New Delhi. You must have heard about the ban on hitting sixes in street cricket, but now the clubs of England have also decided to ban hitting sixes. Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club have banned batsmen from hitting sixes. This ban has been imposed due to the complaint filed after damage to the property of the people living around the ground. Now the batsman who hits a six on behalf of the club in the match will be declared out.
Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club treasurer Mark Broxup has informed about the rule banning sixes. This decision has been taken to avoid financial losses due to insurance claims and legal proceedings. Due to sixes, vehicles and property of people living around the stadium were being damaged. Complaints were lodged regarding this and the club took this decision to avoid compensation.
Broxup said, “Earlier cricket was played in a very peaceful environment but after the advent of T20 and ODI, aggression has started to appear in this game. Due to this, the property of the people living around the stadium has started getting damaged. An 80-year-old man said that nowadays batsmen have become more excited to hit big shots, due to which the stadiums have started to become too small.”
On the first six you will be warned, then out
After the new rule of the cricket club, now the batsman will get a warning on hitting the first six. No run will be given to the batsman on hitting a six. Even after getting a warning, if the batsman hits a six, he will be declared out. The batsmen are unhappy with the implementation of this rule by the club.
first published : July 23, 2024, 1:35 PM IST
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