Cricket Australia (CA) is keeping Big Bash League (BBL) games off the schedule on Christmas Day, even though they've got a jam-packed season lined up with T20 cricket on 44 out of 46 nights straight starting from December 15.
They're sticking to this because they know Christmas is all about family time, and it's pretty much a no-go for big sports events across different leagues around the world. There's been a bit of chat in cricket circles about whether or not to have games on Christmas, but for now, it's a family day, not a cricket day.
But don't worry, cricket fans, because almost every other night from mid-December will be cricket central. They're planning games almost every night, which is pretty cool if you ask me. It's like a cricket marathon to keep everyone hooked and playing.
Here's the exciting part - the big cheese of cricket, the Test stars, might start playing in the BBL too. This would be a game-changer because everyone loves watching the big names, and it'd make the T20 games even more of a spectacle. It's like CA's plan to show that cricket is cool in all its forms.
They're trying to keep the old-school vibe going while making sure cricket is fun and easy to watch for everyone, especially during the holidays. It's like they're saying, "We respect traditions, but we also want to keep the party going!"
So, the BBL season is kicking off on the 15th of December, and everyone's super hyped about it. Players, fans, and everyone else are buzzing about what's going to happen. And the best part? We might just get to see those Test cricket legends strut their stuff in the T20 games. It's going to be a blast!
