The BBL has introduced a record of replacement players to fill in the gaps in teams. That was hitting by Covid-19 cases in the later stages of the competition.

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COVID-positive cases being reported in Melbourne Stars

The Sydney Sixers became the latest team to have positive cases within their camp. After the tournament was thrown into disarray in the wake of more than a dozen COVID-positive cases being reported in Melbourne Stars. Forcing them to turn to club cricketers and overlooked state. Contracted players to field a team for games against Perth Scorchers (January 2) and the Renegades (January 3).

The list is currently expecting to consist of eight players:

BBL- Nicholas Brutus (Sydney Sixers), Jake Carder (Perth Scorchers), Ian Carlisle (Hobart Hurricanes), Daniel Drew (Adelaide Strikers), Jake Doran (Melbourne Stars), Lachlan Hearn (Sydney Thunder), Lachlan Pfeiffer (Brisbane Heat – currently in Heat 18-player squad), Braden Stepien (Melbourne Renegades).

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Now there is a chance to represent multiple clubs in the same season-

The Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat were forced to field almost entirely new teams in recent matches. With several players called up from grade and premier cricket through their squads for the Covid-19 sweep. This prompted Adam Zampa to say that it threatened the integrity of the tournament.

The backup pool means more players who follow Justin Avendano. Now have the chance to represent multiple clubs in the same season. Avendano recruits by the Stars and plays two matches for them before being called up. Their previous side is Sydney Sixers and playing against the Perth Scorchers.

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The local replacement player pool is another example of leagues and clubs working together to address the challenges of the season with innovative solutions,” said Big Bash League general manager Alistair Dobson.

However, some teams will still play matches in their home states under a fly-in, fly-out model. Clarity is expecting what will happen for the final series this week.