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Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has once again suggested a radical change to cricket’s scoring system, suggesting that massive sixes should be worth more than the traditional maximum. Posting on X, the 45-year-old wrote: “I’ve said it before and I will say it again, if a batter hits a six that is over 100m, 12 runs should be added to the score! More batters will try and with more batters trying, more entertainment.” The proposal triggered mixed reactions from fans. While some dismissed it as impractical, others backed the idea, agreeing that it could increase excitement in the game. One user even quipped that bowlers too deserved a reward: “If a bowler hits the middle stump, the next batter in line should also lose his wicket. This will encourage more bowlers to try and bowl yorkers.” Pietersen has been an active voice on social media, frequently engaging with followers and weighing in on cricket debates. He was part of the Delhi Capitals setup as a mentor in the 2025 season.
Kevin Pietersen on X (Screengrab)
The former England star also made headlines recently when an old clip from 2014 resurfaced, showing him poking fun at pop icon Taylor Swift after she confused cricket with rugby. While his 12-run idea is unlikely to find favour with cricket’s lawmakers, it has certainly sparked the kind of entertainment Pietersen himself advocates for.
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While the scoring system is yet to undergo an overhaul, ICC will implement a rule change from October 2026 affecting boundaries. The “one-touch” rule for airborne boundary catches means that a fielder can make only one contact with the ball while airborne outside the boundary and must then land inside the boundary. This prevents “bunny hop” catches where a player uses multiple airborne touches to stay in play, with any subsequent airborne contact after the first resulting in a boundary
