Pollock terms ICC's recommendations as "harsh"

Friday, June 8, 2007, 14:10 [IST]

Chennai, June 8 (UNI) ''It's too harsh'', that's how South Africa fast bowler Shaun Pollock described the ICC Technical Committee's recent recommendation of providing a ''free hit'' to the batsmen for a no-ball or a wide.

Speaking at a seminar organised by the Asian Cricket Council here, he said the game was already loaded heavily in favour of the batsmen.

''For a no ball or wide, as of now enough punishment is there for a bowler. He has already been penalised with a run and an extra ball''.

The ICC's recommendation was too harsh, he added.

On another recommendation by the committee on change of ball after 35 overs, Pollock said he was in favour of it.

''But, how it could be implemented remains to be seen'', he added.

UNI

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