3 new innovations to be introduced in Big Bash League

[Donal Cozzie]

What is it with cricket administrators and being so embarrassed of their product they butcher it? first the Hundred now this nonsense.

The split powerplay rule is interesting, the sub is ridiculous, the other is pretty ridiculously balanced to chasing sides.

I recall four years ago the BBL was heralded as the example to follow.. FTA, big crowds, big tv viewers, not too long. What have they done to it since because now from what I've heard its none of these things.

Crickets in danger of killing the golden goose with these mad changes to attract an audience who just dont care.

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[Gilly]

What is it with cricket administrators and being so embarrassed of their product they butcher it? first the Hundred now this nonsense.

The split powerplay rule is interesting, the sub is ridiculous, the other is pretty ridiculously balanced to chasing sides.

I recall four years ago the BBL was heralded as the example to follow.. FTA, big crowds, big tv viewers, not too long. What have they done to it since because now from what I've heard its none of these things.

Crickets in danger of killing the golden goose with these mad changes to attract an audience who just dont care.

You should watch a game and then you could make a more informed judgement.

 

[The Viper]

What is it with cricket administrators and being so embarrassed of their product they butcher it? first the Hundred now this nonsense.

The split powerplay rule is interesting, the sub is ridiculous, the other is pretty ridiculously balanced to chasing sides.

I recall four years ago the BBL was heralded as the example to follow.. FTA, big crowds, big tv viewers, not too long. What have they done to it since because now from what I've heard its none of these things.

Crickets in danger of killing the golden goose with these mad changes to attract an audience who just dont care.

The Bash Boost rule sounds ridiculous.

Lets say Team A scores 80/2 in 10 overs

Team B scores 81/5 in 10 overs.

Team B gets the extra point in spite of being in a worse position really.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

The Bash Boost rule sounds ridiculous.

Lets say Team A scores 80/2 in 10 overs

Team B scores 81/5 in 10 overs.

Team B gets the extra point in spite of being in a worse position really.

Just to play devil’s advocate, maybe it’s meant to increase competitive drive in this case? Team B know a lot of hope is lost but they can still fight for that extra point, while Team A will begin to employ death over tactics during Overs 8-10, which will be an interesting dynamic.

But to be honest I don’t really see any point. I imagine most chasing teams will employ the 2-over batting powerplay during overs 9 and 10. Simple strategy

 

[The Viper]

Just to play devil’s advocate, maybe it’s meant to increase competitive drive in this case? Team B know a lot of hope is lost but they can still fight for that extra point, while Team A will begin to employ death over tactics during Overs 8-10, which will be an interesting dynamic.

But to be honest I don’t really see any point. I imagine most chasing teams will employ the 2-over batting powerplay during overs 9 and 10. Simple strategy

Yeah, the whole point of the rule is to add some incentive for teams if they have lost lots of wickets upfront. Not a fan of it, but that seems to be the rationale for it.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Yeah, the whole point of the rule is to add some incentive for teams if they have lost lots of wickets upfront. Not a fan of it, but that seems to be the rationale for it.

And I suppose it works the other way round as well? Even if the chasing team hasn’t lost a lot of wickets upfront, they’re forced to be more aggressive for that extra point during those overs 7-10 which might cost them a wicket or two extra that they might not have lost otherwise, increasing the likelihood of a collapse.

 

[wrongun]

What is it with cricket administrators and being so embarrassed of their product they butcher it? first the Hundred now this nonsense.

The split powerplay rule is interesting, the sub is ridiculous, the other is pretty ridiculously balanced to chasing sides.

I recall four years ago the BBL was heralded as the example to follow.. FTA, big crowds, big tv viewers, not too long. What have they done to it since because now from what I've heard its none of these things.

Crickets in danger of killing the golden goose with these mad changes to attract an audience who just dont care.

I agree with you on this.

After falling ratings, falling attendances & even player feedback all saying that the Big Bash now is just too long to sustain interest & promote quality cricket... administrators have taken the typical path & ignored that feedback (because less matches might mean less TV money) and introduced these gimmicks instead, to distract us.

