The words Australia Day have been dropped from next Tuesday s Big Bash games, which will instead be referred to as January 26 .
Cricket Australia s First Nation s Advisory Committee recommended the governing body not refer to January 26 as Australia Day since it is a day of mourning for many Indigenous Australians - which CA agreed to.
Six teams, the Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes, will play in the BBL on January 26 - but may still refer to the day as Australia Day if they please.
Fans at a Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers on January 16. Cricket Australia will not refer to Australia Day for next Tuesday s BBL games and will instead refer to the events as January 26
Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars by 17 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at Carrara
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Brisbane Heat overcame a series of rain delays and a late charge from Melbourne Stars to win their Big Bash match at Carrara.
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Brisbane Heat have secured a vital win over the Melbourne Stars in a stunning, rain-shortened match at Carrara to give their finals hopes a big boost.
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Chris Lynn smashed 48 off 23 balls to lead the Brisbane Heat to a win over Melbourne Stars at Carrara, lifting them to fifth on the Big Bash ladder