Wide Balls rule will change in limited overs cricket: In the biggest and oldest format of cricket i.e. Test, mostly equal competition is seen between the batsmen and bowlers, but in limited overs, the batsmen seem to dominate the bowlers to a great extent. In which the bowlers get beaten a lot in the shortest format T20I. The reason for which are some rules and restrictions. At the same time, ICC is preparing to make a major change in one of the rules of limited overs. Which will be helpful for the bowlers to a great extent.
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Actually, the ICC Cricket Committee is considering giving more leeway to bowlers on wide balls in limited overs games. These changes will be made especially for those situations when the batsman moves in the last moments. Regarding this, South African veteran cricketer and former captain Shaun Pollock told news agency PTI that he is a part of the ICC Cricket Committee and we are considering bringing some more relaxation for the bowlers on the wide ball. Have been. He feels that the rules regarding this are very strict towards the bowlers.
Pollock further said that if a batsman bounces in the last minute, it is really not an ideal situation for the bowlers. He feels that it is important for a bowler to know where he can bowl at the beginning of his run up. According to the current rules, if the batsman changes his position immediately before the bowler leaves the ball, then the ball is given a wide ball. He wants a slight change in this rule.
Former South African bowling all-rounder Pollock said that he wants a bowler to know during the run-up when, why or what kind of ball he has to bowl. How can a bowler be expected to change his strategy at the last second while bowling? He should know clearly in advance where he has to bowl. This is the main aspect we are discussing.
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