Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58am on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday Sports
The BCCI has introduced a major rule change allowing bowlers to bowl two bouncers per over in IPL matches starting 2024. The move aims to make contests between bat and ball more competitive. After testing it successfully in domestic tournaments, the league will implement it next season. Indian pacer Unadkat welcomes the change saying it gives bowlers an extra weapon, especially in death overs when batsmen expect only yorkers. With more bouncer options, pacers will be in high demand at the next player auction. The tactical shift could make bidding wars for top quicks like Cummins and Starc even more intense between franchises.
