BRISBANE, Australia: Fuming Sydney Thunder coach Shane Bond has urged a review of the rules after farcical scenes in Australia’s Big Bash League when a game was abandoned after the lights went out.
The Thunder had plundered 186 for four against Brisbane Heat in the competition on Thursday evening, anchored by a century from veteran Shane Watson.
In reply, the Heat were reeling at 10 for two in pursuit when two floodlights failed in one part of the Gabba – which is due to host a day-night Test next week between Australia and Sri Lanka.
After an hour of waiting the match was abandoned and the points split, but Bond felt the lighting was sufficient to carry on.
“There are grounds around the world that have worse lighting even with this light tower out, so that was disappointing,” he told reporters.- AFP
