Pollard finds new fielding regulations hard for bowlers – Cricket News Update
While captaining the West Indian side against BCB XI in a warm up game, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754 revealed that the new fielding regulations for One Day Internationals are very challenging for the bowlers and the captains.
According to the new rules, only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the opening 10 overs of the innings, while 3 are allowed in the Powerplay. Reducing the number to 4 at all other times compared to a previous of 5 is causing the most problems
for captains and bowlers.
“It was very challenging, the bowlers have to mind their Ps and Qs. They can't let it stray because there are not many guys outside [the circle]. Having said that, the rules have been set and players have to just follow, so I think it is something that we
have to get used to. I hope we can get the right combination and have the right tactics to counter the restrictions,” said Pollard.
The new regulations were set in place earlier this month for the first time during the one day series between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397 also felt the new restrictions were very hard on the spinners.
While talking to ESPNcricinfo, the left-arm spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 shared similar feelings on the new rules.
“I think it is going to have a negative impact on Bangladesh's cricket on the international stage,” said Enamul, keeping in view Bangladesh’s heavy reliance on their spin attack.
However the batsmen on other hand can enjoy the amendments in the fielding restrictions by having bigger gaps to their advantage feels Pollard. "It can be good and bad."
With the advantage of having an extra fielder in the deep gone, the spinners in particular have to bowl as straight at possible to avoid leakage of runs. The captains will face considerable problems in making field placements and the bowlers will have to
try hard to restrict the batsmen from hitting big shots.
Put under a fair amount of criticism, the new rule will make sure the bowlers become much more disciplined with their line and length.
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