Cricket cash grab: Inside Australia’s bold billion-dollar BBL plan
A pitch to privatise the Big Bash League could enhance Australia’s T20 competition and provide it with the war chest to properly compete with overseas franchise leagues.
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How Kuhnemann’s official ICC green light can set him free
The International Cricket Council’s investigation into Matt Kuhnemann should be seen as a blessing for the bowler, with the official ruling silencing the whispers forever, writes BEN HORNE.
Aussie cricket feud erupts over petty stunt
The feud between the BBL’s two Sydney teams intensified to a new level this past season, with Sixers captain Moises Henriques revealing a cheap stunt from rivals Thunder angered his team.
Murali one-on-one: Lyon’s shot at 800, ‘chucking’, and Warney
Muttiah Muralitharan is Test cricket’s greatest wicket-taker – but can anyone break his record? He reveals all, as well as opening up on his ‘chucking’ scandal, in a wide-ranging exclusive interview.
BBL free agency: Swepson leaves Brisbane after decade at the Heat
A Brisbane spin bowling star has made the surprise call to join the Melbourne Stars on a three-year deal, ending a decade with the Heat, as the BBL’s player movement deadline draws closer.
Aussie star’s England move set to supercharge comeback
LEG BUYS: Cameron Green’s desperate move to prove his fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final could land him in England. Plus the next move for Australian cricket’s hottest star.
Big Bash rival’s new move shocks
The fight for the best players is already a tough one for the BBL, but a move by a rival South African competition could make things even more challenging.
Webster arrives while Canes star earns first overseas deal
The Hobart Hurricanes’ BBL title defence is just days old but they’ve already got stronger for next season and the first overseas opportunity has arrived for Mitch Owen. See the details.
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.
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.
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.
How Tassie cricket has changed champion skipper’s life
He’s just led the Hurricanes to a maiden BBL title, but skipper Nathan Ellis has credited Tasmanian cricket for ‘changing his life.’
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.
How cricket world reacted to Mitch Owen’s BBL stunner
Mitch Owen produced one of the all-time great Big Bash centuries to lead the Hobart Hurricanes to their first competition title. And it was a performance which lit up social media. See the best reactions.
‘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.
Watch: Owen’s 39 balls of pure carnage creates Hurricanes history
Mitch Owen has guided the Hobart Hurricanes to an incredible victory in the BBL final to claim their first title in the league’s history.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
How ‘grateful’ Chaudhary is thriving in the BBL
Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has given an insight to the responsibility he has been given this season after re-signing with the BBL franchise.
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.
Hurricanes coach gives his verdict on Tim David’s future
The future of Tim David remains one of the biggest talking points surrounding the Hobart Hurricanes heading into next week’s final. Coach Jeff Vaughan gives his verdict on what the future may hold.
‘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.
‘Scared to face us’: Sangha lights fuse on first ever all-Sydney final
Tanveer Sangha has started the build-up to the first ever all-Sydney BBL final early by claiming the Sixers are vulnerable heading into Friday’s clash at the SCG.
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.
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.
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