Subs catching

[irottev]

Random question: If a sub takes a catch, does it count towards their caught statistic on their profile? Dunno why I want to know, just kinda thought about it and am curious now.

 

[andrew_nixon]

No it doesn't.

 

[irottev]

Not for the player they are on for either?

 

[sid_19840]

I would think not,how could a player sitting in the dressing room get a stat added to him just for the fact that his sub got a catch?

 

[andrew_nixon]

Not for the player they are on for either?

Not that either. They get added to nobody's stats.

 

[ste_mc_efc]

and can a sub go w/k?

 

[Kev]

and can a sub go w/k?

No

 

[andrew_nixon]

and can a sub go w/k?

Yes, but only with permission from the opposition captain.

 

[sid_19840]

Yes, but only with permission from the opposition captain.

Wow,thanks for that info.And has it ever happened in International Cricket?

 

[andrew_nixon]

Wow,thanks for that info.And has it ever happened in International Cricket?

I think it's happened at least once, I couldn't give you details though

 

[Sureshot]

Well done sid, you've managed to give him a question he cannot answer!

 

[Kev]

Interesting, As the laws of cricket states

3. Restrictions on the role of substitutes
A substitute shall not be allowed to bat or bowl nor to act as
wicket-keeper or as captain on the field of play.

Source: 2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003 which can be found at www.lords.org

 

[sid_19840]

Its probably something thats been kept lenient in case the fielding side is in a desperate situation where nobody can keep for them.

 

[Kev]

More likely the law has been updated since the match Andrew is talking about. I cant see a situation where you can have fielders on the pitch that cant act as wicketkeepers to be honest. They may be rubbish wicketkeepers but that doesnt really count does it.

 

[andrew_nixon]

It depends on why the wicket-keeper is off the field.