Cricket Some of Australia’s biggest names have reacted strongly to the country’s recently implemented “designated batter” rule for BBL 16. Australian great Ricky Ponting and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell have welcomed the change, believing it could draw more high-profile players and give young players a platform on the big stage.
Teams will be able to designate one designated batter prior to the game under the Big Bash League’s newly announced “designated batter” rule. The replacement player will only be permitted to field; the batter will be permitted to bat. He won’t be permitted to bowl, but he can also keep wickets.
Legendary Ricky Ponting, who also commentates in the BBL, responded to the recently implemented idea in Australia’s top T20 league by saying that it is partly intended to keep some of the league’s elderly stars, like Chris Lynn, in mind.
It appears to have been established for two reasons, in my opinion: to attempt and extend the participation of some of our ageing players, like as Chris Lynn and Mitch Marsh. On Channel 7, he stated, “And to be able to bring some of the youngsters in the group and get them involved in the field.”
Because they won’t have to worry about getting hurt while fielding, Ponting also thinks that a rule like this will encourage certain veterans, like Travis Head, to play in the field.
“If you ask Heady now if you would like to turn up and bat only and not worry about fielding to pick up an injury, that might appeal to him,” Ponting said. “The other way I think it could be used is for someone like Travis Head—a returning international player who has already had a big summer.”
Glenn Maxwell, an Australian all-rounder who was standing next to the 51-year-old, also shared his thoughts. Maxwell emphasised the benefits, saying that it might provide a child with fielding possibilities, which could be very beneficial to them.
“As a young player, I can say that the highlight of my week was getting to play for the state team and getting to field with the Victorian side without really having to bat or bowl,” he added.
Beginning with the 16th league edition, the new regulation will be in effect. It will not be utilised in the WBBL and is just intended for the men’s competition.
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