With the advancement of T20 cricket, players retiring out while batting has become a common trend. It is an ever-evolving format and former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the concept of a super-substitute player will also come into the picture in T20Is going forward.
Shastri is currently serving as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket, which got underway on Friday (September 16) in Kolkata with a charity match between India Maharajas and World Giants.
In the game, teams were allowed to use one super-substitute. This concept has been used previously in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia.
As per the rule, one "super substitute" will be available for each team which they can use after the completion of 10 overs in any innings of the game.
"I see this game evolving all the time. Who knows tomorrow it might be something that's used even at the international level. Don't be surprised because this is one format that can evolve, especially in tournaments like these where you are not bound by certain rules. You can create your own rules in tournaments like these or even in the IPL, or Big Bash. If you want to experiment or try something new, this is the place to do it," Shastri quoted as saying by India Today.
Talking about his role in the Legends League Cricket, Shastri said he is always up to promote the game in different parts of the world.
"It's a fabulous opportunity. It's a new string to the bow. Sometimes, it can just be the motivator that is needed to keep yourself fit and engage in something different. I am always ready and willing to work for the benefit of the sport and to promote the sport in different parts of the globe."
"Basically, my job in this league is to ensure that the cricketing part of it is run properly. There is a sense of pride in what you do. The work ethic has to be solid. There is an integrity quotient attached to it. Hence, you have the Anti-Corruption Units. These are not exhibition games. It's the proper stuff under proper guidelines and every aspect is being looked at like the way you would play an international game. When that happens, players start taking it seriously. They know they are not out here for a holiday. They realise that there are people watching them across the globe, it's important for them to enjoy the league and express themselves," the former India coach stated.
(With India Today inputs)
