Ashwin believes that the size of stadiums is no longer important in today’s cricket landscape

The Evolution of Power-Hitting: Ashwin Raises Concerns

The world of cricket is witnessing a revolution in batting, with power-hitting becoming the norm and rendering the size of stadiums irrelevant. Renowned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his concerns about this trend, warning that it could make the game one-sided.

Ashwin’s comments come in the wake of staggering totals being posted in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad have scored over 250 runs with ease, thanks to the aggressive batting and Impact Substitutions.

According to Ashwin, the modern-day stadiums are not designed to contain the explosive hitting seen in today’s game. The boundaries have been brought in, and the bats used now are far superior to those used in the past.

While acknowledging the challenge for bowlers in this power-hitting era, Ashwin believes that innovation and skill will help them stand out. He emphasized the need for bowlers to adapt and find ways to counter the dominance of batsmen.

Despite the challenges, Ashwin is proud of the Rajasthan Royals’ bowling attack, which has managed to hold its own in the high-scoring matches. He also humorously commented on the varying sizes of boundaries in different stadiums, highlighting the evolving nature of the game.

As the game continues to evolve, Ashwin’s concerns about the balance between bat and ball are shared by many in the cricketing world. The challenge for bowlers to stay relevant in the face of power-hitting will be a key storyline to watch in the coming days.