Michael Alvaro

BBL|14 Season Preview: Melbourne Stars
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]

BBL|14 Season Preview: Hobart Hurricanes
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]

Tigers’ Shield season nears extinction after SACA stunner
THE FINAL day of Sheffield Shield action before a two-month break was full of drama, starting with South Australia’s dramatic two-run defeat of Tasmania. Chasing 429 for victory, the Tigers needed four runs off the last delivery with one wicket in hand, but a calamitous runout cost them even a draw. >> SCROLL to see […]

Bulls topple table topping Vics in tight finish
QUEENSLAND has produced the upset of the Sheffield Shield season to-date, toppling the ladder leading Victoria by 23 runs at the MCG yesterday. Mark Steketee proved a thorn in the hosts’ side, taking the decisive wicket and bolstering the Bulls’ totals with crucial tailend runs. >> SCROLL to see the full scorecard Victoria was set […]

BBL|14 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]

BBL|14 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]

BBL|14 Season Preview: Brisbane Heat
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]

State of Play: 2024/25 One-Day Cup
THE 2024/25 One-Day Cup returns from its hiatus tomorrow, leaving as good a time as ever to get caught up on the state of play. South Australia, last season’s wooden spooner, currently tops the table, while three-time reigning champion Western Australia is struggling in last spot. Tasmania and New South Wales will recommence the campaign […]

Renshaw lets rip as Queensland tames Tigers
MATTHEW Renshaw‘s fourth List A century has propelled Queensland into third place on the One-Day Cup table after defeating Tasmania by 56 runs in Hobart yesterday. Batting at number four, the left-hander played with freedom en route to 122 runs off 99 deliveries after the Bulls were sent in to bat. >> SCROLL to see […]

State of Play: 2024/25 Sheffield Shield
THE 2024/25 Sheffield Shield season is set to return from its two-month break, with all six states having played six matches apiece. They have another four of fixtures remaining each, with a quartet of triple-headers marching the competition towards its conclusion in the March 26-29 Final. Picking up again on Saturday February 8, this year’s […]

Konstas shines in shortened PM’s XI hitout
THE YOUNG star of Sam Konstas continues to rise after the opener earned Player of the Match honours in the Prime Minister’s XI scratch match against India. Despite playing on the losing side, his 107 off 97 deliveries was a standout performance in the rain effected hitout at Manuka Oval. >> SCROLL to see the […]

One-Day Cup: Thrillers, washouts & upsets headline opening week
WASHOUTS may have forced a points share in the last two fixtures, but even inclement weather couldn’t put a dampener on the opening week of One-Day Cup action for 2024/25. Although, defending champion Western Australia has had a start to forget, losing its first two games in a three-day stretch. New South Wales exacted revenge […]