4 things that cricket needs to get rid off to stay relevant

#2 Scrapping off some useless rules

Redundant laws need to get rid off.

In Centurion, earlier this year, India had bowled South Africa for a paltry 118 in 32.2 overs and were just 2 runs short of victory when the on-field umpires inexplicably called for lunch citing the redundant law that defies logic as well as common-sense.

Kohli was shocked. The South Africans were shocked, and the commentators flabbergasted. 45 minutes later, the players walked out on the field to complete the formality in front of empty stands.

India might have won the game but the ultimate loser that day was cricket. If cricket truly aims to be a global sport that panders out to the non-cricketing audience, it has to get rid of redundant laws and its complexities that prevent it to be embraced by a non-cricketing audience, as well as harbour any chances of making it to the Olympics in the distant future.