A six should actually be an eight

[Jack1]

I don't agree with risk reward for a six compared to a four. I think it would change the dynamic of cricket in a good way if a six was actually an eight. I personally don't give a **** about cross eras comparing stats being effected by this. I just think logically the benefit of a six never felt enough to me. I feel at the very least it should be considered in limited overs. We already don't factor in ground size for sixes, so don't give a **** about that for eights either. It feels better the score being double a four for me. How you can blast the ball 120m+ and get the same score for a 4 along the carpet is weak to me. Even taking on a fielder and just clearing him vs 4 feels like it should be double. If cricket is going to ever explode past football in popularity this is a necessary change, no doubt a dagger in the heart to some purists suggesting this not that I care. Cricket is probably too scared of making an elite chess move like this though vs football. For anyone that deals in singles I mean compared to kicking a ball with your foot aka football. Cricket is semi stuck in a time loop of test cricket nostalgia and stat/purist protection, time to wake up and smell the coffee!

Thoughts?

 

[Prince EWS]

It should only be two IMO. All these uncouth batsmen should keep it along the carpet if they want full reward.

 

[anil1405]

A six should be eight and a free-hit awarded next ball, as a punishment, and to ensure the game doesn't go too much in favour of the bowlers.

 

[Victor Ian]

3's are where it's at. They should be worth 5.

 

[Jack1]

3's are where it's at. They should be worth 5.

You can have an all run 5 sometimes. This is now a broken post.

It should only be two IMO. All these uncouth batsmen should keep it along the carpet if they want full reward.

I reckon you look at a cricket batting textbook before bed every night.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Implement gully cricket rules. Six and out if it breaks a window/causes any property damage.

 

[Daemon]

great ideas guys why dont we implement instant win if you catch the golden snitch

 

[Jack1]

Implement gully cricket rules. Six and out if it breaks a window/causes any property damage.

Nah, Eight and out for that.

 

[cnerd123]

I agree with this logic, but I think a four should actually be a three instead.

 

[OverratedSanity]

great ideas guys why dont we implement instant win if you catch the golden snitch

*150 runs for your team

 

[Victor Ian]

I agree with this logic, but I think a four should actually be a three instead.

Which should therefore be a 5.

 

[Line and Length]

The game should be played on much larger grounds with no boundaries and all scores by batsmen achieved by running.

 

[srbhkshk]

There should be 2 goal posts on the leg and off side, and the batsman should get 12 if he hits them.

 

[NotMcKenzie]

past football in popularity

Ah, yes. A sport known for massive amounts of scoring.

 

[Starfighter]

Tie Jack7 / John1990 to a post on the boundary and if the batsman hits him they get £100,000 and and an MBE.

 

[Jack1]

Tie Jack7 / John1990 to a post on the boundary and if the batsman hits him they get £100,000 and and an MBE.

In after the drag back edit. Bahahhhaa

 

[Jack1]

Ah, yes. A sport known for massive amounts of scoring.

It’s all about hype. Adding an eight creates hype , but it’s logical at the same time. Win win McKenzie

 

[NotMcKenzie]

It’s all about hype. Adding an eight creates hype

Only until people get used to it.

but it’s logical at the same time.

No it isn't

 

[Jack1]

Only until people get used to it.



No it isn't

Yes it is boy. Basic economics.

Hype never goes for casuals either.

 

[GIMH]

Why stop at 8? Make it 50.