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[Blwe_torch]

Think about the famous third test draw in the 2005 Ashes .. where Mcgrath batted outside the crease in the last over ... but the Englishmen did not realise at all. Imagine, had Fletcher been able to get a message across ...

Ditto for the other side .. Buchanan would have been able to alert Mcgrath of the danger ....

Why didn't the concerned coaches take aid of the standard modus-operandi.........that is sending in water or towel or gloves?

It requires a mentality change. Right now the coach is passive.. an observer if you may. They too need to change their attitude (So the famous dozing off of GC isnt an issue). They need to start taking charge of the game.

Also midway through an over it is rare to send instructions.

If it is imperative of the outcome of the match, then he may as well do so. After all the batsman can stop a bowler midway to check on the field positions or other disturbances across the sight screen.
But seriously, this 'active' coach is a good idea. Great entertainment value guaranteed. ICC must think about this.

[jaat69]

Think about the famous third test draw in the 2005 Ashes .. where Mcgrath batted outside the crease in the last over ... but the Englishmen did not realise at all. Imagine, had Fletcher been able to get a message across ...

Ditto for the other side .. Buchanan would have been able to alert Mcgrath of the danger ....

Why didn't the concerned coaches take aid of the standard modus-operandi.........that is sending in water or towel or gloves?

It requires a mentality change. Right now the coach is passive.. an observer if you may. They too need to change their attitude (So the famous dozing off of GC isnt an issue). They need to start taking charge of the game.

Also midway through an over it is rare to send instructions.

Yes, it requires a mentality change alright. A prancing coach will be hard to ignore. So long, the players were hauled up for doping, now the coach can be hauled up for the same crime!

[suraj]

Great points CP!!

[jaat69]

Great points CP!!

Arre bhai, don't worry! CP will survive even without your back-slapping, believe me!

[suraj]

Great points CP!!

Arre bhai, don't worry! CP will survive even without your back-slapping, believe me!

Par papaji I want him to thrive- not just survive

[jaat69]

Great points CP!!

Arre bhai, don't worry! CP will survive even without your back-slapping, believe me!

Par papaji I want him to thrive- not just survive

But he is kicking already!