Big Bash revelation nets overseas deal
Everyone expected Mitch Owen’s phone to ring hot after his unbelievable hundred in the Big Bash final, and it’s resulted in an overseas deal.
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BBL ‘tinkering’ could change game further
The consensus was the Big Bash was as good as it’s ever been this season, but anyone not moving forward is sitting still and that could mean more innovations.
Bowling star’s move sets off BBL free agency
BBL free agency is off to a fast start with experienced quick Jason Behrendorff leaving the Scorchers to link up with a rival club on a long-term deal.
Is Aussie call-up next for newest BBL star?
He was an unknown batter from Tasmania when the BBL began, but while Mitch Owen could be eyeing off some big paydays, there’s one thing the star of the final might not get anytime soon.
Aussie star set for ‘life changing’ payday
Mitch Owen single-handedly ended the Sydney Thunder’s hopes of winning the BBL final on Monday night and now he is set to land a huge payday.
‘Not a child’: Sledges caught on BBL hot mic
A verbal altercation between two of the BBL’s biggest stars was picked up on the live TV broadcast in extraordinary scenes.
‘Funky’ twist in BBL rule change drama
The Big Bash League is back with a bang after a drastic transformation that has the summer juggernaut considering bold changes.
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.
Rolled for 15 to BBL final: Sangha’s road back from rock bottom
Jason Sangha was captain the night Sydney Thunder was skittled for 15. Then, he spent years out of the team. As LACHLAN MCKIRDY explains, it’s why he’s savouring every moment of his first BBL final.
BBL goes into meltdown over freak incident
There has been huge drama in the BBL finals with commentators left shaking their heads over a controversial incident.
WATCH: Run out controversy as Thunder rolls over Sixers
The Thunder is through to the BBL Decider, defeating the Sixers in an all-Sydney BBL Challenger final as a controversial run out decision threatened to shape the outcome of the clash.
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.
Warner answers critics with huge BBL nod
He was banned from captaining Australia, but when the door opened for David Warner in the Big Bash, he proved his doubters wrong.
Young BBL star’s sledge shot down by teammate
After a young star called his cross-town rivals scared the facts thrown back at him could make for a spiteful Big Bash final on Friday.
‘Brilliant’: Warner goes from banned to best
He was banned from ever captaining Australia, but when the door opener for David Warner in the Big Bash, he has proven all his doubters wrong.
‘Scared’: Star BBL spinner lights finals fuse
The Sydney Thunder lost their only full match with cross-town rivals the Sixers this year, but a young spin star has called them out ahead of a monster BBL final.
Stars crumble as Thunder set-up Sydney final
The Thunder have ended the Melbourne Stars’ fairytale run to set up an all-or-nothing Sydney Smash for a place in the BBL decider.
Stars crumble as Thunder seals all-Sydney Challenger final
The Stars’ miraculous playoffs berth had everything, and after a lightning delay, controversial catches, and non-appeals, but the Thunder have ended their fairytale run to set up an all-or-nothing Sydney Smash for a place in the BBL decider.
‘Happens every year’: BBL’s big finals issue
The biggest games of the Big Bash have to be played without some of the players who make the biggest impact.
Teammate’s telling David Warner comment
After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and urprised some opponents turned teammates.
Gilchrist loses it over BBL ‘sight to behold’
Sixers weapon Jack Edwards has produced a moment of magic in the BBL finals to leave Adam Gilchrist completely rocked.
Owen, McDermott, David lift Hurricanes to shot at history
Mitch Owen, Ben McDermott and Tim David starred to lift the Hurricanes to a shot at BBL history, as they held on to beat the Sixers in the Qualifier on home soil.
Heat on Brisbane to retain Renshaw
Brisbane Heat’s 10 contracted players for next season’s BBL competition don’t include a key trio.
New age Warner message driving finals run
The two teams who have catapulted themselves into the Big Bash finals have one very big thing in common.
40yo’s unexpected thunderbolt stuns BBL
A veteran Australian bowler has stunned the Big Bash with a seriously unexpected delivery as his side qualified for finals.
‘Brilliant’: Warner’s profound BBL impact revealed
After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and even surprised some former opponents turned teammates.
BBL finals sledge after Maxi madness
Glenn Maxwell has been unstoppable in the BBL and a veteran teammate says that spells trouble for their finals opponents.
Watch: Maxwell brilliance secures Stars’ miracle finals berth
The Melbourne Stars have completed a miracle run to the BBL finals after toppling the ladder leading Hobart Hurricanes behind more Glenn Maxwell brilliance.
Watch: Fraser-McGurk misses ton after two Gades quicks ‘removed’
A season-best performance from Jake Fraser-McGurk saw the Melbourne Renegades to victory over the Brisbane Heat, despite match officials removing two fast bowlers from the home side’s attack.
Scorchers smash Strikers to move into fourth
Perth Scorchers have smashed the Strikers by five wickets, moving into fourth and spot in the BBL finals – with the Stars set to play with their future on the line on Sunday.
