I believe that batsmen should be banned from requesting runners. The current situtation just leaves too much room for batsman to request one for fatigued based rather than genuine reasons. If anyone watched the 2nd ODI between India and Pakistan, you will know where I'm coming from.
Additionally, the runner does not actually play a shot, he is given an unfair time advantage when running between the wickets.
I say - survival of the fittest, you get injured - hit the big ones, or retire hurt. Simple as that really.
Additionally, the runner does not actually play a shot, he is given an unfair time advantage when running between the wickets.
I say - survival of the fittest, you get injured - hit the big ones, or retire hurt. Simple as that really.
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