Clash with Perth Scorchers continued despite Melbourne Stars tested positive for Covid

Despite the Covid-19 concern, the Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers will meet in the Big Bash League (BBL) on January 2, 2022.

Three players have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections at the Melbourne Stars camp to ten. In addition, the squad has been given permission to replace players with local cricketers and continue with the match.

The Melbourne Stars' official Twitter account also expressed gratitude to Cricket Australia for ensuring that the match between the Stars and the Scorchers will take place on time.

The official Twitter person-in-charge of Melbourne Stars stated that A further three players have tested positive for COVID-19. The Stars would like to express their gratitude to Cricket Australia for ensuring that last Sunday's game against the Perth Scorchers will take place at the CitiPower Centre.

Blair Crouch, the General Manager of the Melbourne Stars, also expressed his condolences to the players who tested positive for Covid-19. Crouch also expressed gratitude to Cricket Australia's medical personnel for their assistance, before announcing that the Stars will enter the field against the Perth Scorchers.

Crouch remarked that their thoughts and prayers are with the guys who tested positive today, and they wish them a quick recovery. He also thanked Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia's medical staff for their unwavering support in tough circumstances.

He also added that despite the hurdles they have had over the previous several days, they are excited to perform in front of their members and fans at CitiPower Centre.

Meanwhile, the Melbourne Stars have been hit by two more positive cases, but the game on Monday night will go ahead as planned.

Officials have summoned up Sheffield Shield winning captain Travis Dean in place of opening duo Joe Clarke and Tom Rogers, according to Fox Cricket.

On the other hand, the Renegades are awaiting the results of star fast bowler James Pattinson's PCR test, which he underwent on December 30.

Lachie Bangs of Prahran CC is still a possibility for the Stars, while Pakistan fast bowler Ahmad Daniyal is certain to play.