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Cricket Australia is set to make a bold decision to move the Big Bash League curtain raiser away from the SCG with the Bushfire Relief game potentially to be shifted to Melbourne.

With forecasters predicting over 20mm of rain on Saturday, foxsports.com.au understands a decision is likely to be made to move the game in order to allow some of the biggest names in world cricket to convene and raise money for the Bushfire Relief fund.

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The most likely scenario is moving the clash from the SCG to the Junction Oval on Saturday, with the game to be played immediately following the Australian women’s’ match with India.

Sunday is also an option for Cricket Australia, given Australia will also face off against England in Melbourne.

Officials are poised to convene on Thursday to discuss a number of solutions, allowing the SCG’s BBL final not be affected should weather clear and allow a contest.

Cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will captain the two teams, with the teams to play a 10-over exhibition match.

The ‘Bushfire Cricket Bash’ will be part of a massive day of giving to relief efforts and recognising the ongoing and incredible work of volunteers, career firefighters and emergency services.

Cricket Australia has been contact for comment.

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