On Wednesday, Cricket Australia (CA) went on to announced the complete schedule for the 10th edition of the Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL) as it will be commencing on December 3, but they also admitted the schedule can be expected to be tinkered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 10th BBL will be commencing on December 3 when the Adelaide Strikers will be hosting the Melbourne Renegades, followed by 60 matches across the country and the final of teh tournament will be taking place on February 6 at the Gabba. The ambitious schedule of the tournament, which will follow the Women’s Big Bash League played from October 17 to November 29, means Cricket Australia is willing to fulfill its commitments to broadcasters and hence, will not be facing any penalties for reduced content.
There's more important things in the world than cricket right now, but here's how we'd love to see the summer of BBL unfold. Stay safe and healthy everyone! #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/yE3tKuAEGp
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) July 15, 2020
However, the schedule can be expected to be face problems as interstate travel in Australia is currently restricted after Melbourne and Sydney experienced new coronavirus outbreaks recently. Cricket Australia’s Big Bash chief Alistair Dobson said that they will be following the public health advice and put in place health protocols to ensure the safety of the public, players, and support staff.
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Describing the same, Dobson said, “Scheduling in the time of coronavirus is not without its challenges, as we have seen. There are factors outside the league itself which could impact (the schedule) at a later date.”
Australia A tours and Cricket Australia XI matches have been put to hold due to the coronavirus pandemic but the domestic Sheffield Shield and home international series are planned to go ahead, including a money-spinning four-match Test series against India.
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It has been expected that ICC will soon be deciding the fate of the Twenty20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be taking place in Australia in October and November, will be postponed.
