tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103718.post7570353449324690643..comments2023-10-31T04:17:02.904+13:00Comments on Mike On Cricket: Ben on...squashball in a teacupMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15979327252154319881noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103718.post-78007297324727309132007-05-12T04:25:00.000+12:002007-05-12T04:25:00.000+12:00It was ridiculous to see matches in the WC being r...It was ridiculous to see matches in the WC being reduced due to reasons that can now be controlled with use of technology. The ICC should make Indoor Stadiums and Floodlights compulsory at all venues. In this way the crowds would atleast be assured of a full game and excuses such as rain and bad light would not come in. Also the capacity at most venues need to be increased so that the crowds who are ready to pay do not have to go back. This is true especially in the Subcontinent where the demands is greater than the supply. <BR/><BR/>It is imperative that the ICC makes full use of technology like Snickometer and Hawk Eye. Contrary to people's belief it wont make the Umpires fell less valued, it will mkae them more confident and would avoid errors that could affect a youngster's career No centre should be given the facility to host an International Match without having the above facilities . This would help avoid the ridiculous situation as in the WC Final where the SL's had to play on in the dark. This was a perfect example where a late start meant a late finish and gave a considerable disadvantage to the team batting second for no fault of theirs. <BR/><BR/>The floodlights would also mean more day/night matches and more families can come to watch the games after the day's work. Please wake up ICC to avoid such a mess in such crucial gamescoolguy1210https://www.blogger.com/profile/04384497178185537543noreply@blogger.com