Jimmy Neesham Criticizes The New IPL Rule Introduced By MCC

The Marylebone Cricket Club’s (MCC) new strike-rotation strategy has been questioned by Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Jimmy Neesham. If a batsman is removed by the manner of catch, the following hitter will be on strike, even though the preceding batting duo has crossed. A week ago, the players in the game’s guidelines established new law.

Whereas the regulation will be implemented in world cricket in October of this year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has agreed to implement it now. Importantly, the new regulation does not apply if the removal occurs at the end of an over. This rule was adopted on a trial basis for the first season of ‘The Hundred’ the year before. The objective of this law is to offer bowlers a slight benefit, particularly in the limited-overs game.

Has this rule ever been a problem?: Neesham

If the batsmen crossover before the fielder grabbed the ball, the next batsman would be on the non-striking side, according to the current regulation. With the new regulation, a bowler will therefore bowl to a fresh batsman, saving the former from being struck for a boundary. However, Neesham has condemned the rule change, claiming that it rewards batters for being clueless about the competitive situation.

“I don’t really understand the point of this. Has this rule ever been a problem? Also rewards batsmen who don’t stay aware of the match situation. Don’t like it,” wrote Neesham.

In the forthcoming season, the all-rounder representing New Zealand will defend the debut season champions. After his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2014, he has played for 4 distinct teams. He was a member of the Delhi Daredevils at the time (now Delhi Capitals). The left-hander featured for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2020 and 2021 editions, accordingly. Expectations are so high for Neesham, who has been in excellent form recently.

The MCC new Rule: “Law 18 -Batters returning when Caught: Law 18.11 has now been changed so that when a batter is out caught, the new batter shall come in at the end the striker was at, i.e. to face the next ball (unless it is the end of an over)”.