Free Hit Rule
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rabs
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Exactly, fast bowling is hard enough without these batsmen-biased rules. It's okay in T20s because it well, that's the nature of this game, but no need to take it any further that this. Should be taken out of county cricket, discourages bowlers from bowling fast.
About bowling from further back, why? You are trying to bowl as quick as you can and this is best done when as close to the batsmen as possible.
manee said:
Exactly, fast bowling is hard enough without these batsmen-biased rules. It's okay in T20s because it well, that's the nature of this game, but no need to take it any further that this. Should be taken out of county cricket, discourages bowlers from bowling fast.
About bowling from further back, why? You are trying to bowl as quick as you can and this is best done when as close to the batsmen as possible.
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I suppose it makes for a more "exciting," over maybe, and with the 50 over game in decline of popularity, something needs to be done.
I dont agree with it, but i can see why its there, plus, at the top level, these teams bowling 20 extras will really tighten up due to those extra deliveries.
But dont you feel bad for a bowler who uproots a stump on a free hit? Or a batsmen absolutly whallops it over the bowlers head into the Pavilion?
I suppose it makes for a more "exciting," over maybe, and with the 50 over game in decline of popularity, something needs to be done.
I dont agree with it, but i can see why its there, plus, at the top level, these teams bowling 20 extras will really tighten up due to those extra deliveries.
But dont you feel bad for a bowler who uproots a stump on a free hit? Or a batsmen absolutly whallops it over the bowlers head into the Pavilion?
mas cambios
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Not really, as if he was doing his job correctly in the first place he wouldn't have to bowl a 'free hit'.
I think it's a good idea if only to try to reduce the amount of no balls in the game. If you're an international cricketer you really shouldn't be bowling them in all honesty.
Simbazz said:
Not really, as if he was doing his job correctly in the first place he wouldn't have to bowl a 'free hit'.
I think it's a good idea if only to try to reduce the amount of no balls in the game. If you're an international cricketer you really shouldn't be bowling them in all honesty.
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Yeah, 'exciting' is the buzz word.I don't see the free hit rule vanishing anytime soon from the 20-20s, but it might need some time to make it's way into the ODIs.Why can't we get a free hit for the wides too ? You bet I am excited about it,lol.Sometimes, it seems that we are being too tough on the bowlers with this format of the game ,but to tell you the truth,I'd argue that the batsman gets just one bat hit to be bowled or caught out while the bowlers can make a comeback even after being hit for a four or six ,doesn't matter if it's in the next over.So,having the bowler pay for his mistake isn't that unreasonable afterall.
Yeah, 'exciting' is the buzz word.I don't see the free hit rule vanishing anytime soon from the 20-20s, but it might need some time to make it's way into the ODIs.Why can't we get a free hit for the wides too ? You bet I am excited about it,lol.Sometimes, it seems that we are being too tough on the bowlers with this format of the game ,but to tell you the truth,I'd argue that the batsman gets just one bat hit to be bowled or caught out while the bowlers can make a comeback even after being hit for a four or six ,doesn't matter if it's in the next over.So,having the bowler pay for his mistake isn't that unreasonable afterall.
charlie_123
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ball change after 35 overs
EDIT: sorry, i didnt see that this thread was last posted in almost 3 weeks back
ball change after 35 overs
EDIT: sorry, i didnt see that this thread was last posted in almost 3 weeks back
AB
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Since the implementation of this rule the number of no balls bowled has decreased significantly. In the India-Australia series there were just 9 in 7 matches, only 7 were front foot no balls. Maybe the bowlers would be even more disciplined if they started giving free hits for wides too.
Since the implementation of this rule the number of no balls bowled has decreased significantly. In the India-Australia series there were just 9 in 7 matches, only 7 were front foot no balls. Maybe the bowlers would be even more disciplined if they started giving free hits for wides too.
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I don't think England bowled one front foot no ball!Which is a rarity to say the least!
AB said:Since the implementation of this rule the number of no balls bowled has decreased significantly. In the India-Australia series there were just 9 in 7 matches, only 7 were front foot no balls. Maybe the bowlers would be even more disciplined if they started giving free hits for wides too.
I don't think England bowled one front foot no ball!Which is a rarity to say the least!
mas cambios
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The worry is that if the ICC see the free hit rule as being a success (reducing the number of no balls) they may also try to introduce it for wides.
This would be a bad thing as bowlers would be scared to stray away from a middle to middle and off line, giving easier pickings for the batting team.
The worry is that if the ICC see the free hit rule as being a success (reducing the number of no balls) they may also try to introduce it for wides.
This would be a bad thing as bowlers would be scared to stray away from a middle to middle and off line, giving easier pickings for the batting team.
Rohitpatel
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They should not do that because it is stupid rule if they make it for wides. For no ball it is good but for wides it depends upon umpires because some are very strict but some allow little wide balls.
They should not do that because it is stupid rule if they make it for wides. For no ball it is good but for wides it depends upon umpires because some are very strict but some allow little wide balls.