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Post by Mattzo on Apr 20, 2018 8:51:51 GMT
Extra cover must stand with an umbrella in one hand. If he catches the ball in the umbrella fireworks are released around the ground and the batting side lose 20 runs.
Long off isn't actually allowed to stand inside the playing area, but if he catches the ball it's only 3 runs rather than 6.
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jess
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Post by jess on Apr 20, 2018 8:57:33 GMT
Morning all. Feeling like a fool for not taking some annual leave and getting myself to one of the games on this beautiful day!
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jess
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Post by jess on Apr 20, 2018 8:59:28 GMT
Can today's blog theme be suggestions for "fresh tactical dimensions" please? 10 ball overs are entry level. I want to see two bowlers at once for the final over, with both balls being scored. I gave up captaincy of my ladies team. The new captain is a top order bat and inconsistent leg spinner, after getting a wicket in nets she said "I'm going to open the bowling from both ends all season". Apparently this could ACTUALLY happen given that the laws apparently no longer mean anything!
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Post by Balladeer on Apr 20, 2018 9:04:31 GMT
Morning Jess. You’ve wandered into a very silly conversation I’m afraid. Speaking of which:
Every county/team to get a special move, like in them visual game thingies. Some examples:
Somerset: Once an innings, they can demand that an entire over (of no more than eight balls) is bowled with apples instead of a cricket ball. Cox for FC, Granny Smith under lights.
Middlesex: One player has a crossbow with a single bolt. If they hit the ball it gives them fifty runs. The player can’t bat bowl or field until they’ve used the bolt. The MCC will pay any resulting bail.
Surrey: Before the match, can buy runs from the other team at a rate of £100 per run (£250 in short form cricket).
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Post by pierredelafranchesca on Apr 20, 2018 9:05:46 GMT
one hand one bounce catches given out to shorten test and 4 day cricket into marketable viewing windows to increase the popularity of cricketball
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Post by Mattzo on Apr 20, 2018 9:08:13 GMT
Hampshire: Once per match, can substitute a locally born player for a retired South African.
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Post by jevans90 on Apr 20, 2018 9:08:30 GMT
Glamorgan: can choose not to play home games. Will be compensated generously by the ECB for this.
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Post by nemouk on Apr 20, 2018 9:10:12 GMT
Does Shower of bastards now autocorrect to Shower of bastards?
Edit: the poor European Central Bank
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warwickshirebear
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Post by warwickshirebear on Apr 20, 2018 9:11:23 GMT
In all seriousness, my old indoor team used to have "one hand one bounce" but there was an added factor - if the fielder could get his head to the ball on the second bounce, you could still have the wicket.
We had to stop when one of our fielders knocked himself out after heading a breezeblock wall going for a low catch at full dive.
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Post by nemouk on Apr 20, 2018 9:12:38 GMT
Blog up. Comments not.
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Post by Balladeer on Apr 20, 2018 9:12:51 GMT
Durham: Once per season per format, if playing a first-division side or a side that was relegated last year, substitute opposition players until they reach the strength of an average second-division side.
(Joking, obviously Durham wouldn’t be allowed a special move because the ECB hates them.)
Cricinfo has introduced a fresh tactical dimension of having the blog link redirect to a picture of a ground.
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Post by pierredelafranchesca on Apr 20, 2018 9:13:28 GMT
Is George Garton injured??? Or just not being selected....went for a gamble in fantsy....don't think it'll be paying off!
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Post by Balladeer on Apr 20, 2018 9:13:28 GMT
Does Shower of bastards now autocorrect to Shower of bastards? Edit: the poor European Central Bank Happy to change it back whenever, thought it might be funny for a bit.
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Post by nemouk on Apr 20, 2018 9:14:21 GMT
I think the best chance of this changing is the intensity of the rain being upped the next time the ECB does some idea-farting
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warwickshirebear
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Team Supported: Warwickshire, Western Australia
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Post by warwickshirebear on Apr 20, 2018 9:15:09 GMT
Worcestershire: All teams must play the entire first half of the season in either scuba gear or hazardous material suits depending on level of the river.
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