In a positive development for cricket enthusiasts in Australia, Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Thunder Thursday announced its decision to organise a tape-ball league in June.

The six-week event titled "The Sydney Thunder Tape Ball League" will also provision free South Asian-themed cultural festival. The tournament will commence on August 26 and will be played at Blacktown International Sports Park. The teams and individuals who wish to participate in the tournament can get to register themselves at the cultural festival which will be held on June 29 at Cricket Central in Sydney Olympic Park.The festival, aimed at setting up 24 hours of entertainment for cricket fans with the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean on June 30, will feature casual tape ball games, food stalls and other activities for the attendees who will also enjoy a stint by comedian and MC Nazeem Hussain.