Cricket thread

[AndyRM]

interesting, so if wearing a helmet it has to comply with the rules - that now incorporates the extra bits on the back that are there to protect you if you turn your head away from a bouncer - but (sensibly in my view) you can elect to go without on a hot day against the spinners.

Reads to me like they don't have to wear a helmet even against the quicks, which is madness.

 

[T4tomo]

Reads to me like they don't have to wear a helmet even against the quicks, which is madness.

technically yes, but I don't think anyone is daft enough to do that nowadays.

I think the rule was drafted in the aftermath of Philip Hughes death, and aimed at making sure the new helmet standard was adhered to (although ironically experts reckoned it wouldn't have saved PH, which was an unfortunate freak injury). There hasn't been an issue with people not wearing a helmet against the quicks, so no rule is needed. It would also be hard to define between quick and slow bowling, so easier to leave it to common sense as to when to were a helmet

 

[AndyRM]

Yeah, the neck guard thing was definitely after Hughes (which was 9 years ago, making me feel old).

I seem to recall a bit of grumbling from players about them being uncomfortable and restricting movement too much at the time. Stokes in particular sticks out for that one, though I could be mistaken.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Alastair Cook retires from cricket.
I know i'm biased being an Essex Supporter but Cooky was one of Englands best and his record proves that.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/67023224

 

[AndyRM]

One of the greats for sure. Seems a really decent fella too.

 

[T4tomo]

Alastair Cook retires from cricket.
I know i'm biased being an Essex Supporter but Cooky was one of Englands best and his record proves that.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/67023224

poor mans Geoff Boycott

 

[AndyRM]

 

[T4tomo]

yeah Cooky is probably our finest opener ever and to combine with the captaincy - that on another level. Also one of the few to win the ashes down under and a farmer and all round good egg. He's had an outstanding career. Interestingly only Leesy has outscored him i county cricket since he retired from internationals too.

 

[AndyRM]

Big un today! Obviously could go either way, but my money is on India, they are in great form.

 

[AndyRM]

Totally one sided so far, Pakistan ripped apart for 191! Wow.

 

[AndyRM]

Demolition complete. 7 wickets and 20 overs to spare. Ouch. India and South Africa definitely the form sides here, New Zealand close behind.

I really can't make my mind up about England. Even crushing Afghanistan tomorrow wouldn't have me convinced, maybe a good thing that we're not peaking too early?

 

[albion]

One off games. Anything can happen. India look the most rounded whilst Pakistan are simply continuing their decline.

 

[Pale Rider]

I see India's number four batter didn't wear a helmet against the spinners, but put one on against the Pakistani quicks.

Looking at earlier posts, I'm assuming that's within the rules.

Odd to see a batter's full face.

 

[AndyRM]

One off games. Anything can happen. India look the most rounded whilst Pakistan are simply continuing their decline.

Pakistan are currently ranked second in the world at ODI, hardly a team in decline just struggling for form. They were cruising until the 30th over too, looking good for around 300 before the collapse.

 

[albion]

Granted, their ODI is better. Yet....
https://wisden.com/stories/news-sto...-team-ranking-despite-indias-asia-cup-triumph

Underwhelming there in ODI so maybe they simply benefitted from a quirk in the system.
Wished I had gone out on the bike. Tomorrows good weather kept me in. Whitby it will be tomorrow.