In this episode of Sports Geek Sean Callanan interviews Big Bash Leagues' Alistair Dobson:
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- Alistair's background in sport from AFL to Cricket
- How sports media for leagues has evolved over the past 10 years
- Planning to take Big Bash into teenage years
- Scheduling nightmare all sports administrators are facing
- The success of WBBL season in shortened hub form
- Plans and how they might change over the summer
- Why Big Bash continues to push boundaries of innovation

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“The Power Surge, X-Factor and Bash Boost prioritise high scoring, exciting cricket, introduce new strategic angles and ensure there’s always something to play for throughout the entire match," – Head of BBL, Alistair Dobson #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/Nacna2XHw9
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) November 15, 2020
BBL10 schedule as discussed
FIXTURE | The #BBL10 schedule in its entirety 🏟
We're absolutely stoked to be scheduling matches in all our major cities. Thanks everyone for your patience, and hope we can see you at the cricket! pic.twitter.com/dCwSRCCIf1
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) November 23, 2020
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