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You Need a Thneed · 03-26-2010, 11:37 AM

^ Are there any different rules for test cricket vs ODI, for example (other than max 50 overs, vs unlimited). I've tried to figure out the rules for cricket a little bit (it's hard when you can basically never watch it on TV), and I think I've mostly figured them out.

Not that I have any clue about strategy. I suppose the fact that games that run out of time in test cricket end up as draws forces teams to try and decide when to declare their innings over, so that they leave time to try and get the other team out. I suppose with unlimited overs, there is more opportunity to be patient - not running anytime it is even questionable whether you can make it.

03-26-2010, 11:37 AM	#27
You Need a Thneed Voted for Kodos Join Date: Dec 2007 Exp:	^ Are there any different rules for test cricket vs ODI, for example (other than max 50 overs, vs unlimited). I've tried to figure out the rules for cricket a little bit (it's hard when you can basically never watch it on TV), and I think I've mostly figured them out. Not that I have any clue about strategy. I suppose the fact that games that run out of time in test cricket end up as draws forces teams to try and decide when to declare their innings over, so that they leave time to try and get the other team out. I suppose with unlimited overs, there is more opportunity to be patient - not running anytime it is even questionable whether you can make it. Last edited by You Need a Thneed; 03-26-2010 at 12:13 PM.