American reacts to Amazing 'Direct Hits' in Cricket

[@wdazza]

The bat doesn't have to be just over the crease, it also had to be touching the ground.

[@mekkanikmike]

Oh and the line belongs to the fielder. So the bat has to be clear of the line and grounded.

[@cricupdate7423]

​@@mekkanikmikek

[@jamescollins8397]

Ricky Ponting was so deadly accurate that batsmen often wouldn't run if the ball was hit anywhere near him. It wasn't the distance Ponting hit the wickets from, it was his sheer speed & accuracy that did it!

[@graemejohnson9025]

You put 1 stump in the ground,in your backyard. And throw the ball from all over the place to hit it.. keeps you occupied for hours.. no internet required..

[@jerrellx6]

When we did that we had no internet and if we did, it was dial up internet

[@ShaneH42]

I'm new to your channel and seeing an American that can genuinely appreciate some cricket gives me a little more faith in humanity

[@BassMatt1972]

Ryans great... very genuine.. welcome..

[@Aussie-63]

Shame they can't vote with a little more humanity Shane.

[@shanegates678]

​@@Aussie-63indeed 😂

[@artistjoh]

First class cricketers spend a lot of time practicing throwing and hitting the stumps from a long distance. They get so good at it they can hit the target from running or diving positions. Always incredible to see, and if they miss they give runs away to the other side. A side with players with good situational awareness will preemptively have players move to catch a ball that misses, but usually it is such a split second catch and throw that it is hard to respond to. BTW, bat needs to not only go past the crease, it needs to be touching the ground. The bat in the run out you commented on was clearly in the air so it wasn't even close.

[@jeremyryan770]

Ricky Ponting run out compilation will keep you going for a while

[@jamescollins8397]

Ponting was the GOAT with Rhodes a very close second!

[@jimminyA5]

and Andrew Symonds

[@fishtigua]

Ryan, it's simple. Coloured uniforms means it's a short form game, T20 or 1-Day. The 5 day games are played in Whites.

[@James_7]

It is probably the equivalent to someone throwing out the runner at home in baseball. Also happens about the same amount of time as well. Big fan of Ricky Ponting, one of the best to do it for Australia.

[@janemcdonald5372]

I would always said that you should never run on Ponting's arm.

[@darrylhilbig6459]

Border was the one that really brought it in because he use to play baseball as well. That's why he was so quick get it back in. It then became a standard, especially when he became the team captain. Clive Lloyd (West Indies) was known for drop the ball over the bails for the wicket keeper when he fielded from the boundary. He used to do it in one throw.

[@utha2665]

@@darrylhilbig6459 I do remember the Australian team getting some baseball coaches in to teach them how to throw more effectively back in the 90s.

[@johnavery3941]

You said that if they miss they might concede another run (sometimes 5 or 6 if it goes to the boundary and they are running) but in reality that usually does not happen as a fielder on the other side of the wicket will be "backing up" basically fielding a throw from his / her team mate.... you anticipate what is going to happen and get yourself in a good spot to field if there is a miss.

[@stephenlee5929]

The additional runs, should be limited to 4, since it is very unlikely it won't have touched the ground at some point. But it does happen, rare but it is a risk.

[@henrybauze2932]

Cummins vs India in Adelaide has to be one of the greatest direct-hits of all time

[@darrenjpeters]

That was indeed an absolute ripper.

[@cameronadams1285]

Yeah i said the same and posted a link.

[@andrewdunckley]

It truly a skill to have a aim that accurate...

[@gromit9322]

Plus hours and hour and hours of practice since you were about 8 years old!

