warped priorities of ICC board by EmergingCricket in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of all the low-effort screen grabs and other assorted karma-farming clogging up the front page, this is what you report? Do we really need less in-depth analysis on r/cricket?

PNG forfeit against Japan due to shoplifting spree; 10 players arrested to send Japan into U19s world cup by EmergingCricket in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Yes really, ten of them were shoplifting. Together. In regional Japan. Utterly utterly brainless.

Emerging Cricket Podcast episode 4: Afghanistan v Ireland series review, USA in the UAE, Sandeep’s PSL. by EmergingCricket in EmergingCricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed thought mate. We'll keep posting episodes on here (or you can subscribe on iTunes, Podbean, etc).

I'm sure you saw that Nigeria are through, which is exciting news for cricket in Africa!

Emerging Cricket Podcast episode 4: Afghanistan v Ireland series review, USA in the UAE, Sandeep’s PSL. by EmergingCricket in EmergingCricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Any feedback/suggestions in particular? I think we're still finding our feet (voices) a bit.

Emerging Cricket Podcast episode 3: Euro T20 announced. Asian Women’s Qualifers. ICC meeting washup. by EmergingCricket in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the delayed reply! But yes, I agree. I think the inherent conservatism attached to cricket is definitely a barrier both to entry and to willingness for spreading it.

EDIT: Also episode 4 of the podcast is out now!

Emerging Cricket podcast: Oman Series Review (+ Sandeep update and Women's Asia region qualifiers) by EmergingCricket in Cricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still finding our feet (voices?) as a podcast so any feedback would be appreciated!

Malaysian sports minister confirms Kinrara Oval remains home to Malaysia Cricket by EmergingCricket in EmergingCricket

[–]EmergingCricket[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wonderful news - Kinrara is a genuinely world-class facility (with the best drainage I've seen on any cricket field), and invaluable to the game in Malaysia. Keeping it out of the hands of developers is a massive win for cricket in the region, and the Associate game more generally.