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The Mankad
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RossTaylorsBox
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And you should.
cnerd123
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the real pioneer of the non-striker runout is actually a man known as Thomas Barker , who carried out the first ever non-striker runout in recorded FC history. He actually holds all 5 of the first attempts, from 1835 to 1843
I suggest we bring the term 'Barkering' back. He was the original pioneer after, Vinoo's name only got stuck to it because he did it in a Test for the first time.
I suggest we bring the term 'Barkering' back. He was the original pioneer after, Vinoo's name only got stuck to it because he did it in a Test for the first time.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Coronis
International Coach
Daily reminder that Shakib > Jadeja
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
How about simplify it?
Third umpire has a look at the batsman leaving their crease every ball. If he encroaches before the bowler delivers the ball it's an official warning
Next time he does it he's out - no ifs or buts
Third umpire has a look at the batsman leaving their crease every ball. If he encroaches before the bowler delivers the ball it's an official warning
Next time he does it he's out - no ifs or buts
RossTaylorsBox
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Nah it's way more fun if the batter can sneak a quick run.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
I was trying to paste another link... . lol
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Dendarii
International Debutant
That only works when there's a third umpire. You wouldn't be able to implement it at lower levels of cricket.
the big bambino
International Captain
Yes, lets Mankad that suggestion before it takes off.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
ACA chief executive on run-outs backing up: 'It shouldn't be the word Mankad'
"I'd be saying to all players, former players and coaches, if you stay behind the line you don't have this conversation."
www.espncricinfo.com
Maybe start with changing the thread title.
Shady Slim
International Coach
todd greenberg's a career executive and a noted clownpocketACA chief executive on run-outs backing up: 'It shouldn't be the word Mankad'
"I'd be saying to all players, former players and coaches, if you stay behind the line you don't have this conversation."
Maybe start with changing the thread title.
Burgey
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Why ffs?ACA chief executive on run-outs backing up: 'It shouldn't be the word Mankad'
"I'd be saying to all players, former players and coaches, if you stay behind the line you don't have this conversation."
Maybe start with changing the thread title.
cnerd123
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Family want Mankad name to apply to bowler non-striker run outs.
Ben Horne and Joe Barton.
News Corporation Australia.
Friday, 6 January 2023.
PTG 4096-20077.
The family of former Indian player Vinoo Mankad has pleaded with the cricket world not to speak for them by cancelling a term they proudly claim. ‘Mankad' or ‘Mankading' has been part of the cricket vernacular ever since the Indian all-rounder famously ran out Australian Bill Brown at the non-striker’s end in Sydney more than 75 years ago. Despite the dismissal always being completely within the laws of the game, a stigma has always existed over whether it is against the spirit of cricket and therefore the term Mankading polarises players and fans, right up to the latest such incident: Adam Zampa’s attempted run-out in the Big Bash League earlier this week (PTG 4092-20060, 4 January 2023).
As a result, leading administrators Todd Greenberg from the Australian Cricketers Association and Lee Germon from Cricket NSW have attempted to start a push to detach the deed from the name out of respect to the Mankad family (PTG 4094-20071, 5 January 2023). But in a stunning twist, it can be revealed the family in fact want the name to stay and are proud of having it up in lights.
Harsh Mankad, a grandson of the late player said “Personally, I’m always delighted to see my grandfather being remembered. I feel it to be a great honour for our name to be associated with a cricketing term. I’d love to see the ‘Mankad' or ‘Mankading' stay and keep alive his memories and legacy as a great competitor and sportsman deeply respected and admired by everyone I’ve met and those who knew him and experienced life with him!”.
Mankad’s two sons, including former Indian Test player Ashok, are dead, but grandson Harsh is a professional tennis coach in Minneapolis in the United States, having previously been ranked as India’s number one tennis player for many years in the early to mid-2000s.
On Friday Greenberg joined a chorus of administrators and commentators calling for the name to change out of respect to the Mankad family (PTG 4094-20070, 5 January 2023). “I’ve been a bit frustrated over the last 24-48 hours talking about it like it’s a debate. I don’t think it’s a debate. I think I’s very black and white. It shouldn’t be the word Mankad”, said Greenberg on Melbourne radio. “The players have a role in eradicating that term. It’s a run out at the non-striker’s end. We have a huge opportunity and responsibility as the elite players to make sure we change that. Language is important. Tone is important. And an understanding that when you break rules there are consequences”.
Indian cricket journalist Bharat Sundaresan said he can understand why Mankad’s grandson wants the term to remain. “”Doing a Mankad means playing by the rules”, Sundaresan said. “I think it’s a positive. I really think it’s a positive. I’m not surprised the family now wants that name to remain. Now he comes across as a hero. He did it before anyone else”.
Ben Horne and Joe Barton.
News Corporation Australia.
Friday, 6 January 2023.
PTG 4096-20077.
The family of former Indian player Vinoo Mankad has pleaded with the cricket world not to speak for them by cancelling a term they proudly claim. ‘Mankad' or ‘Mankading' has been part of the cricket vernacular ever since the Indian all-rounder famously ran out Australian Bill Brown at the non-striker’s end in Sydney more than 75 years ago. Despite the dismissal always being completely within the laws of the game, a stigma has always existed over whether it is against the spirit of cricket and therefore the term Mankading polarises players and fans, right up to the latest such incident: Adam Zampa’s attempted run-out in the Big Bash League earlier this week (PTG 4092-20060, 4 January 2023).
As a result, leading administrators Todd Greenberg from the Australian Cricketers Association and Lee Germon from Cricket NSW have attempted to start a push to detach the deed from the name out of respect to the Mankad family (PTG 4094-20071, 5 January 2023). But in a stunning twist, it can be revealed the family in fact want the name to stay and are proud of having it up in lights.
Harsh Mankad, a grandson of the late player said “Personally, I’m always delighted to see my grandfather being remembered. I feel it to be a great honour for our name to be associated with a cricketing term. I’d love to see the ‘Mankad' or ‘Mankading' stay and keep alive his memories and legacy as a great competitor and sportsman deeply respected and admired by everyone I’ve met and those who knew him and experienced life with him!”.
Mankad’s two sons, including former Indian Test player Ashok, are dead, but grandson Harsh is a professional tennis coach in Minneapolis in the United States, having previously been ranked as India’s number one tennis player for many years in the early to mid-2000s.
On Friday Greenberg joined a chorus of administrators and commentators calling for the name to change out of respect to the Mankad family (PTG 4094-20070, 5 January 2023). “I’ve been a bit frustrated over the last 24-48 hours talking about it like it’s a debate. I don’t think it’s a debate. I think I’s very black and white. It shouldn’t be the word Mankad”, said Greenberg on Melbourne radio. “The players have a role in eradicating that term. It’s a run out at the non-striker’s end. We have a huge opportunity and responsibility as the elite players to make sure we change that. Language is important. Tone is important. And an understanding that when you break rules there are consequences”.
Indian cricket journalist Bharat Sundaresan said he can understand why Mankad’s grandson wants the term to remain. “”Doing a Mankad means playing by the rules”, Sundaresan said. “I think it’s a positive. I really think it’s a positive. I’m not surprised the family now wants that name to remain. Now he comes across as a hero. He did it before anyone else”.
the big bambino
International Captain
The heading implied Greenberg wanted a name change but in the article his comments tended to refer to the example players set to youngsters. So I don't know if cricinfo's headline is misquoting Greenberg. Mind you if it isn't Greenberg should shut his pie hole. The astonishing rind a jumped up cricket bureaucrat has to believe he decides on what cricket terms are acceptable. Much rather see the likes of Greenberg nixed itbt.