[@Way_Q]

I am 😎 bcoz I am playing this game since childhood​@@gromit9322

[@mentaldavethefirst]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="348">5:48</a> Yes, exactly! Typically a fielding team will have a player 'backing up' which means they will cover the throw if it misses the stumps but there is not always the time to do so. However, when the chance for a single run is tight the batsmen are usually rushing and not ready /risking to turn for a second so the risk is reduced

[@paullynn473]

❤ these cricket videos, keep them coming 🏏👍

[@zeeox]

You're not going to find many successful direct hit throws from very far away because run-outs don't tend to occur when the batsmen have more time to decide whether to run or not. Run-outs tend to mainly take place closer up simply because there is more indecision on the batsmens' part as to whether a run is worth risking in the first place. If the ball has reached the boundary but a fielder there is in place ready for it, chances are that the batsmen have already calculated and made the run(s) they need (or just stayed still). They will then simply wait for the throw to come back in safely and 'end the play' (as you'd say in baseball). Further, it's simply more unlikely a throw from the boundary hitting the stumps will be deliberate because boundary fielders are more there to simply reduce the runs leakage from potential '4s' (and to take deep catches). They are not set there to 'run people out'. And one other factor you won't often hear being explained in generic videos is that the better fielders in a side tend to placed closer to the wickets in the first place in order to both intercept those rare balls to make run outs, and to also make skilled catches... and the fielders further on the boundary tend to fast bowlers aiming on having a rest... both in the short term after each over they have bowled, and also for longer periods in between their stints where they have had a phase of, say, 5-6 overs and just need to be recuperating energy before their next phase in a more quiet place on the field.

[@SouravKumarRoy651]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="479">07:59</a> that's the 30-yard circle which divides the cricket ground into infield and outfield. It's crucial for adhering to the different powerplay fielding restrictions laws.

[@psylenced]

It can be risky, but it's the fielder's job who is on the opposite side of the wicket to "back up" the throw and stop it if it misses. ( ie. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="397">6:37</a> )

[@benvandermerwe4934]

👏🏻⚡🇿🇦

[@PaulParkinson]

Cricket is a game for gentlemen played by gentlemen, Football is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans, Rugby Union is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen, And Rugby League is a game for hooligans played by hooligans.

[@HannibalLekta-qg2ip]

Lol...I've played all four & you've absolutely right, great post mate

[@majorlaff8682]

I was only taught the first three. But you're right about the fourth.

[@PaulParkinson]

@@majorlaff8682 I won't comment on Aussie Rules... :-)

[@pureholy]

Aussie rules is a game for hooligans played by lunatics.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@PaulParkinson The great thing about Aussie Rules is that there are no rules.

[@edj6841]

Just fielding the ball (stopping it and getting it under control) is impressive in itself. Then getting your bearings and throwing it, while moving, all in a split second is insane!

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

The ICC is the International Cricket Council, the governing body of international cricket. A few players famous for run-outs include Ricky Ponting, Jonty Rhodes, Chris Harris, Yuvraj Singh, and Mahela Jayawardene. BTW, the wicket is 9 inches across and 28 inches high. And fielders have to be alert and "back up" (get behind the throw in case it misses the stumps) when someone attempts a run out!

[@katearmiger8535]

How wide is the stump?

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@@katearmiger8535 each stump is 1.5 inches wide.

[@majorlaff8682]

The India cricket team is touring Australia from November 2024 to January 2025 to play five Test matches and three first-class warm-up matches against Australia cricket team. The Test matches will form part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship. Now you know why Australians get so many holidays.

[@gailstevens6831]

Can't wait! Summer is my favourite season because we have so much test cricket in Australia.

[@speleokeir]

Remember that cricket is huge in India which has a population of 1.45 Bn. Then add: - Pakistan: 250M - Bangladesh: 174M Plus England, S.Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka & the West Indies. so yes, cricket has way more fans than Baseball

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

Second most popular sport in the world behind football. But still not an Olympic sport.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6ze Please don't make it an Olympic sport. That would cheapen it. Cricket is not rap dancing or synchronised swimming.

[@jamesweatherley7764]

@@majorlaff8682 T20 in the next Olympics, and I'm happy it is. I love test cricket, but T20 has its place.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@jamesweatherley7764 I hated T20 when it first came out but now I've taken to it - Smash and Dash! I'll watch it if it's in the Olympics, as long as there's no synchronised swimming in the breaks.

