Sunil Gavaskar Slams ICC Over the Ban of Runners

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 at 12:48 pm , filed under News by Victor Mavis

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Sunil Gavaskar, the former captain of India slammed the decision of ICC, over the ban of runners for injured batsman in one-day cricket.

The former Indian captain and opener, Sunil Gavaskar criticized ICC, over the decision of ban on the runners for the injured batsman in ODIs. He also claimed that, bowlers also should not be allowed to have water, as the rules should be meant same for everyone.

Gavaskar, the little master, said that, the rules should be stringent for the fielding side also, after the Executive Committee of ICC has decided to remove the runners for the injured batsman in one-day format. He also added that, the balers should not be provided with water at the boundary line, as they come back to the boundary, after bowling one over and gets energy drinks.

Gavaskar reacted saying that, ICC should also consider the ban of drinks break and substitute fielders, if they feel the runners for injured batsman is unfair.

He said that, there should not be any drink breaks, which are usually scheduled after one hour. He also added that, if ICC wants to make a situation in this manner, then there should also not be any substitute fielders either.

When a regular player, leaves the field, no substitute should be allowed. If any player gets cramps or injured, he should either leave the field or stay on field. This way, everything could be balanced, which does not only affect the batting side.

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