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5 Changes In Laws That Can Make Test Cricket More Interesting
By CricShots - Dec 9, 2021 7:14 pm
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#4 Substitute rule

hanuma vihari
Hanuma Vihari suffered an injury during Sydney Test

In 2005, a super-sub was introduced by the ICC, but, the rule didn’t get a lot of positive response as everyone felt that it was unfair. However, in Test cricket, a simple rule of giving a chance to do one change for each team after the conclusion of the first innings of the two teams can add a little twist to the match.

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Imagine a spinner getting added in both the teams after the third day’s play as the ball would now turn more than the first innings. A substitute can be put into place after medical professional checks and decides if the player is fit enough or not, especially in case of injuries.

#5 Stump mic commentary

In the 2018-19 Australia-India Test series down under, former skipper, Tim Paine was seen having a banter with the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Paine was up to the stumps and would often be heard cheering his teammates or telling the batsman to go for the shot. There are several sounds that can be heard, such as the grunt of the fast-bowler after bowling, the ball meeting the bat’s sweet spot, and several other things.

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