BensGrandad
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With reference to my earlier question at what time was the result declared as a draw in relation to the closing time of the game.
[Cricket] ***Leicestershire CCC v Sussex CCC, Grace Road, 20-23 April, CC Division 2***
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We decalred with 19 overs left probbaly about 16.45 16.50 - so 70-90 minutes of play possibly lost
As above then - 10 mins before last hour due to start...........
BensGrandad
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I understand but cannot see the point as I would think at 4pm if not earlier it was obvious a result wasnt going to be forthcoming.
Mackenzie
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Can’t wait until the bowlers get home with their suitcases full of cash and give their team a bit of a hand. If it’s not too much trouble.
What's happened to Garton and Whittingham?
As was pointed out, it's actually in the laws of the game, it's not something decided by whim.
Do you think that two football teams should be able call it a draw if no-one's scored after 60 minutes?
BensGrandad
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But it would seem that timing was outside of the law. as they hadnt entered the last hour unless you include the time between innings.
Mackenzie
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Garton has an injury, not sure about Whittingham.
No it wasn’t - the declaration comes 10 mins before the start of the last hour - 4.50pm (approx). With a 10 minute changeover period, the next innings will start around 5pm - so they agree to call it a day then, as the last hour has started.
Don Tmatter
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Isn’t Garton playing for a joint Sussex/Essex 2nd XI v Hants/Surrey 2nd XI today?
Mackenzie
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Not sure, but he had been injred.