Former Australia star Shane Warne has suggested a series of rule changes for cricket to tip the balance of the game closer to the bowler.

Speaking to the Financial Times, the spinner – who took 708 Test wickets – said cricket should be played with, “stumps a bit bigger”.

“I also think we should have four-day Test matches,” he said.

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“For over 100 years we’ve never changed the ball … We’ve changed the size of the bats. Why not change the ball?

Warne’s proposals come after a 2015 where batting records have tumbled, while experts and fans have bemoaned the fact the batting side has the weight of power in the game.

His changes to re-invigorate the one-day game include having “no restrictions in one-day cricket”.

“No fielders inside the circle, have them wherever you want. And I think bowlers can bowl as many overs as they want,” he added.

He also said that Twenty20 cricket should only be played at domestic level, with international competition stopped. Warne believes this would give more time for players to go and make money in the Indian Premier League.

One of the changes Warne proposed in the interview has been supported before by the England and Wales Cricket Board, who recently floated the idea of four-day Test matches.

These changes are reportedly being considered by an ICC committee.

Recently a Twenty20 side in England’s domestic competition, Worcestershire, made headlines when they moved their wicket-keeper into a traditional outfield position.

The move gave them an extra number in the field and helped them win a close match against Northamptonshire.