*Official* Sri Lanka’s Tour of the West Indies-2021- All Format

[Himannv]

What happened to Pollard? This is the best form he's ever been in I think.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

What happened to Pollard? This is the best form he's ever been in I think.

Captaincy responsibilities. It either changes for the good or the best version of yourself

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

That was a needless run out.

 

[cnerd123]

huh, not often you see that

I think intent does not matter under current laws but would have to double check

yea so as per the copy of Tom Smith's I have lying around, Gunathilaka was hard done there. I'm not convinced he knew where the ball was. hard to judge that act as wilful.

Then again, as mentioned earlier, there is precedent for this in the past where they've interpreted the word 'wilful' to essentially mean 'in control of his actions'. IE, the batter didn't slip or trip his way into obstructing the field, but was in control of his movements that then lead to the runout.

SL imploding now, terrible running. Wonder if Akeal gets credited with that runout lol

 

[TheJammyTurtle]

That obstructing the field call has completely changed this game

 

[Daemon]

That was a needless run out.

Has there ever been one that’s needed?

 

[Himannv]

Collapse is on right now.

 

[Daemon]

yea so as per the copy of Tom Smith's I have lying around, Gunathilaka was hard done there. I'm not convinced he knew where the ball was. hard to judge that act as wilful.

Then again, as mentioned earlier, there is precedent for this in the past where they've interpreted the word 'wilful' to essentially mean 'in control of his actions'. IE, the batter didn't slip or trip his way into obstructing the field, but was in control of his movements that then lead to the runout.

SL imploding now, terrible running. Wonder if Akeal gets credited with that runout lol

This isn’t a court where we use case law, should be out regardless of what Stokes copped

 

[cnerd123]

This isn’t a court where we use case law, should be out regardless of what Stokes copped

i mean they are literally the 'Laws' of cricket

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

The running between the wickets just about an hour ago was top class, of the highest standard. Now it’s as abysmal as ever.

 

[kyear2]

That obstructing the field call has completely changed this game

I would say the Pollard return catch was the turning point, but yeah, that didn't help.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Has there ever been one that’s needed?

I’ll amend my comment and say that that was **** running between the wickets.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

i mean they are literally the 'Laws' of cricket

civil law not common law

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Bandara is an accomplished sweeper. Plays it as much as Mal Loye.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

For a debutant playing with so much confidence must be pleasant watching as a Sri Lankan fan...he is very organized at the crease and plays the horizontal bat shots with good authority. I like Bandara...Sir Curtly refers to him as Bandana.

 

[Himannv]

Pollard criminally underbowled. The hack who is captain needs to have more faith in him.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Ashen Bandara, take a bow.
5th Sri Lankan to score a fifty on debut

 

[Himannv]

50 and out. Just when I thought he’d make use of the start and push us to a better score as well. What a letdown!

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Disappointing score after a good opening partnership. Really hope Sri Lanka can get back to where they were there a few years ago. They're my 2nd favourite team despite beating NZ in both the 07 and 11 WC semis.

 

[Bijed]

Not sure on the obstructing the field here. The side on angle made it look like he *might* have known the ball was (although probably realised too late to do anything about it) but then he didn't exactly look in a hurry to turn around and get his bat down behind the line. I guess I'd say he was unlucky but didn't help himself.