Fans wanted 3 things to pep up the Big Bash;
a shorter season so each game matters & the tournament is always driving strongly to a result not dragging on & on;

the shorter season allows the tournament to be held during the long Australian summer holidays so children and familys can attend even midweek matches or stay up to watch all the game;

more star players. Obviously COVID has stopped this one mostly.

Notice how none of the things the fans wanted were more gimmicks. And ALL the things the fans wanted were part of the BBL's initial recipe for success. Simply a return to sensible basics that made it fun.

The administrators will milk this thing to death if they are not careful.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

X-Factor = batting team subs in a consolidator/power hitter. Can’t see much use for subbing in a bowler since your first lineup of bowlers should have been good enough anyways. Likely to be used more by the batting team, I am sure.

For example, the team batting first posts 80/5 at the halfway mark. They’ll sub in a consolidator who can hold the fort for the next 10 overs.

Alternatively, the team batting first posts 100/0 after 10 overs. The bowling team brings in an extra power hitter as they know they are likely to chase a high total.

To be honest, it’s completely gimmicky as I see only marginal impact on the game. I forecast commentators and fans going gaga over “strategy” when really your first XI should be good enough to do the job in most situations anyways.

 

[MenInG]

Poll added.

 

[Mesozoic]

PowerPlay one is good.

The other too are rubbish.

 

[Mesozoic]

I think Big Bash has had it's peak back in the 2015-2018 period.

Too many games

Too many venues used. Nothing wrong with bringing in new audience but it's hard to see any logic behind Hobart Hurricanes playing in Launceston infront of 2k (barely) instead of just playing at the Bellerive. Same for the Renegades in Geelong and the sixers at Alice springs (?).

And ofcourse the elephant in the room that is the absence of Aussie Internationals.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Bash boost: It will speed up the game instead of having a dull period between overs 6 to 15. Good innovation as it will increase tactical nous.

X-Factor: Enter the era of one over specialist bowlers and keepers with only one dimension to their game. (Yes Rizwan, I'm talking about you).

Power Surge: Since it can be taken any time after over 10, we may have a situation most games with over 19 having only two fielders outside the circle.

Nice changes and they do add a lot of strategies to the game. Now willing to see which other league goes to this route as England and Australia have really shifted the game to another dimension (The 100 is already more innovative than T20)

The sad part is, most of these are favoring the batsmen. Nothing really in there for the bowlers.

 

[shariqnoor]

Cricket is probably the only game in the world where the administrators change the rules of the games every year.

Ridiculous.

 

[Energy]

Nothing to lose by implementing this. If it doesn't work then they'll scrap it. However, by the sounds of it, looks horrible all of them.

 

[Fahdi]

1 point is too much for being ahead in the game at the halfway mark, when compared to the 3 points of a win.

The extra power play is ridiculous. Batters already have enough options to score, this just encourages sloggers who can swing with less worry now. Fans already complain about it being a batsman's game. This gimmick was already tried in ODIs and didn't make for very enjoyable viewing in my opinion.

The sub could be fun but I hope the ICC doesn't get any ideas about bringing it into international games.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Hypothetical scenario:

Last game before playoffs. Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars tied at 14 points, with Scorchers at 4th and Stars at 5th.

The Stars face Brisbane Heat (already qualified), and need just one point to qualify. Rather than gunning for the win, they play for all out in 10 overs and turn the T20 game into a T10. They score 120/10 in 10 overs.

They end up losing the match, chased easily by Brisbane in 15 overs. But they still qualify for the playoffs, because they were higher at the halfway stage.

They played to lose, and were rewarded for it.

 

[CleverSir]

Don't mind different tries on points systems or power play splits. I do however dislike the idea of a sub. The game is already far too short that a sub is necessary. I especially dislike the reasoning behind why they added a sub.

 

[Hasan123]

These rules are absolutely horrendous.

 

[Manzy2599]

These rules are just completely nonsense and unnecessary. No surprises why this is being done tho, to bring something “new and exciting” to t20s to increase match attendance and viewing numbers which have been on the decline over the last few years. T20 cricket is already ruining the standard of proper test and odi cricket. Don’t know why the ICC aren’t stepping in, too busy lining up their own pockets I’m guessing.

