(05-29-2015, 11:08 PM)pj57 Wrote: ^This was expected, unfortunately I can't see the provincial tournament getting off the ground at this stage. It may be more realistic to bring changes to the club system by making it more quality based & competitive....and more importantly playing FC matches on much better prepared pitches...not the sub-standard ones at present.
The only real way to improve quality in the club system is to cut the number of teams. The clubs don't want that.
I think with a little bit of diplomacy, the IC can make a provincial tournament work. I'd say start with the four-day tournament only. Leave List A cricket to the clubs.
Pitches also need a lot of work, but that takes money.