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Batting with a runner
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Prince EWS
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I laughed at Gavaskar being okay with that and then having a whinge the following day when Ryder got cramp.
irottev
U19 Cricketer
I'd usually be against it, but it's worked for both sides. Sehwag scored a heap of runs with his and so did Ryder.
On the other hand, you could argue that keeping injuries from worsening is good for the game. I don't think it's particularly any kind of advantage - it causes confusion often.
On the other hand, you could argue that keeping injuries from worsening is good for the game. I don't think it's particularly any kind of advantage - it causes confusion often.
irottev
U19 Cricketer
It's also the only sport played for 5 days long and without substitutes. Maybe a designated 12th man should have to run. I dunno. It's pretty obvious that injuries happen in a 5 day game often.only sport where you can get someone to run for you. pretty gay rule
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Yeah but let's forget this match and look at it overall. This match it's been hilariously enforced, so at the end of the day it cancels out, but from an objective point of view overall the rule is a bit silly.
Endurance is a big part of test match cricket. But having someone just run for you once you get tired from the heat is crazy.
Endurance is a big part of test match cricket. But having someone just run for you once you get tired from the heat is crazy.
Daemon
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Good point. Guess they need to be way more specific with the conditions allowed for runners. Does the fielding captain have a say whether a runner is allowed?
flibbertyjibber
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Pup Clarke
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Yes, but the heat gives you cramps no matter how fit you are, and after that it's impossible to be able to run
Somerset
Cricketer Of The Year
Would have no problem doing without the runner completely - if you can't bat, then retire hurt. I can see the point of view with regard to preventing longer injuries, but surely if you're injured then staying at the crease and batting even with a runner isn't in your very best interests.
Goughy
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I have no problem with the runner law though it could be tweaked. It is a team game and no substitutes are allowed. Perhaps if a runner is required then the batsman should have to retire hurt and then could only come back as the last man with a runner. He still gets a runner but there is a penalty to pay.
Prince EWS
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I love that idea!
Somerset
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Apparently in this test match in 1936, McCormick used a runner in the first innings (found a mention here).
Daemon
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visiting captains who refuse would probably get murdered by the spectatorsDon't have a problem as long as the opposite captain doesn't mind.
Captains should mind more though.
Fusion
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Hate the runner rule, but if it has to exist then Goughy's idea is a good one.
honestbharani
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Think it is an ok rule, tbh... Maybe stricter enforcement yes.. But you gotta give these guys some slack.. So much heat out there in some places when you play and it could take a toll.. And Sehwag seems genuinely in trouble.. Notice how little he bowled.. I am sure Dhoni would have used him more if he could.. He used freakin' Raina and Sachin..