London, August 26, 2025: Former England star Kevin Pietersen has stirred fresh debate in the cricketing world by reviving his radical suggestion that monster sixes should be worth more than the conventional maximum.
Writing on social media platform X, Pietersen argued that any six struck over 100 metres should fetch 12 runs, rather than the standard six.
“I’ve said it before and I will say it again — if a batter hits a six that is over 100m, 12 runs should be added to the score! More batters will try and with more batters trying, more entertainment,” Pietersen wrote.
The idea quickly sparked a flurry of reactions online. While some fans called it impractical, others supported the notion, saying it could add new excitement to the game. One user countered tongue-in-cheek that bowlers should also get special incentives:
“If a bowler hits the middle stump, the next batter in line should also lose his wicket. This will encourage more yorkers.”
The 45-year-old, who was part of Delhi Capitals’ mentoring setup in the 2025 season, is no stranger to controversy or cricket debates, often voicing unconventional ideas. A resurfaced 2014 clip of him teasing pop star Taylor Swift for confusing cricket with rugby recently made the rounds online, further fueling his reputation as a headline-maker.
While Pietersen’s 12-run sixes proposal remains unlikely to influence lawmakers, it adds to wider discussions about innovation in cricket.
Meanwhile, the ICC has already confirmed a rule tweak coming into effect from October 2026. Under the new “one-touch” regulation for airborne catches, a fielder who makes contact with the ball outside the boundary will be allowed only one touch before returning inside the field of play. Any further juggling outside the ropes will automatically result in a boundary, ending the so-called “bunny hop” catches.
