Discussion [KFC BBL08] Big Bash League Fantasy Discussion - Starts 19th Dec 2018
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English cricketers set to dominate Big Bash like never before
INTERNATIONAL imports are often some of the ‘must buy’ players in SuperCoach BBL, particularly those whose representative countries are not performing at international level throughout December, January, and February.
The best of them become ‘set and forget’ — you know they’ll step up when the moment arrives, either hitting out at the top of the order and getting their team off to a cracking start or taking those key ‘death’ wickets, earning big SuperCoach points in the process.
We’re taking a look at the key available international players, some of whom have their signature ink still drying on fresh contracts, some who are sticking with their BBL|07 side, and some who are yet to commit to a new year’s cause.
Regardless of the fact they’ll tour the West Indies at the end of January and start of February, here are five English players you need in your SuperCoach BBL side:
1. Joe Root (Sydney Thunder)
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cleared Root and English T20I vice-captain Jos Buttler to play the first half of the tournament as it falls between winter tours to Sri Lanka and West Indies. The English skipper will be a favourite of SuperCoaches, but will his anticipated sky-high price be worth it, given he’ll leave to prepare his side for an overseas tour mid-season? Root has never played an overseas T20 tournament, and will make his Thunder debut against the Melbourne Stars on December 21.
2. Jos Buttler (Sydney Thunder)
The gap in international commitments could allow Root and Buttler to play up to seven matches in the first half of BBL|08. One of the premier T20 players in the world, Buttler has signed up with the Thunder once more, having played six times for the them in the 2017-18 season, where he opened and kept wicket, hitting 67 and 81 during a six-game run before leaving to join up with England’s ODI squad. He previously played for Melbourne Renegades several years before, playing five games with a top score of 61. As a top of the order player and a neat catch of the ball behind the stumps, he’s an astute buy as both a ‘keeper’ and a batting option in SuperCoach BBL.
3. Ben Stokes (TBC)
The big question around Stokes is will he be down under this summer? Latest rumours have it that the Sydney Sixers, the BBL team who were leading the chase to sign him, have eliminated any formal approach until after a cricket disciplinary commission has reached a decision on any punishment for his stoush in the streets of Bristol, for which he escaped conviction. But as an allrounder who is a big hitter and a key bowler at any level of cricket, he’s worth his weight in SuperCoach gold ... at least until he heads to the Caribbean towards the pointy end of the season.
4. David Willey (Perth Scorchers)
The English allrounder will be back at the Perth Scorchers in BBL|08, as the club begins a new season under the watchful gaze of new coach, former Australian batsman Adam Voges. Featuring in 20 matches over the past three seasons, Willey could be one of those classic set-and-forget choices as either a batsman or a bowler, given that his international commitments will come after the conclusion of the BBL season. With the allrounder flexibility of a dual position player he won’t be cheap. However, he has taken 24 wickets at an economy rate of 7.39, and scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 119.05, complete with a highest score of 55 in his 20 matches.
5. Adil Rashid (Melbourne Stars)
Switching from the Adelaide Strikers to the Stars, who had a torrid BBL|07 season, Rashid currently sits 11th in the ICC’s ODI bowler ranks and 14th in T20 cricket, and has been a vital part of England’s limited-overs sides for several years. He recently announced he would forego any red ball county cricket to focus on his white-ball ambitions, particularly the T20I World Cup in England in 2019. It’s great news for SuperCoach BBL fans, with the spinner set to be a key player in the upcoming BBL|08 season. Suiting up nine times for the Strikers and taking 16 wickets with an economy rate of 6.52, and a strike rate of 13, he looks as an astute buy for SuperCoach BBL coaches.
INTERNATIONAL imports are often some of the ‘must buy’ players in SuperCoach BBL, particularly those whose representative countries are not performing at international level throughout December, January, and February.
The best of them become ‘set and forget’ — you know they’ll step up when the moment arrives, either hitting out at the top of the order and getting their team off to a cracking start or taking those key ‘death’ wickets, earning big SuperCoach points in the process.
