Keep the ball; Big Bash League announce new rule for fans ahead of 2025-26 season
The new BBL and WBBL rule is inspired by the game of baseball where the fans present in the crowd are allowed to take the ball with them if it comes to them.
The Big Bash League (BBL) is Australia's premier T20 cricket tournament, renowned for its electrifying matches and world-class entertainment. Organized by Cricket Australia (CA), the league began in 2011 and has become a global spectacle, attracting fans and players from around the world.
The BBL features eight franchises, including the Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Stars, and Perth Scorchers, playing in iconic stadiums like the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Adelaide Oval. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the league offers thrilling action with both Australian and international cricket stars like Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Rashid Khan, among others taking the centre-stage.
The new BBL and WBBL rule is inspired by the game of baseball where the fans present in the crowd are allowed to take the ball with them if it comes to them.
The Sydney Thunder will begin their BBL 15 campaign in Hobart in a rematch of the final against Hurricanes on December 16.
The 39-year-old will become the first capped Indian player to play in the BBL.
Starc has been picked as a supplementary for the Sixers, but with his retirement from the T20I cricket, the fast bowler is likely to be available in BBL 15 in the starting of 2026.
The BBL 2025-26 season will run from December 14 to January 25.
Ashwin, who retired from IPL on August 27, retires having played 221 matches and scalping 187 wickets, featuring for five teams in the league.
Late last month, R Ashwin had put down curtains on his illustrious IPL career, finishing as the fifth highest wicket-taker.
Known for his clean power hitting and athleticism in the outfield, Tim David was one of the most essential cogs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as well.
Let’s have a look at fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, probable XIs, captain, vice captain and more ahead of the CSG versus SMP TNPL 2025 25th match.
Mitchell Marsh had his previous contract with Perth Scorchers run out at the conclusion of the last season of the BBL, and he wasn’t a part of their 10 pre-signed players either.
However, the announcement garnered over 7.3K likes and over 121K views already at the time of writing, the post just had a catch to it.
By signing the contract with Renegades, Jason Behrendorff will be joining forces with BKT Golden Arm runner-up Tom Rogers, who was successful with 16 scalps in this season.
With this win, the Thunders have made it into two Qualifier 2 and will face Sydney Sixers on January 24.
Hobart Hurricanes will fight for the title at the Marvel Stadium in Bellerive on January 27
For Hurricanes, Caleb Jewell came up with a knock of 76(49) runs as they went on to register their seventh win of the season.
Hobart Hurricanes are currently placed second in the points table after eight games, already securing a playoffs berth. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat are placed fifth in the points table with three wins from eight games and with seven points in their kitty.
While the Hurricanes are placed at the top of the points table with 13 points, Sydney Thunder are just below them with 11 points from nine games.
After Sydney Thunder posted 153/8 in their 20 overs, their bowlers did the remaining job to secure a convincing win over Perth Scorchers.
During the match, the 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic was left awestruck with a high catch by Renegades’ Kane Richardson at long on to dismiss Star’s batter Marcus Stoinis.
The 28-year-old will eye to return to competitive cricket in the Shield season.
Australian batter Tim David came up with a remarkable knock of 68* runs in the Big Bash League clash against Sydney Thunder in BBL 2024-25.
Apart from Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft, Sydney Thunder are missing the services of Tanveer Sangha due to side strain, along with Jason Sangha (bicep) and Sam Konstas (Australia Test duties).
Western Australia all-rounder Hilton Cartwright hit a monstrous 121-metre six in a clash against Melbourne Renegades.
Hobart Hurricanes player Nikhil Chaudhary hit a massive 80-metre six in the Big Bash League clash against Sydney Sixers.
Hobart Hurricanes player Chris Jordan accidentally hit the umpire with the ball in the BBL clash against Sydney Sixers.
Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell completed an unbelievable catch in the BBL clash between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat.
Nathan Ellis pulled off a sensational catch to put an end to Matthew Short’s innings in the Big Bash League.
Speaking of the Melbourne Stars, the side are placed at the bottom of the points table in BBL 2024-25.
Harvey took a flying catch on Kane Richardson’s delivery to dismiss Matthew Spoors during a crucial moment of the innings.
A delivery was adjudged dead ball by the umpire after Perth Scorchers’ batter Cooper Connolly hit the ball onto the roof.
Adelaide Striker’s spinner Lloyd Pope recorded figures of 3/21 to help his side register a 15-run win in Big Bash League 2024.
The BBL 2024-25 season will have 44 matches, including the Qualifier, the knockout, the Challenger, and the final, set to be played from December 15 to January 27.