The Latest Breaking News from Ben McDermott

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Victoria need 173 to beat Tasmania at Bellerive Oval with five wickets in hand after another day of big momentum swings in their Sheffield Shield clash.

AAP · Oct 21

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Tasmania have an overall lead of 79 after 14 wickets fell on day two of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive.

AAP · Oct 20

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

A Tasmanian stalwart retired hurt before returning to rescue his state with a century against Victoria on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.

AAP · Oct 19

Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.

AAP · Jan 23

Red-hot Steve Smith 'due to fail': Hurricanes captain

Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final.

AAP · Jan 22

'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

The Hobart Hurricanes are staying positive after a horror loss to the Brisbane Heat and missed opportunity to guarantee top spot on on the BBL ladder.

AAP · Jan 15

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.

AAP · Jan 14

Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

The Brisbane Heat have pulled off an unlikely final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes which keeps them firmly in the race for a spot in the top four.

AAP · Jan 14

Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades

The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions

The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 18, 2025