07/05/2008

What is Nielsen's objection to the challenge system?

Australia's cricket coach Nielsen has expressed reservations over the introduction of the new tennis style challenge system in cricket. Careful analysis reveals that he has sound basis to his objection.

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"It means almost one-third of the (10) wickets that you need to get a team out, you can contest, which seems like a high number to me."

Don't you think it is one challenge too many?



Update:



A grounder on the what exactly the 'challenge' is.



Under the proposal, each team would be limited to a maximum of three unsuccessful challenges per innings. The on-field umpire would consult with the third umpire when a decision was challenged, before the on-field umpire gave the final decision.

6 comments:

Homer said...

Is the challenge system like in Football where, if you get a challenge right, you still have 3 challenges in the kitty or are the challenges absolute ( 3- win them or lose them)..

Viswanathan said...

Homer,

Sorry, I have no information on that.

LVISS said...

The challenge is a good waay to minimise mistakes and keep all parties happy.Hwever if the field umpires decision is overruled he shd not be made to look guilty. This system may drag the match a bit longer.

Viswanathan said...

R,

It wont be much.

Homer said...

by football, i mean american football.. sorry :(

Viswanathan said...

Homer,

American football - my knowledge is zilch. :)