Big Bash League season opens to mixed reviews for innovations

Thunder beat Heat by 29 runs at the GabbaTimeouts and golden cap introduced for 2019-20The Big Bash League’s two major innovations have received a mixed review from Sydney Thunder captain Callum Ferguson. Tuesday’s season opener at the Gabba between the Thunder and Brisbane Heat was the first time the competition’s new tactical timeouts came into play. Both teams used their timeouts at the first opportunity after seven overs in their batting innings. Many on social media deride