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Atherton calls for change to batsman-friendly laws

Atherton calls for change to batsman-friendly laws

LONDON, (DNA) – Power-hitting in one-day international matches does not always guarantee entertainment and cricket authorities must alter the laws to restore balance between bat and ball, former England captain Michael Atherton has said. Atherton’s comments came after England set West Indies a mammoth target of 418 in Wednesday’s ODI in Grenada, with the hosts falling just short in a thrilling chase with 389. Both teams smashed a record 46 sixes in the match. England hit 24 sixes to break the record of 23 set by West Indies last weekRead More