Cricket: International Discussion Thread

Agent_Smith said:
Often down to lazy bowlers but there are times when the batting side employs delay tactics. It's easy for a side that are 7 or 8 wickets down to slow things down by running gloves out to batsmen, batsmen stepping away, remarking guards etc when they know that the day's play is coming to an end or the weather is turning foul. Docking the batting side runs in this regard is meaningless then since the runs are not the issue. Seeing out the day is.
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The glove thing is easy to solve. Only allow it during drinks breaks or lunch & tea.
 
4th Investec Test: England v Pakistan at The Oval, Aug 11-14, 2016

England 328 & 253
Pakistan 542 & 42/0 (13.1 ov)
Pakistan won by 10 wickets

That brings to a close a wonderful Test series, which has showcased the best of a remarkable Pakistan team, as well as some decent cricket from England, too. They are denied the final trophy that would have given them all nine in the cabinet, as well as a chance to go to No. 1 in the Test rankings; that chance is now Pakistan's, depending on results elsewhere. But, for the moment, let's enjoy the sight of the Pakistan players celebrating on the outfield, posing with the flag and acknowledging their fans. It's been a specially joyous Pakistan Independence Day for all of those with a little green in their hearts. They came here as perhaps the best-prepared Pakistan team ever and, but for a meltdown on the final day at Edgbaston, might have won the series. After all the controversies that have gone before, especially in 2010, it's been brilliant contest fought in great spirit and one that should be remembered for a long, long time. Oh for that deciding Test... It's worth noting, of course, that the Super Series score is 8-8, with five ODIs and a T20 to go. But oh for another Test...
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Paki power!

Glad they got something out of the series...well-deserved.

Less-said about the Windies, the better.
 
Poms got their butts kicked.

If only the Pakis can be more consistent.

Mickey is right....their skill levels( especially their bowlers) are second to none...just need to develop their brains...haha
 
AirWolf said:
Rule should be:
(1) Fielding side delaying (as judged by umpire) - fielding side docked 10 runs for every over lost at close of play.
(2) Batting side delaying (as judged by umpire) - batting side docked 1 wicket for every over lost by close of play.
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Law 42 (Fair and unfair play) already covers this. In my opinion, the below simply needs stricter interpretation and enforcement...

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9. Time wasting by the fielding side

It is unfair for any fielder to waste time.

(a) If either umpire considers that the progress of an over is unnecessarily slow, or time is being wasted in any other way, by the captain of the fielding side or by any other fielder, at the first instance the umpire concerned shall

(i) if the ball is in play, call and signal Dead ball.

(ii) inform the other umpire of what has occurred.

(b) The bowler’s end umpire shall then,

(i) warn the captain of the fielding side, indicating that this is a first and final warning.

(ii) inform the batsmen of what has occurred.

(c) If either umpire considers that there is any further waste of time in that innings by any fielder, he shall

(i) if the ball is in play, call and signal Dead ball.

(ii) inform the other umpire of what has occurred.

The bowler’s end umpire shall,

(iii) either, if the waste of time is not during an over, award 5 penalty runs to the batting side and inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for this action

or, if the waste of time is during the course of an over, direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler forthwith. The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.

If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the next over.

(iv) inform the batsmen and, as soon as is practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.

(v) together with the other umpire report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to the Executive of the fielding side and to any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and team concerned.

10. Batsman wasting time

It is unfair for a batsman to waste time. In normal circumstances, the striker should always be ready to take strike when the bowler is ready to start his run up.

(a) Should either batsman waste time by failing to meet this requirement, or in any other way, the following procedure shall be adopted. At the first instance, either before the bowler starts his run up or when the ball becomes dead, as appropriate, the umpire shall

(i) warn both batsmen and indicate that this is a first and final warning. This warning shall apply throughout the innings. The umpire shall so inform each incoming batsman.

(ii) inform the other umpire of what has occurred.

(iii) inform the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.

(b) If there is any further time wasting by any batsman in that innings, the umpire shall, at the appropriate time while the ball is dead

(i) award 5 penalty runs to the fielding side.

(ii) inform the other umpire of the reason for this action.

(iii) inform the other batsman, the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.

(iv) together with the other umpire report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to the Executive of the batting side and to any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and player or players and, if appropriate, team concerned.
 
India and WI test match officially abandoned after persistent rain has resulted in a waterlogged outfield (sound familiar? :p ). This means that for the first time since the ICC rankings were officially introduced in 2003, Pakistan ascend to the number 1 spot.
 
Agent_Smith said:
India and WI test match officially abandoned after persistent rain has resulted in a waterlogged outfield (sound familiar? :p ). This means that for the first time since the ICC rankings were officially introduced in 2003, Pakistan ascend to the number 1 spot.
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Pakistan number 1 and we're number 7. Who would have thought
 
And we are going to drop even more points because of this rain out...Even if we win the final test we are still losing points because we won the previous series vs nz 2-0.

Thanks again kingsmead...
 
Some good cricket today. Times are SA...

ODI: Sri Lanka vs Australia (starting at 11:00)

ODI: England vs Pakistan (starting at 15:00)
 
Far too early to be getting chipper about the prospect of a SL victory here, but at least the early wickets in the Aussie chase makes for an interesting contest going forward.

Sri Lanka 288 (48.5 ov)
Australia 22/2 (4.5 ov)
Australia require another 267 runs with 8 wickets and 45.1 overs remaining
 
Sri Lanka 288 (48.5 ov)
Australia 185/8 (41.0 ov)
Australia require another 104 runs with 2 wickets and 54 balls remaining

I suppose there isn't too much harm in getting champagne and dancing girls ready?
 
Sri Lanka 288 (48.5 ov)
Australia 206 (47.2 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 82 runs

...and they square the series. Nice!
 
Poor batting performance from the Aussies. Losing Warner and Finch early ripped the guts out of their chase.
 
West Indies 199/1 (15/20 ov) :wtf:

Evin Lewis is smashing the indian bowlers.
 
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