AB de Villiers has reacted to Kevin Pietersen’s suggestion about altering the rule concerning the variety of runs awarded when a participant clears the boundary. As per the present guidelines, if the ball is hit into or previous the boundary, 4 runs are scored, or six runs if the ball doesn’t hit the bottom earlier than crossing the boundary.
Presently, the utmost variety of runs awarded for a shot is six. Nevertheless, some specialists have known as for a rule change, suggesting that batters needs to be awarded greater than six runs primarily based on the space lined by the ball.
Kevin Pietersen has been outspoken on this matter. The previous England captain has persistently urged the sport’s governing physique to rethink the rule. He first advocated for a change in 2021, proposing {that a} participant needs to be awarded 12 runs if the ball covers a distance of greater than 100 meters.
He reiterated this stance not too long ago after Heinrich Klaasen hit an enormous six within the SA20. The ball lined a distance of 105 meters and landed on the roof of the stadium. Because the video of the six went viral on social media, Kevin Pietersen took to X to precise his view, stating:
“2 years I discussed on commentary that I believe a batter ought to get a 12 if he hits a six over 100m. That rule is on its approach……………”
AB de Villiers reacts:
AB de Villiers not too long ago reacted to Pietersen’s suggestion. The previous South Africa captain known as it an awesome concept and recommended that the gamers needs to be awarded 8 runs and never 12. He additionally known as for higher know-how for the space lined by the ball, writing:
“Nice concept. 2 issues from my facet:
1. 12 is just too large, I believe 8 or 9(the other way up 6) is sweet. Can’t leap from 4 to six to 12.
2. I’ve been saying for some time we have to get know-how to be extra correct with the space(like in golf). Completely can’t have some random man in a field thumb-suck the space. Been bothering me for ages.”
Nice concept. 2 issues from my facet:
1. 12 is just too large, I believe 8 or 9(the other way up 6) is sweet. Can’t leap from 4 to six to 12.
2. I’ve been saying for some time we have to get know-how to be extra correct with the space(like in golf). Completely can’t have some random man in a…
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 21, 2024
Writing additional, AB de Villiers got here up with one other proposal to make the sport extra attention-grabbing for followers, writing:
“Final concept. Have the three on-duty commentators make drs/shut name choices and speak the general public by it. Fast vote between the three if it’s out or not out, after which make the choice. Could be very entertaining with shut calls(like whether or not the ball bounced with a catch or not).
“Or whether or not the snicko spikes occurred on the time the ball truly handed the bat or not🤷♂️3 is best than 1😄”
Or whether or not the snicko spikes occurred on the time the ball truly handed the bat or not🤷♂️3 is best than 1😄
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 21, 2024
