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Runners banned.

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Aleem Dar

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Apparently.

So the ECB have put on their facebook profile page.

Since most runners are used in instances of cramp I agree, as it means if cramp becomes a problem they can "retire hurt" and come back in.

Thoughts?
 

It's always a laugh when runners are on though. And it's just one day games they've been banned from, isn't it?
 
No problem with that.

Would be interesting in test matches how many retire and then come back in later.
 
Marko said:
So injured batsmen worsen the injury or let the team and supporters down? mint
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Exactly - Trott came out with a runner at Trent Bridge after he'd dislocated his shoulder while fielding. His was a genuine case when a runner should be allowed.

The ICC would be better off not allowing substitute fielders while someone nips of for a pee, shirt change or rub down after a bowling spell. There should be a minimum of 15 minutes before a fielder can be replaced ...... and England are one of the worst for this type of gamesmanship.
 
Eggman said:
Exactly - Trott came out with a runner at Trent Bridge after he'd dislocated his shoulder while fielding. His was a genuine case when a runner should be allowed.

The ICC would be better off not allowing substitute fielders while someone nips of for a pee, shirt change or rub down after a bowling spell. There should be a minimum of 15 minutes before a fielder can be replaced ...... and England are one of the worst for this type of gamesmanship.
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Leg injuries will be tougher than shoulder injuries when it comes to running!
 
3.142 said:
Leg injuries will be tougher than shoulder injuries when it comes to running!
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Correct and straightaway you are applying conditions as to when a runner is allowed and when he isn't.

I hadn't realised there was such a problem with runners, so why not leave things alone.

Like an earlier post says it can also add a comedy element to the game - but it's not something that is generally abused, unlike the substitute fielders wandering on and off.

The Voice Of Reason said:
Happy about it me
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You wouldn't be if SVOR was on 99 not out and he got run out because he was injured and couldn't complete a single to take him to his century :)
 
Eggman said:
Correct and straightaway you are applying conditions as to when a runner is allowed and when he isn't.

I hadn't realised there was such a problem with runners, so why not leave things alone.

Like an earlier post says it can also add a comedy element to the game - but it's not something that is generally abused, unlike the substitute fielders wandering on and off.
You wouldn't be if SVOR was on 99 not out and he got run out because he was injured and couldn't complete a single to take him to his century :)
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Like he wad ever get to 99 man dint be daft :)
 
Only applies to International matches though. The MCC is the law maker .The ICC can only add regs for matches under their jurisdiction as do the ECB for matches in UK
 
The only problem i have with this that has already been touched on is,
by banning runners for internal injury ie. cramp, that you could get the situation you have with Trott, where he clearly needed a runner.
Perhaps they should implement a loophole whereby the opposing Captain can give special dispensation to allow the oppsoition a runner in these extreme cases thus showing good sportsmanship.
 
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