A different game of exciting cricket (No bat, no ball, only hands!)

Sky Man · 15-05-2012, 06:08 AM

Hi!
I am new to this forum and I like to introduce to everyone here a new type of cricket game I play many times with hands. Some might have heard about this but many don't know about playing cricket just with hands.
Here is the method to play:
(x) You need a healthy hand and some friends to play.Here I will explain about a match between two players.
(x) First, the players have to toss a coin and the toss winner should decide whether to bat or bowl.
(x)Then, Both the players should use a single hand and show a number using their fingers, both at the same moment.
[ show one finger for one run
2 fing - 2 runs
3 fing - 3 runs
4 fing four runs
5 fing. - 5 runs
thumb finger - 6 runs ]
(x)If both the players show the same number of runs using their hands, the batting person is declared out.
(x)If both of them show different numbers, then the runs are counted for the batsman.
(x)This continues until the batsman loses three(or four or five) wickets or the number of overs is finished.(eg, keep 5 overs)
(x) Then the person who bowled early will bat. If the batter loses all his wickets before reaching the target, the person who batted earlier wins. If he reaches the target, the second person wins!
If you have doubts regarding it, post it.
Hope everyone enjoys playing it

G.I.Joe · 15-05-2012, 06:12 AM

So what you're saying is that you like batting with your hand?

marc71178 · 15-05-2012, 06:18 AM

What exactly is a thumb finger?

How is that different to the fifth finger?

Eds · 15-05-2012, 06:27 AM

What rules do you have on Throwing Stuff?

Sky Man · 15-05-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc71178

What exactly is a thumb finger?

How is that different to the fifth finger?

For five runs, you don't have to show the fifth finger, you should show all the five fingers.
For six, you should show only the thumb.

Sky Man · 15-05-2012, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.I.Joe

So what you're saying is that you like batting with your hand?

Yes, of course. (But, only when I am not in the ground!)

benchmark00 · 15-05-2012, 07:09 AM

Favourite stroke is the pull no doubt.

Son Of Coco · 16-05-2012, 01:54 AM

As I'm a little more discreet, I prefer the turn to fine leg.

benchmark00 · 16-05-2012, 03:16 AM

You don't like it short iirc.

Son Of Coco · 16-05-2012, 05:57 AM

That's right, it needs to be up and straight and then I'm happy to spank it to all parts.

benchmark00 · 16-05-2012, 06:49 AM

In order to not make a mess of the wicket, I hope you're wearing your rubbers, not spikes.

Son Of Coco · 16-05-2012, 07:23 AM

I've picked up a sponsorship from a new player in the game - Kleenex. They're soft on the skin and absorb any excess moisture in the wicket. The head designer is a master gloveman himself, so they're particularly good when you're standing up over the stumps and you need to make a clean snaffle.

benchmark00 · 16-05-2012, 07:27 AM

Always handy, especially when you need to quickly whip the bails off.

Son Of Coco · 16-05-2012, 07:54 AM

The webbing between the fingers offers a bit more ball security too.

benchmark00 · 16-05-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Son Of Coco

The webbing between the fingers offers a bit more ball security too.

Undoubtedly. Are you also of the belief that a good, powerful wrist cock is the key to blowing away the opposition?

15-05-2012, 06:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sky Man Cricket Spectator Join Date: May 2012 Location: India Posts: 3	A different game of exciting cricket (No bat, no ball, only hands!) Hi! I am new to this forum and I like to introduce to everyone here a new type of cricket game I play many times with hands. Some might have heard about this but many don't know about playing cricket just with hands. Here is the method to play: (x) You need a healthy hand and some friends to play.Here I will explain about a match between two players. (x) First, the players have to toss a coin and the toss winner should decide whether to bat or bowl. (x)Then, Both the players should use a single hand and show a number using their fingers, both at the same moment. [ show one finger for one run 2 fing - 2 runs 3 fing - 3 runs 4 fing four runs 5 fing. - 5 runs thumb finger - 6 runs ] (x)If both the players show the same number of runs using their hands, the batting person is declared out. (x)If both of them show different numbers, then the runs are counted for the batsman. (x)This continues until the batsman loses three(or four or five) wickets or the number of overs is finished.(eg, keep 5 overs) (x) Then the person who bowled early will bat. If the batter loses all his wickets before reaching the target, the person who batted earlier wins. If he reaches the target, the second person wins! If you have doubts regarding it, post it. Hope everyone enjoys playing it

15-05-2012, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
marc71178 Eyes not spreadsheets Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Posts: 56,333	What exactly is a thumb finger? How is that different to the fifth finger? __________________ marc71178 - President and founding member of AAAS - we don't only appreciate when he does well, but also when he's not quite so good! Anyone want to join the Society? Beware the evils of Kit-Kats - they're immoral apparently.

15-05-2012, 06:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
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16-05-2012, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,055	As I'm a little more discreet, I prefer the turn to fine leg. __________________ "What is this what is this who is this guy shouting what is this going on in here?" - CP. (re: psxpro) R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best *R.I.P Fardin 'Bob' Qayyumi* Member of the Church of the Holy Glenn McGrath

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16-05-2012, 03:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,097	You don't like it short iirc.

16-05-2012, 05:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,055	That's right, it needs to be up and straight and then I'm happy to spank it to all parts.

16-05-2012, 06:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,097	In order to not make a mess of the wicket, I hope you're wearing your rubbers, not spikes.

16-05-2012, 07:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,055	I've picked up a sponsorship from a new player in the game - Kleenex. They're soft on the skin and absorb any excess moisture in the wicket. The head designer is a master gloveman himself, so they're particularly good when you're standing up over the stumps and you need to make a clean snaffle.

16-05-2012, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,097	Always handy, especially when you need to quickly whip the bails off.

16-05-2012, 07:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,055	The webbing between the fingers offers a bit more ball security too.

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