Scrap Supersubs and Powerplays says Ponting

"The Supersub rule allows teams to substitute any player with a 12th man, who can bat and bowl, rather than just taking a place in the field as under traditional regulations. Ponting aside, other international captains too have urged the ICC to amend the rule based on the situation of the toss."
I would second Ponting here in this new rule that ICC has injected to ruin the spirit of the game. It really doesn't make any sense when you have a bowler as a supersub and you have lost the toss. The opponent takes advantage of the toss and we are playing 12 versus 11 players on the field.
It is more advantageous and makes justice, if both the teams had an all-rounder as the supersub. It really helps both the team even if you had lost the toss.
"Under the Powerplay rule, the side bowling must have nine fielders inside a 30-yard circle for two five-over periods after the first 10 overs."
This is again something that ICC needs to revisit and make it more interesting. Most of the matches played have used the powerplays within the first 30 overs. None of the captains would want to use the powerplay after 30 overs have been bowled. It would add more afflication to the bowlers!
It has been ages since the bowlers have dominated the game. It has become more of a bastman's game and no joy for the bowlers. I would like to see this trend move towards the bowlers and they start tasting the pleasure of success.


9 Comments:
If Aussies says ICC wil do it...
If Aussies say ICC wil do it...
may be ICC was waiting for Aussies thoughts on "supersubs & powerplays"
wow.. i never understood this rule. thanks
Wonder if it would have the same effect if one of the Indian players had raised this issue...have to wait and see what it's going to turn out to be like.
Hi,
Nice blog and the cartoons are too good. Keep writing!
Have a nice day,
Ponnarasi
@Ram - Yes! Aussies are always dominant.. This proves that, they are not only dominant in the game, but also in raising their voice against such poor rules!
@Brute - Welcome here!
@Known Stranger - You're Welcome
@Sindhu - They would consider, but it needs to be backed up by a dominant team like Australia! :)
@Ponnarasi - You liked the cartoons? I juz luv cartoons! Welcome to my blog. Keep visiting.
even i havent.
ICC to end Supersubs experiment - http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/237248.html
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