‘I don’t understand the point of this rule’ – Jimmy Neesham disappointed with IPL’s new rule

The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League is approaching the TV screens soon and the fans are very excited about the same. The franchises and the players are sweating it out in practice sessions to give their best in the league. Ahead of the marquee event, the authorities have brought in few rule changes that will be enforced in this season and one of the rules has left Jimmy Neesham disappointed.

Jimmy Neesham disappointed with IPL’s New Rule

Amongst the other rules that will be enforce, there is one in particular that has left Jimmy Neesham disappointed. As the cricket fans know, when a batsman crosses over while the batsman on strike gets out, he faces the delivery and not the new batsman who is coming in. However, this will change in the upcoming edition of the IPL. According to the new rule, the new batsman will have to take the strike even if the player who got out had crossed over.

This new rule will be seen in international cricket as well, though not before October 2022. However, the IPL authorities have decided to bring in this new rule in the 2022 edition of the league which will commence on March 26. Jimmy Neesham disappointed with the new rule expressed his displeasure on Twitter as he wrote that he doesn’t really understand the point of this rule.

ESPNcricinfo had asked about the thoughts of the fans on the new rule that is going to be enforced in the IPL. Jimmy Neesham was completely not impressed with the rule and commented on the post showing his disappointment. However, the fans were quick to respond and replied to Neesham’s comment as they backed up the rule.

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Jimmy Neesham is part of the Rajasthan Royals as he was bought by the franchise in INR 1.50 crore in the Mega Auction 2022. Rajasthan Royals will play their first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 29^th March.