Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club, one of oldest cricket clubs in world, has implemented new rule banning sixes in an attempt to address frequent damage and safety issues.

Formed in 1790 near Brighton, club has long operated on compact ground with short boundaries, adjacent to residential properties. Despite installing protective nets, residents have repeatedly reported damage to windows, cars and injuries from stray balls. Under new rule, first six hit in an innings will not count for runs and any subsequent six will result in batsman being dismissed.