Mens high performance review report

SEPTEMBER 2022 T20 Blast The Blast’s window to begin in late May and run through until July with the quarter-finals and Finals Day played before The Hundred commences. The First-Class Counties to play 10 matches in blocks in the group-stage with a focus on more prime slots (Thursdays to Sundays). The current Hundred “wildcard” process, where undrafted players from the Blast can enter The Hundred based on their Blast performances, will be extended with more places available per Hundred team. The Hundred The Hundred will be played during a four-week window during July/August to balance the high-performance aspects with the commercial and audience growth it provides. A two-month window allows a clearer narrative in the race for Finals Day – county cricket’s blue ribband event – which will be played at the height of summer in July. The single window and increased number of prime slots means larger crowds and better overall income generation for the counties. It will also help attract quality overseas players to the competition. The use of blocks will also enable players to focus on the 20-over format and hone their skills. Ten group games ensure no matches are played with under 24 hours turnaround. The increased number of wildcard slots will provide an increased player narrative and incentive. The quality of players in the competition is rated as among the best in the world (see chart), and the competition structure should therefore be retained to maintain this standing. Given the impact the competition has had in opening the game to new audiences over the past two years, The Hundred’s place in the school holidays and its clear and easy-to-follow structure should be maintained. OUR RATIONALE PROPOSALS CAREER PERFORMANCE OF PLAYERS IN DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS Batter pool: average runs per over scored* *Adjusting for conditions Bowler pool: average career runs per over conceded* Indian Premier League Indian Premier League The Hundred The Hundred Pakistan Super League Pakistan Super League Carribean Premier League Carribean Premier League Big Bash League Big Bash League T20 Blast 7.0 7.2 7.5 7.6 8.0 7.98 7.62 7.65 7.69 7.81 7.86 7.9 7.92 7.9 7.76 7.67 7.63 8.0 T20 Blast HIGH-PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF MEN’S CRICKET IN ENGLAND AND WALES 27