tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251157054005755258.post2089320039316371638..comments2024-03-13T09:17:05.086+00:00Comments on Cricket Burble: Strauss is best off losing the toss?Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06755797969506651900noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251157054005755258.post-85503225348411949242010-01-19T19:59:52.542+00:002010-01-19T19:59:52.542+00:00The issue is that if one captain wins all 5 tosses...The issue is that if one captain wins all 5 tosses in an Ashes series then they have a miles better chance of winning the series than if they won 3 out 5. I agree there will always be an element of luck but such big things as the toss and wrong umpiring decisions, for me, can skew the game too much in one direction (depending on the wicket/conditions).<br /><br />Don't worry - I do realise that I'm in the vast minority!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755797969506651900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251157054005755258.post-50968999118838142112010-01-19T15:23:38.633+00:002010-01-19T15:23:38.633+00:00Sorry Ed, I'm still having trouble understandi...Sorry Ed, I'm still having trouble understanding the need to remove the element of luck from the game.<br />To me luck is a crucial part of not just cricket, but any sport. It helps create another dimension of drama and unpredictability.Aussie Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11302404749091485003noreply@blogger.com