Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has lamented the club’s recent record in Big Bash League knockout matches after the men in magenta failed to qualify for the tournament decider despite finishing second on the ladder.
‘Invaluable’ boost for Aussies as new man in charge of bowling future revealed
Australian coach Andrew McDonald says former Tasmanian bowler Adam Griffiths will add “invaluable” expertise after being put in charge of Australia’s fast bowling present and future as the new pace bowling coach.
BBL final set as ‘incredible’ revival finally swings Sydney derby despite big scare
The Sydney Thunder are through to their second BBL final after claiming victory over rivals the Sydney Sixers in a thrilling Challenger clash on Friday night.
Shuffle that could open door to shock lifeline; why debut makes sense: Aussie state of play
Three Australians could potentially make their Test debut over the coming fortnight as the tourists grapple with how to balance their starting XI for the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy campaign against Sri Lanka.
A designated batter… and baseball runout chaos: BBL considers host of new rule changes
It has been another huge summer for the Big Bash League — and cricket officials are discussing major rule changes that could make the competition even more entertaining for fans next season, a new report says.
‘Always scared’: Why underdog can defy ugly tale of tape as BBL war of words heats up
The Sydney Thunder are embracing their underdog tag ahead of Friday’s Challenger against cross-town rivals the Sixers, with the men in lime green needing to break an eight-year drought at the SCG to qualify for their first Big Bash League final since 2016.
Alyssa Healy named as specialist batter in Australian squad for women’s Ashes Test
Alyssa Healy is in a race against the clock to recover from a foot injury before next week’s pink-ball Ashes Test at the MCG, with Australia unveiling its 13-player squad for the historic fixture.
Sharma’s familiar mistake as several star’s Ranji Trophy returns fall flat in new BCCI dawn
Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma has failed on his return to first-class cricket for the first time in nearly a decade, as several of his teammates also struggled to make an impact with the bat.
‘Rare air’ as 16-year-old English son of a gun belts stunning century against CA XI
Rising English star Rocky Flintoff has stamped his mark on the cricketing world, belting 108 off 127 balls against a Cricket Australia XI on Thursday.
England cruelly denied chance at Ashes redemption as Australia wins rain-affected T20
An untimely rain interruption has denied England a chance at its first victory of the women’s Ashes campaign as Australia clinched a tense six-run victory (via DLS method) in the second T20 at Canberra’s Manuka Oval on Thursday evening.
‘Player who defined his generation’: Ex-Aussie skipper Michael Clarke’s Hall of Fame nod
Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has been labelled a “player who defined his generation” after confirmation he would be inducted in to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
‘Scared to face us’: Star’s sledge lights fuse ahead of all-Sydney BBL finals showdown
Rising spin star Tanveer Sangha has lit the fuse for an explosive showdown in Friday’s all-Sydney showdown for a spot in the BBL final, with the Thunder gun calling out his Sixers opponents as “scared to face” his team.
Fresh Bazball era begins with horror show as new-look India dominates first T20I
Inspired bowling and a 34-ball 79 by opener Abhishek Sharma helped India to a crushing seven-wicket win over England in the first T20 international on Wednesday.
‘Can’t believe his luck’: Stars gun survives clear dismissal as Thunder duo bizarrely don’t appeal
Stars batsman Peter Handscomb has survived clearly being caught behind after neither the Thunder bowler or wicket-keeper appealed in stunning scenes at the SCG on Wednesday night.
THUNDERSTRUCK! Stars’ BBL finals misery continues… now mega Sydney Smash awaits
The Melbourne Stars’ quest for an elusive maiden Big Bash title is over after Tanveer Sangha spun the Thunder out of a big hole, moving the Sydneysiders a step closer to a spot in next week’s final in Hobart.