Adrian Seconi shares his notes from slip.
Yes, Corey Anderson has had injuries but it always grated watching the big lump of a lad trundle in and bowl at about the same pace as Gavin Larsen. It looked like he was going to offer up a whole lot of the same during Monday's one-day international at Seddon Park. But something must have clicked on the night because he was really pushing the ball through.
I think I even heard him grunt once or twice through effort. Perhaps he wanted to help Brendon McCullum finish his ODI career on a high, maybe his rhythm had just returned. Either way, I feel a lot better about Anderson performing the fourth seamer's role in the test series.
The lbw law was introduced in 1774 and I reckon it might be time to review a few aspects of that part of the game. For a start, it is far too complicated. It seems simple enough if you grew up following the game but try explaining it to an American. Confusion is not a good way to introduce new fans to the sport. Anyway the idea is to hit the ball with your bat, not block it with your pads with impunity if it is tossed up outside leg. And why does the ball have to pitch in line to be considered?
If the ball is going on to hit the wickets, and the batsman has connected with nothing but pad, give it out. It is not like the bats are not big enough. And what are leg byes all about? If you cannot play a glance then you don't deserve a run.
I reckon it is time the Dunedin Cricket Association introduced an electronic database where people could register their interest to play a game of cricket that weekend or for Monday's twilight competition. These days people are looking to fit sport in around their other commitments and the ability to play every so often may suit some people. For teams who were struggling to get a side together that week, access to a casual pool of players could be helpful.
Notes from Slip was not written by yours truly last Friday. My name appeared at the top by error. The comments made in the column did not reflect my opinion.
