On the up: BBL|12’s breakthrough stars
THE BBL has long been a hotbed for emerging talent, and that was no different in BBL|12. Across a season which saw the Perth Scorchers take out their fifth title, players of all disciplines and experience levels put their names in lights, and in this article, we highlight seven prospects who either burst onto the […]
2023 ICC T20 World Cup Preview: West Indies
THE 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and will see 10 teams from across the world battle it out in South Africa to be crowned World Champions for another three years. In the lead up to the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing the teams one by one, […]
Hobson, Connolly combine to seal Scorchers back-to-back BBL titles
TEEN sensation Cooper Connolly has burst onto the scene after helping deliver his Perth Scorchers a second-straight Big Bash League (BBL) title. The 19-year-old batter was scarcely used all tournament, facing just 11 balls, but came up clutch when called upon to hunt down the Brisbane Heat’s 7-175 alongside Nick Hobson. In front of a […]
Preview: BBL|12 Final – Perth Scorchers vs. Brisbane Heat
AFTER 56 regular season games and four postseason bouts, only two teams remain in the hunt for the BBL|12 title. On Saturday at Perth Stadium, reigning champions the Perth Scorchers will look to secure an unprecedented fifth crown, but will have to quell this season’s ultimate underdog, the Brisbane Heat. We run you through all […]
2023 ICC T20 World Cup Preview: Sri Lanka
THE 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and will see 10 teams from across the world battle it out in South Africa to be crowned World Champions for another three years. In the lead up to the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing the teams one by one, […]
Neser knock sees Heat pull off stunning Sixers upset
UNLIKELY chase catalyst Michael Neser has guided the Brisbane Heat to a stunning upset of the Sydney Sixers, and into the BBL|12 final. The bowling allrounder struck an unbeaten 48 (32) at the SCG last night to silence the magenta clad crowd, surpassing a measly target of 116 with 10 balls to spare and securing […]
2023 ICC T20 World Cup Preview: New Zealand
THE 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and will see 10 teams from across the world battle it out in South Africa to be crowned World Champions for another three years. In the lead up to the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing the teams one by one, […]
England edges Aussies in Under 19 Ashes opener
ENGLAND has kicked off the 2022/23 Under 19 Ashes Series in style, taking out a dramatic four-day match at Allan Border Field. Both sides were in with a chance of victory on the final day, but quick Dominic Kelly (5-69) spearheaded the tourists to a 24-run win with his fourth innings exploits. The Aussies headed […]
2023 ICC T20 World Cup Preview: South Africa
THE 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and will see 10 teams from across the world battle it out in South Africa to be crowned World Champions for another three years. In the lead up to the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing the teams one by one, […]
BBL|12 Team of the Tournament announced
AFTER 56 regular season games and in the midst of an intriguing finals series, the BBL|12 Team of the Tournament has been announced. Coaches from all eight BBL clubs cast their votes on the 12-man squad, which is skippered by Aaron Finch and features Player of the Tournament Matt Short. The latter, along with Steve […]
