Fall and Fall of Big Bash

[Cmarsh]

https://www.codesports.com.au/crick...ws-story/44da6ac9e716d4118be208ca09add98b?amp (paywall)

"New Zealand’s senior cricket officials will commission an independent voice to advise them on whether they should raise their hand to join the Big Bash. The challenge for New Zealand cricket is their domestic competitions, including the T20 Super Smash, run at a significant loss."

May expand to Canberra as well as a team in NZ

 

[Cleavy]

May expand to Canberra as well as a team in NZ

it might (logistically) make sense to expand to teams 9 and 10 at the same time, in this way.

 

[jumperfan]

Surely you'd have to go two NZ teams before Canberra if it's replacing the Super Smash entirely?

 

[Cleavy]

Surely you'd have to go two NZ teams before Canberra if it's replacing the Super Smash entirely?

feels like even more of a scheduling nightmare for the Kiwis regardless of how they try to work it

 

[craffles]

NZ T20 being unprofitable sounds like a them problem tbh. I’m not sure BBL should be going international, logistics don’t make sense would really only be for additional TV ratings

 

[Hamingja]

More games for Indian TV. Thats the only thing that makes sense for anyone. The Australian market doesn't want more games.

A Canberra team would be a total disaster. Not enough Australian talent for existing teams that are linked to state squads let alone adding another without a base to draw players from.

 

[JackOutback]

Surely you'd have to go two NZ teams before Canberra if it's replacing the Super Smash entirely?

Makes sense, South Island and North Island team, NZ abandons the Super Smash.

 

[Cleavy]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...ws-story/603fd8cbd1cac84e97ecd459afdba9d6?amp (paywall)

"The Melbourne Renegades are at a crossroads with Geelong authorities looking at whether GMHBA Stadium could become the Big Bash League club’s primary venue from next year.

The Renegades’ deal with AFL-owned Marvel Stadium expires at the end of the summer, with senior industry sources indicating privately that a more permanent shift to Geelong is being explored."
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both venues need to get their stuff together...

 

[western royboy]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...ws-story/603fd8cbd1cac84e97ecd459afdba9d6?amp (paywall)

"The Melbourne Renegades are at a crossroads with Geelong authorities looking at whether GMHBA Stadium could become the Big Bash League club’s primary venue from next year.

The Renegades’ deal with AFL-owned Marvel Stadium expires at the end of the summer, with senior industry sources indicating privately that a more permanent shift to Geelong is being explored."
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both venues need to get their stuff together...

Neither have a cricket focus

 

[jumperfan]

It would never happen but they'd be better off moving to the G.

 

[Cleavy]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/the-big-bash-league-is-upping-the-value-of-a-crowd-catch-in-202526/news-story/ace4a4efd5a59d38d9a3ce6efd87fd39

can't be bothered creating new thread.

"The Big Bash League is introducing a bonus for supporters, allowing them to keep the ball if they collect it inside the first over of every game.

The rule will allow fans to keep the ball inside the first six balls of each innings regardless of whether it is on the full or bounces over the fence.

There will be no limit on how many balls can be taken by the crowd before the umpires introduce a new one in the second over."

 

[cats_09]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/the-big-bash-league-is-upping-the-value-of-a-crowd-catch-in-202526/news-story/ace4a4efd5a59d38d9a3ce6efd87fd39

can't be bothered creating new thread.

"The Big Bash League is introducing a bonus for supporters, allowing them to keep the ball if they collect it inside the first over of every game.

The rule will allow fans to keep the ball inside the first six balls of each innings regardless of whether it is on the full or bounces over the fence.

There will be no limit on how many balls can be taken by the crowd before the umpires introduce a new one in the second over."

And exactly how many 6s were hit in the first over of each innings last season?

 

[JackOutback]

And exactly how many 6s were hit in the first over of each innings last season?

For a while there, Finn Allen (I think) would hit the first ball into the stands for 6, then get out the next ball

 

[largebus]

The league it was inspired by baseball, where you keep the ball because unlike cricket it gets replaced every 2-3 pitches anyway.

It's a nothing burger but I guess it means if it does get caught it the balls doesn't soften up as quickly

The more interesting bit is that they're supposedly toughening penalties for slow over rates but they say that every year.

 

[Cleavy]

The more interesting bit is that they're supposedly toughening penalties for slow over rates but they say that every year.

Maybe calculate it over the season so if you exceed 5 overs, then you get docked 1 point, which could be make or break for finals qualification.

 

[3rd Grade Maggy]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/the-big-bash-league-is-upping-the-value-of-a-crowd-catch-in-202526/news-story/ace4a4efd5a59d38d9a3ce6efd87fd39

can't be bothered creating new thread.

"The Big Bash League is introducing a bonus for supporters, allowing them to keep the ball if they collect it inside the first over of every game.

The rule will allow fans to keep the ball inside the first six balls of each innings regardless of whether it is on the full or bounces over the fence.

There will be no limit on how many balls can be taken by the crowd before the umpires introduce a new one in the second over."

Hoping we can see some adults smooshing a few kids diving over seats to get to the ball.

 

[Cleavy]

Hoping we can see some adults smooshing a few kids diving over seats to get to the ball.

Imagine if there was a cash prize too. All the crazies would come out

 

[3rd Grade Maggy]

Imagine if there was a cash prize too. All the crazies would come out

Oooh - they could mush some sponsorship into it as well. "one handed catch when wearing your special Sportsbet t-shirt gives you a share of $1m over the summer".

I just want NZ vibes from a few years back.

 

[Greenstar5]

I reckon people won't know it's the first over only and keep the ball at any time, then its causes issues and delays with the game.

for 150 years people know to throw the ball back. just keep it simple. Give the kids a free cap or something.

 

[JackOutback]

I reckon people won't know it's the first over only and keep the ball at any time, then its causes issues and delays with the game.

for 150 years people know to throw the ball back. just keep it simple. Give the kids a free cap or something.

The umps have quick access to a box of replacement balls, there's one genuine catch in a handful of games each season, I say catch ball, keep ball, but if you drop it, it goes back.

 

[Cleavy]

Oooh - they could mush some sponsorship into it as well. "one handed catch when wearing your special Sportsbet t-shirt gives you a share of $1m over the summer".

I just want NZ vibes from a few years back.

do the Kiwis still have that crowd catch competition?

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/the-big-bash-league-is-upping-the-value-of-a-crowd-catch-in-202526/news-story/ace4a4efd5a59d38d9a3ce6efd87fd39

can't be bothered creating new thread.

"The Big Bash League is introducing a bonus for supporters, allowing them to keep the ball if they collect it inside the first over of every game.

The rule will allow fans to keep the ball inside the first six balls of each innings regardless of whether it is on the full or bounces over the fence.

There will be no limit on how many balls can be taken by the crowd before the umpires introduce a new one in the second over."

Wow

 

[jumperfan]

I reckon people won't know it's the first over only and keep the ball at any time, then its causes issues and delays with the game.

for 150 years people know to throw the ball back. just keep it simple. Give the kids a free cap or something.

Surely CA can spare a grand for the one first over crowd catch that happens this year?

 

[Cleavy]

Surely CA can spare a grand for the one first over crowd catch that happens this year?

if not, a years worth of KFC would do

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

The big smash it should be renamed. And give everyone punch and juicies for free.

Watch it grow.