Katich to lead Perth Scorchers
FORMER Test opener Simon Katich will lead the Perth Scorchers in next month’s Big Bash.
Big Bash
Akmal cleared, then cut by Sixers
THE Sydney Sixers have terminated the contract of Pakistan import Umar Akmal after it was revealed he would only be available for one match.
Afridi ends contract with Thunder
SHAHID Afridi has ended his contract with Big Bash side Sydney Thunder despite being cleared to play by Pakistan.
Calypso kings a force once more
AT the height of Calypso cricket 30 years ago, it was often said there were world-class bowlers around every Caribbean corner.
Dark days lifted Samuels to the top
MARLON Samuels says his 2008 match-fixing ban has inspired his resurgence to the top of world cricket.
Marsh set to miss Big Bash
MITCH Marsh’s domestic cricket summer could be over after scans confirmed the talented all-rounder had suffered a severe tear to his hamstring.
Viv Richards to join Stars
VIV Richards will join the Melbourne Stars for the upcoming Big Bash League.
Pakistan bars players from Big Bash
PAKISTAN tonight refused Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal and Umar Akmal permission to play in Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition.
‘Strauchanie’ guns for president gig
THE fact that the Melbourne Renegades don’t need a president hasn’t deterred Bryan “Strauchanie” Strauchan from putting his hand up for the role.
Michael Lumb to return for Sixers
ENGLAND batsman Michael Lumb will return to Sydney to link up with the Sixers in the Big Bash League.
Ajmal brings mystery spin to Strikers
STRIKERS recruit Saeed Ajmal was lured to Adelaide on the promise of a spin-friendly pitch and a glowing reference from Pakistan team-mate Shahid Afridi.
Bailey soaks up Warne’s nous
RUBBING shoulders with Shane Warne has helped shape George Bailey’s captaincy at international level.
Akmal becomes a Sixer for Big Bash
THE SYDNEY Sixers have signed promising Pakistani international batsman Umar Akmal as their second import for the first half of the T20 Big Bash.
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