Cricket Australia’s plans to host a full-fledged Big Bash League in hope of a contained coronavirus situation in the country seems to have finally paid off as the board has released a full fixture of the tournament today. The CA had earlier this month released the schedule but held back allocation of venues to matches in the hope of easing off state borders and manageable restrictions. The tournament is scheduled to start from 10 December.
As per the updated schedule, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney will host the majority of the matches to be played as every team will have an opportunity to take the advantage of playing at their home grounds. The Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will be host to as many as 11 games in this season while the Optus Stadium in Perth will host five games and Sydney will host eight games.
Cricket Australia is hailing its move to organise a full season of the Big Bash League this year as one of the boldest decisions taken by the board since the coronavirus turmoil hit the cricketing world.
He also pointed out the role of fans in the development of the league and said that fans will finally get a chance to entertain themselves with their home teams playing in their home cities and at their home grounds.
"This schedule is a testament to the strength of the League and ensures our fans around the country will get the chance to see their KFC BBL clubs in action on home soil," said Cricket Australia’s head of Big Bash League, Alastair Dobson.
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