Naseer Hussain disappointed with the bad light rule in Test cricket, advised ICC

Naseer Hussain disappointed with the bad light rule in Test Cricket

Southampton: Former England captain Nasir Hussain wants the International Cricket Council (ICC) to change its rules related to poor lighting, which has affected Test matches for so many years. On 8 July, the officials canceled the opening day of the first Test between England and the West Indies after playing just 17.4 overs due to poor light and rain.

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The ICC leaves its decision entirely on the umpires who decide together that it would be dangerous to play bad light or it would be unfair to play in it. Hussain, who has scored 5764 runs in 96 Tests for England, feels that even if the lights are a bit bad, perhaps the umpires can keep the players to play for longer.

Hussain said on Sky Sports Cricket, 'This is the one thing that you have to try and explain to the new person in this game. You spend so much money in the light, drive the light. On this occasion, he did so because of rain. This is something that I would like the ICC to change. '

He said, 'He may say that you have retired' and talk about figures, but see, the light is still lit. If it is not raining now, perhaps players can understand the fact that the game should be sold on its own and if you can stop then stop. ”The rules of bad lighting have been criticized before.

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During the match between India and Australia on SCG in January last year, the umpires stopped the fourth day of play due to poor light, even when these rules were questioned. Chasing a target of 227 runs in the Ashes 2013, England needed 21 runs off 24 balls with 5 wickets left but the umpires stopped the match due to poor light.