 

[Ellipsism]

The BBL will die a slow, painful death if the administrators don't listen to the players feedback. Last season was far too long, and they respond by adding even more matches

It's a shame because between 2015-2017 I remember viewership figures of something like 2 million a night on Ch 10 for the coverage.

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

Im with the splitting of power plays. adds something new to the format. Not sure about the sub so wont comment about it.
Awarding an extra point based on first 10 over score is absurd. They should rather bring back the bonus point system based on results. If teams are equal on points then NRR and lastly head to head should come into play.

 

[Tubs]

Don't like these one bit.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

There's a reason down under is known as backwards

 

[MenInG]

in operation now in BBL - lets see how it works

 

[MenInG]

A few things never seen before on a cricket field — an umpire flapping both his arms alternately, the match ball being delivered by a drone, four substitutes waiting on the wings — were seen in the opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020/21 season between Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes on Thursday.

The three new rules in place for the season — X-Factor, Power Surge and Bash Boost — were seen in action for the first time as Hobart Hurricanes won the match by 16 runs.

Here’s how the new rules played out:

X-Factor

Rule: Both teams have the option to substitute a player from the 12th and the 13th member of the squad named on the team sheet. The substitution can be made at the half-way stage (at 10-over mark).

How it played out: Neither Hobart Hurricanes nor Sydney Sixers opted for the X-Factor substitution in the match.


Power Surge

Rule: The 6-over powerplay has been divided into two parts (4 overs and 2 overs). The first part will conclude after the completion of the fourth over. The second part can be picked at any part of the innings by the batting team from the 11th over onwards.

How it played out: Batting first, Hobart Hurricanes opted for their Power Surge (last 2 overs of Powerplay) at the end of 14 overs, with their score 96/4. They scored 25 runs off those 2 overs, going on to add 82 runs in the last 6 overs to end with 178/8 in 20 overs.

Chasing 179, Sydney Sixers opted for the Power Surge at the end of 11 overs, with the score 99/1 and the team needing 80 runs in 54 balls. 18 runs were added in the Power Surge but a few quick wickets fell immediately afterwards. They continued losing wickets and eventually folded for 162/6.


Bash Boost

Rule: A total of 3 points will be awarded for every win but teams can also earn an extra Bash Boost point. This bonus point will be given at the half-way stage of the second innings if the team is above the equivalent 10-over score. If the fielding side is above, they get the extra point.

How it played out: The Sydney Sixers won the first ever ‘Bash Boost’ point, because they were ahead at the halfway stage of their chase. They were 85/1 after 10 overs whereas Hobart Hurricanes, batting first, had been 72/3.

https://indianexpress.com/article/s...rge-bash-boost-new-cricket-rules-bbl-7099670/

 

[The Viper]

Black Caps batsman Colin Munro not a fan of Big Bash League bonus point

Perth Scorchers blaster Colin Munro isn't a fan of the BBL's bonus point rule, saying it ruins the spectacle once teams are out of the running to win a match.

The Scorchers notched their second win in a row on Sunday when they crushed the Melbourne Renegades by 96 runs in front of 25,101 fans at Optus Stadium.

Despite the lopsided nature of the result, the Renegades came away with the Bash Boost bonus point after bettering Perth's score at the 10-over mark.

The Scorchers posted 63-2 after 10 overs, while the Renegades were 71-8.

It meant the Scorchers walked away from the match with just three points, instead of four.

Munro, who is one of the world's most experienced T20 cricketers, feels teams put most of their focus on securing the bonus point rather than securing the win if they suffer an early batting collapse.

"I'm not a huge fan of that point to be honest because once a team is out of it, it's not a great viewing spectacle for guys at home or even the fans to see guys going out there and trying to get that one point," the New Zealand international said.

"It would be nice to see those games so a little bit deeper and a little bit further and for teams to give themselves every opportunity to win the game."

Munro returned to form against the Renegades, smashing five sixes on the way to posting 52 runs off 31 balls.

He needed just 24 balls to reach his half-century - the fifth fastest in Scorchers history.

