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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English imports dominate as Stars’ horror run continues
English Test opener Ben Duckett got the party started for the Stars, but in the end it was another Englishman who stole the show, as James Vince handed Melbourne to their latest loss.
‘Shocking’: Gades great slams Marvel Stadium’s under-fire surface
Former Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch has questioned how serious Marvel Stadium is about cricket and offered an alternate venue the franchise should consider making its home.
WATCH: Harvey, Duckett’s all-time BBL stunners
The BBL season isn’t even 10 days old and already we’ve seen two of the catches of the summer. Relive Ben Duckett and Mackenzie Harvey’s efforts and have your say on which was better.
Cricket storm erupts over ‘absolute joke’
Commentators were left astonished by a Big Bash sight, with the surface at the Melbourne ground slammed as an “absolute joke”
Voges slams ‘substandard’ conditions as Gades down Scorchers
The surface was slammed as “an absolute joke”, there was a catch of the year contender, the roof was hit … and the Renegades came out on top against the Scorchers. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Heat confident of ending Perth drought
Belief is high in the Brisbane Heat camp ahead of the team’s BBL Boxing Day battle against the Perth Scorchers.
McSweeney’s epic act after Test dumping
Nathan McSweeney starred for the Brisbane Heat on his return to the BBL in the perfect response to being dropped from the Test side.
BBL Agenda: Dismal Stars already fading as Pope is reborn
Melbourne Stars’ BBL campaign could be over before January after a lacklustre start to BBL14. Plus, the biggest talking points of the opening week analysed in the BBL Agenda.
McSweeney stars in Heat win
Nathan McSweeney didn’t let the disappointment of being dropped from the Test team stop him from starring for the Brisbane Heat on his return to the BBL.
McSweeney stars after Test axing as Heat beat Strikers in BBL thriller
Nathan McSweeney produced the perfect response to being dropped from the Test team with a matchwinning innings in Heat’s final ball thriller against the Strikers. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
The gym move that almost ended Boland’s Test dream
Cult hero Scott Boland has revealed how a slight change to his gym routine in the midst of a short BBL stint with the Stars could have ended his Test playing dream, DANIEL CHERNY writes.
SuperCoach BBL: Must-have trade targets for round 3
We’re set for a bumper third round of SuperCoach, with three sides on the double. Expert TIM MICHELL runs through his biggest trade-in options.
Watch: How Sixers snatched final-ball thriller against Thunder
Sam Konstas came back to earth a day after his Australian squad call-up as the Sixers stole the Sydney Smash with a remarkable final-ball win. WATCH THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS
‘All-time great’ catch not enough as Strikers sink Stars
A stunning catch by Ben Duckett wasn’t enough to inspire Melbourne Stars to a drought-breaking win, as Adelaide clinched a 15-run victory. WATCH THE CATCH, FULL HIGHLIGHTS
Heat remedy looms for McSweeney
Having been dropped from the Australian team, Nathan McSweeney could play in the BBL on Sunday night for the Brisbane Heat.
BBL late mail: Richo curveball sends SuperCoaches scrambling
SuperCoaches have been sent scrambling after Australian selectors pulled a Boxing Day stunner by naming popular pick Jhye Richardson in the Test squad.
No dodgy pitch excuse for record low
The last BBL match in Geelong was abandoned due to an unsafe pitch, but that couldn’t be used as an excuse for a new record low score.
‘Fans will catch sixes’: Renegades load up on explosive batters
The new-look Renegades will play their first Marvel home game of the season on Monday, with captain Will Sutherland predicting fireworks. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, and other big events happening in Melbourne.
Renegades run riot on Hurricanes in nightmare all-time low
The Melbourne Renegades have enforced a demolition of the highest order on the Hobart Hurricanes, chasing down their franchise record-low target of 75 in just nine overs. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Bartlett’s back-to-back ambitions for red-hot Heat
The BBL’s best fast bowler is determined to lead the Heat to a second straight title – starting with a danger game at The Gabba this weekend. Get the lowdown on that match, and other events happening around Brisbane.
WATCH: Panthers star shocks Thunder with batting skills
Lindsay Smith gave up cricket as a teenager to focus on rugby league, but the Penrith star got to show off his skills with bat and ball, as the Panthers signed a historic deal with the Sydney Thunder.
SuperCoach BBL: Must-have trade targets for round 2
Round 2 of SuperCoach BBL this summer is all about the Scorchers and Strikers. See who your top targets should be — and projected prices — here.
Struggling Stars give update on absent bats
The Melbourne Stars have news on the availability of two key players following a disappointing 0-2 start to their BBL campaign.
Update on struggling Stars’ absent batters
The Melbourne Stars have news on the availability of two key players following a disappointing 0-2 start to their BBL campaign.
Heat ace shines as Stars’ ‘strange’ selection exposes glaring void
Melbourne Stars are scrambling for early season answers in BBL|14, as injuries, selection troubles and a Jimmy Peirson masterclass handed them a second straight loss. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Weatherald pledges to ‘go ballistic’ at Adelaide Oval
Big-hitting Strikers trio Weatherald, Short and Lynn are primed to punish the Stars on Friday night, launching a big weekend for Adelaide events. SEE WHAT’S ON
‘Get him in’: Deafening calls for Test debut
As Australia’s Test openers failed in against India at the Gabba, Sam Konstas’ brilliant BBL debut could mean even more for the teenager.
Thunder: we’re no underdogs in BBL Sydney Smash
Taking on last season’s finalists in Saturday’s derby will test the Thunder. But big-hitting recruit Sam Billings says his side is “as strong as anyone” ahead of the blockbuster, which headlines a big month of Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON
‘Basically cheating’: BBL captain calls for radical rule change
A BBL title-winning captain has called for a major rule change to stop batters “basically cheating”. Find out more in our exclusive series talking to some of the BBL’s biggest names on T20’s big issues.
Samsational! Most expensive over ever as veteran, teen tyro light up BBL
All-rounder Daniel Sams smashed 31 runs in the penultimate over to lead Sydney Thunder to a thrilling win over the Adelaide Strikers as teen sensation Sam Konstas made his mark.
Teenager smashes records on BBL debut
Sam Konstas’ star continues to soar after the teenager’s record-breaking BBL debut against the Adelaide Strikers in Canberra.
‘Big outs’: BBL champions lose Aussie stars
Reigning Big Bash champions the Brisbane Heat are confident they can go back-to-back despite being without two Aussie stars.
Maxy still no good for BBL
A nasty hamstring injury suffered playing for Australia is continuing to impact Glenn Maxwell’s Big Bash campaign.
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