tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post7876647712470807532..comments2024-03-28T12:44:14.970+05:30Comments on Bored Cricket Crazy Indians (BCC!) - play with cricket: But hey, we're making money.Gaurav Sethi http://www.blogger.com/profile/04330224127597873431noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-10117690794936703402010-03-22T00:43:28.581+05:302010-03-22T00:43:28.581+05:30As a lawyer, I know of far too many instances of u...As a lawyer, I know of far too many instances of unintended consequences to draw simple conclusions such as x rule was changed and therefore y necessarily followed. <br /><br />I see the point that some rules being so loaded in favour of one set of persons take the fun out of a sport, but I don't think cricket's rules are too batsman friendly. Rather, it is the tools of the trade which have shifted the balance. While all batting equipment has undergone drastic change, the ball remains the same. <br /><br />That said, I do think there is a case of unwanted nostalgia. Without the two bouncer per over rule, what was to stop all teams from stuffing their sides with fast bowlers who would aim every ball at the head? What fun is cricket if batsmen are not looking to score but avoid a trip to the emergency room? How's that different from Ancient Rome?Alokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15800594082704080717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-1552004833481010092010-03-18T20:49:28.084+05:302010-03-18T20:49:28.084+05:30Very good post - nicely, thoughtfully put. I love ...Very good post - nicely, thoughtfully put. I love the comparisons with bball and vball.Samir Choprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145425333818168212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-71759158732753406252010-03-18T15:38:54.390+05:302010-03-18T15:38:54.390+05:30Thanks everyone, Though a lot of the credit should...Thanks everyone, Though a lot of the credit should go to John, for being the only drunk guy i know capable of philosophical abstraction past midnight. ;-)<br /><br />@Mahek: The commentators are right. It does force the Bowlers to innovate. but where is the freedom to innovate? Throw open the leg side, for God's sake!! And I totally agree with you on running between the wickets as well. On the NBA, I love the Celtics because of their decades old philosophy of basketball which is defense oriented. For details if interested, http://3xsoncalvary.livejournal.com/71478.html <br /><br />@Homer, Wes and straight point: Thank you guys, you are most generous.<br /><br />@Naked:Thank you, and would be delighted to.<br /><br />Jian3xsoncalvaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15444837330041485753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-17783371504162940902010-03-18T13:35:31.395+05:302010-03-18T13:35:31.395+05:30Jian, like to have you write more on Bored. This p...Jian, like to have you write more on Bored. This piece was almost too thoughtful, loved it.Gaurav Sethi https://www.blogger.com/profile/04330224127597873431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-64416238506068107252010-03-18T12:59:01.129+05:302010-03-18T12:59:01.129+05:30welcome on bored jian... what a cracker and how wo...welcome on bored jian... what a cracker and how wonderfully put...<br /><br />tomorrow crowd would also want to see the blood on field... any takers...?straight pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309030423887849171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-70006485911839688412010-03-18T02:18:29.706+05:302010-03-18T02:18:29.706+05:30Blast of a post, one reads that rarely in the blog...Blast of a post, one reads that rarely in the blog world. Hats off.<br />You've been blogrolled here:<br /><br /><a href="http://playforcountrynotforself.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">~ Play For Country Not For Self ~</a><br /><br />Cheers,<br />WesWes playforcountrynotforselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497562759149006266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-75816509473023366822010-03-18T01:55:38.134+05:302010-03-18T01:55:38.134+05:30Wonderful writeup ... Take a bow!
Cheers,Wonderful writeup ... Take a bow!<br /><br />Cheers,Homernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134440631193335724.post-81934779271286784442010-03-18T01:48:41.992+05:302010-03-18T01:48:41.992+05:30If you believed the commentators these rules are a...If you believed the commentators these rules are a blessing in disguise as they're forcing bowlers to innovate. Another aspect that's losing its importance is the running between wickets.<br /><br />As for the NBA, I hate the Celtics because they're from Boston but it's a pleasure to see KG and his unit defend.Mahekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01036231713500207408noreply@blogger.com