An innovative bat flip will replace the traditional coin toss for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) to decide which captain has choice of batting or bowling first.

The decision between 'hills' or 'flats' will usurp the customary captain's call of 'heads' or 'tails' when season 8 of the BBL begins in Australia.

Cricket's coin toss has been a topic of discussion in recent years with some suggesting it should be scrapped in favour of allowing the visiting team the decision to bat or bowl first.

Although the flip will bring a different look, the philosophy behind the toss remains unchanged, but the new method raises questions over the fairness of the process.

The call of 'hills' remains a favourite due to the natural tendency of the bat to rest with the 'flats' side on the ground.

But Cricket Australia's head of the BBL, Kim McConnie said that the bat used for the flip had been modified to promote an even result.

The bat flip will get its first run at the Gabba on December 19 when Brisbane Heat take on Adelaide Strikers.

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