jackpot jim wrote:mal wrote:Armchair expert wrote:RB wrote:Brutal for the keeper - batsman clean bowled but technically concedes 3 byes!!
Will end up with a rule change I think.
Free Hit yes
But if the batsman is dismissed on a free hit should be 0 runs no wicket ?
No
I dont see a problem in running byes on a free hit regardless if the ball hit the stumps or not
Stuff the bowler for being stupid enough to bowl a no ball in the 1st place.
For those who are unaware of the Jackpot Jim legend
A magnificent batsman who made 50+ runs every time I had the privilege of seeing him batting
However as a bowler, his best achievements were at ten pin bowling alleys
Hence his post supporting a batsman and not a bowler