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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

Heat targets unwanted Test pair for blockbuster

Brisbane Heat will ask Cricket Australia to release Test squad members Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser for Friday’s BBL clash.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Tim Seifert of the Renegades celebrates making a century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL late mail: Seifert allays injury fears after century heroics

Melbourne Renegades centurion Tim Seifert has played down fears he was injured during his matchwinning knock after failing to field in his side’s win over Brisbane Heat.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Matthew Wade of the Hurricanes celebrates the wicket of Josh Phillipe of the Sixers during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, on January 01, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Be like Mike: Not too late to catch Hussey’s flying SuperCoach BBL start

Aussie champ Mike Hussey picked the two top scorers in the first game of the SuperCoach BBL season. See his final team and how you can join the action.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Stoinis of the Stars celebrates the wicket of Matthew Renshaw of the Heat during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Top scorers nailed – not too late to copy the best in SuperCoach BBL

This expert SuperCoach BBL cheat sheet singled out the top four scorers from the season opener. One game down, it’s not too late to check the full list and start picking your ultimate team.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Matt Kuhnemann of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba, on December 22, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Spinner ready for ‘harder overs’ after key Heat exit

Brisbane Heat’s Matthew Kuhnemann faces his biggest BBL challenge yet as he prepares to shoulder the spin-bowling load without the departed Mitch Swepson.

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Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers

The Babar effect: Azam makes Sixers Sydney’s favourite team

Pakistan cricket superstar Babar Azam has transformed the Sydney Sixers into the most followed sporting team in Sydney — without playing a game.

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Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a shot during the third one-day international (ODI) men's cricket match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Renshaw showing he’s more than a ‘red-ball’ player

Freed from being typecast as a ‘red-ball’ player, Brisbane Heat star Matt Renshaw is relishing batting in the middle-order in T20 and 50-over games.

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BBL and the Brisbane Heat players ready for season kick off including Shaheen Afridi. Pictures: Adam Head

Afridi credits Starc for bowling success

Watching Mitchell Starc’s 2015 World Cup heroics was a key factor in the success of Brisbane Heat’s new left-arm star Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Santa poses with Renegades fans in the crowd during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Brisbane Heat at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL is this easy to play — even during Christmas

Playing SuperCoach through the festive season means plenty of juggling — these are the trades and easy advice to follow to get through the first four rounds of BBL15.

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Ultimate planner: How to beat the SuperCoach BBL schedule

Don’t miss a bye or double game round in the BBL this summer. Set yourself up for SuperCoach success with the full schedule plus expert analysis.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Nic Maddinson of the Blues bats during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at Cricket Central, on October 08, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Maddinson rejoins Thunder after cancer battle

Former Test batsman Nic Maddinson has signed with Sydney Thunder for another season after undergoing chemotherapy this year for testicular cancer.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Ben McDermott of the Hurricanes celebrates the win during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Tim Michell’s final-week team revealed

With Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers playing twice in round 1 of SuperCoach BBL, expert Tim Michell has stacked his starting team. Has he gone too far though?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Hayden Kerr of the Sixers appeals during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 17, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Cheapie Bible: Biggest SuperCoach bargains of BBL15 ranked

Some of the biggest stars in the Big Bash League are available at bargain SuperCoach prices for BBL15. Check out our 1-20 rankings of the best options for your team.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars plays a shot during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 26, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images)

One simple rule behind Al Paton’s SuperCoach BBL team

SuperCoach BBL is fun, unpredictable, and almost here. See the rule fantasy guru Al Paton uses to pick a team … and the one player who breaks it.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Matt Short of the Strikers acknowledges the crowd as he walks off out for 109 runs Caught Xavier Bartlett and bowled Mitchell Swepson during the BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on January 11, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Take these 11 players out of your SuperCoach BBL team ASAP

Unavailable, injured, too expensive, poor fixture or just a bad idea. Here are the players to avoid in SuperCoach BBL.

