Big Bash: Watch Adil Rashid, Kevin Pietersen and co on Sky Sports
Thursday 17 December 2015 08:21, UK
Big Bash League 05 explodes into life this week with a star-studded line-up of terrific talent.
The action begins at 8.30am on Thursday on Sky Sports 1 with a Sydney derby as Thunder, whose line-up includes Jacques Kallis and Shane Watson, clash with last year's losing finalists Sixers, who count Michael Lumb and Brad Haddin in their ranks.
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During the tournament some very special guests will be joining presenter Matt Floyd in our new studio. Check out Matt's Big Bash League predictions here.
The smashing line-up continues on Friday when Adil Rashid's Adelaide Strikers take on a power-packed Melbourne Stars line-up that boasts the firepower of Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Glenn Maxwell, to name but three.
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Master-blaster Chris Gayle enters the arena on Saturday when Melbourne Renegades travel to Brisbane Heat, a side coached by former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori.
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On Sunday our first double-header kicks in, as Sixers host Hobart Hurricanes - bolstered this campaign by the flair of Kumar Sangakkara - and Stars play Sydney Thunder.
The defending champions, Perth Scorchers, finally make their tournament bow on Monday when England duo David Willey and Michael Carberry will be aiming to land a few blows on Strikers.
For news, previews and reports from each and every game check out our comprehensive Big Bash section.
