I used to be one of those strange, ever-increasingly rare human beings who can sit and watch an entire five-day cricket test match, start to finish. I love cricket. Cosy on the couch at home, drink in one hand and popcorn in the other, it makes for great late evening viewing.

And then came Pro 20 cricket. My days of resting in front of the telly absorbing the intricacies and subtle nuances of the game were over. Now every time the captains toss a coin into the air before a 20 over match it signals an impending assault on my senses.

Blazing fast deliveries, clever slow and spin-bowling tactics, bludgeoned fours and sixes and spectacular fielding performances are almost commonplace in what has become such an engaging, exciting hot summer evening experience it feels like it should be illegal.

But if you think Pro 20 is good on TV, wait until you get to the grounds. The smell of braais and freshly cut grass, the noise of hundreds of kids playing their miniature versions on the grass banks and of teenagers cheering for their favourite players, being that close to the action... nothing compares to it. It's the best value for money 3 hours of family fun and entertainment you'll find anywhere, guaranteed.

This year Pro 20 takes it one step further - it's got the Kaboom!