World cricket's governing body, the ICC, has decided that runners (for batsmen) will no longer be allowed (as of October 1) in international cricket.
One reason given is it's difficult for umpires to judge the legitimacy of a batsman's injury (eg, does cramp count?).
But the MCC - still involved in overseeing the rules we play to - is strongly of the opinion that runners should be retained.
That means runners stay in recreational cricket - unless Leagues or Boards decide to side with the ICC and bring in their own localised rules.
Personally, I've never understood why a batsman should be permitted a runner.
If he's fit enough to cover the 50-plus yards from the pavilion to the crease, then he can surely negotiate the 22 from one end of the strip to the other. And there's always the chance to "get them in fours."
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