Feed Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 It would be too naive for us to take this slip-up as just that. Had it been the case, the mammoth fine of $140,000 would’ve undoubtedly served as a good enough deterrent. Perhaps, there is more to the story than what meets the eye. More... March 29, 2010 Posted by Aakash Chopra The IPL's ridiculous over-rate fines This was perhaps in the offing. Kumar Sangakarra’s ban for a match didn’t really take me by surprise. After being penalized twice in five games for the same offence, the third faux pas just had to be dealt with severely. Yet, it would be too naive for us to take this slip-up as just that. Had it been the case, the mammoth fine of $140,000 would’ve undoubtedly served as a good enough deterrent. Perhaps, there is more to the story than what meets the eye. Since it takes only four minutes to finish an over, 80 minutes should be enough to finish 20. Two strategic time outs of 2.5 minutes each should then settle the innings at around 85 minutes in total. This time span becomes lesser, if you happen to have spinners in the side, bowling at less than three minutes an over. But what’s transpiring on the field is quite the opposite. As many as four captains have already been fined once for slow over-rate. This tells us that the estimations aren’t as clear-cut as they sound, at least not in this format. While T20 runs at its own rapid pace, there’s always the danger of a captain going with the flow. But if the captain allows that to happen, the team is doomed. He needs to break the momentum at regular intervals to ensure that the opposition doesn’t run away with the game. And that’s where the problem starts. Most bowlers take a few extra minutes at the start of a spell, to warm-up, get the run-up and think right, which they make up for in the following overs. Unlike 50-over cricket, where bowlers get to bowl longer spells, in T20, bowling changes are introduced after every couple of overs, which in turn is not always easy on them. While most bowlers mark their run-ups in advance, it’s only natural to be 100% sure every time they start a new spell. Because one no-ball followed by a free-hit can change the complexion of the game. Also, most teams have at least three-four quick bowlers who take a lot more time than the spinners. In ODIs, longer spells from spinners make up for the extra time consumed by the quick bowlers, but four-over spells in T20 are not enough. To add to a captain’s woes, the noise in the stadium makes it almost impossible for him to convey messages to his out-fielders. But you can also not have the fielders in the right place. Hence, the field change too consumes another couple of crucial minutes. I won’t be surprised if Sangakarra has had a quiet word with the DJ in Mohali to avoid further penalties. Slow over-rate might have an explanation or two; unfortunately it doesn’t have any real solution, except of course running between the overs and even the deliveries. While a fine is perhaps the only way to book the guilty, the flip side of it baffles me. The third offence not only led to Sangakarra's ban but also another whopping fine of $250,000. Sangakarra might not have a problem in paying $110k ($20k for the first offence and $40k & $50k for the other two), others in the team, especially the local Indian recruits are sure to feel the pinch shelling out $30,000 each. Some of them are earning no more than a few lakhs for the entire tournament and if they happened to be fined twice, they may take home nothing. One more offence and these players will have to pay from their pockets to play in the IPL. Most franchisees would happily pay the fine, but it’s only a gesture. Since they are not forced to pay, one cannot really hold it against them if they decide otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feed Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Tendulkar fined $40,000 for slow over rate Mumbai Indians' skipper Sachin Tendulkar was on Wednesday fined USD 40,000 for maintaining a slow over-rate in the IPL match against Kings XI Punjab, played on Tuesday. More... Tendulkar fined $40,000 for slow over rate Last updated on: March 31, 2010 15:39 IST Mumbai Indians' skipper Sachin Tendulkar was on Wednesday fined US $40,000 for maintaining a slow over-rate in the IPL match against Kings XI Punjab, on Tuesday. Other members of the team were fined US $10,000. The fines were imposed after the match referee assessed that the Mumbai Indians were one over behind the required rate after allowances were taken into consideration. Mumbai Indians top the standings after comprehensively defeating Kings XI Punjab by four wickets in a home game at the Brabourne Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 40,000$ It is my 2.5 years mortgage money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadoo Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Wasn't Sanaga fined $20k for his first violation on the over rates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 BCCI getting paid!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 40' date='000$ It is my 2.5 years mortgage money[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: I know it suxx :(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SachDan Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I would be happy if franchises are fined for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Can Tendulkar pay such an amount? Will he have change?:dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b555 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Can Tendulkar pay such an amount? Will he have change?:dontknow: :rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Other members of the team were fined US $10,000. The over rate fines in IPL are outrageous. I hope the franchises are covering for at least the lower paid Indian players, some of whom are getting a mere $30,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SachDan Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I feel bad for players like Dhawan,Tiwary etc losing such large amount of money for no direct fault of theirs :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hiten. Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The over rate fines in IPL are outrageous. I hope the franchises are covering for at least the lower paid Indian players' date=' some of whom are getting a mere $30,000.[/quote'] There was an article aboot this by Aakash. Good read I don't know who define these fines but they're ridiculously high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 lal goddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadoo Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The over rate fines in IPL are outrageous. I hope the franchises are covering for at least the lower paid Indian players' date=' some of whom are getting a mere $30,000.[/quote'] When your rolling with Goddy and Ambani's, I'm sure they will be looked aftered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asterix Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I feel bad for players like Dhawan' date='Tiwary etc losing such large amount of money for no direct fault of theirs :([/quote'] God is there for everybody.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysfan Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 sachin should be banned for 2 games minimum,this is outrageous.if you cant bowl 20 measly overs in the allotted time then your whole team needs to fined and the captain banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Can Tendulkar pay such an amount? Will he have change?:dontknow: No. Fiat India will pay for it, like they paid 32 crores for his Ferrari :hehe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 As much like the excitement of the IPL, some of these administrative crappola of this league makes me literally wanting to at Modi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SachDan Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 No. Fiat India will pay for it' date=' like they paid 32 crores for his Ferrari :hehe:[/quote'] 32 crores?? wtf :hysterical: Get the numbers right dude. It was somewhere between 2-2.5 crores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b555 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 i guess, the franchisee will also come into picture and help these guys out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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