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Ranked: BBL15’s 30 best players, from Maxwell to Warner

The Big Bash League has never had this much star power. Ahead of BBL15, we’ve ranked the 30 players who will have the biggest impact this summer. See the full list and have your say here.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Mitch Owen of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a century during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Must-haves overhaul: Abbott dumped, bolter emerges

The fantasy Gods have blessed SuperCoach BBL teams heading into BBL15 with some of the game’s best scorers having an early double. We name the five players every team should have.

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Big Bash import guide: Every club’s BBL15 signings profiled

Babar Azam. Shaheen Shah Afridi. Sam Curran. It’s a who’s who of international T20 stars signed for BBL15. We profile the 24 overseas signings and reveal who will have the biggest impact.

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Six rising stars ready to take Big Bash by storm

The Big Bash is a well-trodden path to the Australian set-up and the riches of the worldwide T20 circuit. These are six players ready to become household names in BBL15.

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Steve Smith, Ravi Ashwin and Glenn Maxwell are among the stars set to play BBL15.

SuperCoach BBL is back with best playing roster ever

Steve Smith, Ravi Ashwin, Glenn Maxwell and Babar Azam are among the greatest crop of players assembled the Big Bash – and you can pick them in your SuperCoach BBL team NOW.

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NSW Metro bowler Oliver Patterson charges in while playing against the ACT during the 2023 National cricket Championships in Hobart. Picture: Cricket Australia.

Teen sensation bolsters Heat attack

A teenage fast-bowling sensation has joined Brisbane Heat’s star-studded pace attack after starring in Queensland’s T20 Max competition.

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Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the T20 series against New Zealand with a broken arm. Picture: Getty

Maxwell summer in disarray after freak broken arm training accident

Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s cricket calendar has been shattered by a freak accident which has ruled him out of Australia’s T20 series with New Zealand.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Matt Renshaw poses during a Brisbane Heat 2024-25 BBL Headshots Session at Allan Border Field on July 16, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

‘Lot to build on’: Star batter extends Heat stay

Brisbane Heat has locked in the services of a star batsman who was a shining light last season for another three years.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 12th March, 2025 . AFL. Collingwood training at Olympic Park . Nick Daicos of the Magpies during todays session at Olympic Park. Picture: Michael Klein

SuperCoach Plus: Your secret weapon in fantasy AFL

Ready to up your game? Unlock the full potential of SuperCoach Plus and make this fantasy season your best yet.

Jake Fraser-McGurk. Picture: Getty

The new SuperCoach feature that won me $25,000

Teacher Locky Price turned his summer SuperCoach hobby into a jaw-dropping payday, outsmarting 56,000 players to clinch the BBL14 title and top prize. Here’s how a game-changing new feature played a pivotal role in his stunning win.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Matt Renshaw of the Heat looks on while leaving the field after being dismissed by Callum Stow of the Renegades during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, on January 18, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Heat on Brisbane to retain Renshaw

Brisbane Heat’s 10 contracted players for next season’s BBL competition don’t include a key trio.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars celebrates after scoring a half century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars at Marvel Stadium, on January 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Nine players who can win your SuperCoach BBL Grand Final

The final round of SuperCoach BBL is upon us, with league titles and the $25,000 grand prize on the line. TIM MICHELL names the trade targets to take you to glory.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Nathan Ellis of the Hurricanes bowls during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, on January 05, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: All aboard the Cane train for crucial double

The last two rounds of SuperCoach BBL for the summer are almost here and it’s time to load up on Hobart Hurricanes. We rate the best options to bring in ahead of round 8.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Matthew Kuhnemann of the Heat bowls as he warms up during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, on December 26, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Aussie spinner’s ‘sacrifice’ pays off

Matthew Kuhnemann is keen to get to Sri Lanka with the Australian team, but before he leaves, the Brisbane Heat star has some BBL business to take care of.

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