Brad Hogg offers remedies to the slow over-rate problem. For sustaining a slow-over rate in the Ashes 2023, England and Australia were penalized 19 and 10 points, respectively.
In the recently finished Ashes 2023, both England and Australia are significantly penalize for maintaining a slow over-rate. England were fine 19 World Test Championship points. While Australia were dock 10 points, which could be crucial in their race to the competition’s final.
Former Australia international Brad Hogg commented on the situation, saying that umpires should be more tough in dealing with it. He also noted that the 12th player frequently intervenes and breaks the flow, hence the rule should be modified. Another option proposed by the former cricketer was that during a review, all players should be in their positions so that the game may resume promptly rather than players spending a few minutes.
“Outstanding solution @nassercricket (Nasser Hussain)” Umpires must become more ruthless. Batters will be ready when the bowlers are. The rhythm of play cannot be disrupted by the 12th men. “DRS (Decision Review System) reviews can waste a few minutes so fielders and batters can get into position while the third umpire makes the decision. ” Hogg tweeted.
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Hogg lauds Woakes after England’s terrific comeback in Ashes 2023
The Ben Stokes-led side had lost the first two Ashes matches and were under immense strain. Especially because they were playing in their own backyard. However, ahead of the third match, the team management chose to bring in Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, who went on to change the game for the Three Lions.
Woakes, in particular, took 19 wickets and was named Player of the Series. Brad Hogg praised him, saying that the player changed the situation for England because the majority of his wickets came against Australia’s top six.
“I thought Chris Woakes’ inclusion in the last three Tests was the turning point for England. ” “With the ball, he dominated with 19 wickets, the majority of which were top six batters,” Hogg remarked on his YouTube account.
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