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Explained: How ICC Rule Turned Dewald Brevis' Superman-Esque Boundary Save Into A Six

Anurag Dasgupta

Brevis superhuman effort [Source: @Ben10Brevis/x.com] Brevis superhuman effort [Source: @Ben10Brevis/x.com]

Cameron Green showed his class to the entire world on Sunday, as the Australian superstar smacked a 47-ball hundred to demolish the South African bowling attack in the third ODI of the series. On a batting paradise, Green had a solid platform laid by Travis Head, and Mitch Marsh, and the batter continued from there.

He was at his imperial best as the all-rounder smacked the Proteas bowlers to all around the park to reach a scintillating hundred. However, Green had a major scare when batting at 84. 

ICC's new rule explained as Green survives Brevis catch attempt

Wiaan Mulder bowled a length delivery as Green decided to reach his century in a hurry. He stepped down the track and miscued his attempted slog. Dewald Brevis comes around at long on, takes the catch and throws it back in the air as he loses his balance. He jumped once more beyond the ropes to throw the ball back in play, but the umpire signals maximum runs for the batter.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) introduced a new catching rule, and as per it, any fielder who is airborne can only touch the ball once beyond the boundary rope and has to come back in the field for it to be called a 'fair' catch.

The new rule prohibits a fielder from jumping multiple times for taking a catch, and as a result, Cameron Green's hit was called a six. Under the previous rule, it wasn't a six, and this change of rule helped Green to grab six more runs.

Why the new rule was introduced?

In the 2023 Big Bash League season, Brisbane Heat player, Michael Neser did the same thing as Brevis. He caught the ball in the air, but the momentum took him over the ropes as he juggled the ball in the air. The fielder came back in and then grabbed the catch. Under the previous law, the batter who struck the ball was given out.

Hence, to make things even and fair, the ICC, and the MCC decided to change the law.