[@Way_Q]

​@@majorlaff8682 cricket is added to the Olympics bro ... After some years it will be..

[@Kahtilik]

do you know that the ICC isn't just a KZbin channel but the governing body of cricket. it stands for the international cricket council

[@MaoZhu-j6q]

Cricket is a worldwide sport, not like the American world football. Cricket really is Worldwide. England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Afghanistan, are the ones that first come to my mind, but there are lots more. The ICC International Cricket Council whose video you are watching is based in Dubai, another cricketing nation. 103 nations belong to the ICC. It truly is Worldwide and watched by millions and millions of people. The other factor that makes cricket such a Worldwide inclusive sport is, as you see in that Video, the women's teams are not viewed as second rate, they are equal.

[@mekkanikmike]

There's a fielding legend called Jonty Rhodes. Some of his hits and catches are legendary.

[@marcwilliams9824]

I thought he hosted MasterChef... :D

[@sharonmartin4036]

Lol. You said it without even knowing it, Ryan. That line on the field that surrounds the wicket is commonly called the inner circle, or "inner ring".

[@stephenlee5929]

Yep, And its about 30 yards from the wickets. (I believe)

[@clive4949]

Firstly throwing at 1 stump is part of every professional setup training schedule. Included in training is anticipation of a direct hit opportunity, players directly opposite the throwing player will quickly move to intercept a miss. The term for a missed intercept is "over throw" runs, very imaginative.

[@NishantChauhan-l8b]

Nidhas trophy final highlight has 250+150 (400)million views 😶😶

[@HardyDubeyMusic]

Last two overs not only the last over..

[@aveking45]

This was refreshing to see your reaction to cricket. You surprised me. Keep expanding. Loved it.

[@gregstaples9717]

And Ryan now you know why cricket gets 6 million + views in a day!

[@daydream.19]

most of the videos you found on KZbin belongs to Australia ,England, west indies, but most of the cricket (60 %) happens in southern Asia (india,pakistan,bangladesh,srilanka,afghanisthan,nepal) but you cant see these clips in KZbin because mostly all the match rights are sold to streaming platforms for huge amounts(record breaking amounts) so that's why you can't find videos other than Australia ,England. but real beauty lies in southern Asia. if you get to know the viewership of IPL and highlights of it you will go BONKERS!!!

[@MarkTyler209]

The trick with cricket is don't try to over think it. The bowler wants to get the batsman out and the batsman wants to score runs. I've watched it all my life and still love the 5 day tests the most. But even I don't understand all the terminology

[@givemespace2742]

My grandma babysat me once for a few days when the Boxing Day test was on. I must have been about 9 years old. One thing about my gran is you did not ever distract her when the cricket was on the radion, especially when it was Australia vs England. To non cricket fans this is a 5 day game and the Boxing Day test is sacred. To keep me quiet she explained the game to me, the tactics of the bowlers and the captains, the rules as far as a 9 year old could understand. I cherish that memory and to this day while not a fanatic I love cricket and it's quirks like having 4 & 5 day games. One of the great things about cricket is listening to a match on the radio while you are in the shed or driving. The commentators are often very skilled at painting a picture of the game and you learn things you never expect like about the trains in the UK, social tensions between India and Pakistan, or which end of the WACA the seagulls prefer. Cricket season is under way I Australia and I'm looking forward to it. Actually will be spending December driving around New Zealand with some English friends no doubt with cricket on the radio 😊 Life could not be better!

[@Arrow0007]

1st one still hurt 🥺💔

[@darrenjpeters]

You should watch a compilation of Ricky Ponting direct hit runouts. Probably the most prolific direct hit fielder of all time, and an absolute freak of nature.

