Phil Salt, Shimron Hetmyer’s bats examined by on-field umpire during RR vs RCB IPL clash; Here’s why; Explained

The Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clash in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jaipur got stopped for few minutes as the on-field umpire inspected Phil Salt and Shimron Hetmyer’s bat size on Sunday. 

The incident first came into limelight when Shimron Hetmyer walked out to bat following the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the 16th over. A similar incident happened with RCB opener Phil Salt during the run chase at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Why Shimron Hetmyer & Phil Salt’s bats were checked?

Although both the players’ bats passed the test, there was a certain reason why their willows got checked. According to the rules, a player’s bat should comply with the league’s regulations. Both Shimron Hetmyer and Phil Salt’s bats passed the specifications under Law 5.7 of the IPL playing conditions, which govern bat dimensions. 

Such violations do not specify any point penalties but if found not complying with the standards, the player will be instructed to change the bat and a use a different one.