The three games that will be moved from Sydney to Canberra are as below:
January 13: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, originally scheduled to be played at Sydney Showground Stadium
January 16: Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, originally scheduled to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground
January 18: Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, originally scheduled to be played at Sydney Showground Stadium
An official release said:
BBL 2020-21 matches moved to ensure continuation of event despite ongoing public health situation
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Head of Big Bash Leagues, explained the decision to move the three matches from Sydney to Canberra. He stated it is to ensure the continuation of the BBL season despite the ongoing public health situation and related state border closures.
He further said:
Dobson also explained that BBL’s case is different from the India-Australia Test series, which requires much lesser movements across state borders to organise a full series.
Cricket NSW CEO Lee Germon admitted that there is disappointment at losing the games, but added that they tried their best to keep the matches at Sydney. Germon said:
He further stated:
Sydney Thunder are currently leading the BBL 2020-21 standings with 22 points, while Sydney Sixers are just a place and a point behind.
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