The green of the Sydney Thunder will be seen at Spotless Stadium, Sydney Showground next season with the stadium to host two home matches during BBL|04.
Sydney Thunder General Manager Nick Cummins praised Spotless Stadium as an ideal venue for the BBL: “…we believe the [Spotless] Stadium will offer great atmosphere and comfort for those fans attending our games."
Former Australian batting star and new Australian selector, Mark Waugh, will return as the ‘Governor’ of the Thunder Nation for BBL|04. Waugh, a veteran of 128 Tests and 244 One Day Internationals, and recently announced as one of the new selectors on the National Panel, is not only one of the best players Australia has produced, but also possesses one of the sharpest cricketing brains around.
Mark expressed his excitement at being involved with the Thunder for a second season: “I enjoyed my time working with the Thunder last year and it is nice to be involved with the club for a second season. The team has great potential and with Mike Hussey in charge and Jacques Kallis on board I’m looking for an improvement from them in on-field performance. The Thunder represent an important part of Sydney and have a loyal supporter base and they need to be strong for the benefit of the Big Bash as a whole.”
Peter Thorpe, General Manager, Sydney Showground commented, “We’re extremely excited about having Thunder Nation and the Big Bash League come to Spotless Stadium. It will be great for the venue but more importantly great for cricket fans as our boutique stadium is designed to ensure you’re close to the action no matter where you are.”
Make sure you come along and bring the family, what a great way to spend a summer’s night in Sydney!
Spotless Stadium, Sydney Showground fixture:
Sydney Thunder V Hobart Hurricanes 7th January (7.00pm)
Sydney Thunder V Melbourne Stars 17th January (7.00pm)
