Dravid says ‘chucking’ is not a crime but aren’t they treated like ‘crminals’ once reported for chucking ? Fact of the matter is the 15 deg rule is a bad law as ‘chucking’ cannot be reported consistently and thus not implementable fairly. On the top of it ICC is now gets a cranky brainwave to use technology to correct ‘chucking’! Silly indeed.This use of technology cannot be compared to DRS which doesn't bother or mess with individual players having to wear some 'detectors' etc. Why should any players agree for that ? Game of Cricket has been evolving for over a century and now it has metamorphed into shorter versions during last 5-6 decades and are going to stay. Any rule or law which is difficult to enforce due to confusion in ‘detection’ needs review. This 15deg ‘chucking’ rule appears to be one such rule difficult to enforce mainly because the detection is difficult and creates lot of controversy. Correcting ‘chucking’ through lab trials is even worse as the field and lab conditions are totally different and player can always bowl differently under the two conditions and hoodwink. Question is to what extent does ‘excess bending’ gives advantage in taking more wickets for a spinner? No clear answer. How many more wickets the so called ‘chucker’ managed due to that extra bending ? No clear answer again. Even with ‘chucking’ one is not a
Re: SCRAP ARBITRARY 15DEG RULE FOR SPINNERS
by damodaran mohan on Sep 15, 2014 04:56 PM
(contd.)..Even with ‘chucking’ one is not assured of a wicket.Besides, reporting ‘chucking’ by itself is problematic for field umpires especially for spinners. For pacers it could be a easier job. So what is the big deal why not scrap the archaic ‘chucking ‘ law for at least ‘spinners’ and make it legal and avoid all the controversies and troubles ?hym3k
Re: TEST CRICKET
by Belly Dancer on Sep 13, 2014 08:34 PM
Should test cricket be played only on fast and bouncy pitches? Or, is it a test of endurance on any condition?
New Format is:- In the first innings both teams bat 25 overs each. In the second innings both teams bat 20 overs each. This will make ODIs very interesting. ODI is a pain to watch these days.
Re: An Interesting new format for ODOs which hv become quite bori
by Belly Dancer on Sep 13, 2014 07:43 PM
done!!! will be implemented from the series against West Indies and you will get a complementary pavilion pass for all the 5 ODIs.
Re: IPL twice per year
by wcpak on Sep 13, 2014 08:58 AM
No,IPL should be 24x7.After the league matches,while the top four play the semi finals and final,the other teams should start playing in the next league :)