[@GBPhilip]

Gary Pratt running out Ricky Ponting is a good one, and it happened in a Test Match

[@darrenjpeters]

@@GBPhilip Gary Pratt was in the squad as a specialist fielder, pretty much. And it was a bloody good run out. Doesn't really compare to Ponting's 80 odd runouts though.

[@mrgyani]

That first wicket was absolutely heartbreaking (for indians) -- <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="155">2:35</a> It was the 2019 World Cup semi-final. And that was the former indian captain, Dhoni getting out. He was the last good batsman standing, and when he got out, the match was pretty much over. Fun fact: India had never lost a match while Dhoni was still standing (i.e not out).

[@shekharpradhan5576]

That was the most painful moment.

[@tanyabarwise5978]

You should check out the Australian Women's Cricket team. Amazing achievements.

[@tanyabarwise5978]

Playing like a girl in Cricket , to me , is, like your a 🏆. ☺️🇦🇺🦋

[@cricupdate7423]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="151">2:31</a> 1 one wc semi final ms dhoni last match 😩😭😭😭😭😭 our legend retired the batsman who goted run out was ms dhoni the goat and it was his last match

[@tonymcfeisty2478]

A few measurements to get some perspective. The white oval (the inner circle) is 90 feet (27.5m) from the middle stump, its a little further at midwicket. A stump is about 1.5 inches wide and the the wicket (width of the 3 stumps face on is about 9 inches. A cricket ball is a little over 2.75 inches in diameter, so face on the wicket is about 3 times the width of the ball.

[@MrDredd1966]

Cricket is the second biggest sport in world..

[@givemespace2742]

The top of course being 'proper' football, known by some as soccer.

[@Rcod2013]

Sorry mate it's third. Rugby union is second

[@alternateaman]

​@@Rcod2013 It isn't lol and Rugby isn't even close to cricket in terms of popularity and watching.

[@Rcod2013]

Sorry mate but there are more rugby players in more countries in the world than you know about. ​@alternateaman

[@RaviGoswami-xp9vv]

​@@Rcod2013Source -Trust me bro🤡 Cricket is 2nd most popular sport, source -google mate😅

[@Pwecko]

The reason cricket is so popular is that Indians love it, and there are lots of Indians.

[@Way_Q]

Our life is cricket ... It's the only British thing we love most ... We make carriers in cricket

[@sarmadhabibkhan3036]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="275">4:35</a> Yup! Once every 2-3 matches. You nailed it

[@andrewhazlewood4569]

The inner circle is for the short forms of the game during which the fielding team must have a certain number of fielders inside the circle during power plays. This allows batsmen to go for aggressive boundary hitting. It is not used in test matches.

[@MrAlexBun]

Want to know why cricket videos are so popular? Remember, cricket is the no.1 sport in India, and that’s 1.4 billion people for a start...

[@Way_Q]

Not only in India the whole Indian subcontinent ☠️ u know population of Bangladesh shrilanka pakistan nepal 💀 Also it's popular in British 🧬 nations like England and new zealand and Australia 🦘 ...also west indies peoples love cricket 🏏

[@philhallbrook7008]

Ryan love, I've been following/playing cricket my whole life, 55 years, as a Yorkshireman with a dad who played professionally, and I'm still learning...

[@Xfalcons38]

Search for South African fieldings Specifically Jhonty Rhodes

[@cornievandermerwe4152]

Jonty Rhodes turned fielding into an art. He held national colours in 2 sporting disciplines: cricket and hockey. He was a stalwart of the golden era of South African cricket, along with Sean Pollock, Fanie de Villiers, Allan Donald, Gary Kirsten and our beloved but disgraced captain Hansie Cronje

[@andrewhazlewood4569]

Direct hits happen more often in the short forms (one day matches or T20) because there is pressure to make runs quickly. It is much more rare for batsmen to take risks that lead to a run out in test matches (5 day format). You can tell the difference because the players all wear white in test matches and country colours in short form games.

[@kennethperren8722]

Cricket is played all round the world so that's why it gets so many views

[@john-i5i5k]

1 billion fans in India, beat that !!!!!

