Karthik questions DLS, backs VJD method

Kolkata, April 21 

Having lost a rain-truncated game to Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik on Saturday wished the current Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) rain-rule method was replaced by Jaydevan (VJD) method.

“Suddenly after rain, they needed run-a-ball. I didn’t understand that bit but I am sure Duckworth-Lewis is something people are still trying to figure out what it is,” an irritated Karthik said at the post-match press conference.

Chasing a stiff 192, Kings XI Punjab were 96 for no loss in 8.2 overs, with a required run rate well in excess of eight runs. But when play resumed after a 95-minute rain delay, KXIP needed just 29 off 28 balls as per the revised target under the DLS. 

“That was little surprising, because ideally if it would have been a 20-over game, they would have needed eight an over,” he said.

The IPL is played under ICC’s Playing Conditions with DLS being the recognised system but Karthik feels BCCI should use Jayadevan rule which is known as VJD. 

“I have always thought that the VJD is an Indian method and it’s an Indian domestic tournament, why not think about it?” he asked.

“It’s been proven that it’s a really good method. We have used it in domestic tournaments. Only for IPL, we use DLS. Why not think about VJD here and promote it?” — PTI