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 derided the 90-second breaks, during which a player and coach can come on to the field to discuss strategy, as nothing more than an opportunity for host broadcaster Channel Seven to have an extra ad break during play.