Warning: ^ Do not be so quick to join in with 15 degree rule. It is still to be tested and and proven while in play.
Bio-Cams and ICC rulings all sucks . So don’t expect to much, until then,
(Remember the “Short ball rule”
It was clearly introduced in the 80’s because English players were not comfortable playing bouncers, and the fun/art of bowling suffered a severe blow ever since.
There should have been some action on “Chucking” rule at least 2 years ago, to save the agony of Quite a few players and aggravations. What were they waiting for so long,Pension checks ?
Instaed ICC acted as a typical dictator worrying about other indirect matters of PLAYER BANNING - GAMBLING ALLEGATIONS - GRANTING TEST STATUS TO MENOWS and what not,apart from the later the rest should have been the local boards responsibility.
Umpiring matters are still on the back burner and only now they have accepted Pakistan’s request for Neutral Umpires yet again. Lets see what happens from here on, this is still not a rule but rather an ‘arrangement’ , ICC needs a total make over - Shake Up, if they want to administer the game affaires like this.
News Just in ; Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are restricted to play ‘Home’ games only
And ICC International Calendar is under 5 year revision to reduce schedule pressure on premier teams/boards. :elmo::k:
Source; Wisden cricket