Cricket World cup

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Is it fair to suggest this is something of a cock-up? A free-to-air final to show everyone the swashbuckling batting of England and they prepare a seamer's pitch. Or just NZ playing really well and one of those things?

[Hilts]

Is it fair to suggest this is something of a cock-up? A free-to-air final to show everyone the swashbuckling batting of England and they prepare a seamer's pitch. Or just NZ playing really well and one of those things?

This is a home World Cup and I have no idea why they would prepare this sort of wicket. Bowling is definitely NZ s strength.

[the other bob wilson]

This is a home World Cup and I have no idea why they would prepare this sort of wicket. Bowling is definitely NZ s strength.

My understanding is that theICC were in charge of pitch preparation for the competition.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Is it fair to suggest this is something of a cock-up? A free-to-air final to show everyone the swashbuckling batting of England and they prepare a seamer's pitch. Or just NZ playing really well and one of those things?

I had in mind that aside from not playing to England's strengths this was more an intriguing game for the purists rather than a slog-fest to bring in a new audience. But then it went nuts.