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Cricket's crackdown on 'bunny-hop' catches sparks debate
Original: Cricket is cracking down on ‘bunny-hop’ catches. It’s a nonsense that penalises brilliance
Cricket's governing authorities are moving to penalise 'bunny-hop' catches, where fielders jump and release the ball mid-air before regaining their footing inside the boundary. Critics, including a New York Times columnist, argue the crackdown is a nonsense that punishes spectacular athleticism rather than rewarding it. The rule change has divided fans between upholding traditional fielding laws and preserving crowd-pleasing brilliance.
Why now: A recent rule change or interpretation penalising acrobatic boundary catches has divided fans and pundits.
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- Cricket is cracking down on ‘bunny-hop’ catches. It’s a nonsense that penalises brilliance · The New York Times
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