Legendary South African cricketer and former captain Shaun Pollock said that the ICC Cricket Council is working towards giving a little more leeway to bowlers on wides as the current rules are too strict for bowlers. Especially when the batsman moves around while batting. Shaan represents the media for the ICC.
Shaun Pollock told News-Patiala, “I am part of the ICC Cricket Committee and we are looking at giving some more relaxation to bowlers on the wide ball. I think the rules in this regard are very strict for the bowlers. If a batsman makes a last minute move, it causes a slight change in the bowler’s position. In such a situation, his rhythm becomes bad.
Shaun Pollock said, “According to the current rules, if the batsman changes his position before the bowler throws the ball, the ball is given a wide. I want a little change in this rule. I want the bowler to know when, why and what kind of ball he bowled during the run-up.”
Shaun Pollock added, How can a bowler be expected to change his strategy at the last second while bowling? He should already know where he has to bowl. This is what we are discussing. We have many players in our squad who have played in the IPL and are well aware of the conditions in the subcontinent.