Cricket Australia is considering major rule changes for the upcoming Big Bash League season, including the possibility of designated hitters who only bat and double play run-outs. The aim is to increase scoring, create closer matches, and reduce player fatigue, potentially attracting more international stars and Test players.
Cricket officials are discussing the introduction of major rule changes and innovations for next season’s Big Bash that could entice Australia’s Test stars and international T20 guns for hire to participate more in the tournament.
Fundamentally, CA is eager for higher scores and closer games and believes there are ways to make matches quicker and improve the quality of the competition by reducing the workload on the sport’s biggest names. The feeling is that while fans want to see exciting moments in the field, they don’t go to games simply to watch batsmen field. They would rather watch a fresh Chris Lynn bat than a fatigued Chris Lynn bat.
Silk said: “I’m a bit more of a traditionalist in picking your best 11 and finding your all-rounders. Does it lean too heavily into a batter-friendly game like we’ve seen in the IPL? Selfishly, though, if they just need specialist fielders, I’d probably get a gig for longer.”In The Hundred, teams bowl 10 balls from each end, for a total of 100 deliveries.
However, arrangements would need to be made with broadcasters given there would be half the windows to show advertisements. Analysis is expected to show it will speed matches up. T20 matches used to be played in under three hours but due to video reviews and other factors, some matches have drifted out to longer than 3.5 hours.
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