Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa has supplied up a novel tweak to one of many Big Bash League’s most controversial guidelines.
Zampa believes if a batter skies a shot into the Marvel Stadium roof, somewhat than being awarded six runs, they need to be left susceptible to being dismissed by a fielder’s one-handed catch when the ball drops.
The thought is an adaptation of yard cricket’s well-known ‘one hand, one bounce’ provision – however is Zampa critical?
“Yeah, why not?” the legspinner stated on Saturday night time, after seeing two Stars teammates hit the Docklands venue’s retractable roof.
“Honestly, it’s a little bit bizarre that they call it a six when the ball goes straight up in the air.
“As a bowler you count on that deceive a batsman and a minimum of be in with an opportunity of getting a wicket.
“Maybe build the roof a bit higher.”
Debate across the quirky Marvel Stadium rule was reignited when Joe Clarke and Beau Webster each hit the roof through the Stars’ derby towards the Melbourne Renegades.
Retired nice Mark Waugh led renewed requires such incidents to end in a lifeless ball, as was the case beneath earlier guidelines.
“When that happens, you know how lucky you are,” Zampa stated.
“It’s nothing about getting on top of the bowler or anything like that. It’s just pure luck.”
The two incidents gifted the Stars 12 runs in a decent contest and appeared as if they’d assist the guests safe a vital win.
The Stars later required simply 21 runs off the ultimate 25 balls with seven wickets in hand, however staggered to a six-run defeat that ended their finals hopes.
“Our batting let us down tonight again, unfortunately,” Zampa stated.
“It feels like we’ve been in this position way too many times.
“You’d hope even tailenders would have the ability to get that carried out but it surely was a little bit of inexperience on our half and a few dangerous gamesmanship.”
