Interpretation of full pitch no-ball is becoming increasingly inconsistent, needs simplifying: Tom Moody

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody took to his social media handle to suggest a new mechanism to change the full toss no-ball regulations, following inconsistencies in the ongoing IPL 2023. His remarks come after a waist-high no-ball was reversed during a clash between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 13.

For the uninitiated, the incident occurred on the third ball of the penultimate over when LSG pacer Avesh Khan bowled a full toss which went over the waist and was called a no-ball by the on-field umpire. However, upon challenging the review, the third umpire eventually overturned the decision. Moody took to Twitter and highlighted the inconsistencies in the full pitch no ball and stated that it needs to be simplified for better decision making and further provided his suggestion on the regard.

Tom Moody@TomMoodyCricket

The interpretation of the full pitch #NoBall is becoming increasingly inconsistent. It needs simplifying, possible solution - If the projected path of the ball is above bail height it’s deemed a No Ball. Thoughts? #IPL2023

Tom Moody@TomMoodyCricket

Yes, I do understand batters are all different heights but so is the position they’re in at point of contact, just simplify to eliminate subjectivity.

12:24 PM · May 18, 2023

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“The interpretation of the full pitch #NoBall is becoming increasingly inconsistent. It needs simplifying, possible solution - If the projected path of the ball is above bail height it’s deemed a No Ball. Thoughts? #IPL2023,” Moody tweeted. “Yes, I do understand batters are all different heights but so is the position they’re in at point of contact, just simplify to eliminate subjectivity." 

South Africa legend AB de Villiers, who is closely following the IPL as a broadcaster on JioCinema, acknowledged Moody’s suggestion. He added that the slower balls will have a higher trajectory and could be a viable option to use in the matches.

Tom Moody@TomMoodyCricket

The interpretation of the full pitch #NoBall is becoming increasingly inconsistent. It needs simplifying, possible solution - If the projected path of the ball is above bail height it’s deemed a No Ball. Thoughts? #IPL2023

AB de Villiers@ABdeVilliers17

@TomMoodyCricket Also an option👍 ultimately the slower ball will have a higher trajectory, probably above waist height, but because it’s not dangerous it could or should be allowed. Normal paced delivery will be around waist height anyway. Good option this

06:03 PM · May 18, 2023

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“Also, an option👍 ultimately the slower ball will have a higher trajectory, probably above waist height, but because it’s not dangerous it could or should be allowed. Normal paced delivery will be around waist height anyway. Good option this,” de Villiers responded to Moody’s tweet.