Cricket News Update

Flower and Chakaravarthy Back Ball-Change for Dew

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower and Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakaravarthy have expressed support for the new rule change that allows the ball to be replaced after the 11th over in dew-affected matches.

Impact of Ball-Change on Spinners

Chakaravarthy believes that the ball-change could benefit spinners, particularly in the 11th, 12th, and 13th overs, when the ball is less wet and more conducive to spin.

Saliva Ban: Not a Game-Changer

Both Flower and Chakaravarthy downplayed the significance of the saliva ban, which has been made permanent by the ICC for international matches.

Shift in T20 Dynamics

Flower acknowledged the shift in T20 dynamics, with "power" becoming a central aspect of batting plans. He noted that batsmen are getting bigger and stronger, and that the game is moving towards a more "baseball-like" style of batting.

RCB's Approach to Batting

Flower revealed that RCB has placed an emphasis on "power" in their batting line-up this season, but hopes that the new rules will help make bowling more effective in challenging conditions.

Exciting Times for Cricket

Flower expressed his excitement about the current state of the game, with its rapid evolution and the need for administrators to balance various aspects of the formats.