“I want a 12 awarded!” – Kevin Pietersen vouches for change in rules of T20 cricket
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Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday tweeted and suggested a radical change to the rule book of the T20 cricket and make it more entertaining. Pietersen, who is currently a part of the commentary panel for the Indian Premier League (IPL) suggested that the ICC and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should consider awarding 12 runs for a six that travels beyond 100 metres.
He not only suggested the idea but also explained the benefits of implementing this new rule. In a separate tweet, Pietersen said it will ensure that no match is over until it’s actually over, with chasing teams always having a chance of turning things around with a huge six. He further added that broadcasters can utilize it to generate additional revenue by sponsoring such shots.
Kevin Pietersen on adding more excitement to T20s
Pietersen took to Twitter yesterday to make his thoughts on the subject known. “I want an addition to the rules in T20 cricket! Or, @englandcricket can do it in the 100. If a player hits a 6 that goes over 100m, I want a 12 awarded! @ICC,” Pietersen tweeted.
“The pluses for a 12, for a shot that travels over 100m: 1. No game is really over till it’s over. 2. It adds real excitement. 3. Broadcasters have new equations around possibilities of 12s being hit. 4. New revenue stream as they can be sponsored. Watch this space…!” wrote Pietersen while explaining the rationale behind his suggestion.
Soon after Pietersen made his suggestion, fans reacted to the same with some being critical of it while others welcomed it.
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