Scorchers coach Voges draws on Hussey and IPL know-how for Chennai BBL opener

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Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges is leaning on the expertise of Mike Hussey and players with IPL experience as the team prepares for their BBL opener in Chennai. The match is set to be played at Chepauk Stadium, a venue known for its challenging and unpredictable conditions. Voges has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the conditions, which have troubled many visiting sides in recent times. The Scorchers are treating the assignment as a learning experience, embracing the unfamiliar environment rather than shying away from it.

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