Former Australian skipper and legend Mark Taylor has said that there should change in free hit law after it created lot of controversy during India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at MCG.
Taylor has suggested decision-makers to consider making a change regarding free hits.
Taylor was referring to the final over when Kohli bowled off a free shot, but the ball bounced off the stump so that they could run three critical byes.
Because of Mohammad Nawaz’s no-ball, Kohli had a free hit and couldn’t be out from the following delivery, which is why he played such an outrageous sweep shot, which cannoned into the base of the off stump.
“I think if the ball hits the stumps, you’re gaining an unfair advantage,” said Taylor to Wide World of Sport.”
“Firstly, in the situation like we saw on Sunday night, the ball can deflect anywhere, and secondly, if the fielding team is trying to run the batter out, the bails are already on the ground, and you’ve got to remove the stump, so that’s harder as well”.
“I think if the batter is bowled or caught off the free hit, you’re not out, but the ball should then be dead; that would be fair and reasonable”.
“You’ve got the advantage of not being out off a free hit, but you shouldn’t benefit a second time from what would normally be considered a dismissal.”
