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Simon Taufel Revives Call for Fifth Over for One Bowler in T20 Cricket

He says the tweak would rebalance a format he believes now favors batters.

Overview

  • The former ICC elite umpire told Cricbuzz he wants one bowler permitted a fifth over to counter dominant batting.
  • He said he has submitted proposals to multiple T20 leagues, which have not been taken up.
  • Taufel argued the extra over could add new tactical dimensions and give fans a fresh wrinkle.
  • He criticized the IPL's Impact Player rule as a confusing marketing gimmick that does not add value.
  • He endorsed measured updates such as switch-hit allowances and boundary-law changes that he says enhance athleticism.