NZCPA | NZ Cricket Players Association

news and updates 

  • Home
  • About
    • Partners
    • Player Awards
    • The Cricketers Trust
    • Membership
  • PD Programme
    • Education Fund
  • Events
  • News
  • Members
    • Member Offers
    • MySelf
    • MyCricket
    • Cricketers Property Trust
    • Anti-Corruption Education

11/12/2015

FICA URGES THE GAME TO BUILD ON PINK BALL EXPERIMENT

Read Now
 
FICA URGES THE GAME TO BUILD ON ADELAIDE TEST MATCH PINK BALL EXPERIMENT
 
Following the inaugural day/night Test Match in Adelaide last week, FICA Executive Chairman, Tony Irish today made comment after consultation with players and conducting a player survey following the Test Match.
 
“It was good to see so many fans at the Adelaide Test Match and it was successful as an event, however, the pink ball experiment must be part of a bigger picture, and it alone is not the answer to making Test cricket the best it can be.” Irish said.
“Adelaide has historically been a well supported Test Match, and a social event. Players enjoy playing in front of big crowds, and it was a terrific atmosphere. What we saw in Adelaide is one aspect of a significant amount of work that needs to go into making the entire game compelling for spectators, players, and commercial partners. The structure of bilateral cricket, and of the game itself need to be addressed globally.”
 
“As representative body of players from 7 of the 10 test playing nations, FICA commends the players for their adaptability with a significant change to the game. We also recognise the amount of work that went into this game. FICA is supportive of innovations that can improve the spectacle and spectator interest, whilst maintaining the essence of the sport.” Irish continued.
 
“It is important to note however, that the change from the red to pink ball is significant. The players still have concerns around the ball itself, and one must take into account that the Adelaide Oval conditions were tailored to suit the pink ball and help it last. This led to results that were uncharacteristic for an Adelaide Test Match. Furthermore, questions also remain as to the suitability of day/night Test Matches in other parts of the world, where conditions are not as favourable as in Adelaide.”
 
In a post Match player survey of twenty (20) players who played in the Match, some of the key results were:
  • The pink ball did not show similar signs of wear and tear to the red ball (80%);
  • The pink ball swung more than the red ball (80%), especially at night;
  • The ball was not easy to see when batting or fielding at dusk (70%), and to a lesser extent at night (50%);
  • The day/night conditions affected the length of the match (85%)
  • Those who played were generally supportive of experimenting with day/night Test Matches, but were strongly of the view that the ball still requires improvement.
 
“In trialling day/night Test Matches, we are essentially adding another new format to the international cricket structure which already lacks clear and common direction as to the best interplay between formats, and the best way for players to balance the growing conflict in club versus country commitments.” Irish said.
 
“We know players value playing for their countries, and playing in events that have meaning and context. We also know how much they value the essence of Test cricket. With the advent of domestic T20 tournaments around the world, there is also now a growing alternative market to international cricket for the worlds best players.” Irish continued.
 
“The game must address its structure as a whole, and the players should be an integral part of planning and improving it in its entirety moving forward.”
 
“Cricket will be in the best position to grow if players are properly embraced as partners in the game.”
 
<More>
The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) was established in 1998 to co-ordinate the activities of all national players’ associations which protect the interests of professional cricketers throughout the world. It brings together all of the world’s cricketers, regardless of nationality, religion, political persuasion or race, under an international body focuses on matters of general interest to the game and its players.
 
FICA Players’ Association Representatives
Australian Cricketers’ Association – Alistair Nicholson
Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh - Debabrata Paul 
New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association – Heath Mills
Professional Cricketers’ Association (UK) – Angus Porter
South African Cricketers’ Association – Tony Irish
Sri Lankan Cricketers’ Association - Ken De Alwis 
West Indies Players’ Association – Wavell Hinds
 
FICA Structure
President – Jimmy Adams
Executive Chairman – Tony Irish
Head of Players and Member Operations – Tom Moffat

Share


Comments are closed.
Details

    Archives

    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    August 2020
    April 2020
    February 2020
    December 2019
    October 2019
    August 2019
    March 2019
    July 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    March 2014

    Categories

    All
    Current Players
    FICA
    General
    Masters Series
    Masters Weekend
    Media Release
    Memberzone
    MVP
    Past Players
    PD Programme
    Podcast

    RSS Feed

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Quick Links
About 
Publications 
Agent Accreditation
​Privacy Policy
CPT
Player Property Usage Form
Player Information Form

Members
Member Offers
Membership form
Personal Development 
Education Fund Application
​FICA Player Hub

© New Zealand Cricket Players Association 
  • Home
  • About
    • Partners
    • Player Awards
    • The Cricketers Trust
    • Membership
  • PD Programme
    • Education Fund
  • Events
  • News
  • Members
    • Member Offers
    • MySelf
    • MyCricket
    • Cricketers Property Trust
    • Anti-Corruption Education