Nasser Hussain criticizes slow over rates during the Lord’s Test match. The former England captain got really upset about how slowly teams play. Cricket fans also feel frustrated when matches take too long to finish.
The IND vs ENG 3rd Test lost 32 overs in just three days. Players waste time between deliveries and take long breaks. This makes cricket boring for people watching at home and stadium.
Hussain Calls the Delays ‘Diabolical’
Nasser Hussain criticizes slow over rates and uses strong words on Sky Sports. He called some delays “diabolical” during his television commentary. The former captain wants umpires to take stricter action against time-wasting.
“You can still have the pace and interesting cricket we are having, and still come down tough on time wasting. Some of the delays this week, and in general, are diabolical, and I think umpires need to come down strongly on players,” Nasir said. “If I had bought a day-one ticket for £150 and missed out on Joe Root’s hundred moment, I’d be slightly annoyed by that”
Teams should bowl 90 overs each day but rarely achieve this target. Play often continues past 6 pm because players move too slowly. Extended playing hours don’t solve the main problem of slow cricket.
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Drink breaks, ball changes, and DRS reviews slow down matches further. Players sometimes use these breaks to waste even more time. Hussain believes umpires must control these situations better than they do now.
Stuart Broad Supports Hussain’s Views
Stuart Broad agrees with Nasser Hussain criticizes slow over rates completely. The former England fast bowler also spoke about this serious problem. He thinks fans waste money on expensive tickets for incomplete cricket.
Broad wants authorities to punish teams that play too slowly. Cricket loses excitement when overs get reduced from the scheduled amount. Broadcasters also struggle with programming when matches run late into the evenings.
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The former pacer believes umpires need to become much firmer. They should warn players immediately when they notice time-wasting tactics. This will help restore cricket’s proper pace and timing.
Kumar Sangakkara Takes Balanced View
Kumar Sangakkara offers a different opinion about the IND vs ENG 3rd Test. The former Sri Lankan captain focuses more on cricket quality than speed. He thinks entertaining cricket matters more than completing exact over numbers.
Sangakkara still admits that too many delays hurt the game badly. He wants a balance between good cricket and reasonable playing time. The legend believes modern cricket provides great entertainment despite slower rates.
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However, he agrees that excessive delays damage cricket’s reputation among fans. Players must find ways to maintain quality while respecting time limits. This balanced approach might solve the over-rate problem effectively.
