Friday, July 19, 2019

Review and Revision of Cricket Rules and Regulations


Review and Revision of Cricket Rules and Regulations

Even though, I remained neutral throughout the Cricket World Cup, I made a very big mistake in my assumptions.
That is because, I failed to recognize, how the “Super Over” will make Cricket Cup Final a mockery filled with errors of judgment.

No fault of players at all but Sri-Lankan umpires and referee were at fault.

Unfortunately, South African umpire did not rectify it.

My assumption was umpires would make mistakes but in a 50 over game a team or captain can make amends.
I agree fully with Simon Taufel, the Australian umpire that the Sri-Lankan umpires and referees made gross misjudgment and wrong interpretation of the regulations.

Awarding six for five was wrong.

The fact, they did not check whether the batman had crossed was not a human error.

They had videos to view and ample time to make decisions.

My belief is that, they penalized New Zealand and favoured England to make sure that their umpire posts and referee posts are secured and extended for life.
These (umpire and referee appointments) decisions are made in UK and not in New Zealand, so they connived.
It is time for current referee to resign and ICC to make rolling appointments, instead of fixed appointments, especially if there is a case of error in judgment or negligence (not a human error).

Super Six is a Big Joke and a strain on already tired players.
It is not like penalties in football (instead a half a day play to 90 minutes in football).

When tied the Cup Should be shared to bring Glory to Cricket, its players and spectators.

Sharing should not be alien to any sport.

Only politicians and power hungry leaders do not want to share.
That is the trademark of politics. 

Umpires and referees should not be political (to save the job for life).

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