WBBL (Discussions Thread)

[ddrap14]

The WBBL has quietly been really entertaining this year, most games have had at least one really high scoring innings - even the PER-HOB and ADE-STA blowouts

 

[Umair7]

The WBBL has quietly been really entertaining this year, most games have had at least one really high scoring innings - even the PER-HOB and ADE-STA blowouts

Would have been better if Hobart could actually win a game!

 

[Pinch hitter]

Here is the new WBBL stumps... It will change colour for six, four, wicket, no ball etc...

 

[Bigby Wolf]

 

[wasteyouryouth]

 

[Till Valhalla]

Bad throw.
But I want to see what happens next,she can still be out if her running is hopping style.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Great performance by Brisbane tonight. Charli Knott with some great hitting to finish the innings.

 

[pillowprocter]

I really like the look of the Associate rookie rule, it's so important especially in women's cricket where there aren't as many lower level T20 leagues that the better Associate players can make a living off, as happens in men's cricket.

The players signed using this rule (so far?):
Kathryn Bryce (Hobart Hurricanes)
Ni Made Putri Suwandewi (Perth Scorchers)
Tara Norris (Melbourne Renegades)
Sarah Bryce (Sydney Sixers)

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Didn't realise this started today. Seems like Perry played a great innings for the Sixers.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

T20i legend Gus McKeon's sister, Ines, is opening for Scorchers. Surely the first French international (and Australian under 19) to play top level cricket?

T20 King Benny Howell was born in France but never played for them.

 

[pillowprocter]

T20i legend Gus McKeon's sister, Ines, is opening for Scorchers. Surely the first French international (and Australian under 19) to play top level cricket?

Yeah, surprised to see she'd switched allegiance. Or rather, the surprising part is that Australia would seek her out to put her on their pathway, must be a serious player

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Yeah, surprised to see she'd switched allegiance. Or rather, the surprising part is that Australia would seek her out to put her on their pathway, must be a serious player

Based on an interview with her, and Australian accent, I'm assuming it's more Tim David than Kim Garth situation. She and her brother probably have French ancestry and they've had the chance to play international cricket that way. I think she'd be eligible for France until she plays for the full Australian team.

 

[pillowprocter]

I think she'd be eligible for France until she plays for the full Australian team.

nah, U19 matches hold just as much weight.

There was a situation last year where Madison Landsman played for the Netherlands but was later deemed invalid because she had played for South Africa U19s at the inaugural U19 T20WC the year before

 

[wasteyouryouth]

nah, U19 matches hold just as much weight.

There was a situation last year where Madison Landsman played for the Netherlands but was later deemed invalid because she had played for South Africa U19s at the inaugural U19 T20WC the year before

That could be the case. I was just thinking of Logan van Beek. I'm sure he'd played NZ A in between Netherlands matches. Could be under-19s carry a greater weight than A team matches.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

It's great seeing some more associates playing in the tournament. I wonder if it might encourage the WIPL to look at a few more players for their additional overseas slot.