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For the 2026-27 season, the Big Bash League will trial major changes to dismissals to improve bowling strategies. The ‘designated batter and fielder’ rule introduces a “Power Player” substitution that can be used at any point in the innings. When this substitution occurs, the outgoing player is deemed caught or stumped (if applicable), and a “designated fielder” is placed on the boundary to replace them. This rule prevents teams from wasting time with slow walk-offs and forces strategic decisions about when to sacrifice a wicket for a better specialist player.
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