When it comes to cricket, fans don’t truly enjoy the game unless there are plenty of fours and sixes being hit. With the rise of T20 cricket today, the number of sixes in matches has also increased. Every batsman aims to hit as many sixes as possible. However, a surprising decision from a cricket club has surfaced: if a batsman hits a six during a match, they will be declared out. Where and who implemented this astonishing rule? Let’s find out.
This Rule Implemented in England
📢 BREAKING: The Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club in the UK has banned players from hitting sixes in the venue. The step was taken after the residents near the stadium complained of damage to property and safety concerns owing to the big hits coming from the stadium. pic.twitter.com/aXUcd1u62h
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The Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club in England has banned batsmen from hitting sixes following complaints from local residents and an increase in injuries among spectators. The field where the matches are played is surrounded by properties that were being damaged by sixes hit during games. Local residents had lodged complaints about this. Additionally, there was a rise in injury cases among spectators. In response to these issues, the Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club created this new rule banning sixes from being hit.
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