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Q: Bill York, was the most underrated spinner to play 1st grade cricket in Sydney and was an exceptional leader for the Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Club.
Nothing ever fazed Poppy….enjoyed every game under the man, it was never dull.
TB
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Q: In relation to the Mankad issue and its increased regularity especially in T20 cricket.
Bowlers are penalised for going 1mm over the crease for a no ball and it cost the team one run plus a free hit which could mean the penalty is 7 runs if the free hit is hit for 6. Bowlers are also penalised if they’re stray outside the markers and the ball is called a wide and it could also cost their team 7 runs if the additional bowl is hit for 6. That’s all fine because it’s in the rules.
The Mankad is in the rules but it’s not a good look and creates tension amongst the players so with all the technology involved in the game what if a penalty is introduced to the batting team if the batter leaves the crease before the ball is bowled.
The technology and penalty take the pressure off the bowlers and the umpires and like the bowler’s penalties means the batters have to stick to the rules of the game.
Is 2 or 3 runs too much of a penalty, keen to get your thoughts.
A: It only creates tension among the batsman….I couldn’t agree with you more mate, stay in the crease or face the penalty!!
Wayne Holdsworth
last year
