ICC calls for limiting dimensions of bats

In the wake of growing disparity balance between bat and ball in the sport, the International Cricket Council committee chaired by former Indian skipper Anil Kumble has called for a clampdown on the size of bats.

The ICC committee, which comprises cricketing stalwarts such as Andrew Strauss, Rahul Dravid, Mahela Jayawardene and current Australia coach Darren Lehmann, has urged the Marylebone Cricket Club to strongly consider limiting the dimensions of cricket bats, Sport24 reported.

After the conclusion of a two-day meeting at Lord's, the committee said it had received a research paper from MCC which clearly indicated that bats have become more powerful in recent years especially due to having larger 'sweet-spots'.

Despite many of its global functions were transferred to the ICC, the MCC still has overall global responsibility for cricket's Laws or rules.

The nature of the T20 format is also being considered as one of the reasons for the staggering flow of runs.

The 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand saw a record number of 38 hundreds and an equally astounding 463 sixes last year.