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Pietersen asks for radical change to make T20 more excited
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday suggested a radical change to add ‘real excitement’ to Twenty20 cricket and make it even more appealing. Taking to Twitter, Pietersen suggested that the ICC and the ECB should consider awarding 12 runs for a six that travels beyond 100 meters and he even went on to explain the benefits of applying this new rule. In a separate tweet, Pietersen said it will ensure that no match is over until it's actually over, with chasing teams always have a chance of turning things around with a massive hit. He further added that broadcasters can utilize it to generate additional revenue by sponsoring such shots. ‘The pluses for a 12, for a shot that travels over 100m: 1. No game is really over till it is over. 2. It adds real excitement. 3. Broadcasters have new equations around the possibilities of 12s being hit. 4. New revenue stream as they can be sponsored. Watch this space...!" wrote Pietersen explaining the rationale behind his suggestion. Naturally, Pietersen's suggestion raised several eyebrows, especially the bowlers who would have nothing to gain from the rule. Replying to Petersen's tweet, former England bowler Darren Gough asked, “Do you have no feelings for how this makes a bowler feel? Going for a 12”, to which Pietersen replied: “None at all!”
