Penalise Fielding Side By Taking Their Time: Tom Moody Comes Up With New Solution For Slow Over-Rate Problem
Published - 27 Jul 2023, 03:54 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:27 AM
Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has suggested a solution for the much-talked-about slow over-rate issue in the game. The game of cricket is still grappling with the issue of slow over-rate and the problem has been highlighted once again by the World Test Championship Final and the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia.
During the WTC final between India and Australia last month, both teams were penalized for failing to bowl their overs in the allotted time. While Indian players lost all of their match fees, their Australian counterparts were docked 80% of their match fees.
The England and Australia players were also fined for slow over-rates during the ongoing Ashes series. And earlier this month, the ICC introduced modifications to the over-rate sanctions in Test after teams complained about the harsh punishments.
According to the new rules, players will be fined 5% of their match fee for every over that falls short, with a maximum penalty capped at 50%. In addition, if a team gets bowled out before reaching the 80-over mark and the new ball is not yet due, no over-rate penalty will be imposed, regardless of any potential delays.
Tom Moody’s solution for slow over-rate:
Several former cricketers including former England skipper Michael Vaughan have opined that fines won’t stop the slow over-rates problem in the game and Tom Moody holds the same opinion. The former Sri Lanka head coach has come up with an innovative solution for the problem.
Taking to Twitter, Tom Moody suggested that the officials should penalize the fielding side for slow over-rate by taking ‘their’ time. He suggested that there should ideally be 30 overs per session, and any unfinished overs should be made up by reducing the allocated breaks.
“With 90 overs expected the game must penalise the fielding side by taking “their” time.
Simply expect 30 overs a session. If not completed take from the allocated breaks, 20 minutes off lunch & 10 minutes off tea.
“Overs unfinished can be completed in the 30-minute window at the close of play. Total extra time created 60 minutes,” said Tom Moody on Twitter.
Overs unfinished can be completed in the 30 minute window at the close of play.
Total extra time created 60 minutes. #TestCricket #Overrates @ICC— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) July 27, 2023
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