Cricket Australia on Friday unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) with Perth Scorchers hosting Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener on December 15.

Australia's left-arm pacer Joel Paris lost control in his bowling and Steve Smith made the most of it during the BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers on Monday.

The incident happened on the third delivery of the 16th over, when Nathan Ellis hammered the ball straight to Brendan Doggett

Cricket Australia on Wednesday announced the introduction of an IPL-style draft system to pick overseas players in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League

Australian cricket great and current Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting on Thursday signed a three-year deal as head of strategy for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League

Ben McDermott's prolific season saw him break into the all-time top 10 run-scorer's list since the competition's inception, with his cumulative tally now sitting at 2139 runs from 74 games

Changes to the schedule have been made to prioritise the health and safety of all players, match officials, staff, fans, and the wider community

Big Bash League: One of the loudest cheers during the Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers match on Monday was reserved for one of the spectators, who took a brilliant catch in the stands.

Andre Fletcher took two stunning catches in the deep to help Melbourne Stars beat Hobart Hurricanes.

BBL 2020: Brisbane Heat bowler Lewis Gregory slipped in his follow through and ended up delivering what commentators referred to as "the most remarkable delivery of the season".

BBL 2020: D'Arcy Short slammed three sixes in the 14th over during Hobart Hurricanes' innings against Adelaide Strikers' Rashid Khan. The Hurricanes went on to win the match, at the Bellerive Oval.

Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes: Riley Meredith charged in from the bowling end and pulled off a brilliant run out by kicking the ball onto the stumps.

A mini batting collapse by defending champions Sydney Sixers handed victory to Hobart Hurricanes, as the Big Bash League returned for a 10th season.

Big Bash League: Former South Africa international Johan Botha will come out of retirement from T20 cricket to play for Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 10.

Sophie Devine's unbeaten 87 off 53 deliveries, comprising of eight boundaries and five sixes included a "freakish" shot over extra cover.

Hobart Hurricanes on Wednesday announced the signing of batsman Peter Handscomb ahead of the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Nathan Ellis provided another moment of brilliance in an entertaining season of the Big Bash League.

BBL: Matt Renshaw and Tom Banton combined for a spectacular but controversial catch to dismiss Matthew Wade, who was playing a fine knock.