‘Never ever’ seen scenes leave BBL stunned
Melbourne Renegades skipper Will Sutherland has been left in disbelief after he was removed from his side’s bowling attack in bizarre circumstances.
Batting dynamo goes berserk in controversial BBL clash
Not one, but two bowlers for the Melbourne Renegades were banned from finishing their overs in a controversial umpiring move at Marvel Stadium as a batting dynamo finally made his mark.
Rain, wind, causes chaos at SCG as BBL’s Sydney Smash abandoned
It was the match-up every cricket fan wated to see, as Steve Smith led the Sixers into battle against Dave Warner’s Thunder, but rain and heavy wind caused chaos at the SCG, forcing the Sydney Smash to be abandoned.
Hurricanes fire as Heat’s Test spinner suffers injury
The Hurricanes retain top spot despite a Marnus Labuschagne half-century in his return for the Heat in a BBL match delayed by an electrical fire. And a member of the Test squad for Sri Lanka could miss the tour with a fresh injury.
Reason ‘remarkable’ Maxy missed Test chance
There’s a glaring reason Glenn Maxwell’s sublime skills haven’t been seen at Test level more and it’s made him millions of dollars.
World Cup winner quits cricket, flees country
An England World Cup winner, who also plays for the Sydney Sixers, is fleeing his home country after attacks on his family home.
Proof BBL juggernaut just got even better
The Sydney Sixers proved they are the most well oiled machine in the Big Bash as one man produced several insane efforts in the field.
Watch: Freak play crucial as Sixers end Strikers’ BBL finals hopes
The Sydney Sixers got home with just one ball remaining against the Adelaide Strikers, with an incredible bit of boundary-edge fielding proving the difference in the end.
Marnus Labuschagne’s sweet family reveal
An Australian cricket star has announced the impending arrival of his second child.
Marnus lauds ‘spunky’ Konstas after Ashes attack
Marnus Labuschagne has backed back the aggressive methods of his new Australian teammate Sam Konstas after some early Ashes attacks from England.
‘String of events’ leads to bad BBL news
A heavy fielding collision forced a key BBL all-rounder to be sidelined for 12 days, but another issue from the same game has ended his tournament as a key fast bowler also suffered a serious injury.
Watch: Renegades’ BBL season over despite Ashes foe’s blitz
The Renegades have missed finals for the fifth time in six season since winning the title in BBL08 after a narrow seven-run loss to the ladder-leading Hurricanes, but it came with a cost for Hobart.
Watch: Konstas fires, Warner flies to save Thunder’s BBL season
Handy cameos from Test sensation Sam Konstas and veteran David Warner have helped the Sydney Thunder move a step closer to ending an eight-year BBL title drought.
Watch: ‘Genius’ Maxwell saves Stars in Renegades thumping
Glenn Maxwell kept the Melbourne Stars unlikely BBL14 finals hopes alive in another resounding display as tennis star Novak Djokovic was left stunned by one moment early in the Melbourne Derby.
‘Never seen this’: Maxwell act pure brutality
Glenn Maxwell had commentators reaching for record books as the freakish batsman engaged beast mode with one crazy gesture.
‘First ever’: Crushed dad catches son’s sad six
A million-to-one moment in the BBL left commentators staggered when brutal details emerged about a catch taken in the crowd.
WATCH: Dad takes classic BBL crowd catch off his son’s bowling
Liam Haskett has earned a spot in cricketing folklore, and it’s all thanks to the safe hands of his father in the crowd.
Watch: Short smashes record-breaking ton in Strikers’ Heat rout
Matt Short hammered the fastest century in the Strikers’ history on the way to the biggest BBL total ever hit by the club, as they put the defending champion Heat to the sword at Adelaide Oval.
Records break on insane BBL day of carnage
Steve Smith was on another level for the Sixers on Saturday — but his efforts have been overshadowed by Matt Short’s insane pyrotechnics.
‘Raining sixes at the SCG’ as Smith century guides Sixers to win
Steve Smith smashed an unforgettable century in his return to the BBL as the Sydney Sixers held off a fast-finishing Perth Scorchers in their crucial clash at the SCG.
David launches assault to send Hurricanes to top of BBL table
The Hurricanes are now atop the table after Tim David launched six massive sixes, some of which flew out of the stadium, as Hobart made chasing the Thunder’s target look easy.
‘Can’t believe that’: Warner in huge drama
TV commentators said they has never seen anything like it as David Warner recovered from a freak incident that left him rocked.
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.
Stars brace for cutthroat BBL derby
The Stars will lose a key cog in their batting lineup after Sunday’s blockbuster Melbourne derby, but another batter is looking “a class above”.
Catch controversy after Maxwell’s big 50 leads Stars to victory
A controversial catch was among the talking points as Glenn Maxwell smashed a super half-century for the Stars to lead the Melbourne club to victory against the Sixers.
