This new fake fielding law sucks.We need more freaking laws to protect batsmen ?
Queensland's Marnus Labuschagne became the first player to be penalised under the "fake fielding" law, which was recently incorporated by the ICC into its playing conditions.
Attempting to intercept a drive from Cricket Australia XI batsman Param Uppal in the JLT Cup, Labuschagne, fielding at cover, dived to his right, stood up and mocked a throw as the ball had passed him. Uppal stopped in his stride, hesitated for a moment, but eventually finished the run. The umpires consequently awarded five runs to CA XI for violating Law 41.5, which deals with "deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of a batsman".
According to the lawmaker, these actions are against the spirit of cricket. But is mock fielding, which has the same five-run penalty as ball tampering, a severe violation?
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Why the 'fake fielding' law is relevant
In reply to djdrastic
Awarding penalty runs is fake runs. To make it real they should discount it from the offending team.
In reply to djdrastic
If thats the case should penalize the batsmen for faking a run in attempt to make the fielder throw at the stumps and then run over throws.
In reply to Andy99
This is a stupid rule and is taking away some excitement from rhe game. Is the fake pump in basketball illegal? Is the dummy in soccer illegal? Why is cricket always behind. This is pure garbage
In reply to jballer84
so i guess that you don't mind the Andre Russell type fake run up?
In reply to Andy99
Aye this new law leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Under the new laws wonder if a batsman could appeal if he got run out after a misfield ?
In reply to doosra
What would have happened to Tino running up and bowling without a ball
Wasn't there a match in SL, I think, right after tea, the bowler ran up and bowled an orange?
Batsmen can also fake run calls so is either de lawmakers eh think dis thru or its another effort to favour the batsmen.
Two batsmen sometimes shout two when they are crossing for the first run. That puts pressure on the fieldsman who may then misfield and give an extra run or try to throw quickly and be wayward. De batting team shud also be penalised.
In reply to jballer84
De next ting dey go come up with is dat a fielder who runs towards a ball dat he knows he cannot field but does so to put doubt in the minds of the batsman will be guilty of ungentlemanly conduct.
In reply to Maispwi
"De next ting dey go come up with is dat a fielder who runs towards a ball dat he knows he cannot field but does so to put doubt in the minds of the batsman will be guilty of ungentlemanly conduct."
Or dive for the ball and don't stop it.
In reply to doosra
No problem with Russel doijng that at all. Pay attention. This rule is stupid. What about a bowler that runs up as if he's bowling fast and bowls a slower ball? Or a spinner who bowls leg spin and tricks the batsman bowling a googly. Just play the dam game
In reply to jballer84
point is he bowls
it's part of what he intended...how can you differentiate between what was bowled and what was intended? you want read people's mind now? what next?
think about that nonsense you just posted there breds
FAKING is different from what you posted there...if i may begin to offer some clarity
In reply to tops
still a gentleman's game...keep that FAKE stuff for the NBA and such places ...haha
In reply to doosra
"still a gentleman's game"
What about women cricket?
In reply to doosra
I'm just making a point there is too much tinkering. It's too subjective. What's wrong with pretending to throw a ball you don't have? To me it adds to the drama and intrigue.
In reply to tops
they play the gentleman's game
In reply to jballer84
man there's a clear distinction between FAKING and CLEVERNESS/SKILL
don't you think so?
In reply to jballer84
Isn't the intention of any good bowler to fool the batsman and induce a false play once the delivery is legal?
In reply to Kay
I was probably being sarcastic/ridiculous. Let's call those bad examples
In reply to doosra
I think there is a place in the game for faking. If a fielder pretends to get to the ball quicker than he really has and fakes a throw, it is up to the batsmen to know where the ball is. This is being petty.
In reply to doosra... yes, and it was rather clever on the fielders part ... no?
In reply to natty_forever
no...that was FAKING
Of all the things they need to pick on. This happens how many times during a game. Couple of times, maybe 3. They found it a big enough problem to create a rule for it.smh
In reply to doosra... which was rather clever!
This rule is indeed stupid...faking is there from the beginning of time...both batting and fielding side do it all the time....will soon post some instances...
In reply to WestDem
Cussbud
Well look how long you faked playing cricket.
In reply to sgtdjones
Yuh know you are an accident from a fake oragsm, right?
In reply to WestDem
Sure it is stupid. After all when a boxer fakes that he is knocked out, he is merely protecting himself. Dont?
In reply to djdrastic
Really? Is this fake news?
In reply to WestDem
cussbud
Is dat the best ya can come up with? Ah disappointed
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