Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
I like the idea of day-night tests, but I'm not sure on the practicalities.
I'm not aware of the dew problem. Is it a problem because the ball swings violent in the humid evening conditions (which I wouldn't be that concerned about), or is it an issue because the outfield and the ball get slippery? Either way, I don't think dew would be a major concern in New Zealand, and there are a couple of grounds around the country (especially McLean Park and Hamilton) where day night matches could probably help to boost attendances. Better not ever be used as an excuse to shift test matches from the Basin to the Stadium though. I know there have been a few trials of light coloured balls for day-night FC matches, does anyone know how well they worked?
Four fielders outside the circle? FMD, ODI's have become a complete joke. With this rule, 400 will become blase and spinners and part-timers will be annihilated. Up until now I still really enjoyed the format, but I can't see the point of tuning in to watch 7 hours of block-bash bull****. It's particularly irritating because, as somebody has already pointed out, the easy way to improve the cat-and-mouse middle overs period is simply to allow bowlers more than 10 overs each. Ugh.
I'm not aware of the dew problem. Is it a problem because the ball swings violent in the humid evening conditions (which I wouldn't be that concerned about), or is it an issue because the outfield and the ball get slippery? Either way, I don't think dew would be a major concern in New Zealand, and there are a couple of grounds around the country (especially McLean Park and Hamilton) where day night matches could probably help to boost attendances. Better not ever be used as an excuse to shift test matches from the Basin to the Stadium though. I know there have been a few trials of light coloured balls for day-night FC matches, does anyone know how well they worked?
Four fielders outside the circle? FMD, ODI's have become a complete joke. With this rule, 400 will become blase and spinners and part-timers will be annihilated. Up until now I still really enjoyed the format, but I can't see the point of tuning in to watch 7 hours of block-bash bull****. It's particularly irritating because, as somebody has already pointed out, the easy way to improve the cat-and-mouse middle overs period is simply to allow bowlers more than 10 overs each. Ugh.