Rules That Need To Be Modified, Added or Trashed

[Lokomotiv]

Abolition of the limitation of overs of Bowlers in limited-over games.

 

[Furball]

Seriously? Batting would become impossible. The bowler could be bowling with a flap of leather with a nail through it. At what point do the umpires change the ball? When it has shards of glass sticking out of the seam?

Well, when I say "legalise ball tampering" I don't mean "do whatever the hell you want to it." I'd still ban using foreign implements like bottle tops etc from being used. But if the fielding team want to use fingernails, teeth or dirt to scuff up one side of the ball to get it reversing, then go ahead.

 

[fredfertang]

Abolition of the limitation of overs of Bowlers in limited-over games.

There weren't any when it began

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Well, when I say "legalise ball tampering" I don't mean "do whatever the hell you want to it." I'd still ban using foreign implements like bottle tops etc from being used. But if the fielding team want to use fingernails, teeth or dirt to scuff up one side of the ball to get it reversing, then go ahead.

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[TheJediBrah]

Well, when I say "legalise ball tampering" I don't mean "do whatever the hell you want to it." I'd still ban using foreign implements like bottle tops etc from being used. But if the fielding team want to use fingernails, teeth or dirt to scuff up one side of the ball to get it reversing, then go ahead.

You have to draw the line somewhere though. And the rules you just mentioned would lead to an absolute farce.

 

[Adders]

I think the ball tampering situation is about right as it is now. I totally see why GF made that comment and I'm all for leniency in it, throwing the ball in on the bounce, rubbing sweat, sunscreen, mint induced saliva etc on it........all ball tampering to a degree and all should be allowed.

Can't go as far as allowing bowlers like Afridi to bite chunks out of the ball or have a designated Edward Scissor hands scratching the **** out of it. Teams know the limits and how far they can push them and for the most part I think the balance is right as it is, they can do enough to get the ball moving but do so without taking the piss.

The only thing that ****s me now is the carrying on about it from opposition press/fans when their is some suspicion.

 

[uvelocity]

poms in allow ball tampering shocker

 

[TheJediBrah]

The only thing that ****s me now is the carrying on about it from opposition press/fans when their is some suspicion.

. . .

poms in allow ball tampering shocker

lol

 

[Adders]

Yeah, the irony wasn't lost on me.

 

[ankitj]

I don't know why bails should be dislodged or wicket uprooted for a run out or stumping or bowled. It should be enough that ball touches the wickets.

 

[Son Of Coco]

I'll mark the boundary line at the scg if it gets me a five day ticket to the test.

I'll buy you a 5 day ticket to the test if you promise to remark the line 150 metres outside the stadium walls for England's innings.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Instead of this farcical situation where we go upstairs and wait for endless replays before upholding/overturning an umpires ruling, a designated player (the batsman, if it is he who is challenging the decision, or one of the fielding team) should be given the opportunity to get the decision reversed by giving a convincing PowerPoint presentation.

This would take the monotony out of waiting for a decision and would allow players to develop valuable skills for their post-cricket careers.

The umpires could give the presentation a score out of 10. If they average above 5.0 then their challenge is upheld.

 

[GIMH]

Surely this wouldn't be in Australia's interests given the aversion some of the players have to presentations.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Shane Watson would struggle, but that wouldn't really affect the percentage of correct reviews he makes. Would expect David Warner to have a touch of Winston Churchill about him.

 

[hendrix]

They'll need Cowan back.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Yeah, he would definitely add some aplomb to any presentation. KP would struggle to get a favourable ruling as he'd constantly stray off topic to talk about himself.

 

[Hurricane]

I have been wondering about the double play rule that ricky ponting is adding to his muck around cricket league. How would the double play work. You catch someone and run out the other batsman? Would probably happen about as often as a triple play in baseball. Could liven up ODIs maybe and seems harmless as it would hardly ever happen?

 

[uvelocity]

nah it does happen, the way it works in last man stands is you have to get back to the end you started at so for example you can hit itin the air to say mid off, and the natural tendency is to scoot through to get the other bloke on strike, but they can catch it and run you out at the bowlers end

 

[Dawood Ahmad]

The main quality of the sport cricket is that it is complex. These thing make it even more complex hence increase its popularity. So it should be a part of cricket.

 

[benchmark00]

Dagwood Dog makes a good point.