BBL 2020: Players not allowed to take haircuts by Cricket Australia during tournament

resurgence of cricket amidst COVID-19 pandemic has definitely emerged as an interesting case study. organizing boards are striving to ensure that re are such lapses that could possibly jeopardize particular cricketing event. Cricket Australia also has a challenging task of completing 10th edition of Big Bash League (BBL 2020) and y have introduced several new regulations to make sure tournament is unaffected by fresh outbreak as well. 

BBL 2020: Haircuts for cricketers during competition

While development of equate sports infrastructure is ideally barometer for a cricket association, COVID-19 has undoubtedly brought a lot of changes to that as well. organization of mega-scale events requires organizers to pay attention to a lot more areas as compared to before. Cricket Australia was also forced to implement revised protocols in order to ensure smooth functioning. 

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According to Cricket Australia's Queensland hub protocols, players will t be permitted to have haircuts. earlier rule was that players were allowed to have personal appointments for haircuts, given that y wear ir masks. However, board has decided to revise rule and w y will t be allowed to step out for a haircut. 

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Along with haircut rule, re also will be restrictions on cricketers stepping out for meals. y only will be allowed to go out and receive takeaway orders. y will t be allowed to wear ir team kits while y step out to receive ir orders. Cricket Australia, with introduction of se stringent rules, is making sure that y do t have to face any hiccups when it comes to Big Bash League. 

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BBL points table updates 

Hobart Hurricanes are table-toppers at moment with 11 points from 4 matches. Glenn Maxwell-led Melbourne Stars are only a single point behind Hurricanes and y occupy second spot on BBL points table. or two teams who feature in top four currently are elaide Strikers (9 points) and Sydney Sixers (8 points). Chris Lynn-led Brisbane Heat are yet to register ir maiden win in tournament, and same is case with Perth Scorchers. Chris Lynn's hamstring injury will also be a matter of huge concern for Brisbane Heat.

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Big Bash League schedule

Here is complete Big Bash League schedule that was anunced by organizers on tournament's official social media account - 

Im source: Melbourne Stars Instagram