I am currently watching the Twenty20 match between Australia and New Zealand, and I am once again reminded of the one reason that I love this form of cricket - players with microphones.
In a usual game the only people who get to hear from are the commentators, and sometimes their opinions can deviate a huge amount from what is actually happening. Hearing from the players on the ground is a fantastic opportunity to learn their strategies, and what they are really thinking.
I can recall last year when Glichrist scored several (I think it was 3) 6’s in a row after being urged on by the commentators. This level of participation and insight into the game is fantastic! Unfortuantly Gilly got out for 1 run, but there are still a lot of players left to come on.
It is also nice to listen to what the oppositions have to say. From the media’s portrayal and the immediate dislike just for wearing their national colours, it is remarkable how they actually behave, and think on the field.
From this Cricket Fan, Twenty20 Player Microphones get two thumbs up!
