In the full confirmed schedule for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League, Cricket Australia have announced that all six cities part of the BBL will be hosting matches this season. While Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia were named earlier, WA, NSW, and Victoria have joined the list.

Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes have secured the services of Afghan spinner Zahir Khan and Windies pacer Keemo Paul for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League. Meanwhile, the league is now grappling with the Afghanistan-Ireland series which means many regulars might have to leave BBL.

After a gap of six years, Mitchell Starc has finally decided to grace the Big Bash League as he signed with Sydney Sixers for the upcoming edition. However, he will only be available for a part of the tournament thanks to BBL's clash with the India series for a major part during the campaign.

England batsman James Vince is expected to miss the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after he was confirmed to have tested positive for Covid-19. Vince, a member of England’s World Cup-winning team, is expected to be replaced by Joe Denly for the Multan Sultans in the PSL playoffs.