Reintroduction of the Substitute rule - Page 2

zaremba · 25-06-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

It was an epic fail. I'd agree that it could have been used better but would not like to see it again.

This.

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Nah, nobody's ever abused the substitute fielder rule so I don't see why this would be any different

You may be forgetting about Ye Crims' use of Peter Cantrell as a sub in the late 80s/early 90s. CATSOTG.

aussie · 25-06-2009, 02:28 PM

Haa...damn very surprised at the reactions so far.

Well given that T20 isn't proper cricket & basically is the format that will be used to generate future income for the sport - and potentially attract other nations to the game. The substitute rule woule be perfect for this format.

Also, although i can see with those who believe the beauty of cricket is that its a "balanced team sport". Im quite sure if the rule wasn't so poorly structured by the ICC in the first place many people wouldn't have a problem today. Its not going into test cricket so no issue...

four_or_six · 25-06-2009, 02:34 PM

Don't really like the idea of bringing it back in. I'm a real fan of watching all-rounders, and this rule would mean you don't even have to play one.

roseboy64 · 25-06-2009, 02:36 PM

Why isn't T20 proper cricket? Not like it's that 25 over thing they had in New Zealand.

Richard · 26-06-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by four_or_six

Don't really like the idea of bringing it back in. I'm a real fan of watching all-rounders, and this rule would mean you don't even have to play one.

The original idea was that it'd increase the presence of all-rounders due to the fact that people would realise using a specialist was a huge gamble on winning the toss.

The only way to stop it using all-rounders would be to name 12, toss, then name 11. That'd be the fairest way.

In any case, something that decreases the use of bits-and-pieces players and increases specialists is all good by me, and it's the only reason I was remotely in favour of the idea of subs. However, I'm perfectly happy without.

Richard · 26-06-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roseboy64

Why isn't T20 proper cricket?

Too short; too much emphasis on attack and not enough on defence; could give hundreds of reasons. Of course, not everyone accepts this.

aussie · 26-06-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Too short; too much emphasis on attack and not enough on defence; could give hundreds of reasons. Of course, not everyone accepts this.

Word, not a proper balance between bat & ball.

Get ya guns richard, the entire CW army is going to be blasting us in a few...

GIMH · 26-06-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie

Word, not a proper balance between bat & ball.

Get ya guns richard, the entire CW army is going to be blasting us in a few...

Indeed, ****ed me no end watching bowlers dominate the WC...

roseboy64 · 26-06-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Indeed, ****ed me no end watching bowlers dominate the WC...

Poor batsmen.

GIMH · 26-06-2009, 05:23 PM

*hugz*

Jamee999 · 26-06-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Indeed, ****ed me no end watching bowlers dominate the WC...

Love your work

GIMH · 26-06-2009, 05:49 PM

Ind33df, I am imm3ns3

morgieb · 26-06-2009, 11:24 PM

I'm in favor of replacing an injured player during a game, but not the rule that the ICC introduced.

andruid · 27-06-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by morgieb

i'm in favor of replacing an injured player during a game, but not the rule that the icc introduced.

awta

pasag · 27-06-2009, 05:29 AM

By far the worst rule in cricket ever.

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aussie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cricket Posts: 16,845	Haa...damn very surprised at the reactions so far. Well given that T20 isn't proper cricket & basically is the format that will be used to generate future income for the sport - and potentially attract other nations to the game. The substitute rule woule be perfect for this format. Also, although i can see with those who believe the beauty of cricket is that its a "balanced team sport". Im quite sure if the rule wasn't so poorly structured by the ICC in the first place many people wouldn't have a problem today. Its not going into test cricket so no issue...

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