Daniel Vettori, the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), thinks that umpires using a gauge to verify bat sizes to make sure they fit the required specifications won’t have a significant impact.
Anrich Nortje, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine all failed the on-field bat check during the April 15 game between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The hitters were given substitutes, nevertheless, and they ultimately passed the test.
“When I was playing, I wish they had looked at the bats.” No, it doesn’t seem to matter to me. Regular testing is done on the guys. It’s only a single second, and everyone moves on, because the umpires frequently check the changing rooms to make sure the men’ bats are in compliance. Prior to the match against the Mumbai Indians, Vettori stated, “It’s fairly easy to get your bat through that gauge, but it will reset anyone trying to have a bigger bat,” as reported by News 18.
It’s merely a component of the game and the progression: Daniel Vettori
The head coach of SRH said that his players have not talked about the subject and believes that this will not result in smaller bat sizes. According to the former Kiwi player, manufacturers are able to accommodate hitters’ changing needs, which allows bats to get bigger without gaining weight. Reducing bat size is doubtful and does not worry him, he added, noting that it is a natural evolution of the game and that spectators favour high-scoring shots.
“Not at all. I guess it’s a skill (to be credited) of bat manufacturers and a result of what hitting groups or hitters want these days that bats have been able to get bigger without getting heavier. It’s simply a component of the evolution and the game. He continued, “I don’t think we’re going to get a reduction in bat size and it doesn’t really worry me because everyone seems to enjoy sixes and fours.”
On April 17, SRH will play MI in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
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