BBL's exciting new rule: Designated batters and fielders!

The Big Bash League is shaking things up for its 16th season! Teams can now pick a special batter who won’t field and a fielder who won’t bat. This fun twist adds more strategy and excitement to the game! If teams want to stick with the classic lineup, they can still do that. Alistair Dobson is thrilled about the entertainment this will bring for fans!

08:35 pm on Thursday, 15 January, 2026 | crictrackerstaff

Quick rundown

1.BBL folds in a new 'designated batter' and 'designated fielder' to boost tactical heat and fan excitement.

2.Designated batter gets to swing without fielding duties; designated fielder roves the boundary but can't bowl.

3.Innings flip: the designated batter and fielder swap roles to keep the team balanced.

4.If teams skip the rule, they can still run a traditional XI.

5.Cricket Australia says it's all about extra strategy and entertainment, not changing the game's core fundamentals—and this is only for the men's BBL.

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Quick rundown

1.BBL folds in a new 'designated batter' and 'designated fielder' to boost tactical heat and fan excitement.

2.Designated batter gets to swing without fielding duties; designated fielder roves the boundary but can't bowl.

3.Innings flip: the designated batter and fielder swap roles to keep the team balanced.

4.If teams skip the rule, they can still run a traditional XI.

5.Cricket Australia says it's all about extra strategy and entertainment, not changing the game's core fundamentals—and this is only for the men's BBL.

BBL's exciting new rule: Designated batters and fielders!

Quick rundown

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