Bowlers may be back in business after the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to scrap the batting Powerplay and permit five fielders outside the 30-yard circle in the last 10 overs instead of three fielders. However, former India pacer and current ICC match referee Javagal Srinath feels the damage has already been done to the bowlers' psyche with the earlier rules.


Javagal Srinath

"Bowling is always a challenge now. (The change in) Powerplay rules may have given some sting to the bowlers, but the batsmen's confidence what they have gained over the last few years with Powerplays and three men outside the circle has pushed the mindset of the bowlers backwards, whereas the batsmen have psychologically gained out of those rules.