'Comfort breaks' banned in Tests

[theguyinallblue]

'Comfort breaks' banned in Tests The International Cricket Council is to take a much tougher stance on the use of rolling substitutions during Tests and one-day internationals. At its annual meeting in Dubai, the ICC amended one of its playing conditions. Subs will only be allowed "in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons," the ICC explained. "Wholly acceptable reasons should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'." During Test matches in hot conditions, fast bowlers are commonly seen coming off the field after a spell, only to return 15 minutes later after a quick shower and a change of clothes. The new directive will ensure umpires can clamp down heavily on that practice. At a crucial moment in the 2005 Ashes series, Ricky Ponting was run out by substitute fielder Gary Pratt, and Australia later complained. But England insisted Pratt was taking the place of the genuinely injured Simon Jones. Meanwhile, confirmation has also been given that umpires will have more flexibility to shorten intervals between innings during one-day internationals to make up for lost time. The abandoned clash between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston in June was overshadowed by a row over why a 30-minute interval was taken after half the day had already been lost to rain, and play reduced to 24 overs per side. Also in ODIs, the batting team will now be allowed to choose when one of the two five-over powerplays are taken. Up until now, it had been the fielding captain's choice to make that decision.

[Sachinism]

uh oh Ganguly is gonna suffer lol

[theguyinallblue]

Well....First Rule is going to make the life of bowlers a bit hard now.... Players will have to get the "treatment" outside the boundary rope now. :giggle:.. Its the Third Rule which has many complications... i donno what is the thinking behind this rule. but it will definitely make the game more interesting.. and teams will try to conserve more wickets during the first 30-40 overs... well..will have to dwell more on third rule to see what changes it can bring in ODIs..

[cowboysfan]

Also in ODIs, the batting team will now be allowed to choose when one of the two five-over powerplays are taken. Up until now, it had been the fielding captain's choice to make that decision- that is interesting-I think teams may opt to have it in the last 5 overs if they dont lose too many wickets early. the comfort breaks will affect bowlers who are not really fit like ishant sharma etc./

[flamy]

Also in ODIs, the batting team will now be allowed to choose when one of the two five-over powerplays are taken. Up until now, it had been the fielding captain's choice to make that decision.

dumb shith.

[Ram]

The first rule is harsh. If you are a genuine quick and you have just bowled a 6-7 over spell in searing heat and humidity, you definitely deserve a 15 minute break, where you can just put your feet up. Especially for fast bowlers, standing all day long in the field can be an exhausting experience. The second rule finally gives hope that some amount of common sense is creeping into ICC The third rule, quite frankly, seems totally unsolicited for. Did any captain/group of captains ask for it. Surely, most batting teams would prefer to have the second power-play in the last 5 overs of the innings. It means more carnage for bowlers. You cant bowl even an ince down the leg-side, you cant bowl more than two bouncers, you have to toil on lifeless pitches and now, on top of all that, during the slog overs, you can only two 3 fielders outside the ring. God save the species that is called bowlers.

[MalikBrother]

Also in ODIs, the batting team will now be allowed to choose when one of the two five-over powerplays are taken. Up until now, it had been the fielding captain's choice to make that decision- that is interesting-I think teams may opt to have it in the last 5 overs if they dont lose too many wickets early. the comfort breaks will affect bowlers who are not really fit like ishant sharma etc./

batmen get to choose powerplay? What the hell is happening? Why making this format as even much batman game? Now, i can't even blame Pakistan for making flat track pitches as the format is becoming batman game now! !!!!! :nervous:

[MalikBrother]

The first rule is harsh. If you are a genuine quick and you have just bowled a 6-7 over spell in searing heat and humidity' date= you definitely deserve a 15 minute break, where you can just put your feet up. Especially for fast bowlers, standing all day long in the field can be an exhausting experience. The second rule finally gives hope that some amount of common sense is creeping into ICC The third rule, quite frankly, seems totally unsolicited for. Did any captain/group of captains ask for it. Surely, most batting teams would prefer to have the second power-play in the last 5 overs of the innings. It means more carnage for bowlers. You cant bowl even an ince down the leg-side, you cant bowl more than two bouncers, you have to toil on lifeless pitches and now, on top of all that, during the slog overs, you can only two 3 fielders outside the ring. God save the species that is called bowlers.

Exactly. I agree with you. It is understandable in ODI, but test too? Bowlers are being treated worse. :nervous:

[fineleg]

Why does batting team choose Powerplays!?? STUPID, USELESS, ICC! Bowlers are doomed!

[Willow_on_fire]

I can visualise bowlers like Shoiab Akhter being regularly carried on Strechers....:cantstop:

[amits]

most cr@ppiest rule changes ever made by the icc bowlers need some rest as well after bowling long spells in hot & humid conditions. the 1st rule will cause more player burnout and having the batting team choose a powerplay, imagine what will happen if they choose it in the last 5 overs. the icc should have looked at the sa v wi match in 2007 wc, when wi took a powerplay in overs 44-49 & sa smashed 77 runs off those 5 overs. this rule will encourage big scoring in last 10 overs of odi matches

[fineleg]

most cr@ppiest rule changes ever made by the icc bowlers need some rest as well after bowling long spells in hot & humid conditions. the 1st rule will cause more player burnout and having the batting team choose a powerplay, imagine what will happen if they choose it in the last 5 overs. the icc should have looked at the sa v wi match in 2007 wc, when wi took a powerplay in overs 44-49 & sa smashed 77 runs off those 5 overs. this rule will encourage big scoring in last 10 overs of odi matches

PreciselywhatthemoronICCwantstodo! IndeedasadstateofaffairsifGameisSoBatsmandominated!

[diegovegaz]

none of the rules are good icc decision making panel should resign!!!lol

[amits]

PreciselywhatthemoronICCwantstodo! IndeedasadstateofaffairsifGameisSoBatsmandominated!

dont u have a "space bar" key on ur keyboard???????????????

[Ram]

most cr@ppiest rule changes ever made by the icc bowlers need some rest as well after bowling long spells in hot & humid conditions. the 1st rule will cause more player burnout and having the batting team choose a powerplay, imagine what will happen if they choose it in the last 5 overs. the icc should have looked at the sa v wi match in 2007 wc, when wi took a powerplay in overs 44-49 & sa smashed 77 runs off those 5 overs. this rule will encourage big scoring in last 10 overs of odi matches

Excellent post!

[alzu]

so in the sundays final wil they follow these rules ............the new powerplay rule sux.......

[THX_1138]

i guess we will be bringing back the "adult diaper" since urinating just outside the boundary might be impolite in some nations.

[alzu]

i guess we will be bringing back the "adult diaper" since urinating just outside the boundary might be impolite in some nations.

:hysterical::hysterical:

[jf1gp_1]

next is bowlers cant wear shoes and bowl, we dont want them getting comfortable. if that doesnt work then all bowlers have to report to match referee night before test who will make sure they dont sleep. if batsman still cant score 500 per day then bowling speed limits will be set, first 2 balls of every over are free hits and finally 30 yards circle will be th new boundaries.

[Holysmoke]

Portable Toilets in cricket matches now. Bowlers have to change just beyond the ropes!