Cricket Australia takes strict action against racist abuse directed at Dan Christian

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COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ Cricket Australia has vehemently slammed internet trolls as “uneducated” after senior all-rounder Dan Christian was subjected to online attacks for speaking up about “casual racism”. Christian, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, is one of the only six indigenous people to don the Australian jersey at international level. He recently was part of a panel discussion where he recounted first-hand experiences of racist remarks as an Aboriginal cricketer. “I don’t think it’s as in-your-face as you might see elsewhere around the world or even…

Women’s Big Bash League moved to Sydney over coronavirus

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“. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australia’s Twenty20 women’s Big Bash League was Friday shifted entirely to Sydney as coronavirus travel restrictions forced drastic venue and schedule changes. The eight-team tournament was originally set to start on October 17, with 59 games across six cities. But they will all now be played in Sydney, starting a week later, due to Covid-19 border closures and quarantine requirements. Cricket Australia’s head of Big Bash Leagues Alistair Dobson said a huge amount of work had gone into ensuring the sixth edition could go…

Australia’s T20 Big Bash League announces full schedule

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“The Big Bash League has announced a full season starting in December. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Cricket Australia announced Wednesday plans for a full Twenty20 Big Bash League season starting in December, but acknowledged the schedule could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 10th BBL will begin on December 3 when the Adelaide Strikers host the Melbourne Renegades, followed by 60 matches across the country and a final on February 6. The ambitious fixture list, which will follow the Women’s Big Bash League played from October 17 to…