[@givemespace2742]

I like the fact that billions of cricket fans of different nationalities get to rubbish each other in the healthiest possible way while often deeply respecting players of other nationalities. I think for example most Australians would accept that Sachin Tandulkar (sorry if I got that wrong) was probably one of the best batters ever, but maybe wish he wasn't while at the same time not wanting him to be worse than he was. What I'm trying to say is cricket gives billions of people something in common and makes the world a better place.

[@Xavierjwbbs]

But still millions of jobless people wasting time over it(like me) in an undeveloped country makes it look horrible ​@@givemespace2742

[@DarthPaddius]

Run outs in this fashion are actually remarkably common, teams practice it as part of their fundamentals. As far as missing the wickets, usually when you throw, you're hoping that a teammate is there to scoop it and finish the job if you do miss. However, if you miss and runs are scored, they are referred to as overthrows, this also includes when it goes to the boundary, these are generally referred to as "4 Overthrows". These runs are in addition to any you've already scored. The dude who threw in flight was AB DeVilliers from South Africa and he was a total beast and a menace to batsmen! Jonty Rhodes was another one, though he was the generation before. There's been plenty of others, Chris Harris from NZ, could scoop up anything from anywhere and had some fairly deadly accuracy. The main reason why cricket is so popular, is because it is played all over the world, even the US has a team. It is second only to football (soccer). Although to be fair, a billion plus Indians does help with that lmao! Generally speaking, most Americans only really pay attention to American sports and even then,. mostly only when they are played in America, so there is that to.

[@shanegates678]

What I love more than Americans appreciating cricket is when they actually get it! 👍👍

[@carlh429]

That lean forward and ‘hello’ at the start of the video always makes me crease up😂

[@davidparris7167]

Australia has had an American ex baseball fielding coach for many years which has helped make Australian cricket fielding a true world beater.

[@DonHevey]

That would be Mike Young who coached Australia to Silver Medal in Baseball at the Seoul Olympics. He tested me for my coaching certificate and told me how his association the Test Team came about. Mike was watching a Test match and rang the Australian Coach and predicted which team members would injure their arms because of poor throwing technique. He was proved right particularly about several of our top line bowlers and Cricket Australia approached to take over the task as fielding coach. When I met him I had been a baseballer for 40 years and he was the first coach to ever show me how to throw properly to reduce the chance of wrecking your arm (unfortunately many years too late in my case).

[@ChrisKyle-om5wi]

Wicket is 28” high and 9” wide head on but only 1.5” side on. Most throws have a target of 3-4”

[@anglosaxon5874]

The crease is also for the non batter. He has to have a part of his body [leg] or bat behind it [as some move down the pitch when the bpwler comes in to give them less ground to cover]. If the receiving batsman does not want to run, the ball can be thrown at the non batsman end to get him out. If they crossed each other down the pitch then they have to keep going in that direction [receiving batter to non receiving end and visa versa]. If then one changes his mind and runs back and both batsment are at the same end, the fielding side can throw the ball at the empty end's stumps and the receiving batsmen who should have contined to that end is out. If they did not cross and the receiving batsman stayed behind the crease [or got back before the non receiving batsman arrived], then the non receiving batsman is out.

[@Rhubba]

The best direct hit I've ever seen is a county match in England between Essex and Nottinghamshire. The fielder was Derek Randall, one of the best fielders in cricket history, and not only did he manage to run to catch up with the ball, he scooped it up with one hand and threw it backwards without looking at the stumps to hit them.

[@limitzlife3317]

When someone is throwing at the stumps. The opposite fielder is usually wrapping around to cover if they miss

[@TheHiltonblake]

The best way to learn about cricket, is to watch a game.. The more you watch, the more you'll understand it..

[@janettesinclair6279]

Ryan, you are a real sports fan, aren't you? I have never seen you so enthused about anything more than these cricket videos!

