Anil Kumble Advocates for Changes Ahead of T20 World Cup to Aid Bowlers

Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble has proposed adjustments to the game to help bowlers cope with the dominance of batters in T20 matches, especially considering the upcoming T20 World Cup.

In recent IPL 2024 season, bowlers have struggled to contain batters, leading to high-scoring games with minimal challenges for the batsmen. Kumble suggests the need for larger boundaries and enhancing the seam on white balls to provide bowlers with more opportunities and restore balance between bat and ball.

During a virtual interaction organized by JioCinema, Kumble emphasized the importance of maximizing boundary size at venues and implementing changes to the white ball to promote movement. He highlighted the necessity for bowlers to have a significant role in the game to maintain a healthy balance between batting and bowling.

As IPL 2024 has witnessed a record-breaking run rate of 9.57 and a surge in sixes, Kumble’s recommendations aim to address the escalating dominance of batters in T20 cricket. Whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will consider and implement these suggestions remains to be seen.