Should day and night games start earlier in India to minimize the impact of the thaw factor? R Ashwin thinks so anyway. The Indian off-spinner hopes that from October 2023 he will start the game at 11:30 am at his ODI World Cup in India in November.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Ashwin cites India’s first example of his ODI against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, suggesting that Tau gives pursuers an excessive advantage. India, who was sent to the plate, scored 373 overall, hitting deliberately urgently with the dew element in mind. They eventually won by 67 runs, but Ashwin felt that the day’s winning percentage did not reflect their dominance.
“India batted well on late wickets and scored well above average. “There is no difference in quality between the teams. Tau closes the gap when they lose the toss.
“My suggestion, or my opinion, is to look at the World Cup where and when we play. Why can’t games start at 11:30 during the World Cup?”
India’s day and night ODI usually starts at 1:30 pm and extends to television prime time. Starting the game earlier could undoubtedly lead to fairer competition, but given the potential risk of viewership declines, broadcasters may oppose such a move. However, Ashwin suggested that fans will be listening to the World Cup games regardless of the timing.
“People will approach TV viewers and broadcasters and say that they are not going to watch it at the moment, but would they like to listen to the World Cup games?” he asked. was also held in the winter, with [Australia’s bilateral home season] favoring the summer. This was not an ideal scenario. T20 is a fast-paced game, but how do you play it in the winter? Some say it’s not the case in Australia, but the World Cup should still be your priority.
“The ICC knows very well that there will be dew, so let’s go ahead with the game. If we start at 11:30, the dew factor is irrelevant. Why? All cricket fans at 11:30 am. Wouldn’t you rather watch the game with the World Cup as your priority?”
From today’s perspective, Ashwin suggested that teams around the world should consider Tau as one of the most important factors in shaping the day-night game in India.
“The ECB recently solicited applications for analyst positions. I have heard from some analysts that I know that one of the key questions they asked was ‘White ball cricket.