[@crinbob]

This past summer, West Indian player Mikyle Louis threw one of the best direct hits I’ve ever seen. It was in a test match vs England at Lord’s, if I remember correctly.

[@petercarter9858]

The player. Behind the " Stumps" is called the " wicket Keeper"

[@SharpnessPlayz]

Looks like someone really likes cricket, at this moment of time, I think u know how to play cricket completely

[@AjayJaat94612]

Bro.. you should react to Deadly cricket bouncers... U will get the Idea about how hard it is to face a cricket ball

[@Bosspigeon230]

Love your appreciation of Cricket, a simple yet complicated game. Very skilled game with a psychological element, standing all day alone in the Indian / Australian / Caribbean heat while a hard lacquered ball is smashed around or thrown at your face!

[@majorlaff8682]

Cricket is a thinking man's game, Ryan. It'll never take off in America.

[@vtbn53]

Well in fact it did take off in America before baseball took over (another English invention), in fact the very first international game was played between a US team and a Canadian team in 1844. Unfortunately Australia toured the US later on and absolutely smashed them and they lost interest in the game. The US then started playing games that no one else does (much) so they could win something.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@vtbn53 It barely took off before it collapsed and hit the ground and died. A bit like some of their rockets and planes.

[@whattiler5102]

​@vtbn53 That is a somewhat 'tailored' take on history. I think the Civil War is seen as one important impact on the rapid growth of baseball as a leisure activity, rather than cricket that was popular in a more resticted region and more 'middle-class' part of society.

[@tradward]

Jomboy is bringing it back

[@harshkhakhi2161]

Direct hits video without Ravindra Jadeja is a crime...

[@NoodlenutStudios]

The wickets when pitched will be 9 inches wide and 28.5 inches in height which includes the bails. The inner ring (Line on the ground you referenced) in mens cricket is at 30 Yards and 25 in womens cricket

[@majorlaff8682]

No such thing as women's cricket. It's women playing men's cricket. They should invent their own game if they want to call it women's.

[@Ravindukanishka358]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="239">03:59</a> - 9 inches <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="477">07:57</a> - 30 yard circle

[@gregs3845]

Direct hits happen pretty frequently, but often the batter is safe. Run outs are pretty rare in the 5 day game (and quite embarrassing for the batter) because batters are not trying to score off every ball, and fielders are not desperate to stop every run, which is why all the hits in the video are from one day and T20 matches.

[@aRand0mPerson-xc7ou]

Nice video once again!!

[@jvvoid]

Run-outs executed from the deep are even more amazing and they do happen. There's gotta be some videos out there.

[@MrAnanthaP]

If you miss, there's usually a backup fielder behind the stumps to prevent an "overthrow". It's part of the fielding drill of most good teams. I mean, one player always runs up to cover the stumps.

[@arjovenzia]

It happens fairly often, defending the wicket is essentially the batsman's primary job. so this sort of throw is easy money. you might give away a run if you miss, but a hit and getting someone out is probably worth it. and its the sort of thing that avid young cricketers will drill for hours on end, they get pretty good.

[@yoganpalani8880]

I like your cricket reaction

[@Rassskle]

Run outs from the boundary are rare, because most sportsmen ( and women ) can run the 20 yards to be safe in the same time it takes a thrown ball to travel 60 yards. A boundary run out requires a lazy runner, dumb runner, injured runner or a brilliant FLAT throw over 60 yards....180 feet.

[@sempaiSteve1]

Run-outs at the top level of cricket are less common as the players are good at judging when to run. But in limited overs cricket it can be more common as the pace requires more aggressive play. The run-outs aren't the rarity, it's the direct hit. Very common for the throw to be a tiny bit off, and another player has to push the ball into the wickets to effect the run-out. And the other fielders are expected to be aware of their team mate attempting to hit the wickets and back up from the other side in case they miss.

[@damianmackinnon5742]

That reaction at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="160">2:40</a> ….. Absolutely classic Ryan 😄

[@byronsteele7855]

That "line" marks the infield or "inner circle" (it's not a circle) and is marked at 90 ft from the pitch for men and 75 ft for women.

