Big Bash League 2021-22 is starting from 5th December.
As of now, the Perth Scorchers’ match against the Hobart Hurricanes, which was to be played at Optus Stadium on Monday (December 20), has been moved to Blundstone Arena.
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The five Big Bash games to be held in Perth will be pushed out of the venue due to strict COVID-19 protocols in Western Australia. The nation has seen a surge in cases, particularly in the state of New South Wales, which forced Western Australia to impose restrictions for incoming travelers, meaning fixtures scheduled in Perth cannot go ahead. Anyone entering the state via NSW or Victoria is considered “high risk” by the Western Australian government, while borders for New South Wales will be closed completely from 18 December.
As of now, the Perth Scorchers’ match against the Hobart Hurricanes, scheduled to be played at Optus Stadium on Monday (December 20), has been moved to Blundstone Arena; Matches against Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars scheduled for December 26 and 30, respectively, will now be played at the Marvel Stadium, while the status of matches against Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers on January 5 and 6, respectively, is yet to be confirmed. Is.
Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League General Manager Alistair Dobson said: “We understand this is a disappointing decision for ardent fans of the Scorchers, but in the current environment we want to provide certainty for members, fans, players, match officials and staff. While our priority was to play these matches in Perth, it was not possible under the current arrangement when all the factors are taken into account.”
“Our thanks go to the Scorchers for their understanding in these difficult times. We are also grateful to all the other affected clubs, partners, broadcasters, and venues for their ongoing resilience as we navigate our way through the season,” he said.
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