Through the Lens - June
03.07.26, 09:00 Updated 02.07.26, 21:47 3 Minute Read
Ray Lawrence
Love it or loathe it, we’re now beyond the halfway point in the Vitality Blast. The rich tapestry of four-day cricket, with all its nuances, gives way to the Bish, Bosh, Bash of a 20-over thrash.
It provides a significant financial stimulus for many clubs, with bumper crowds, and has definitely impacted the women’s game positively, providing greater coverage and awareness. So, there are many benefits – but, in tandem with the Hundred, the downside is that the real cut and thrust of red-ball cricket is relegated to the very fringes of the season.
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