Talk:Cricket/Archive 9

message: I think we should start by adding the citions first before copyediting, which I don't think is that necessary.--Thugchildz 03:10, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: ccotm discussion

message: Alright, I know many think he is the greatest batsman ever... but I disagree :) and so do most Guyanese. Rohan Kanhai had a serious style, while he doesn't have the greatest average, I do think he was the greatest ever. George the Hippy 07:17, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Sorry, George, nobody thinks that Kanhai was a better batsman than Bradman.  Statistically, he just wasn't.  Possibly one of the greatest West Indian batsmen ever, but that's not the same thing. Slac speak up! 00:53, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Statistically no, but stylistically... perhaps! I haven't actually seen Bradman play, so I'll give the benefit of the doubt. For now. George the Hippy 15:41, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Don Bradman 

message: I'm sad at the deteriorated quality of the article. The lead is simply too confusing for a first time reader, a lop-sided table, far too many images and lack of references in a few sections. I'm looking to revert to an older version, something like this  for the explanation of cricket (lead section to other roles) =Nichalp «Talk»= 05:49, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't think you should rever it, and not that way back. The 1st paragraph has too much info in the lead; may be that should go to the summary section with bit of copyediting. Don't take out the images, it helps because there's so much to read and its visual aid. The refs are needed.--Thugchildz 21:03, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm talking about the content. Anyways there's far too many images on the current page. =Nichalp «Talk»= 08:23, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The lead is actually a better length now. If it too confusing, it needs to be rewritten, not shortened. It was actually expanded because a "first time user" felt there wasn't enough basic explanation there. I agree about the images More references would be helpful, but I don't think that's an area where the article has been deteriorating. JPD (talk) 11:27, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I know, I'll have a go at improving the page. =Nichalp «Talk»= 12:43, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Quality 

message: Why is everything right aligned and tiny? I thought we were going over to those new collapsable Banners now. Aaron Bowen 16:36, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The nested=yes attribute needs to be included for all templates so that is becomes collapsable. =Nichalp «Talk»= 08:44, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Talk page format

message: The incoming batsman is the one listed to come in next in the listed batting order. This is the only occasion where the listed batting order has any significance. I added this in the "timed out" article but this page is semiprotected and I dont feel like registering and waiting a few weeks - I have other things to do - could so someone please include this in the article? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 59.93.247.165 (talk) 03:27, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: = timed out - only place where the listed batting order matters 

message: Are there major professional cricket leagues, like there are in other sports, or do players mostly just compete for their countries?  Funnyhat 06:27, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Well, yes. The players play in the domestic league. When they do well, they will be slected for national duty, which pays a lot more - this differs from other sports like football, baseball, basketball etc. International matches are also more prestigious; a guy playing in international cricket will play in packed stadia of between 20-100k spectators, whereas with domestic cricket they are mostly empty with usually 2k-3k spectators and maybe 10k if it is a finals match. Blnguyen  (bananabucket) 06:32, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Interesting. Thanks! Funnyhat 21:42, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pro cricket? 

message: The article says that no player is credited with a timed out dismissal, but four first-class batsmen have been.
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/275283.html
I can't edit the article but perhaps someone else can.
Thanks,
SV 20:11, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It means that no member of the fielding side is credited with the dismissal, unlike a dismissal such as 'bowled' where the dismissal is credited to the bowler. Similarly, no fielder is credited for handled the ball, hit the ball twice or obstructing the field. --ⁿɡ͡b Nick Boalch\talk 20:25, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  Thanks, my mistake. I should have looked at some of the other dismissals. SV 19:08, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Timed out 

message: The rules themselves seem to have been stated correctly in this article but why should lords.org be taken to be an authoritative reference on the rules of the game? Would it not be better if someone could get the reference links from here
Bioskope 20:19, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Because MCC, rather than ICC, are still the custodians of the Laws. If you look at the Preface to the Laws, you will see: "Since its formation in 1787, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has been recognised as the sole authority for drawing up the Code and for all subsequent amendments. The Club also holds the World copyright." JH (talk page) 21:01, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  External Links referenced for Rules 

message: I would dispute that cricket is the most popular sport in South Africa.  The overwhelming number of the majority black population play soccer.  Also, cricket would be the most popular sport in Australia.  Unlike other countries, Australia has four major codes of football, the most popular of these is the indigenous Australian Rules Football.  As a result, Australians have preferences for football, but no summer sports to compete with cricket.  10:47 AEST 25/4/07 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.245.216.88 (talk) 00:47, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Popularity in cricket playing countries