2007-05-07 10:36:07 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Sports ➔ Cricket
well, nice theory.
it will however make the pitch a deciding factor on the outcome
if the pitch is bouncy and the ball comes to the bat then good batsmen will enjoy otherwise the bowlers will have a feild day.
it will make the matches more close
2007-05-07 14:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Mark T is right, doing that would remove a huge characteristic of a match. The performance of a team depends heavily on the condition of the pitch and the ball, and as the ball degrades over after over, spinners are able to take advantage of this, while batsmen become used to the ball.
Generally, middle order batsmen would crumble in their innings, as they can't get used to the new ball, this is the opener's job. A new ball is better suited for fast bowlers, so we'd see much more of fast bowling, but not enough of spin bowling, which requires a worn out ball.
The ball's condition seems like such a small factor but it almost defines a cricket game. Changing the ball after 25 overs would prevent a match from naturally evolving, and simply take away the variety in bowling as well as batting.
2007-05-08 16:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by rt10 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking because they tend to change the ball towards the end of an innings, then I should point out that it is not a new ball that is given, but rather a cleaner ball, that has been conditioned to have been bowled as many overs.
Although it may not always seem that way, the ICC provide rules to hold a balanced game. It would tip the balance too much in favour of the bowling team to have two new balls in 50 overs.
2007-05-09 11:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Peggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would take a huge part of one day crickey away. As there would be no reverse swing at the end of the innings. Also on a green track it would probably result in teams being skittled out for very low scores and you would end up with lots of low totals to chase and more uncompetitive matches. It would also mean there would hardly be any spin bowling used in one day cricket which would drastically reduce the spectacle.
2007-05-08 08:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mark T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Might make it a bit more interesting but isnt it 80 overs in tests that they offer the new ball so wouldnt that be a little odd.
2007-05-07 17:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by Richard H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rules do not permit changeof ball after 25overs. I also do not find any reason for changing the ball after 25overs.
2007-05-08 00:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not in ICC rule
2007-05-09 02:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