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Cricket's bunny-hop catch ban sparks criticism
Original: Banning the bunny-hop catch is a nonsense. Law-makers are penalising athleticism and individual brilliance
Cricket lawmakers are facing criticism over a rule change that outlaws the so-called bunny-hop catch, where a fielder jumps from outside the boundary and releases the ball mid-air before re-landing to complete a catch. Critics, including a New York Times commentator, argue the ban punishes spectacular athleticism and individual brilliance rather than protecting the spirit of the game.
Why now: A new MCC rule banning the bunny-hop catch has drawn backlash for penalising athletic fielding.
Evidence
- Banning the bunny-hop catch is a nonsense. Law-makers are penalising athleticism and individual brilliance · The New York Times
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