ICC's go ahead to switch-hit irks bowlers
Updated On: 02 June, 2012 07:50 AM IST | | Harit N Joshi
ICC sticks to its earlier stand and calls switch-hit a legitimate shot as bowlers consider it another step against them
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While the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket Committee felt that the much-debated switch-hit should remain a legitimate part of the game, bowlers consider this another step towards making the game more batsmen-friendly. The switch-hit was employed by England’s Kevin Pietersen against New Zealand in 2008 when he changed from a right-hander to left-hander just before the ball was delivered.
Too much in their favour, UMP: England’s Stuart Broad (right) speaks with umpire Tony Hill during the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on March 23, 2010.u00a0Getty Imagesu00a0pic used for representation only
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