Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell reckons that the existing law regarding the protection of tailenders from bouncers needs no change. Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Will Pucovski, who was expected to perform the opening role in the absence of David Warner, was ruled out of the day-night Test following a blow on the helmet. Moreover, the Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja had suffered a nasty blow during the first T20I against Australia, which opened up the debate on the use of bouncers.

Chappell, who played 75 Test for Australia, has expressed that there should be no discussion on banning the bouncer should not be entertained.

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Talking about the same, during a chat with ESPNCricinfo, Chappell said, “The time is ripe for a worldwide review into on-field safety, including batsmen, bowlers, and umpires, with batting technique a top priority. In conducting this review it would be appropriate to strengthen any law regarding the protection of tailenders in facing short-pitched bowling. Any talk of completely banning the bouncer should be dismissed as quickly.”

Chappell recalled an instance when there were calls for banning the bouncer, a major strike weapon for the then Caribbean team. India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had substituted Jadeja on the field during the second innings of the first T20I. The move raised several questions as the cricket pundits stood divided over a player being a like-for-like replacement for another. Chappell said the debate was “pointless” as it will always remain a tough task to please everyone.

Ian Chappell elaborated, “Complaining about a player not being a like-for-like replacement seems pointless; it’s always going to be difficult to please all parties. It’s akin to driving in Sydney and letting a car into your lane because you know in five minutes’ time you’ll require the same courtesy from another commuter.”

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Meanwhile, India and Australia will be locking horns with each other on the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, beginning December 26.