Thunder cricketer wild about life on and off the pitch
This player has attracted Steve Irwin’s son Robert as a fan for her cricket game but especially for her work and passion off the pitch.
Womens Cricket
Kiwi makes history with insane knock
The Hurricanes’ Rachel Priest wasted no time in bringing up her first WBBL century as fans went absolutely bananas over her innings.
Star’s ‘bizarre’ act sets up thriller
A bizarre brain fade from Nadine de Klerk set up a thrilling finish to the Brisbane Heat’s clash with the Perth Scorchers.
‘Extraordinary’: Catch is out of this world
The skills of cricketers are just getting better and better and fans were once again in awe at an incredible piece of athleticism.
Strikers bring the thunder as McGrath shines
Tahlia McGrath’s dominant form has continued leading the Strikers to a comprehensive victory despite cancelation fears as Tasmania heads into lockdown.
WBBL soldiers on in first match of lockdown
This weekend’s WBBL games are going ahead despite Tasmania’s lockdown and the first of the four clashes went down to the last over.
Fresh twist in cricket Covid-19 saga
Announced by Premier Peter Gutwein on Friday afternoon, Tasmania’s three-day snap lockdown threatened to up-end WBBL|07.
Crisis meeting saves WBBL amid Tassie’s Covid drama
The WBBL was in disarray after Hobart’s snap lockdown. But a strict Covid protocol program has allowed the competition to go ahead. See the fixture.
Covid-19 case causes chaos for WBBL
Tasmania’s three-day snap lockdown has created a major headache for WBBL organisers just one day into the tournament.
The Indian stars ready to take WBBL by storm
They won plenty of hearts with their bold showing against the Aussies, now a handful of Indian players will bring their talents to the WBBL. See which ones made the top 10 players list?
Scintillating start from batting star
Alyssa Healy was left shaking her head at times during the Indian series, but back in the WBBL she let fly with a monster innings.
Awesome act in thrilling first game back
The WBBL got off to a cracking start with an act of individual brilliance showing why a change to the tournament was well overdue.
19yo sensation named as star’s replacement
The Sydney Thunder has turned to a 19-year-old star to lead the side, as previous skipper Rachael Haynes withdrew from the squad.
Aussie star pulls out of WBBL season
The Sydney Thunder’s hopes of going back-to-back in the WBBL have suffered a blow, with their skipper announcing her withdrawal from the side.
How Covid pandemic has widened sport’s gender gap
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started sport across the world has been faced with havoc, but none more so than women’s sport which has been pushed to the margins.
‘Nothing wrong’ after superstar overlooked
Ellyse Perry opened the bowling for Australia in most matches in the series against India, but eyebrows were raised when she didn’t get the ball at all in the final T20.
‘Disaster’: Aussie captain gets herself out
Australia had already secured the series win over India but skipper Meg Lanning had a moment she’d rather forget in the final match.
It’s crazy: Teen plucked from classroom for WBBL duties
They were schoolmates and played NSW Premier Cricket together. Now this Sydney teenager is heading to the WBBL as a replacement for her bestie.
‘Ball of the century’ shocks Australia
Australia may have claimed the series win against India but the major talking point was a delivery many are calling the ball of the century.
Ball of the century? Pandey stuns cricket world as Aussies win
Tahlia McGrath has guided Australia to victory in the second women’s T20 against India. But everyone is talking about that ball. See it here, plus a full report and scores.
Aussie women’s quick clocked at 145km/h
The radar gun may have been off, but even if the recorded 145km/h was a little over the top, there’s no doubt returning Aussie star Tayla Vlaeminck is seriously quick.
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