BBL Introduces Revolutionary 'Designated Batter and Fielder' Rule from 2026-27
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News18•16-01-2026, 19:26
BBL Introduces Revolutionary 'Designated Batter and Fielder' Rule from 2026-27
- •The Big Bash League (BBL) will implement a new 'Designated Batter and Fielder' rule starting from the 2026-27 season.
- •Each team can nominate one Designated Batter and one Designated Fielder at the toss.
- •The Designated Batter will only bat and will not field; their place will be taken by the Designated Fielder during the fielding innings.
- •The Designated Fielder will only field (including wicketkeeping) and will not bat.
- •This rule aims to extend the careers of experienced players and attract star players, drawing inspiration from baseball's Designated Hitter rule.
Why It Matters: BBL's new 'Designated Batter and Fielder' rule will revolutionize T20 cricket, allowing specialized roles.
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