Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is never far from stirring debate when it comes to cricket. Known for his outspoken takes, he has often floated unconventional suggestions about how the game could evolve.
This week, Pietersen sparked another round of discussion on social media with his latest proposal on scoring rules - once again drawing both amusement and criticism from fans.
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Kevin Pietersen suggests 12 runs for 100-metre sixes
Taking to X, Pietersen argued that cricket should reward bigger shots with bigger points. He wrote:
"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."
The former batter believes such a tweak would encourage players to clear the ropes with more intent - thereby adding a new layer of excitement for spectators.
Unsurprisingly, the suggestion drew mixed reactions online. Many users poked fun at Pietersen's logic, with one writing: "If a bowler hits the middle stump then even the next batter should be declared out. More bowlers will try accurate yorkers, more entertainment."
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Another chimed in, "The best time to delete this tweet was immediately after posting it. The second best time is now."
Some even turned the debate into gully cricket nostalgia, joking that if a six went out of the park and landed in a house, the batter should be out and forced to retrieve the ball.
This is not the first time Pietersen has pitched unusual tweaks to the game. And his latest suggestion adds to a long list of outside-the-box ideas.
Though the rule has almost 0% chance of being adopted, it does highlight the ongoing conversation about how cricket can balance tradition with the appetite for more entertainment.