Originally Posted by Darren Lethem:
“Am I getting confused here ?
Sky aren't showing any more county games. Fair enough. It would be nice if they were but sadly they have decided not to. I agree that the county game needs help so it would have been a double bonus. But how is showing games for free online helping the county game ? If a county were to stream games online then surely they should charge for it, they are in the business of making money after all.”
Hello Darren.
I'm going to try not to antagonise you. As I know I normally do.
You seem to be defending sky here so can I ask you a question.
Let's just say I solely subscribed to sky for cricket.
Since they had the contract, they've covered county cricket brilliantly. Championship, Pro 40, T20 et al.
We've had championship cricket every September, this year promises one of the closest ever finishes.
Recently my bill went up.
Today I learn the championship finale won't be televised.
I'm allowed to be grumpy surely?
As for streaming them free online. I doubt anyone will stay away from the ground to watch it. And if 1 person watches for 10 minutes and gets into cricket , then surely that's good?