What are the rules regarding having a runner?
cricket does not have rules.
it has laws
it has laws
The Kippax Kid said:
Shut up KK.
So in essence it is up to the umpire to decide whether a batsmen is allowed to have a runner?
Has there been many occasions when a player has been refused a runner?
Has there been many occasions when a player has been refused a runner?
Ian Healy to Arjuna Ranatunga...
"You don't get a runner for being an overweight, unfit, fat cnut!!!"
"You don't get a runner for being an overweight, unfit, fat cnut!!!"
Dubai_Devil said:
The runner should wear all the equipment that the batsmen is wearing.
GiggsysGirl said:
Though Ranatunga is not the type of person who would call for a runner at every possible instance.
roonaldo78 said:
I know, I was just wondering what the situation would have to be for a player to be allowed to have a runner.
Dubai_Devil said:
A genuine injury
roonaldo78 said:
Who is to decide what a genuine injury is?
If an umpire deems that a player doesn't require a runner, it's opposition captain's call.Dubai_Devil said:
Anyone ever been refused one?
Dubai_Devil said:
The umpires, they will have to judge if the player is injured. If they realise that the player has got cramps or he cannot run they can allow the batsmen to bring in a runner.
roonaldo78 said:
Furthermore. You can't get a runner, if you've started a game with a injury, one that persists through the game.
What is stopping some fat cnut like Inzimam claiming he has cramp to get a runner?
Dubai_Devil said:
Well if he manages to put on a very good act of suffering from a cramp I doubt the umpires will be able to prevent him from bringing on a runner.
However cramps usually arise only after spending a long time in the centre so he won't be able to bring a runner from the start of the innings.
The Kippax Kid said:
:jol: I love saying that to people.
Aren't they supposed to seek approval from the opposing captain as well?
Yes, if opposing captain allows it then Umpires don't need to get involved.Ern said:
Otherwise it's upto them.
Ah, that's right.crappycraperson said: