The no-ball rule must be changed
We've had only two days of Test cricket this summer, but already we've had two demonstrations of why the no-ball rule needs to be…
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When the no ball rule changed from back to front foot in 1963 the intention was to stop bowlers gaining an advantage by shortening the distance between them and the batsman. The front foot rule, as it stands, allows that to occur, albeit to a lesser extent than the old allowed. By making the bowlers’ whole foot land behind the crease, that would eliminate the problem. I also think that it would be easier to umpire. All your other points are valid, but that small adjustment would honour the intention of the rule change.
The no-ball rule must be changed