It was “the perfect T20 hundred”.
Senior official sacked after player boycott as T20 World Cup crisis escalates
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday sacked a senior official after their leading men’s cricketers went on strike, escalating a crisis that has already seen the nation refuse to tour India for next month’s T20 World Cup.
Rising star’s big footy call; speed freak set to turn heads — Australia’s U19 World Cup guns
After breaking a 14-year World Cup drought in 2024, Australia’s Under 19 side returns to the international arena this Friday in pursuit of an elusive second straight trophy.
The BBL rule change set to revolutionise T20 cricket… and why it can prolong star’s careers
The BBL is set to introduce a designated batter and fielder into the competition next season, hoping to “continue its evolution” and “supercharge the action”.
‘Doesn’t need it’: Smith’s support for Poms’ Ashes plans as pressure mounts to dump shake-up
England are set to reject any plans to play a day/night Test with a pink ball on their next Ashes tour of Australia.
Ashes hero Starc vows to ‘stick a few bouncers up’ Big Bash rival after 11-year hiatus
Ashes hero Mitchell Starc is set to make his first Big Bash League appearance in 11 years this week, with the Australian speedster preparing to don the magenta in Friday’s cross-town derby against the Sydney Thunder at the SCG.
Stunning boycott threat for T20 World Cup after fury over $1.5m India outcast, ‘hurtful’ snipe
Bangladesh’s cricket board has repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council, with the players also threatening a boycott in response to “hurtful” comments from the board’s director.
Eight-year drought finally over as Kiwi upstages Indian star with series-levelling hundred
Daryl Mitchell struck an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the second ODI on Wednesday.
‘How on earth?’: Brisbane Heat pull off BBL miracle to keep title hopes alive after ‘impossible’ collapse
The Brisbane Heat have achieved ‘Mission Impossible’ to keep their BBL|15 finals hopes alive on Wednesday night, defeating the Hobart Hurricanes by three runs in a final-over thriller.
‘Not ideal’: More MCG pitch drama as team’s plea over ugly deja vu revealed
The Melbourne Stars have secured a BBL|15 finals berth in a somewhat underwhelming fashion on Tuesday night, beating the Adelaide Strikers by six wickets in a low-scoring affair.
‘Difficult to stop’: Aussie star makes former teammates look foolish with ‘dangerous’ knock
Australian big-hitter Grace Harris showed her former teammates what they were missing by thumping a 40-ball 85 during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s convincing nine-wicket victory over the UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on Monday evening.
‘Got what it takes’: Contenders to replace Healy as left-field options emerge in awkward dilemma
Former Australian captain Alex Blackwell has warned the national women’s team doesn’t need to commit to a long-term skipper following the retirement of Alyssa Healy, endorsing all-rounder Ash Gardner and young gun Phoebe Litchfield for the role.
‘Never say never’: Aussie star hasn’t shut door on T20 dream despite World Cup snub
Alex Carey hasn’t shut the door on a recall to Australia’s T20 side but concedes he has had plenty of opportunity in the format over the years to nail down a spot.
‘Our generation’s legacy’: Healy’s proudest act as Aussie captain retires with selfless final call
Australian women’s captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket at the end of this summer.
‘Not good enough’: $420k import hooked in stunning BBL move as season left hanging by thread
The Melbourne Renegades’ finals chances are hanging by a thread after the Sydney Thunder stole a remarkable four-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat during Monday’s rain-affected contest at ENGIE Stadium.