4 simple changes ICC can bring about to not let down the game of Cricket
Sports, in general, has its share of luck. For cricket however, the impact of the so called “luck” is profound. We all think it is a level playing field for both the teams, but we reasonably know well that it is not! The Toss, the conditions of the pitch, the weather, the rain, when the rain comes, algorithms to determine what’s the target for a curtailed game, the mood of the umpires and these factors(luck) that influence the game just goes on and on. Here are 4 changes (3 simple, 1 a bit more complex) suggested that can reduce the "Luck" factor in the game. This blog outlines four strategic recommendations aimed at reducing the influence of luck and unfairness in professional cricket. I first take a hard look at the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method , proposing a more flexible system of multiple targets to better reflect match situations during rain delays. Another suggestion involves using technology to halve the runs awarded for...