WATCH: Renegades go from 4-10 to miracle win
Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers performed a miracle for the Renegades, steering the Melbourne side from 4-10 to a remarkable four-wicket win against Perth. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Renshaw keen to open for Australia
Brisbane Heat’s bid to reach the BBL finals series is being helped by the form of Matt Renshaw, who would love the chance to again open the batting for Australia.
Mentor goes scorched earth on Konstas act
One of Australia’s leading coaches has ripped into India’s treatment of Sam Konstas as he prepares for his BBL return.
Watch: Heat blasters ruin Thunder coach’s BBL comeback
Brisbane Heat rose from the embers to win a thriller, with Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw propelling them back into BBL finals contention. WATCH FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Which Aussie Test stars will hit BBL?
A fleet of Australian Test heroes will strengthen their Big Bash sides this week, but some big names will be missing from the action.
Tim David tees off as brutal Hurricanes fell Strikers
The Hurricanes were brutal from the first over, highlighted by a bouncer which rattled Chris Lynn, and made it four wins on the trot after Tim David erupted to overcome the Adelaide Strikers. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Maxwell gamble pays off as Stars win final-over thriller v Renegades
The Melbourne Stars’ daring move to hold back Glenn Maxwell paid off as they kept their slim Big Bash finals hopes alive with a tense final-over victory in the Melbourne derby.
Stars desperate to avoid ‘dead rubbers’
A batting order reshuffle has helped the Melbourne Stars, but a key cog is under no illusions about their precarious ladder position.
BBL stars hospitalised after horror collision
Sydney Thunder stars Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft were taken to hospital after a horrific collision during their side’s BBL clash with the Scorchers in Perth.
Cricket in shock after ‘horrific’ BBL crash
There have been horrible scenes in the BBL after a collision that was too graphic for TV networks to show replays of.
Heat’s BBL finals hopes take huge hit as Sixers clash washed out
Defending BBL champions Brisbane Heat face a huge task to reach the finals after their heavyweight clash with Sydney Sixers was washed out in Coffs Harbour.
Renegades back in struggling gun
The Renegades’ captain has thrown his support behind a youngster in a serious form slump as two “desperate” teams enter the Melbourne Derby.
Lynn lets loose as Strikers sink Renegades to snap losing streak
Chris Lynn has hit his highest Big Bash score in five years to snap a three-game losing streak for Adelaide Strikers in a strong five-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
‘Don’t think I’ve seen a better catch’: Maxwell stuns with BBL grab
Glenn Maxwell etched himself into BBL folklore when he took one of the greatest catches in the competition’s history as the Stars stunned Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. WATCH THE CATCH
‘Absolutely insane’: Freak BBL act goes global
Aussie Glenn Maxwell’s silly BBL act is going viral with cricket fans around the world left with their jaws dropped.
Jordan stars as Canes crush Sixers to end unbeaten BBL start
Jackson Bird produced career-best figures but Chris Jordan was the man as the Hurricanes dominated the Sixers in the clash of the BBL heavyweights. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Stars seek BBL redemption against biggest rival
From Warnie’s stoush with Marlon Samuels, to the Renegades snatching a title from the Stars – the Melbourne derby is the BBL’s most heated rivalry. The sides meet at the ‘G this weekend to launch a blockbuster January for events. SEE WHAT’S ON
Drama as BBL mankad incident turns heated
There have been fireworks in the BBL New Year’s Eve blockbuster with a mankad moment threatening to boil over.
Tempers flare as Mankad drama rocks BBL NYE clash
There were fireworks on and off the field as the Scorchers spoiled the Strikers’ New Year’s Eve party at Adelaide Oval, with tempers flaring following a Mankad controversy.
WATCH: Thunderous Warner cancels out ‘Gades’ all-time catch
Will Sutherland’s “top three” BBL catch couldn’t deny master blaster David Warner from leading Thunder to a dominant victory over the Renegades. WATCH THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS
Silk screamer, Heat howler seal BBL13 grand final revenge
Taking chances in the field proved the difference between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers in the BBL as Jordan Silk proved why he’s the best fielder in the competition. SEE HIS RIPPING CATCH.
‘Don’t want to appeal’: Run-out blunder leaves Stars winless
Melbourne Stars remain winless after five matches of BBL14 after a loss to Sydney Thunder — and they only have themselves to blame after a costly blunder. WATCH THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS
Sheer lunacy as BBL descends into farce
The Big Bash has descended into farcical scenes that left Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell visibly gobsmacked.
Strikers fume at ‘ridiculous’ umpire error as Canes seal dramatic win
Adelaide were left fuming over a costly umpire error in their dramatic defeat to Hobart – with Strikers star Jamie Overton enraged by the critical call. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS.
Johnson haul in vain as Heat fall to Scorchers in Perth again
A Spencer Johnson four-for wasn’t enough to get the Heat across the line as the Brisbane team fell in Perth for the sixth time in a row – thanks in part to two stunning run-outs.
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