Josh Inglis continued his recent purple patch with an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls, while Aaron Hardie (2-10 off two overs), Jason Behrendorff (1-13 off two), and spinner Fawad Ahmed (2-5 off 2.5 overs) all produced strong contributions with the ball.

The Scorchers are now just two points adrift of fifth spot and will play their next three matches at home, starting with Wednesday's clash with the Sydney Sixers.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/crick...unro-not-a-fan-of-big-bash-league-bonus-point

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Have to agree with Colin.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Big Bash introduces new multi-year contract option for overseas players

April 2, 2024

The Big Bash League has introduced a new contracting mechanism, continuing to ensure the Big Bash attracts the best possible players from around the world, alongside local and emerging stars of the game.

Under the new rules, Clubs can now sign one international player prior to the Big Bash Draft, for up to three years. For contracts beyond WBBL10 and BBL14, the player must also have full availability, including finals, for those subsequent seasons.

Clubs can pre-sign international players at one of the existing salary bands or at a negotiated price above Platinum. Clubs are still required to draft a minimum of two players in the Overseas Player Draft regardless of whether they have pre-signed a player or not. As the signing will take place outside of the Draft, the retention rules do not apply.

The introduction of this new contracting mechanism underscores the League’s commitment to attracting top international talent and ensuring their sustained participation in the Big Bash.

Alistair Dobson, General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:

“We are excited to introduce this new contracting mechanism for the upcoming WBBL and BBL seasons. We have worked closely with Clubs and the ACA to continue developing and enhancing the Big Bash, and a key focus has been ensuring the best players continue to compete in the Big Bash, and for longer periods.

“The opportunity for international players to ink multi-year deals with teams not only strengthens the League's global appeal but also provides Clubs with greater stability and strategic planning capabilities."

The new rule comes into immediate effect, with the KFC BBL|14 contracting window officially opening today.

In line with previous years, the contract period will commence with a retention and trade week, affording Clubs the opportunity to secure key players in their side and negotiate trades. In a new move for the competition, Clubs are also able to sign any player holding a Cricket Australia contract during the retention week, even if they have not previously played for the team.

Following the retention week the full contracting period, including the opportunity to sign one international player, will commence on Tuesday, April 9.

The Weber WBBL|10 contracting window is set to open in the coming weeks, with further announcements to be made in due course.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Big Bash introduces new multi-year contract option for overseas players

April 2, 2024

The Big Bash League has introduced a new contracting mechanism, continuing to ensure the Big Bash attracts the best possible players from around the world, alongside local and emerging stars of the game.

Under the new rules, Clubs can now sign one international player prior to the Big Bash Draft, for up to three years. For contracts beyond WBBL10 and BBL14, the player must also have full availability, including finals, for those subsequent seasons.

Clubs can pre-sign international players at one of the existing salary bands or at a negotiated price above Platinum. Clubs are still required to draft a minimum of two players in the Overseas Player Draft regardless of whether they have pre-signed a player or not. As the signing will take place outside of the Draft, the retention rules do not apply.

The introduction of this new contracting mechanism underscores the League’s commitment to attracting top international talent and ensuring their sustained participation in the Big Bash.

Alistair Dobson, General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:

“We are excited to introduce this new contracting mechanism for the upcoming WBBL and BBL seasons. We have worked closely with Clubs and the ACA to continue developing and enhancing the Big Bash, and a key focus has been ensuring the best players continue to compete in the Big Bash, and for longer periods.

“The opportunity for international players to ink multi-year deals with teams not only strengthens the League's global appeal but also provides Clubs with greater stability and strategic planning capabilities."

The new rule comes into immediate effect, with the KFC BBL|14 contracting window officially opening today.

In line with previous years, the contract period will commence with a retention and trade week, affording Clubs the opportunity to secure key players in their side and negotiate trades. In a new move for the competition, Clubs are also able to sign any player holding a Cricket Australia contract during the retention week, even if they have not previously played for the team.

Following the retention week the full contracting period, including the opportunity to sign one international player, will commence on Tuesday, April 9.

The Weber WBBL|10 contracting window is set to open in the coming weeks, with further announcements to be made in due course.

haha management of the Big Bash more focuses on innovations rather than just acquiring talent from this league.