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Tomorrow night’s KFC Big Bash League match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars has been postponed.
The Melbourne Stars currently have 13 players in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. A number of those players are due to exit isolation soon, subject to a negative test.
However, with concern for the health and wellbeing of those players, the League has deemed it unreasonable for them to play a match in the time available after exiting isolation.
The League will advise a new date for the match shortly, along with plans to safely execute the remainder of the KFC BBL|11 season.
The League and clubs will continue to prioritise the health and safety of all players, match officials, staff, fans and the wider community throughout the season.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Big Bash Leagues, said:
“We have been in constant dialogue with the Stars over the past week as a large portion of their playing group and support staff have been in isolation. We thank them for their cooperation at this difficult time.
“It has become clear in recent days that, despite the likelihood of players exiting isolation soon, it would not be appropriate for those players to immediately travel to Adelaide and play that night.
“We will continue to work with the Stars to support their players and staff throughout the remainder of the season.
“Inclusive of tonight’s matches, 22 of the scheduled 56 regular season matches remain in KFC BBL|11. The League will provide further clarity shortly around a robust plan for those matches to safely take place, including the rescheduling of the three postponed matches to date.”
