WBBL’s rising player standards could provide an opportunity to consider rule changes

This week, Cricket Australia has announced several rule changes to the men’s Big Bash League, hoping they might freshen up the domestic T20 competition and grab back the attention of some critics.

In comparison, its women’s competition seems to be thriving, with the skill and athleticism of WBBL athletes growing each summer to set a new standard of play.

It is the place where you put your hand up for international selection, as the premier women’s competition in the world.

And the level of interest it generates for the game in Australia is invaluable — evident by the record-breaking 86,174 crowd at the Women’s World Cup final in March.

So if all is tracking nicely, should it keep keeping on, as is?

Or should the WBBL be following the…