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Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Summary

England's wicketkeeper Jos Buttler suggested that cricket is behind other sports in terms of allowing coaches to influence on-field decisions. During a recent match, England's coach Brendon McCullum communicated with players on the field using a walkie talkie. This method is seen as a move towards more direct involvement of coaches during matches.

Key Facts

  • Jos Buttler believes cricket lags in how much coaches can help with in-game decisions.
  • In a match against Nepal, coach Brendon McCullum used a walkie talkie to give instructions to England captain Harry Brook.
  • In other sports like rugby, coaches communicate directly with players during games.
  • England has previously used coded cards to send messages during matches.
  • Past innovations in cricket communication included earpieces, which were banned in 1999.
  • England made a team change for the match against West Indies, replacing a player.
  • England played against Nepal for the first time in any format on Sunday.
  • Since 2022, England has played four T20 series against the West Indies.
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