Replacement Runners

[Rebecca]

Last night, Hodge called for a runner (Blizzard). Later, Blizzard got a bit tired, so Hodge replaced him with Ronnie.

Can you do that? Within the Laws, I mean?

Is Richard not around anymore?

 

[Burgey]

Last night, Hodge called for a runner (Blizzard). Later, Blizzard got a bit tired, so Hodge replaced him with Ronnie.

Can you do that? Within the Laws, I mean?

Is Richard not around anymore?

Saw that and thought you couldn't do it tbh.

 

[NUFAN]

I think it's so unfair really.

If Hodge's runner is tired/injured and can't go on the onus should go back on Hodge.

I'm not just saying this because it was against QLD, everyone knows that running between wickets is a key element in Cricket and to have a fresh guy all the time gives the batting team an unfair advantage.

 

[pup11]

I think it was not a case of Blizzard getting too tired and getting off the field, as the commentators were saying Blizzard seemed to have hurt himself in some way, maybe he pulled a hamstring or something, or maybe he could have just cramped up, but unless Blizzard didn't go off the due to an injury neither the umpires or Simpson should have allowed a fresher runner for Hodge.

 

[Nate]

I believe the whole concept of runners is stupid tbh.

 

[Simon]

I believe the whole concept of runners is stupid tbh.

Agree with this tbh, should have to run yourself or just hit fours.

 

[Jakester1288]

I believe the whole concept of runners is stupid tbh.

I agree, boundaries or the easy ones that you walk or jog so gently.

If you can't run, you should retire hurt or tough it out.

 

[Furball]

AWTA.

Saw a YouTube clip last night of MoYo getting a runner for a cut elbow ffs. Ganguly, understandably, was giving him a fair amount of grief for it.

Plus, the last couple of occasions I've seen a batsman get a runner - AB de Villiers vs WI in the World Cup, and Yuvraj vs England in the 1st ODI in the last series, seemed unfair, as both took advantage and went all out to hit the bowling out the ground.

 

[Son Of Coco]

AWTA.

Saw a YouTube clip last night of MoYo getting a runner for a cut elbow ffs. Ganguly, understandably, was giving him a fair amount of grief for it.

Plus, the last couple of occasions I've seen a batsman get a runner - AB de Villiers vs WI in the World Cup, and Yuvraj vs England in the 1st ODI in the last series, seemed unfair, as both took advantage and went all out to hit the bowling out the ground.

Yeah, Ranatunga getting a runner because he was a fat bastard wasn't good either.

 

[Precambrian]

Yeah, Ranatunga getting a runner because he was a fat bastard wasn't good either.

When was it?

 

[G.I.Joe]

Saeed Anwar getting Afridi to run for him for close to 30 overs when he was on 60* or something during his innings of 194 comes to mind.

 

[Julian87]

I do agree with a runner. If someone badly hurts their leg and simply can't run, I don't see what is so bad abut it. I thought this was illegal though, the runner must have been deemed injured for this to be allowed.

 

[Craig]

Yeah, Ranatunga getting a runner because he was a fat bastard wasn't good either.

Your Ian Healy and I claim my five pounds.

When was it?

1995/96 C&U One Day Series (IIRC and before the World Cup)), Ian Healy is famous for calling him that.

 

[vic_orthdox]

I do agree with a runner. If someone badly hurts their leg and simply can't run, I don't see what is so bad abut it. I thought this was illegal though, the runner must have been deemed injured for this to be allowed.

Yeah, from what I know Blizzard hurt his knee. Although Hodge wasn't that happy about his running between wickets, so Blizz may have "hurt" *wink* his knee.

 

[Jono]

Strongly disagree with runners.

Running between the wickets is just as much a part of a batsman's innings than their actual strokeplay. If a batsman hurts his arm, but is able to run, he's not allowed to get a player to play his shots for him. So he shouldn't be allowed a player to run between the wickets for him.

 

[Goughy]

Meh, I can see all POV.

Everyone has a valid point. Personally it doesnt bother me in the slightest. In the same way I dont care about substitute fielders.

It seems overly harsh to make a guy who is injured run, just as its harsh to make an injured guy field.

 

[Nate]

I do agree with a runner. If someone badly hurts their leg and simply can't run, I don't see what is so bad abut it.

Because imo, running between the wickets is as much a part of batting as hitting the ball.

Can see Warne using a golf buggie to get from his mark to the crease in the 2039 IPL Tournament.

 

[readie]

Because imo, running between the wickets is as much a part of batting as hitting the ball.

Can see Warne using a golf buggie to get from his mark to the crease in the 2039 IPL Tournament.

Awesome mental picture.

I think they should be allowed personally. Mainly because I feel that the actuall process of shot selection, timing, and power are much more important than the running between the wickets "skill" of a Batsman. When was the last time you saw a bloke selected because he could run between the wickets well? anyone?

 

[PhoenixFire]

Personally I think they should be disallowed altogether. If you are fat, get injured and end up with a fit runner, it gives you an unfair advantage for no real reason at all. Man up and tough it out IMO.

 

[Evermind]

Ranatunga and David Boon are batting together with Inzy and Manjrekar as runners in an alternate universe.