Australia's next big (bash) things Perth's Sam Whiteman. The future generation of Australian cricketers are using the Big Bash League to stamp themselves as the next big thing, with some older heads determined to prove they can still cut the mustard. Coaching Twenty20 cricket is, in my opinion, the most challenging of all three formats. The tactics of the game are crucial, with well-constructed game plans and research the keys in a game that can be won and lost in a single over. It's fast paced and exhilarating as my team, the Adelaide Strikers, proved with their courageous win over Sydney Thunder on Friday night. Ben Rohrer of the Renegades. One skill error can alter a close game. A no-ball can be cruel as the subsequent free hit can really hurt. One of my coaching philosophies - acquired from a sports psychologist in my playing days - is "the little things are the big things." It's certainly true in Twenty20. Just ask the Melbourne Stars to recall last summer's semi-final at the WACA Ground. Then, only three in the circle at the death ultimately cost them the game and a place at the lucrative Champions League. Snaring a top batsman or saving a boundary with a dive on the rope will often make the difference. Every run counts. Last year, the Strikers missed the semi-finals on run rate. Painfully, our game against Brisbane Heat was decided on the last ball when Chris Hartley smote a cover drive through the infield and Callum Ferguson made a dive on the rope only to have the ball and his hand just brush the rope. Ultimately, Heat won the tournament. Adelaide's Kane Richardson. Coaching is a rollercoaster ride and a good relationship with your captain is vital. Plan A is always best but in this format, smart captains are a huge asset. Plan B and occasionally a left-field plan C is required. The captain must react quickly and decisively, he has no time to consider his options as the game moves too fast. Simon Katich was superb in Perth this week when he crafted a most unlikely win with clever use of his bowlers to upset the Renegades, who crashed chasing a small total. In coming weeks expect the BBL to throw up a few new names from left-field. Someone will jump from the pack and get an opportunity to play for Australia in this format. Brisbane's Chris Lynn. With that in mind, keep an eye on these relative unknowns. Adelaide Strikers - Kane Richardson In an era where the yorker is as rare as hen's teeth Kane is a very good executioner. Tall, strong and athletic. Future all-rounder. Melbourne Stars - Scott Boland Strong right-arm fast-medium with a big ticker. Bashes the wicket hard and is emerging in all formats. Melbourne Renegades - Ben Rohrer Although no spring chicken, a relative unknown who has started slowly but is a class player. A poor man's Mike Hussey, but has some gold of his own to offer. Older player but still has plenty of upside. Sydney Sixers - Sean Abbott May not get a heap of opportunities but this kid is special. Fast and smashes stumps down with searing pace. Also hits a big ball in the middle-to-lower order. Sydney Thunder - Jake Doran Still only a rookie but big wraps coming out of Sydney for this young bat who, I'm also told, is very tidy behind the timber with the gloves. Shooting star. Perth Scorchers - Sam Whiteman Has snuck up in Perth and taken the keeping gloves. His left-hand batting is classy and will play a few vital innings in this BBL. Hobart Hurricanes - Sam Rainbird Left-arm bowler who is still raw but a genuine swinger of the ball and may shock a few sides up front. Brisbane Heat - Chris Lynn Has been around a while and threatened on occasions to take control. Clean striker and will be crucial in the Heat's title defence. He hits it miles and is not the worst off-spinning option for the odd over. Darren Berry is the coach of the SA Redbacks and the Adelaide Strikers.