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Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers joined former English skipper Kevin Pietersen to suggest changes in cricket rules. Not only this, but the former Proteas’ batter also suggested a few more modifications in DRS calls as well as including golf technology in cricket. Pietersen had suggested that the batters should be rewarded more than six runs if they hit boundaries ranging more than 100m.
AB de Villiers and Pietersen suggest changes
De Villiers joined Pietersen to add his opinion along with suggesting a few more changes in other aspects of the game. The cricketer-turned-commentator suggested that cricketers should be rewarded more than six runs for hitting boundaries longer than 100m. While Pietersen suggested that such long shots should be rewarded with 12 runs, De Villiers thought that 12 runs would be a big number and that eight or nine runs would be enough. In addition, Mr 360 also came up with a few more suggestions and believed that more accurate technology should be included when it comes to measuring distances.
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Kevin tweeted, “2 years I mentioned on commentary that I think a batter should get a 12 if he hits a six over 100m.” The former South African cricketer replied to Pietersen and said, “Great idea. 2 things from my side: 12 is too big, I think 8 or 9(upside down 6) is good. Can’t jump from 4 to 6 to 12. I’ve been saying for a while we need to get technology to be more accurate with the distance (like in golf). Absolutely can’t have some random guy in a box thumb-suck the distance. Been bothering me for ages”.
In addition, the 39-year-old went on to suggest that a panel of three commentators should make decisions regarding the DRS. The former cricketer added, “Last idea. Have the 3 on-duty commentators make drs/close call decisions and talk the public through it. Quick vote between the 3 if it’s out or not out, and then make the decision. Would be very entertaining with close calls (like whether the ball bounced with a catch or not).”
