Brisbane Heat begin their Big Bash League title defence against the Melbourne Stars, who are missing superstar Glenn Maxwell due to a hamstring injury. Hilton Cartwright returns for the Stars after a neck injury scare, while the Heat are without key seamers Spencer Johnson (toe) and Michael Neser (hamstring).
The Brisbane Heat kick off their BBL title defence on Wednesday night, facing the Melbourne Stars who were unsuccessful in their first hit out.The Melbourne team in green were beaten by the Perth Scorchers in the season opener, with batsmen young gun Cooper Connolly leading the way with the bat.
Superstar Glenn Maxwell remains sidelined due to a hamstring strain in a huge blow, while Brisbane are missing a key seamer.
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