We’re taking a look at the key available international players, some of whom have their signature ink still drying on fresh contracts, some who are sticking with their BBL|07 side, and some who are yet to commit to a new year’s cause.
Regardless of the fact they’ll tour the West Indies at the end of January and start of February, here are five English players you need in your SuperCoach BBL side:
1. Joe Root (Sydney Thunder)
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cleared Root and English T20I vice-captain Jos Buttler to play the first half of the tournament as it falls between winter tours to Sri Lanka and West Indies. The English skipper will be a favourite of SuperCoaches, but will his anticipated sky-high price be worth it, given he’ll leave to prepare his side for an overseas tour mid-season? Root has never played an overseas T20 tournament, and will make his Thunder debut against the Melbourne Stars on December 21.
2. Jos Buttler (Sydney Thunder)
The gap in international commitments could allow Root and Buttler to play up to seven matches in the first half of BBL|08. One of the premier T20 players in the world, Buttler has signed up with the Thunder once more, having played six times for the them in the 2017-18 season, where he opened and kept wicket, hitting 67 and 81 during a six-game run before leaving to join up with England’s ODI squad. He previously played for Melbourne Renegades several years before, playing five games with a top score of 61. As a top of the order player and a neat catch of the ball behind the stumps, he’s an astute buy as both a ‘keeper’ and a batting option in SuperCoach BBL.
3. Ben Stokes (TBC)
The big question around Stokes is will he be down under this summer? Latest rumours have it that the Sydney Sixers, the BBL team who were leading the chase to sign him, have eliminated any formal approach until after a cricket disciplinary commission has reached a decision on any punishment for his stoush in the streets of Bristol, for which he escaped conviction. But as an allrounder who is a big hitter and a key bowler at any level of cricket, he’s worth his weight in SuperCoach gold ... at least until he heads to the Caribbean towards the pointy end of the season.
4. David Willey (Perth Scorchers)
The English allrounder will be back at the Perth Scorchers in BBL|08, as the club begins a new season under the watchful gaze of new coach, former Australian batsman Adam Voges. Featuring in 20 matches over the past three seasons, Willey could be one of those classic set-and-forget choices as either a batsman or a bowler, given that his international commitments will come after the conclusion of the BBL season. With the allrounder flexibility of a dual position player he won’t be cheap. However, he has taken 24 wickets at an economy rate of 7.39, and scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 119.05, complete with a highest score of 55 in his 20 matches.
5. Adil Rashid (Melbourne Stars)
Switching from the Adelaide Strikers to the Stars, who had a torrid BBL|07 season, Rashid currently sits 11th in the ICC’s ODI bowler ranks and 14th in T20 cricket, and has been a vital part of England’s limited-overs sides for several years. He recently announced he would forego any red ball county cricket to focus on his white-ball ambitions, particularly the T20I World Cup in England in 2019. It’s great news for SuperCoach BBL fans, with the spinner set to be a key player in the upcoming BBL|08 season. Suiting up nine times for the Strikers and taking 16 wickets with an economy rate of 6.52, and a strike rate of 13, he looks as an astute buy for SuperCoach BBL coaches.
Is that in reference to the article i posted because that article was written by no other than Paige Cardona aka SC Paige 
I previously posted the WI v England one-day & T20 dates.
maybe she already knows the England squad for the tour hahaha.
Think a few of the English boys will be joining Morgan in the UAE for their T20 league.
Less than 3 months until Big Bash starts
Is that in reference to the article i posted because that article was written by no other than Paige Cardona aka SC Paige
1.Narine is playing UAE and BPL.
2. Russell is a marquee player in the UAE
seriously how do these people get to write articles ?
and 3. Bravo has left the Renegades to play with the Stars.
Maybe they should recruit you instead as you seem to be all over it.
