BBL finals, Perth lockdown, coronavirus: Cricket Australia to move Big Bash final from Optus Stadium
Posted on January 31, 2021 by @Editor
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The Perth Scorchers are set to overlook out on their residence floor benefit on Thursday night time as they battle for a spot within the BBL last.
Cricket Australia was on Sunday contemplating its choices after Perth was put into lockdown after recording its first locally-acquired coronavirus case in virtually 10 months.
Premier Mark McGowan mentioned the onerous lockdown will final not less than till Friday morning, throwing Thursday night time’s ‘Challenger’ last at Optus Stadium into doubt.
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Aside from the Sydney Sixers, all remaining BBL groups had been in Canberra on Sunday afternoon, with the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Warmth going through off at Manuka Oval later that night time.
In the meantime, the Scorchers had not but left the nation’s capital for Perth after enjoying on the identical floor on Saturday night time, ESPNCricinfo’s Daniel Brettig reported.
Seven Information reported on Sunday afternoon that because of the lockdown, Thursday night time’s recreation shall be moved interstate with a venue but to be decided.
Deputy Chief Well being Officer Andrew Robinson mentioned in a press convention, nevertheless, that the opportunity of the sport being performed behind closed doorways had not been dominated out.
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