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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Marizanne Kapp of the Stars celebrates after taking the wicket of Maddy Darke of the Scorchers during the WBBL match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at WACA on October 27, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

‘Friendships put on hold’ for blockbuster MCG derby

Cross-town rivals the Stars and Renegades will meet on cricket’s biggest stage in a season-defining match, to headline a huge fortnight of Melbourne events. SEE WHAT’S ON

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Alyssa Healy of Australia addresses the team before taking to the field during day two of the Women's Test match between Australia and South Africa at the WACA on February 16, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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‘Bittersweet’: Aussie cricketers relegated after big Indian move

Australia’s cricketers have reacted to a key change to the Test calendar, which has left some of the game’s biggest names disappointed, and concerned about the impact it could have.

*FOR WEEKEND PAPERS* - Portrait of Sydney Sixers teammates and international cricketing rivals Ash Gardner and Sophie Ecclestone at the SCG. The Sixers play on Sunday November 11 at the SCG and on January 20 Australia will play England in an international T20 also at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Photo by Phil HillyardImage digitally altered. (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

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Mate vs mate: The Sixers pair preparing for Ashes head-to-head

Teammates in pink, combatants in green and gold, navy and red. That’s the prospect facing Sydney Sixers teammates Ash Gardiner and Sophie Ecclestone as they prepare to face each other in next year’s Ashes at the SCG.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Grace Harris of the Brisbane Heat celebrates after catching the wicket of Bridget Patterson of the Adelaide Strikers during the WBBL Final match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on December 02, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

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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

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Courtney Sippel of the Sixers celebrates with Ellyse Perry of the Sixers and team mates after catching out Yastika Bhatia of the Stars off a delivery by Perry during the WBBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval on November 01, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘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

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Hurricanes no match for Thunder despite WBBL veteran’s one-handed stunner

Not even one of the greatest catches in WBBL history could save the Hurricanes as the Thunder avenged Monday night’s loss in Hobart to pick up their first victory of the season.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: The Australian players embrace for the national anthem during day one of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba on January 25, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cricket opts out of Australia Day battle, legend has his say

Cricket officials have accepted there is one Australia Day battle they cannot win and a former Australian cricket captain has provided his reaction to the decision.

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Strikers' Bridget Patterson was struck by a ball.

Strikers keeper struck in face after batting heroics

Adelaide’s thrilling win over the Sixers has been marred by a nasty incident in the field that saw Bridget Patterson struck in the face by a 119km/h delivery.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Commentator Mel Jones talks to the public during the WBBL 10 Season Launch on October 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

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.

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