Kevin Pietersen suggested a change in the scoring system and said that six over 100 meters should load teams of 12 runs! (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) The former English cricket Kevin Pietersen has again proposed a radical change in the cricket scoring system, suggesting that massive sixs should be more worthwhile than the traditional maximum. 45-year-old, publishing on X, wrote, “I said it and I will say it again, if the dough hits six, which is more than 100 meters, it should add 12 runs to the score! More doughs will try and more doughs will try, more fun.” The proposal launched a mixed reaction from fans. While some refused it as impractical, others supported this idea and agreed that it could increase excitement in the game. One user even joked that the pitcher deserves a reward: “If the pitch hit the middle stump, another dough in a row should also lose the goal. This will encourage more pitching to try the Yorker mission.” Pietersen was an active voice on social media, often dealing with followers and weighing cricket debates. It was part of the Delhi Capitals settings as a mentor in the 2025 season.
Kevin Pietersen on X (Screengrab)
The former English star also recently made subtitles when the old 2014 clip reappeared, showing him that he entertained the pop icon Taylor Swift after confusing the cricket with rugby. While his 12-day thought is unlikely to find kindness in cricket lawmakers, it certainly caused a kind of entertainment for which Pietersen is defending.
Vote
Do you want to see more radical changes in the cricket scoring system?
While the scoring system has to undergo overhaul, the ICC will change the rule from October 2026 affecting boundaries. The “one touch” rule for catches in the air means that only one contact with the ball can establish in the field, while in the air outside the border and then it must land inside the border. This prevents I catch “Bunny Hop” where the player uses several touches in the air to stay in the game with any subsequent air contact after the first guidance to the border
