India in a huddle at the SCG during their last tour to Australia in 2019.Credit:Getty
BBL club bosses are due to meet with venues in the coming weeks to discuss issues such as biosecurity measures,how many fans could be safely allowed into grounds and also working out what number would ensure a break-even result - with the figure to be dependent on the venue.
The planning for crowds to attend games is part of wide-ranging measures that will also take into consideration a doomsday scenario where stadiums will be closed due to full restrictions in the event of a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
The growing confidence among clubs is in contrast to the pessimism a few months ago when sport was shut down as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. Competitive cricket returned on the weekend with Darwin hosting an eight-team T20 carnival featuring the city's seven premier grade clubs and an Invitational XI.
Nick Cummins,the Melbourne Stars general manager who had been in charge of the Sydney Thunder,said plans were being made to host fans.
"Yes,we are looking at a lot of different scenarios,"he said."We have to plan under the assumption that the Big Bash League is going to be the same as last year,but then we also have to look at a situation where there are stricter biosecurity measures.
"One of the guiding principles we use is if we had to play a Big Bash League game tomorrow,what would that look like? As the COVID-19 situation evolves,we look at what that situation looks like."