Cricket Australia Announces Schedule Of Big Bash League

Melbourne: The Big Bash League on Thursday announced the fixture for the 12th edition of the tournament, which will kick off on December 13 with the clash between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars at the Manuka Oval and the final is slotted for February 4.

Cricket Australia stated that they are prioritizing the return of spectators to grounds after two Covid-19 hit years. The tournament will see the return to its "traditional" mid-December start date and a full seven-match home schedule for each of the eight clubs following two seasons heavily impacted by border restrictions.

The new season of Big Bash will be played at 17 grounds across the country this summer, including three new venues, with Lavington Sports Ground in Albury, Cazalys Stadium in Cairns and North Sydney Oval to host home matches for the Thunder, Heat and Sixers respectively

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