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Big Bash League 2023-24: Check out comprehensive guide to teams, players, and schedule
The highly anticipated 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is set to captivate cricket fans as it gears up for a thrilling season commencing on December 7, with the grand finale slated for January 24, 2024. The BBL has evolved into one of the most prestigious T20 cricket leagues globally, showcasing top-notch talent and delivering an electrifying brand of cricket entertainment.
The forthcoming edition promises to be a spectacle of skill, strategy, and sheer cricketing brilliance, with teams fielding a mix of established veterans and promising young talents. The BBL 2023-24 will undoubtedly be a battleground where cricketing prowess meets high-stakes competition, offering fans a feast of exhilarating moments. On that note, let’s take a look at the BBL 2023-24 schedule, list of players and all details.
Tournament schedule:
Round Robin matches will continue until January 17. The Qualifier is slated for January 19, followed by the Knockout on January 20 and the Challenger on January 22. All matches are scheduled to kick off at 1:45 PM in India.
Where it will be broadcast in India?
The BBL 2023-24 matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India
Where it will be live-streamed in India?
The BBL 2023-24 matches will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
Squads and all players:
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Guthrie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett. Coach: Adam Griffith.
Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson (c), Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, MacKenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jon Wells, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Clarke, Harry Dixon. Coach: David Saker.
Adelaide Strikers: Travis Head, Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jamie Overton, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen, David Payne. Coach: Jason Gillespie.
Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell, Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper, Joel Paris, Nick Larkin, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Liam Dawson (for three matches). Coach: Peter Moores.
Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (c), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Alex Hales, Zaman Khan. Coach: Trevor Bayliss.
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (c), Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans. Coach: Adam Voges.
Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques (c), Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed, Steve Smith. Coach: Greg Shipperd.
Brisbane Heat: Usman Khawaja (c), Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth. Coach: Wade Seccombe.