Sydney Sixers coach Greg Shipperd says the table-topping defending champions won't let uncertainty clouding the SCG stall their push for another Big Bash crown.
Brisbane Heat captain Chris Lynn says his side has learnt from "character-building" close losses as they aim for five straight wins to claim the BBL title.
Star paceman Jhye Richardson says his lack of long-form cricket means that selectors were right to pick him for the T20 tour of NZ instead of the Test series.