Hmm... Not the most insightful article. It is very common in many sporting disciplines to set timeframes in which to compete - cycling, gymnastics, athletics, tennis, football, etc. Bowling between 14 and 15 overs an hour is not particularly arduous. Particularly when you consider that the calculation of over rates takes into account injuries, drinks breaks and wickets...
Hmm... Not the most insightful article. It is very common in many sporting disciplines to set timeframes in which to compete - cycling, gymnastics, athletics, tennis, football, etc. Bowling between 14 and 15 overs an hour is not particularly arduous. Particularly when you consider that the calculation of over rates takes into account injuries, drinks breaks and wickets...