The New Debate in Cricket
A new discussion has started in the cricket world after an amazing shot by Australian player Tim David. During the India vs Australia match, Tim David hit a massive 129-meter six, which has now started a debate — should such long sixes be given 12 runs instead of 6?
How Sixes and Fours Work
Every cricket fan knows the basic rule —
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If the ball touches the ground and crosses the boundary, it counts as 4 runs.
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If the ball goes directly over the boundary without touching the ground, it counts as 6 runs.
But now a new question has come up:
If a player hits a ball over 100 meters, should that shot count for 12 runs instead of 6?
Kevin Pietersen’s Opinion
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has suggested a new rule for such huge sixes. According to him, if a batsman hits a six that travels 100 meters or more, the team should get 12 runs instead of 6.
He believes that if a player can send the ball that far with such power, there should be an extra reward. After all, both a 65-meter and a 120-meter six currently give the same 6 runs — which, according to Pietersen, is unfair to the more powerful hitters.
The Ongoing Debate
This idea became popular after Tim David’s massive 129-meter six. Many fans and experts are now discussing whether this change should actually be introduced in future cricket formats.
The suggestion has created excitement among cricket lovers, who think it could bring a new level of fun and challenge to the game.
What Do You Think?
Kevin Pietersen’s idea has opened a new debate in the cricket world. Should players get 12 runs for 100-meter sixes, or should the rule stay the same?
Share your thoughts in the comments — do you support the 12-run rule or not?
