Khan retained for second consecutive year in BBL Draft
SUNDAY night saw the second annual Big Bash League (BBL) Overseas Player Draft ahead of the BBL|13 season, which commences later this year. In a surprise to absolutely no one, Rashid Khan was retained by the Adelaide Strikers for the second year in a row. There was no doubt that Adelaide would be holding onto […]
England ends series in style as Aussies retain Ashes
THE 2023 Women’s Ashes series concluded overnight, with the drawn result seeing Australia retain the trophy, despite England claiming a big win in the final ODI. The best the host nation could hope for coming into the match was a level series, given the Aussies won the previous match to earn Ashes retention at the […]
England fires back at Headingley to keep Ashes alive
ENGLAND has ensured the 2023 Ashes series is well and truly up for grabs after defeating Australia by three wickets in four days at Headingley. The third test had plenty of consequence attached for the hosts, given the Aussies came in leading 2-0 after a dramatic triumph at Edgbaston, and controversial win at Lord’s. England’s […]
Preview | 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy – Second Test
AUSTRALIA will be eager to produce a significant response ahead of the second test against India, which kicks off on Friday afternoon. The host nation delivered a masterful performance in the opening match, completely dismantling the Australian batting lineup before going to work at the crease in a dominant showing in all facets of the […]
Sydney brings the Thunder to down ‘Gades
SYDNEY Thunder rallied behind opener Matthew Gilkes to claim an eight-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Thursday night. Chasing quite a low total of 143, the Thunder had no problems getting the job done in the second innings, securing the win with nine balls to spare, much to the dismay […]
Smith’s special Strike slams Sixers past Adelaide
THE ARRIVAL of Steve Smith to the Sydney Sixers had entertainment written all over it, and Tuesday night’s win over the Adelaide Strikers emphasised that, with the all-time great reaching triple figures in Coffs Harbour. Smith came out firing and racked up the first ever ton by a Sixers player in the men’s side, smacking […]
Renshaw ensures Heat still in the hunt
THE BIG Bash League has produced some absolute classic contests of late, and that trend continued on Monday night, when the Brisbane Heat claimed a nail-biting three-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG. The Stars looked in control of the match for much of the game, but Heat opener Matthew Renshaw delivered a […]
Sixers hold on in Smith and Lyon’s return
SUNDAY night in the Big Bash League saw the Sydney Sixers hold off a serious fightback in the first innings from the Perth Scorchers to claim a thrilling six-wicket win at the SCG. Dan Christian was the hero for the winning side, coming in for a crucial spell in the penultimate over to ensure the […]
Stars keep season alive; strike down Adelaide
THE MELBOURNE Stars remain alive in BBL | 12 after claiming a convincing nine-wicket victory against the Adelaide Strikers at the MCG on Thursday night. The Strikers started the game in thumping fashion, but not much went right after the first over as the Stars took complete control to completely bowl out Adelaide’s batting lineup, […]
Perth Scorches Brisbane to stay at the top
THE PERTH Scorchers continued to roll in the Big Bash League, with their latest scalp coming in the form of the Brisbane Heat, romping home to the tune of eight wickets at the Gabba on Wednesday night. Perth has been in ripping form and currently sit at the top of the table in the BBL, […]
Lynn launches again as Adelaide strike Renegades
BIG BASH League veteran Chris Lynn has become just about must-watch TV this season, a claim that was further emphasised after he smashed another 69 (not out) for the Adelaide Strikers to help lead his side to victory against the Melbourne Renegades at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday night. Lynn has been in ripping form of […]
Sixers steal the chocolates in Sydney Smash
IN THE always entertaining clash between the two Sydney-based sides in the Big Bash League, the Sixers have claimed a seven-wicket win over the Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium on Sunday night. Pace bowler Sean Abbott helped the Sixers rip through the opposition batting order, claiming stunning figures to hold the opposition to less than […]
