Last night I stayed up to watch the opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup in Jamaica. So far I have read reports from those who actually attended the event and they seemed to have enjoyed it. I, on the other hand, thought it was terrible. It was uncoordinated, confusing, cheap and boring, in one word - shambolic. Now I appreciate this is the West Indies and they’re hardly known for their production prowess, this really showed in the broadcast I watched, the sound quality was horrendous and the choreography was clearly not made for TV. What was with all the miming and pretend drum beating?!
Seriously, if you’re gonna put on a production the world is watching try and do it well, otherwise take the money and spend it on something worthwhile.
My gripe about the opening ceremony aside, I think this is going to be a great world cup. The atmosphere in the Caribbean will be fantastic and I think we’re gonna see some great games. I reckon Sri Lanka will win it although I hope finally South Africa win what is rightfully theirs as the number 1 team in the world!
Staying with sport, my beloved Sharks are playing some great rugby at the moment and I reckon they could go all the way. Provided of course the Auckland Blues never again play as well as they did this weekend and we get a home semi and final. A long way still to go!
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13 March, 2007 at 8:50 am
6000
Let’s face it - this is a great indication of how the rest of the tournament is going to be. Poor organisation, no nets, dodgy pitches etc etc.
That’s what happens when you give a major tournament to a country that just can’t handle it.
On a completely unconnected topic: Roll on 2010!
13 March, 2007 at 9:45 am
atw
I think the contrast between Manthorp’s live account and the tame TV version we saw is going to be the real tale of this world cup. Really difficult to properly soak up the atmosphere when it’s all been pixellated.
It has had a slow build up but now I think it’s going to be a cracker, regardles of whether there are nets, poor organisation or dodgy pitches. 6 balls an over (give or take a few)is all one needs.
Perhaps like me, you just wish you were there.
13 March, 2007 at 4:11 pm
David
To be fair to them they did try and put on a good show and I suppose it wasn’t THAT bad, it just wasn’t anywhere near the quality we have come to expect from opening ceremonies.
The tournament organisation will affect all sides equally so I don’t think it will have any real effect on the outcome.
Bring on a Windies vs South Africa final!!
Yes, ATW, I really wish I was there.