Cricket Coach Praised For Identifying Problem Visible To Everyone On Earth With Access To A Scoreboard

A head coach has been widely commended for his analytical prowess after publicly noting that his team's batsmen have been getting out, sources confirmed Thursday. The observation, described by cricket journalists as 'technically accurate,' came after the coach reportedly watched several innings in which wickets fell at regular intervals. 'We ran the numbers and can confirm that the batsmen are, in fact, being dismissed,' said a team analyst, gesturing at a printout showing a series of increasingly small scores. The coaching staff have reportedly begun implementing a revolutionary new strategy in which batsmen are encouraged to remain at the crease for longer, rather than shorter, periods of time. A federation spokesperson confirmed that a 14-member committee has been formed to investigate whether the batting collapse is a structural issue or simply the result of bowlers bowling good deliveries at batsmen who then miss them.

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