BBL's New 'Designated' Rule Could Extend IPL Careers of Stars Like Mitchell Marsh
The Big Bash League (BBL) has introduced a groundbreaking 'Designated Batter and Fielder Rule' for its upcoming season, a strategic innovation that could significantly benefit IPL stars, particularly aging or injury-prone all-rounders like Mitchell Marsh. The rule allows teams to nominate a player who only bats and is replaced by a designated fielder at the change of innings, effectively managing a player's physical workload.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting highlighted Marsh, the Delhi Capitals all-rounder, as a prime example of a player who could benefit immensely. This flexibility allows international players returning from heavy schedules to participate without the risk of injury associated with fielding, potentially extending their careers in franchise cricket.
The rule aims to keep explosive batters and electric fielders involved in the league for longer, offering clubs greater strategic options. For players like Marsh, who are crucial assets in the IPL, this BBL innovation provides a pathway to maintain match fitness and form while mitigating the physical toll of a long season.
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“Look, it's an interesting rule change, I think but I think it to me it seems to be designated for a couple of reasons. One, to try and keep some of our aging stars in the tournament a little bit longer. Someone like a Chris Lynn and even a Mitchell Marsh as examples there...”
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IPL Career Batting Consistency Champions | Most Consistent Batsmen
Most consistent batsmen in IPL career based on coefficient of variation in runs scored (minimum 200 runs)
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | consistency |
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#1 | Gujarat Titans | 0.60 CV (40 innings) | ||
#2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 0.61 CV (18 innings) | ||
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 0.65 CV (51 innings) | ||
| #4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 0.68 CV (15 innings) | ||
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | 0.70 CV (20 innings) |
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“Look, it's an interesting rule change, I think but I think it to me it seems to be designated for a couple of reasons. One, to try and keep some of our aging stars in the tournament a little bit longer. Someone like a Chris Lynn and even a Mitchell Marsh as examples there...”
Ricky Ponting, Former Australian Captain
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- Mitchell Marsh
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- All-Rounder
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- LSG
- Analyze
- Analyze Performance
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- Team Performance