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Lokka,
You point is good material for a discussion of what is acceptable gear in cricket? Adam Gilchrist had come out with information that he used an unorthodox gear to improve his grip which enhanced his performances. In every major sports including cricket there are clearly defined standards that every player has to oblige with. Two decades ago Pakistani player Intiqabe Allam was penalized for using Vaseline applied to his hair to shine one side of the ball. Tampering the ball with finger nails are prohibited too. I do not see many fast bowlers rubbing the ball on their pants any more. Can some body tell if it is also banned. If the bowlers have so many restrictions how come the batsmen can use unorthodox methods to have a better grip? Australia deserved the world cup as they were the only unbeaten team and had much more superior performances than any other team. Sri Lanka loosing to Australia is no disgrace. However when Adam Gilchrist scored close to one and a half a century when the other two players did not even reach a half a century and claimed a tactical usage of an unorthodox gear it should open the eyes of those who love cricket to be played by the rules. I hope, members of the forum will put their thoughts in to perspective `for the betterment of cricket` we all enjoy beyond the ethnic division clearly exhibited in this forum. |
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