[@davidrowney6343]

Enjoyed the video. Pros practise a lot at this skill, often aiming at just one stump.

[@brother888]

yes you are right this is rare once at a game sometimes 0 and sometimes 2 it depends on the fielder too bcz there are some good fielders and some are bads and luch too

[@whattiler5102]

There are long-distance throws from near the boundary that hit the stumps, but if there is time, it is a better option to throw to the wicketkeeper at the 'striker's' end or a bowler/fielder at the other end to complete a run out. As for missing a throw at the stumps and giving away extra runs, there are two elements. In a well-organised fielding team, someone on the opposite side of the field will be running to 'back it up' and prevent overthrows (aka 'buzzers') if at all possible. Even if it fails, the captain and his/her team will generally think it was a worthwhile risk to get a batter/batsman out. They won't be so pleased if they are defending a small total, and the throw had no hope of dismissing the runner. Really fast and accurate fielders, like in this video, can also put batsmen off attempting a run because of the level of risk, so that is a winning situation that increases pressure on the batting side.

[@philipmccarthy6175]

Most long-distance run-outs involve the wicketkeeper fielding a long throw and removing the bails.

[@yukio896]

React to "why Virat Kohli is called the king" he's the greatest cricketer of all time and the 3rd most followed athlete in the world, you'll enjoy reacting to him

[@barriehull7076]

ICC = International Cricket Council. ECB = England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) English Cricket Captains have been Scots or other non English born, Anthony William Greig (6 October 1946 - 29 December 2012) was a South African-born cricketer and commentator. Greig qualified to play for the England cricket team by virtue of his Scottish father. As an aside a Scottish born footballer with Irish Ancestry was a Republic of Ireland player in the 1990 World Cup under the Managership of a 1966 English World Cup winner, Jack Charlton, his younger brother Bobby Charlton was also in that winning side, he and the German Franz Beckenbauer played on the other side for the West German side.

[@Wolverine-rp9ed]

If you're really unfamiliar with cricket, your instinctive understanding of the game is amazing!

[@carokat1111]

In test cricket, runouts are rare and direct hits even rarer. I would say you could easily go twenty matches and not see a runout, let alone a direct hit. The coloured outfits says that they are playing in the short form of the game, where run outs are more frequent.

[@wargamulaya]

You're so chill mate :)

[@sayarduttabiswas]

The first clip, if you hear properly, you could hear a billion heart-breaks!

[@adriang6259]

Ryan, Mate. Cricket's simply the best. That's why there's million's of views. That inner circle is set for limited overs (Coloured uniform) games. At certain stages, you have to have a set number of players inside the white line. Ricky Ponting has his own fielding video. As does Mark Waugh, Andrew Symonds and Michael Hussey. I don't know if they all have direct hit throw downs and catches. I know Mark and Ricky have both.

[@ramaswamyadisesh6848]

It is rare and happens once a match or may be once in a few matches. You are right, it is risky and if they miss, the batter can score few more runs. But usually the wicket keeper (Catcher) stands behind the wickets and catches any ball that misses the wickets. Usually the fielders throw the ball to the wicket keeper and he in turn dislodges the wickets. On the other end, the bowler usually stands behind the wicket and catches any ball that misses the wickets. There are three wickets about 2" wide. The 2 gaps between the wicket is slightly less than the 3" diameter of the ball (Otherwise ball can pass thru the wicket without knocking it out). So the wicket is about 9" wide and 26" tall.

[@philipsmith3871]

Stump dimensions are : 9 inches wide, 28 inches high and individual stumps no more than 1.5 inches thick, so side on there isn't much to aim at...

[@RickcandKai]

A few players that is and was quite accurate in this. Ricky Ponting, Glen Maxwell (Australia). Jadeja (India). Guptill, Chris Harris( New Zealand). Jonny Rhodes, Millar, AB de Villiers (South Africa). Hitting the wickets from the boundary, I can recall 2 ayers from Aouth Africa, Dale Steyn and Millar. Unfortunately I can't say from other teams.

