The new season of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 will start from Thursday, December 7. Here are the live streaming, squad and other details of the Australian cricket league
The highly anticipated Australian franchise cricket, Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 is set to enthral cricket enthusiasts as it kicks off on Thursday, December 7 and concludes with the final showdown on January 24, 2024. This season brings an exciting revamp, featuring 8 strong teams: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. (Cricket News)
To deliver more intense and streamlined competition, the league has shortened its schedule to 10 games per team, with each team facing 4 opponents once and the remaining 3 twice.
The league stage, comprising 40 thrilling matches, will witness the top 4 teams progressing to the playoffs. Departing from the previous format, this season will showcase 4 playoff matches instead of 5. The Qualifier on January 19 will witness a clash between the top two teams, while the Knockout on January 20 will feature a battle between the third and fourth-placed teams. On January 22, the Challenger match will unfold, where the loser of the Qualifier and the winner of the Knockout will compete for the coveted spot in the Final.
Amidst the heightened anticipation, cricket fans will miss the on-field prowess of star spinner Rashid Khan, who is sidelined for the entire season due to a back injury that required minor surgery. With the league catering to international commitments and a three-match Test series against Pakistan looming, some marquee players may be absent, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this celebrated tournament. The BBL 2023-24 is poised to deliver unparalleled excitement while accommodating the demanding schedules of top players.
Here are the live-streaming details of the BBL 2023-24:
When the BBL 2023-24 will kick start?
The BBL 2023-24 will start from Thursday, December 7 with the Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars match in Brisbane.
Which TV channels will telecast the BBL 2023-24 matches live?
The BBL 2023-24 matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India
Where will the BBL 2023-24 matches be live streamed?
The BBL 2023-24 matches can be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
Schedule
BBL 2023-24 will start on December 7, 2023 and the final will be played on January 24, 2024. Round Robin matches will be till January 17. Qualifier will be played on January 19 followed by Knockout on January 20 and Challenger on January 22.
Full Squads Of BBL 2023-24:
Adelaide Strikers
Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, 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 (overseas replacement for Rashid Khan)
Brisbane Heat
Usman Khawaja, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth
Hobart Hurricanes
Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Guthrie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett
Melbourne Renegades
Nic Maddinson, 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
Melbourne Stars
Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Liam Dawson (overseas replacement for Harry Brook, first three matches only), Imad Wasim (from December 26)
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans
Sydney Sixers
Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O'Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, James Vince, Steve Smith, Izharulhaq Naveed
Sydney Thunder
Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Alex Hales, Zaman Khan