NEW DELHI:
New Zealand
paceman
Tim Southee
recently shared his insights on the
high-scoring trend
witnessed in the Indian Premier League, highlighting the dynamic nature of
Twenty20 cricket
and the imperative for bowlers to adjust to the evolving landscape.
"It's forever changing, and we're even seeing in the last few weeks in India that it's changing again," Southee remarked, acknowledging the rapid transformations within the game.
"You have to change as a bowler... if you don't you get left behind."
Records have tumbled in this season's IPL, with teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings setting new benchmarks for scoring. Southee emphasized the need for bowlers to adapt to these changes, recognizing the formidable challenge posed by relentless batting assaults.
"As a spectacle, it’s exciting," Southee conceded, acknowledging the entertainment value of high-scoring matches. "As a bowler, I’d like it to come back in our favour a little bit more," he added, echoing the sentiment shared by many bowlers grappling with the dominance of batsmen.
The veteran cricketer's observations underscored concerns about the sport's equilibrium ahead of the upcoming
T20 World Cup
in the United States and the Caribbean. Despite the challenges faced by bowlers, Southee expressed optimism that fans continue to enjoy the spectacle of cricket.
In the context of the T20 World Cup, where he was named in New Zealand's squad, Southee emphasized the reliance on pace bowling as a key strength for his team.
"We'll rely on our usual strength in pace bowling at the tournament," he affirmed, highlighting the formidable pace attack comprising himself and Trent Boult.
Meanwhile, Australian captain
Mitchell Marsh
echoed Southee's sentiments, expressing astonishment at the mammoth scores witnessed in the IPL.
"Some of the scores in the IPL have been incredible," Marsh remarked, reflecting on the dominance of batsmen in the tournament.
Marsh hoped for more favorable conditions for bowlers in the Caribbean and the U.S., acknowledging the relentless evolution of the game. "We'll play as we see it," Marsh concluded, highlighting the adaptability and resilience required to navigate the ever-changing landscape of cricket.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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