Why are batters retiring out early in T20 cricket?

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains why there is a rising trend in T20 batters retiring out early in matches

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Date	Clubs	Time/Results	Ground	Article	Match Day
2026-01-04 00:56:5604/01/2026		00:56:5612:56 AM	Bentleigh	Recap	-
2026-01-04 20:00:0004/01/2026		20:00:008:00 PM	Marvel Stadium, Melbourne	Recap	Gameweek 1
2026-01-10 20:00:0010/01/2026	Eagles	20:00:008:00 PM	Bentleigh	Recap	Gameweek 1
2026-01-11 20:00:0011/01/2026		20:00:008:00 PM	Marvel Stadium, Melbourne	Recap	Gameweek 2
2026-01-17 20:00:0017/01/2026	Eagles	20:00:008:00 PM	Essendon	Recap	Gameweek 2


04/01/2026 12:56 AM Event Update Event Bentleigh N/A Bluebirds vs Eagles
04/01/2026 (Gameweek 1) 8:00 PM Event Update Seasons 2026 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne N/A Bluebirds vs Kangaroos
10/01/2026 (Gameweek 1) 8:00 PM Event Update Seasons 2026 Bentleigh N/A Eagles vs Eagles
11/01/2026 (Gameweek 2) 8:00 PM Event Update Seasons 2026 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne N/A Bluebirds vs Eagles
17/01/2026 (Gameweek 2) 8:00 PM Event Update Seasons 2026 Essendon N/A Kangaroos vs Eagles