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Sports content producer for News Corp’s national network team and CODE Sports, specialising in KFC SuperCoach and AFL.

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Tim Michell

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Cricket

Ratings: Australia’s ‘smiling assassin’ one of three perfect 10s

Australia has humiliated England by completing an Ashes whitewash with an outright victory in the MCG Test. See how we rated every player from both teams and have your say here.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Alana King of Australia celebrates after taking a catch off her own delivery to dismiss Sophia Dunkley of England during day one of the Women's Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Game of groans: King rules dismal England as whitewash looms

Alana King owned the opening day of the historic women’s Test at the MCG, taking four wickets to have Australia dreaming of a historic Ashes whitewash. RECAP THE KEY MOMENTS

Sport

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)

Owen’s arrival, blow ups and records: Biggest BBL14 moments

The 14th edition of the Big Bash has had year’s worth of highlight reel moments, but its biggest legacy has been thrusting Australia’s next generation into the spotlight. WATCH the biggest moments of this summer’s BBL.

Sport

Sydney Thunder captain David Warner in Hobart ahead of the BBL Final.Picture: Linda Higginson.

Why Thunder title would be a BBL win for the ages

David Warner is hoping to become the first Thunder captain to lift the BBL trophy since Mike Hussey – and it would be a triumph over adversity if his side was able to.

Big Bash

David Warner an Riley Meredith could both have a huge say in the BBL final.

Young guns and Aussie greats: Six stars who could decide BBL final

It’s the Hobart Hurricanes against the Sydney Thunder in this year’s BBL decider. Here are six players who will have a huge say on the result.

SuperCoach BBL

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.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars takes a catch to dismiss Matt Gilkes of the Thunder during the BBL The Knockout match between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars at ENGIE Stadium on January 22, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Stars, flops and dream recruits: Every club’s BBL14 report card

It’s been another huge summer of Big Bash League, with record crowds and breakout stars. We run the rule over every team and name their dream recruits.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Matthew Wade and Jake Doran of the Hurricanes celebrate victory during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at The Gabba, on January 16, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

BBL: What every last-round match means for finals spots

The Hurricanes, Sixers and Thunder will play BBL14 finals. The last spot is between five teams with four games remaining. We examine every scenario and the likely outcome.

SuperCoach BBL

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.

AnalysisSport

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Jhye Richardson of the Scorchers bduring the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium, on January 07, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Science of the surge: The BBL rule teams still can’t get right

The power surge makes the BBL different to T20 leagues across the world, and the man behind the unique rule says he loves that, after five years, teams are none the wiser about how to use it.

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