Steve Smith's best ever Big Bash innings was fine viewing at the SCG. | BBL

Big Bash League 2023-24 All Teams Full and Final Squad | BBL 13 All 8 Teams Squad | BBL 2023-24

The Big Bash League is set to introduce one of its most innovative playing conditions yet. From the 2026–27 season, the BBL will implement the Designated Batter and Designated Fielder rule, a change aimed at redefining workload management, squad strategy, and on-field dynamics in T20 cricket. Under the new rule, teams will be allowed to nominate one player in the playing XI as a Designated Batter. This player will bat as usual but will not be required to bowl or field, significantly reducing phy