What good is cricket without the mighty sixes, especially in modern times when 10 and 20 overs matches are frequently played and even Test has adopted the 'Bazball' style, an aggressive form of batting?
In such a scenario, one of Britain's oldest cricket clubs has decided to ban players from hitting sixes, but it has reasons for doing so as complaints from neighbours forced the club to alter the laws of the ancient sport.
The new law is something that South Asians who have experience of street cricket can easily relate to, as they also do not count the run or declare the batsman out if the ball hits someone's house.
Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club, founded in 1790 near Brighton, has informed batsmen that no runs will be counted for the first six and the batsman will be out for hitting a second six during the same innings at The Green ground in Brighton.
The decision was made after complaints were received about balls hitting people, house windows, cars and sheds.
“Hitting the pitcher to get six outs is part of the glory of this sport. How can you ban it? It's ridiculous,” said one batter. DailyMail UK like saying.
“Taking that away takes away the joy. I don't agree with changing the rules in this way.”
Another batsman said: “Nowadays it's all about health and safety and insurance companies are charging a fortune to compensate sports clubs for accidental damage or injuries to passers-by.
“If you buy a house next to a cricket pitch, then you should expect to find some cricket balls in your garden.”
The green field, surrounded by residential houses, has short boundaries. Although nets have been placed to stop the ball, their height is restricted due to the nearby trees.
