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Cricket enthusiasts are abuzz with news that Andrew Flintoff, the iconic English all-rounder, could soon take the helm at Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. According to reliable sources, the...
Marnus Labuschagne's appointment as captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in the upcoming Pakistan Super League has cricket fans buzzing. The Aussie, known more for his Test grit than T20 flair, steps up...
In a strategic move, Australia might bench powerhouse Tim David during the group stages of the T20 World Cup 2026 to ensure he's primed for later rounds. The decision stems from his hamstring injury...
As New Zealand gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, former star Ross Taylor has thrown his weight behind Finn Allen and Tim Seifert as the explosive opening combination. Taylor believes this pair can...
In a cricket landscape constantly evolving, Steve Smith’s Big Bash heroics have thrust him back into the spotlight for Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 ambitions. Excluded from the preliminary squad,...
Ken Richardson, the Australian speedster synonymous with Big Bash brilliance, has called time on his professional cricket odyssey spanning almost two decades. The retirement news from the 2021 T20...
Perth Scorchers have etched their name deeper into Big Bash League folklore, securing a record-extending sixth championship with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sydney Sixers in the final clash...
Perth's Optus Stadium hosted a dramatic Big Bash League decider where Sydney Sixers' batters faltered spectacularly, bowled out for just 132 by a rampant Perth Scorchers attack. Opting to field first...
Pakistan cricket gears up for a high-stakes T20I showdown against Australia with a revamped squad announcement from Lahore. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha takes the helm as captain for the three-game...
Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has ignited a fresh debate by staunchly defending Australian batting maestro Steve Smith's controversial refusal to give Babar Azam a single in the Big Bash...
In a boost for Sydney Thunder, veteran opener David Warner has penned a one-year contract extension for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The announcement came Friday, capping a remarkable...
In a significant development for Big Bash League fans, Babar Azam has cut short his stint with Sydney Sixers to return to Pakistan for national commitments. The decision comes just before the...
Injury woes plague Australia's preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup, casting doubts over star players' readiness. George Bailey, Cricket Australia's chief selector, offered clarity on Pat Cummins,...
In a surprising twist to his career trajectory, Steve Smith has revealed his ambition to don the Baggy Green at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The veteran Australian cricketer, absent from T20I...
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, a seasoned player for India, was not selected in the ILT20 Season 4 auction. Having announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League in August, Ashwin entered...
Following his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has begun seeking opportunities in overseas T20 leagues. He has secured a spot in a team...
Ravichandran Ashwin, a celebrated spinner from India, may be on the verge of a groundbreaking move, potentially becoming the first Indian cricketer to participate in the Big Bash League (BBL). While...
The schedule for the 15th season of the Big Bash League (BBL-15) has been released, with the Sydney Sixers taking on the Perth Scorchers in the opening match on December 14, 2025, at the new Optus...
The landscape of cricket fielding is undergoing a significant transformation. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has introduced updated regulations concerning boundary catches, particularly those...
Sydney Sixers all-rounder Sam Curran was the undisputed star under the Brisbane lights, orchestrating a comprehensive five-wicket demolition of the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. His lethal...
The Big Bash League delivered double delight for fans as Adelaide Strikers steamrolled Melbourne Renegades by 8 wickets, and Perth Scorchers clinched a thrilling victory over Melbourne Stars. These...
Sydney Sixers skipper Steve Smith delivered a captain's knock, smashing a brilliant hundred to steer his side to victory in the Big Bash League, overshadowing a disastrous over from Josh Hazlewood...
Perth Scorchers stormed into the Big Bash League knockout stages after Finn Allen's breathtaking century demolished Melbourne Renegades in a high-scoring showdown. The explosive batsman's 100 from 45...
Cricket enthusiasts witnessed pure T20 mayhem as Hobart Hurricanes defended a modest total to beat Brisbane Heat by just three runs in the Big Bash League. The pulsating encounter went down to the...
Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green grabbed headlines in the Big Bash League by dramatically recalling Mohammad Rizwan to the dugout due to painfully slow batting. This extraordinary on-field decision...
Perth Scorchers dominated the Melbourne Stars Strikers in the Big Bash League, powered by Mitchell Marsh's stunning 88-run innings that dismantled the opposition's bowling attack. The game kept...
Perth Scorchers dominated day one of their Big Bash League showdown with Adelaide Strikers, racking up 232 for 7 after Mitch Marsh's breathtaking 96 nearly delivered a century. The all-rounder's...
Melbourne Stars delivered a clinical performance to thrash the Melbourne Renegades by 8 wickets in a high-octane Big Bash League clash, thanks to Chris Harper's sensational unbeaten 84 laced with 12...
The Big Bash League has suffered a major blow with the news that Travis Head and Scott Boland will sit out the upcoming edition. Head, a vital cog for the Adelaide Strikers, and Boland, the Melbourne...
In a pulsating Big Bash League encounter, Melbourne Renegades edged out Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets, with opener Oliver Peck delivering a match-defining explosive innings. Peck's onslaught left the...
Adelaide Strikers pulled off a dramatic heist in the Big Bash League, outlasting a blistering assault from David Warner to clinch a six-run victory against the Sydney Thunder. Chasing 189, the...
Josh Hazlewood's eagerly awaited return to the Big Bash League has handed Australia a timely lifeline before the T20 World Cup. The premier fast bowler is primed to don the Sydney Thunder colors,...