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Originally Posted by Nostromo Yes, usually; but on some grounds - particularly in the subcontinent - the opposite is true because of dew.[...] Why not restrict the number of outfielders beyond the 35-yard line to four throughout the 50 overs? Apart from that one rule, there should be no further restrictions on field-placing ie no compulsory close catchers etc. |
On your first point I think that is one good reason for scrapping this idea, winning the toss is like winning the lottery.
On your second point - and I respect your opinion, but I would rather the captains decide where they place their fielders, not power play, or any extra rules.
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Originally Posted by EllN 132352 but it needs something to differ it from test cricket, |
Well it does differ from Test cricket - Test cricket lasts five days, while you see a result in one day cricket with any rules.
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Originally Posted by EllN it also brings the wider audience into the game it intresses kids which in time learn to appreciat the test match style |
Yes but the danger is that the kids will grow up with one day cricket, and Test cricket will be shoved in the background.
One day cricket was the thin end of the wedge, then came 'Power Play', 20/20 matches - what next?.
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Originally Posted by EllN i deffenetly think without test cricket would be boring with its 2.5 run rates |
Yeah but Test cricket has far higher run rates these days - and with that came poor shot selection, that was the cost of taking the one day cash and running, Test cricket has not the skill it once had.
When I look back to England's so called specialist one day players like - Nick Night, and Fairbrother - I think they had better shot selection that most of the England Test team, and probably of Test players the world over.