Red-hot Perry steers Sixers through rain
The Sydney Sixers captain’s blistering start to the WBBL season continued as a spinner had a bizarre run-in with an umpire.
Big Bash
‘No love lost’ between Sydney sides ahead of SCG blockbuster
Aussie cricket superstars Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield will be keen to put on a show as the Sixers and Thunder meet on a bumper weekend for Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON
Harris: ‘I hope everyone in Brisbane comes along’
Grace Harris is calling on fans to fill the stands as the WBBL returns to the Gabba for the first time in six years on Saturday night, to headline a big month of Brisbane events. SEE WHAT’S ON
Warner finally gets what he always wanted
David Warner has been named captain for the upcoming Big Bash League, furthering his redemption story after the sandpaper scandal.
Warner handed skipper’s role after six-year sandpaper ban lifted
David Warner is back – in a big way. The champion Australian batsman will play a very different role this summer after Cricket Australia finally lifted his final Sandpapergate penalty.
Leg Buys: Christian eyes comeback, Vics on hunt for Guyana
Two years since calling time, former BBL star Dan Christian is plotting his comeback, while the Vics are low on stock to fill their inaugural Global Super League team. DANIEL CHERNY’S Leg Buys.
How to budget for SuperCoach BBL’s two most expensive stars
They are the two most-expensive players in SuperCoach BBL – taking up more than 25 per cent of your $2m salary cap. But can you really afford not to have Matt Short and Glenn Maxwell?
Master the Flex: 5 tips to max out your SuperCoach BBL score
The addition of a Flex position to SuperCoach for BBL14 is great news for both diehards and novices. We break down how you can use it to maximise your scores each round.
Five must-pick players for your SuperCoach BBL squad
The building blocks to SuperCoach BBL success start here. These are the five players you need in your starting team to get a head start on other coaches.
Leg Buys: Jones’ ownership dream, Heat secure spinner
She has done it all in cricket playing for her country, a world renowned broadcaster and even a Cricket Australia director, but there is one thing Mel Jones is yet to tick off her list that she’d love to do. DANIEL CHERNY speaks to her and provides a BBL player update.
World Cup-winning Aussie star announces retirement
On the eve of the international summer of cricket, Australian veteran Matthew Wade has announced his retirement – with a nod to the next step in his career.
‘Scariest’ night of Maxwell’s life – and why he won’t talk about it
Glenn Maxwell describes it as ‘a bad night’, where he found himself lost in the middle of India after a drinking session. Seven years on, he’s still reluctant to share details of what happened.
SuperCoach BBL is back with cash prizes, exciting new features
It’s time to level up your strategy cricket fans – SuperCoach BBL is open for business. With superstars from David Warner to Glenn Maxwell in the mix, the race for fantasy cricket supremacy starts now.
‘Ice cream with my parents’: 15yo star’s plans after stunning cricket debut
Caoimhe Bray made a stunning WBBL debut at just 15 years, claiming a key wicket for the Sydney Sixers and striking the winning runs — before revealing how she’d like to celebrate.
How a flight to Brisbane saved cricket nuffy ‘Shikhapedia’
They call her Shikhapedia but she once had to seek out someone who knew even more about the game to save her career. ROBERT CRADDOCK speaks to Brisbane Heat WBBL recruit Shikha Pandey.
How Cummins helped convince CA to end Warner’s lifetime ban
David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban has been sensationally overturned by Cricket Australia – but the shock verdict would not have happened without the help of several cricket greats.
Strikers’ three-peat quest begins with hot Adelaide Oval clash
WBBL season 10 kicks off with a replay of last year’s nailbiting final – and Adelaide’s star opener is calling on locals to pack the stands. Here’s the info you need to know about the match.
Clubs cash in on niche WBBL signing rule
Scottish sisters and an Indonesian pace bowler with an insane international record have been snapped up by clubs days before the WBBL begins.
New Flex position is here to revolutionise SuperCoach
Brand it however you like – 12th man, utility player or injury back-up. The Flex position has been introduced for SuperCoach BBL and it’s going to change the game. Here’s how it works.
How to enjoy live cricket with fantasy game SuperCoach BBL
Take the thrills of Australia’s elite Twenty20 league to a new level by playing fantasy cricket for free. Find out how SuperCoach BBL makes being a cricket fan even more fun, and how to get started.
How to get the fantasy cricket app SuperCoach BBL
SuperCoach BBL has become the must-play, free fantasy cricket competition for fans. Now is the time to sharpen your skills and develop a winning strategy.
WBBL star leads groundbreaking skin cancer study
Georgia Redmayne has been a star of WBBL and WNCL cricket in Queensland, yet she may have a bigger impact off the field through research into skin cancer in the game.
Leg Buys: Pucovski clue in key Vic deal, Canes ink BBL gun
Victoria is guarding for life without Will Pucovski as his future in the sport hangs in the balance, with a veteran opener inking a long deal, plus the Hurricanes have welcomed back a BBL star in this week’s Leg Buys.
Leg Buys: 22-year-old tweaker emerges as Lyon replacement
A 22-year-old wrist spinner from Geelong has emerged as Nathan Lyon’s replacement after earning a spot in last season’s Victorian Premier Cricket team of the year. All the latest cricket gossip in this week’s Leg Buys column.
Abstinence, Lillee and sharks: Behind Mahli Beardman’s meteoric rise
One game into his professional career, Mahli Beardman has already been called up for Australia duty. Yet tapping into the mind and lifestyle of the teen pace phenom, there is little sense of a young man about to get ahead of himself.
‘Utterly reprehensible’: CA bans Victoria coach 20 years
A former Sri Lankan Test cricketer has been banned by Cricket Australia for 20 years for inappropriate behaviour towards a female cricketer.
Aussie spinner asks for NSW contract to be torn up
Just days out from the start of the domestic cricket season, NSW have been hit with the news that one of their high-profile stars wants his state contract torn up.
Lehmann’s next big career move
Darren Lehmann has undertaken a new venture after leaving his coaching roles with the Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat.
Lehmann quits coaching post for surprise new role
Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has stepped away from his post with Queensland, after approaching his bosses last week to say he wanted his career to head in a shock new direction.
Inside the explosive battle to replace David Warner
David Warner was a rock at the top of the order for Australia’s white-ball teams for nearly 15 years. But who will be his long-term successor? The fight has never been hotter.
Mott headed to BBL in coup for Sixers
The Sydney Sixers have added a four time World Cup winning coach to its coaching roster, securing the services of Matthew Mott for the next three years, reports DANIEL CHERNY.
Scrap it: Sixers’ coach wants BBL draft gone
The Sydney Sixers coach is asking for the BBL draft to be scrapped to allow for more flexibility in signing the world’s best players. But the league’s boss feels the move has been vindicated.
‘Bazball’ opener No. 1 pick in BBL Draft
England opener Ben Duckett, a key member of the ‘Bazball’ set up, will join the Melbourne Stars for this summer’s Big Bash.
BBL Draft: Renegades poach star Scorcher
The Renegades shocked the Men’s BBL draft as they poached a Scorchers gun, while crosstown rivals added much needed batting firepower with an English star. As, the Hurricanes shook up the women’s draft.
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