Super Sub Question

[James]

Question, if the super sub is named but isn't subbed on at all does he still count as having "played" that game?

 

[Autobahn]

don't think so

 

[Natman20]

Yes I think it does. I think I heard it during a match on the radio. It counts as a game played even though they didn't participate

 

[Prince EWS]

Yep. All twelve members of the side are credited with a cap, regardless of their involvement.

 

[adharcric]

If the supersub isn't officially subbed in, it doesn't count as a match played. I just checked Sreesanth's record to figure this out.

It could also mean that Cricinfo is inaccurate ...

 

[Prince EWS]

If the supersub isn't officially subbed in, it doesn't count as a match played.

Yes it does, or at least it should.

 

[adharcric]

Yes it does, or at least it should.

Well, if you're right, then I guess Cricinfo is wrong. Check out the following links.
India vs. Sri Lanka 2nd ODI where Sreesanth isn't used

Sreesanth's statistical record

I think I spent a little too much time looking that up.

 

[James]

Hmm, doesn't look as though we have a definite answer yet then.

 

[Umpire Money]

I have a question about the supersub too.

Brought up by david when we went to the aussie sri lanka game.

Why are the super subs all bowlers?
Shouldnt the teams have there amount of bowlers in the squad already?
Should the team lose the toss and have to bowl then this player is not used. If the batting team collapses then there is someone who can come on and bat.

Is this stupid?

 

[Prince EWS]

Why are the super subs all bowlers?

Because teams usually plan to win the toss and bat first. Supersubs are generally picked based on the assumption of winning the toss.

 

[honestbharani]

I think it is supposed to count as a cap for the player even if he is not used. Dunno about this Sreesanth incident.

 

[Prince EWS]

Cricinfo seems to disagree with me with this issue - the same thing occured for James Hopes. I have a feeling they may have just got it wrong though, as I definitely remember reading something like "All players will be credited with a cap" when the super sub rule was announced...

 

[foe]

no....The supersub has to be Subbed in...else he isn't credited with a Cap

 

[Langeveldt]

Another Question..

What does cricket gain out of the super sub ruling?

 

[marc71178]

Another Question..

What does cricket gain out of the super sub ruling?

Does it gain a cap, or does it have to subbed on to get one?

 

[Armadillo]

If the player is named in the starting 11 and subbed before the start of play, thats a cap. Means theoretically that anyone can just go around with a team and gain caps without playing any games.

 

[luckyeddie]

If the player is named in the starting 11 and subbed before the start of play, thats a cap. Means theoretically that anyone can just go around with a team and gain caps without playing any games.

A bit like Jason Gillespie in 2005 then?

/runs

 

[danish]

Another Supersup question

If a batsman gets out, can he be subbed in that innings for another batsman?

And yes, I did notice the misspelling in the title but unfortunately I can't change it.

 

[aussie]

If a batsman gets out, can he be subbed in that innings for another batsman?

And yes, I did notice the misspelling in the title but unfortunately I can't change it.

nope.

 

[Prince EWS]

If a batsman gets out, can he be subbed in that innings for another batsman?

And yes, I did notice the misspelling in the title but unfortunately I can't change it.

The best way to think of the supersub is to think of them completely taking over who they sub. They BECOME that player.

So if the player that gets off has bowled 6 overs, the supersub has bowled 6 overs. If the subbed off player is out, the supersub is out, etc etc...