The Nurdler

“Coaches reported through their county votes that the leading one-day team in world cricket – South Africa – do not mirror 50 overs at domestic level and that, provided powerplays and fielding restrictions were the same as the international format, the skills required were very similar… There has never been a better time for English-qualified players to make a name for themselves in a tournament creating great interest” – ECB chairman Giles Clarke on the counties’ decision to stick to 40-over cricket.