The Big Bash League (BBL) has announced a tweak in fixtures for next week due to a covid outbreak. The revised schedule also includes a couple of postponed games in the last week or so.

In a statement, BBL confirmed that all teams will be based in Victoria as 7 of 11 games next week are scheduled to take place in Victoria.

BBL Confirms Schedule Changes After COVID-19 Outbreak 1 — Melbourne Stars were affected the most by the Covid outbreak.

“Players and support staff from all clubs will primarily be based in Victoria for the remainder of the competition. All will remain under biosecurity protocols, while revised travel arrangements to and from interstate matches will be implemented to reduce their exposure to the wider community,” BBL said in a release.

There is no change in the playoffs schedule as of now, the final is scheduled to be played on January 28.

“The past week has thrown many Covid-related challenges the Big Bash’s way, but throughout we have remained steadfast in our resolve to safely and successfully complete the season, These changes are designed to help the league and clubs deliver on this, while also reducing risks to players, support staff and the matches themselves. Having our players based in one state provides significantly greater flexibility to manage any further impacts of Covid-19,” BBL boss Alistair Dobson said.

So far 72 games have been played in this edition of the Big Bash League. Perth Scorchers stands at the top table with 29 points while Melbourne Stars who have been affected most by this covid outbreak are at the bottom-most with only 10 points in 8 games.