Last Updated on 8 months ago by Charbel Coorey
Kevin Pietersen has doubled down on his view that sixes over 100m should count for an extra 12 runs. The former England batsman took to social media soon after Steven Eskinazi smashed a six over the pavilion for Welsh Fire against Trent Rockets, claiming this rule change will encourage more players to try hit the ball further, resulting in more entertainment for fans.
“I’ve said it before and I will say it again, if a batter hits a six that is over 100m, 12 runs should be added to the score! More batters will try and with more batters trying, more entertainment,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Fans respond with sarcastic, hilarious suggestions as Kevin Pietersen calls for bonus 12 runs for 100m sixes
Fans were quick to pounce. Many called it a ridiculous rule, others responded with hilarious suggestions inspired by sarcasm.
“If bowler hits the middle stump then even the next batter should be declared out. More bowlers will try accurate yorkers, more entertainment,” one fan wrote.
“If a six goes out of the park and lands in someone’s house, the batter should be declared out and must personally go to the owner’s house to ask for the ball back, just like gully cricket,” said another.
Another fan pointed to the can of worms that Pietersen’s proposed rule would create, favouring more powerfully built players. This could see the dynamic of XIs change significantly, with teams potentially opting for fewer of those touch players who impress with their timing.
“So Tim David should be rewarded more then Temba Bavuma because he is bigger and hits it further. Even though they both clear the rope,” wrote the fan.
