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Brisbane rookie Spencer Johnson bowled another last over cracker after Jimmy Peirson and Sam Hain made fifties in the Heat's four-run win over Melbourne Stars.

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Smith downplays back spasms ahead of India

Australian batter Steve Smith does not believe recent back soreness will affect his preparation for the Test tour of India.

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Australia T20 veteran Dan Christian to retire after ongoing BBL

SYDNEY: Australia's most experienced T20 cricketer Dan Christian has announced that the ongoing Big Bash League will be his last tournament, calling it quits on a glittering career spanning 17 years.

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ECB 'to increase Hundred pay for England stars' after Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow snub

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow both pulled out of last year's Hundred to focus on their England commitments, but the ECB are hoping to incentivise more top stars to play in this year's edition with increased investment

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Thunder bowl in crucial Renegades clash

Melbourne Renegades have won the toss and elected to bat in their BBL clash with the Sydney Thunder as both teams seek to press their finals cases.

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Stoinis gets approval for BBL rival if fit

Marcus Stoinis will be cleared to play in the BBL's rival league in the UAE after the Melbourne Stars's season, provided he overcomes a hamstring injury.

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Johnson enjoys chance after long BBL wait

Spencer Johnson spent years waiting for his chance but is now turning heads with thunderbolts for the Heat that have drawn comparisons with his famous namesake.

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Warner, Wade clash in tense BBL contest

David Warner has shoved Matthew Wade during a tense Big Bash League encounter between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena.

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Zampa calls for quirky BBL rule change

Adam Zampa wants a 'one hand, one bounce' style of rule implemented in the BBL to allow fielders to dismiss batters from shots that hit the Marvel Stadium roof.

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Alex Carey hopeful Rashid Khan returns to BBL despite Australia's cancelled series against Afghanistan

Carey says he understands Rashid's disappointment about Australia withdrawing from its men's series against Afghanistan, but wants to see the popular leg-spinner play again for the Adelaide Strikers.

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Bumpy road ahead despite tourism upturn

After moving sideways for most of December, the Stock Exchange of Thailand ended 2022 at 1,668.66 points, up just 0.7% year-on-year from 1,657.62 at the end of 2021. Despite the subdued holiday trading mood, the market shot up for eight trading days in a row to close out the year.

Bangkok Post

Thunder crash in David Warner's BBL return

The Sydney Thunder have been bowled out for 111 as David Warner scored 19 off 20 balls in his first Big Bash League game in almost a decade.

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'Human rights are not politics': Cricket Australia chief defends withdrawal decision

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Nick Hockley on Friday defended the Australian men's team's decision to withdraw from one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan. CA took the unilateral decision on Thursday over women's rights issue but faced sharp criticism for the withdrawal.

The Times of India

Rashid Khan threatens BBL boycott after Australia cancel Afghanistan series

Australia will not take part in three planned ODIs in March as they stand against the treatment of women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

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Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan

The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL

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Heat's Test guns back to face Scorchers

Brisbane will welcome a trio of Test batsmen for a crucial BBL clash with the Perth Scorchers, but have left out India-bound leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson.

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BBL on Jan 26 needs consultation: Doggett

Sydney Thunder quick Brendan Doggett is encouraging the BBL to keep consulting the Indigenous community if they're looking to play finals games on January 26.

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Sixers win BBL toss, put Thunder in first

The Sydney Sixers have opted to bowl first in their BBL derby against the Sydney Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium.

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Bristol Flyers beat Leicester Riders as BBL’s three-horse race heats up

The Flyers edged the defending British Basketball League champions in a dramatic contest at SGS College Arena

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Stoinis won't miss Shield to play in UAE

Marcus Stoinis is poised to be cleared by Cricket Australia to play in UAE's rival Twenty20 league, provided he misses no domestic cricket at home.

Bangkok Post

China optimism lifts Asian equities

RECAP: Asian equities advanced on Friday amid hopes for China's emergence from the pandemic and an economic lift from renewed travel from the mainland.

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Vince steers Sixers home in BBL thriller

James Vince was the star with an unbeaten 91 as the Sydney Sixers secured a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars with one ball to spare.

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Short BBL can attract foreign stars: Hales

English opener Alex Hales believes a shorter BBL will entice more international players to make the trip to Australia for the tournament.

The Times of India

Adelaide Strikers complete highest successful run chase in Big Bash League history

NEW DELHI: Stand-in skipper Matt Short hit an unbeaten century and fine fifty by Chris Lynn helped Adelaide Strikers complete the highest successful run chase in Big Bash League (BBL) history in Adelaide on Thursday.

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Sixers-Heat BBL game washed out by rain

Rain has denied BBL fans at North Sydney Oval the prospect of an exciting run chase, after Brisbane Heat raced to 6-147 off 13 overs against Sydney Sixers.

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