I would need a former winner and stats guru as my partner , now wonder where they are hiding
I did also come across a article for Super Coach BBL scoring system and format , 16 players , 7 Batsmen , 2 WK , 7 Bowlers , 2 million $ Salary Cap but unable to copy and from my phone (hint hint)
Memo To : Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Sixers
To Whom it is concerned can you please please please do yourself a favour (and the Australian Cricket fans by announcing the signings of the following players ASAP
Sandeep Lamichhane
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
we the public deserve to see some spin wizardry on our shores
and to the Renegades forget about Pollard bring back Mohammad Nabi
sadly expect them to be plying their trade in the UAE T20X
To Whom it is concerned can you please please please do yourself a favour (and the Australian Cricket fans by announcing the signings of the following players ASAP
Sandeep Lamichhane
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
we the public deserve to see some spin wizardry on our shores
and to the Renegades forget about Pollard bring back Mohammad Nabi
sadly expect them to be plying their trade in the UAE T20X
Lamichhane signs with Melbourne Stars
Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane has joined Melbourne Stars for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The 18-year-old will play for them in two stints: he will join the squad by December 10 before leaving to play the full season of the Bangladesh Premier League on January 5, and then will return to Australia for the remaining BBL games.
In January, Lamichhane made history by becoming the first Nepal cricketer to feature in the IPL when he was signed by Delhi Daredevils. Soon after, he was a well-sought entity in T20 leagues around the world, landing a contract in the CPL, the Global T20 Canada, the BPL and now the BBL. Lamichhane, however, has experience of playing grade cricket in Australia in 2016, when he was mentored by Michael Clarke.
The Pakistan fast-bowling great Waqar Younis has monitored Lamichhane's progress closely. Waqar now coaches Sylhet Sixers, and the team recently signed up Lamichhane for the upcoming season of the BPL.
"I am always for youngsters and good legspinners are a great wicket-taking option," Waqar told ESPNcricinfo. "When I saw Sandeep in early 2017 I knew I wanted to give him a chance. We even called him for Sylhet Sixers in BPL 2017. However, he could not come because of his national duty.
"He is quite special and unique. He has skills, grit, determination and a hunger to make a difference. This makes him a complete package."
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who played in BBL 2017, had played after his country had Full Member status. This year, Rashid will be joined in the BBL by his countryman Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who was signed by Brisbane Heat last week.
Lamichhane first came to the limelight at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, where he was the second highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps in six games.
Earlier this year, Lamichhane took 13 wickets in the ICC World Cup Qualifier, playing a pivotal role in helping Nepal gain ODI status for the first time. He was also named in the World XI squad that faced West Indies at Lord's on May 31, in the Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge match.
Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane has joined Melbourne Stars for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The 18-year-old will play for them in two stints: he will join the squad by December 10 before leaving to play the full season of the Bangladesh Premier League on January 5, and then will return to Australia for the remaining BBL games.
In January, Lamichhane made history by becoming the first Nepal cricketer to feature in the IPL when he was signed by Delhi Daredevils. Soon after, he was a well-sought entity in T20 leagues around the world, landing a contract in the CPL, the Global T20 Canada, the BPL and now the BBL. Lamichhane, however, has experience of playing grade cricket in Australia in 2016, when he was mentored by Michael Clarke.
The Pakistan fast-bowling great Waqar Younis has monitored Lamichhane's progress closely. Waqar now coaches Sylhet Sixers, and the team recently signed up Lamichhane for the upcoming season of the BPL.
"I am always for youngsters and good legspinners are a great wicket-taking option," Waqar told ESPNcricinfo. "When I saw Sandeep in early 2017 I knew I wanted to give him a chance. We even called him for Sylhet Sixers in BPL 2017. However, he could not come because of his national duty.
"He is quite special and unique. He has skills, grit, determination and a hunger to make a difference. This makes him a complete package."
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who played in BBL 2017, had played after his country had Full Member status. This year, Rashid will be joined in the BBL by his countryman Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who was signed by Brisbane Heat last week.
Lamichhane first came to the limelight at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, where he was the second highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps in six games.
Earlier this year, Lamichhane took 13 wickets in the ICC World Cup Qualifier, playing a pivotal role in helping Nepal gain ODI status for the first time. He was also named in the World XI squad that faced West Indies at Lord's on May 31, in the Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge match.