[@michaelt901]

That’s exactly what that line is called “inner circle” or “inner ring”. I was going to push back on the bullseye comment, but after playing both sports it probably is harder to get a direct hit than a bullseye.

[@solreaver83]

I had a moment a few years back where I did this from silly mid, when the tapped the stump to put it back it broke 😂 I was proud of the whole thing

[@anulearntech]

the first run out is the most heartbreaking thing known to Indians. I was working at my office when this match was going on. Remember going to my room feeling depressed sitting in the bus.

[@suelynch]

Direct hits (like in this vid) happen all the time. Most of the time it is a lot closer. Some of the best long distance direct hits are way in the past. Australian fielders are really good at it. India have had some spectacular long distant direct hits as have England, Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand. Batsman have to be aware of where certain players (bowlers and all rounds) are placed around the field. It is something even avid fans of the game tend to forget. Hitting a ball to a fielder who has a great eye and powerful throw can be a huge error. Double throws are less frequent but even more devastating. Out fielder lays hands on the ball, tosses the ball to another fielder and that fielder nails the stumps. Blind direct hits are the worst moral breaker for a batsman. A wild grab for the ball and the fielder just throws blind and wild and knocks the stumps clean out of the ground. I vaguely remember a blind throw from 10 metres which broke a stump.

[@TheRealRedAce]

It happens more often in the shorter game formats, especially towards the end of a game where you have plenty of wickets in hand, but little time left. If the wicket is end-on its only an inch wide! If you miss the throw, there should be a fielder there backing you up to stop the ball and hit the wicket with it. Of course it can happen so fast that there isn't one in position. But if the throw is from the boundary, there will be time, so even if you miss the wicket, the backing-up fielder should get it.

[@TheCeleron450]

Yes, it is risky to throw when there is no one at the stumps. However there is normally a backup fielder in position that is just out of camera view.

[@hankhomaomes2830]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="478">7:58</a> The inner circle is for Power Play , have you ever noticed a "P" showing beside the score at the bottom of the screen , In ODI (one day internationals 50 overs) when that "P" is showing that means "Power Play" is on and fielding team cannot place more than certain numbers of fielders outside of the Inner-Circle , it was introduced before the t20 format to make the matches more exciting that batmens will take the risk to hit the bowler early on since less fielders in the outfield and not wait for the ball to get old . Power play stays on for like 4-6 overs in ODI and 2-3 overs in T20. In test matches there is no such thing fielding team can place fielder right close to the batmen or all fielders at slips breathing down the neck ...

[@Warpedsmac]

AStonishing, people play sports in other countries that Americans don't play at home...truly beyond belief.

[@katea6885]

The size of the target depends on where you are in the field. If you're throwing at the full face of the stumps from directly in front or behind it's going to be about 23cm across, or 9" in American. If you're to the side of the stumps (say at square leg or point for the batsman's end) you'll have about 35mm to aim at, or 1.5". During a game you'll generally get several attempted run-outs like these. They don't all hit of course! It's the responsibility of the nearest fielder to run for the stumps in order to catch the returning ball, then remove the bails with it in hand, which is less spectacular but safer and has the same result. Fielders further out, along the direction the ball is being thrown, will run to 'back up' the throw, to prevent runs being scored if an overthrow happens. If a fielder goes for a direct hit but misses, and allows runs to be made on the overthrow because it was a low chance of hitting or there was no-one close enough to back it up, they'll generally be in the doghouse for a while. ETA: the white circle that divides the infield and outfield is 27m or 30 yards from the wicket. So yeah, having looked it up, about the same length as a basketball court.

[@morganrussell8150]

Sir Vivian Richards from The West Indies was a master of running opposition out.

[@timglennon6814]

It is risky, but sometimes you have to take risks in spot.