Scorchers skipper Ashton Turner admits Perth took a gamble with plans to “future proof” the team heading into the Big Bash League 15 season.
‘No scope for changing our decision’: Boycott rocks T20 World Cup as bitter feud explodes
Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in next month’s T20 World Cup, its cricket board confirmed on Thursday, effectively ruling the country out of the tournament.
‘Don’t know what he had for lunch’: Star’s display lauded in demolition as India cull Kiwis
Blistering knocks by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan led India to a crushing seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Friday, giving them a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series.
All-time BBL final grudge match locked in as contender implodes after freak display
The Sydney Sixers have progressed through to an incredible eighth Big Bash grand final in 15 years on Friday night, courtesy of a dominant 57-run win over reigning champions Hobart.
BBL finals schedule: Scorchers into NINTH final as Sixers get redemption shot
The Perth Scorchers are through to a remarkable ninth BBL final and will again face the Sydney Sixers, who beat the Hobart Hurricanes in The Challenger after losing The Qualifier to their old rival.
‘Not a good look’: What was said in heated BBL scene as big-name Aussie teammates clash
A heated exchange between Hobart teammates Beau Webster, Matt Wade and Mitch Owen has been captured during the Sixers-Hurricanes final with Webster delivering a brutal swipe towards Owen.
‘Pretty unbelievable’: Pace ace Will Byrom skittles Sri Lanka to record low in brutal World Cup win
A burgeoning Australian Under-19s pace attack has steamrolled Sri Lanka in yet another brutal World Cup display, winning by nine wickets in Namibia on Friday evening.
Babar breaks silence after leaving BBL on eve of final… saving Sixers a brutal $420k call
Former Australian batter Mark Waugh called for the Sixers to show some “tough love” and drop Pakistan champion Babar Azam for Friday’s must-win Challenger against the Hobart Hurricanes at the SCG.
‘Plenty more to give’: Aussie icon signs new BBL deal after winding back clock in mind-blowing season
Australian cricket icon David Warner has recommitted to the Sydney Thunder for another season, meaning he will play on in the Big Bash League past the age of 40.
Cricket 2026: England chief selector Luke Wright resigns after Ashes disaster in Australia, news, video
The fallout of England’s Ashes defeat has begun, with chief selector Luke Wright announcing his resignation.
From 1-129 to doom: England’s stunning ODI batting collapse in Sri Lanka spin nightmare
Sri Lanka’s spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (all times local).
‘It hurts’: Stars respond over Maxi gamble, brutal cricket twist that crushed BBL fairytale… again
The Melbourne Stars have defended batting Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell in the middle order despite another heartbreaking Big Bash League final loss.
Revealed: Stars dominate BBL Team of the Summer that features FIVE first-timers
The BBL15 Team of the Tournament has been unveiled, with the summer’s leading run-scorer David Warner named captain … albeit selected as a non-opener.
‘Terrible mistake’: Brook lifts lid over boozy nightclub fracas and how it left Stokes fuming
England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Wednesday admitted it was “not the right thing to do” to get into an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand, but insisted “I’ve learnt from my mistakes”.
‘Hoping for a miracle’: ICC rejects nation’s plea as ugly World Cup stalemate looms
Cricket’s governing body has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on their participation in next month’s tournament.