11 rules that might help Bangladesh win final ODI against India

After having seen a debutant pacer Taskin Ahmed wreak havoc against India and helping Bangladesh bowl the Men in Blue for a score of just over 100, Bangladesh fans must have been expecting a rare win. But India had other ideas, as they in turn bowled out Bangladesh for 58.The past is the past though. Here, we suggest some things that might finally enable the Bangladesh side to win a match by beating India in the dead rubber of this Sahara Cup 2014.Disclaimer: This article is written in jest and should not be taken seriously.

#1 One pitch catches

Catches win matches, and the fielders might need some extra bit of time to get under the skiers that Indian batsmen might accidentaly(!) mistime.

If not for the catch on the full, ICC can consider enabling the Bangladeshi fielders to take wickets with balls that are caught on the first bounce. Umpries can also be advised to rule the batsmen out without hesitation when this happens.

#2 It\'s \'OUT\' of here

Considering the fact that Indian batsmen are well trained at hitting sixes and can clear the boundaries easily, the Bangladesh board can request the ICC to rule the batsmen out if they hit the ball beyond the ropes.

The Indians should also be advised not to lift the bat above their waist, which can stop them from scoring more runs.

#3 Extras

With the bowlers bowling more and more wides these days, as in the case of the first ODI when Bangladesh spinners strayed down the leg side very often in crunch situations, instead of giving an extra to India, why not add that to Bangladesh’s score?

That can give them the license to bowl freely and effectively.

#4 Bonus balls

Taking into account the emergence of Bangladesh fast bowlers as wicket-takers, Indian batsmen were trying to leave many deliveries at the start in the last ODI. In order to exploit that, scorers must count the left alone balls as two legal deliveries, thus helping out the poor bowlers.

#5 Run out

With almost all Indian batsmen being good runners between the wickets, chances of run outs are very rare. Hence, when people like Suresh Raina and other Indians run themselves out, ‘The Spirit of Cricket’ award should be awarded to them for assisting the opposition and for being generous!

#6 Batting order

With the likes of Umesh Yadav smashing a couple of sixes in the last match, Indians shall be requested to send out their batters in the reverse order.

And the Indian batsmen who reach double digits must be advised to retire immediately.

#7 One boundary for the over

Indian batsmen love to hit boundaries, therefore instead of giving one for the over for bouncers, umpires can stop the batsmen from hitting more than one boundary in an over to keep the run-rate under six.

During the Bangladesh innings, on the other hand, every boundary can be appreciated with an extra delivery that should be bowled on the full at a ‘strikable’ speed.

#8 Free hits

This will be one interesting rule.

When Bangladesh bowlers overstep the bowling crease, free hits shall be awarded. But, since it is a NO ball, Indian batsmen should be made to hit the next delivery WITHOUT a ball. The batsmen can attempt to throw the bat beyind the 30 yard circle – with ONE HAND, to get a single off a free hit!

#9 Substitutions

To stop Indian batsmen from stealing quick singles and avoiding the danger of converting the ones to twos, the Bangladesh team can be allowed to field its full squad on the ground.

Also, after every 10 overs, a time-out can be introduced. In the time-out, all fielders can aim for the stumps once by hurling under-arm throws with their weaker arm, and a wicket shall be awarded for every hit!

#10 Powerplays

During the Bangladesh batting, Indian fielders can be advised not to dive on the field and can be warned for giving chase to the ball during the Powerplay overs, which can be extended to their full quota of 50 overs.

Fielders who violate this rule can be YELLOW carded and if they continue to be disobedient, RED card should be held against them for breaking the code of conduct.

#11 Speed limits

The third umpire can be advised to monitor regularly throughout the course of the match whether the Indians are bowling their deliveries at a safe speed for the Bangladesh batsmen. Balls that cross the 110 kmph mark can be ruled as no-ball for medium pacers.

Indian spinners shall also be advised not to use their fingers to spin!