Where is cricket best enjoyed? Live at the stadium or on a screen many miles away? What do these experiences teach us and what really are we watching when we take in a game? The 81allout crew discuss.

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Talking Points:

The challenges (and privilege required) to access a cricket ground
The ordeal of watching a game in an Indian stadium
The improved quality of television coverage that takes you close to the action
The complications of a televised game that is carefully directed and packaged
The distractions during a broadcast: advertisements, crowd shots, sponsor logos
Experiencing the conditions at the ground and understanding flight and length
The appreciation to be gained from watching the entire field of play
The democratic nature of TV - and how it introduces the game to new fans
The influence of commentary on one's interpretation of the game

Participants:

Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)

Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)

Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview)

Ashoka (@ABVan)

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