BIG BASH LEAGUE

Australia's Big Bash League Introduces Contracting Rule Change

Australia's domestic T20 cricket competition known as the Big Bash League (BBL) confirmed a contracting rule change for its upcoming edition on Saturday.

Air India Waives Charges for Carrying Relief Material for Cyclone 'Fani' Victims

National carrier Air India on Saturday waived charges for carrying relief materials to victims of cyclone 'Fani' on its flights from Delhi to Odisha.

Overseas Players Keen on Women's IPL

India's triumph over Pakistan in the final of the first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007 drew not only worldwide attention towards T20 cricket but also led to the creation of the Indian Premier League by the BCCI a year later. With further introduction of leagues around the world, the shortest format has taken the centre stage given it is just a three-hour spectacle, unlike One-Day Internationals.

CSK Opener Shane Watson Announces Retirement From Big Bash League

Watson will be available for select overseas tournaments, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).

AB De Villiers Eyes on BBL Stint

Former South Africa wicket-keeper batsman AB de Villiers has expressed his interest to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2019-20 season in Australia.

Shaun Marsh Opens Up on His Big Bash Move

Shaun Marsh on Monday said that the security of a three-year deal played a big part in his decision to leave the Perth Scorchers for joining the Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League.

Fleming All Praise for Rival Team Player Hardik Pandya's All-round Brilliance

Hardik Pandya's breathtaking all-round performance that set up Mumbai Indians' 37-run win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in an IPL game here has earned fulsome praise from rival team's head coach Stephen Fleming.

Stephen Fleming Steps Down as Melbourne Stars Coach

Fleming was able to guide his team to two finals in the last four years and he said that the time felt right to take this decision and move forward.

Peter Handscomb Says, 'Always Knew Ashton Tuner Could Do It at International Stage'

Peter Handscomb, one of the architects of Australia's record breaking run-chase against India in the fourth ODI here, was confident that young Ashton Turner could replicate his big-hitting exploits in domestic cricket at the international stage.

Darren Lehmann Makes Coaching Comeback After Sandpaper-Gate Ball Tampering Scandal, Joins Big Bash League's Brisbane Heat

Darren Lehmann was named coach of the Big Bash League's Brisbane Heat Thursday, his first cricket role since quitting the Australian team over the sandpaper cheating scandal.

Morne Morkel Could Star in Big Bash 10 as a Local Player

South African former fast-bowler Morne Morkel could qualify as a local player in the Big Bash League as early as next year, but it is likely that he will still be considered as an import for the 2019-20 season.

Billy Stanlake Set to Return to Sheffield Shield

Australia fast bowler Billy Stanlake is all set to play first-class cricket in the Sheffield Shield for the first time since three years.

Andrew Tye Replaces Injured Kane Richardson in Australia Squad Against India

Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson was Wednesday ruled out of the limited overs tour of India due to a side injury with IPL regular Andrew Tye replacing him in the squad.

Final Audition Before WC: India Ready to Mix and Match Against Australia in T20s

Indian team will be aiming to lock in the last couple of available slots in their England-bound World Cup squad, when they square off with familiar foes Australia in a limited overs series starting with the first T20 here Sunday.

Indians Will Look to Finetune Mechanism in Aussie T20Is

India did not lose a series in Australia but could not maintain the momentum against the other half of Trans-Tasman, New Zealand. India had a blip in the Kiwi land, missing the series decider by four runs in the third absolute thriller T20 International match.

Big Bash League Gives Aussies Edge over India in T20 Series, Says Alex Carey

Australia's wicket-keeper Alex Carey believes that Australia will give India a tough competition in the T20 series as the recently concluded Big Bash League has the Aussies in T20 mode.

BBL Needs More Overseas Firepower, Says Andrew McDonald

This year's Big Bash title-winning coach Andrew McDonald has said that more overseas quality must be roped into the Big Bash League (BBL) through the introduction of a marquee player fund and the draft to keep the league more interesting for the viewers.

Mitchell Marsh Sidelined After Groin Surgery

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been sidelined from the Sheffield Shield, country’s domestic first-class competition, after undergoing a minor surgery due to an injury on the groin.