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Dan Christian says big stars key to Big Bash League's ongoing revival

After several lean summers, the Big Bash League is making a comeback of sorts. Retiring Sydney Sixers veteran Dan Christian says big stars are needed to keep it going.

ABC News

Big Bash star floored and left covered in blood after being smashed in face with ball

A scary incident took place in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash league earlier today which forced one of the players to sit out the rest of the match after suffering an injury

Daily Mirror

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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Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

Evening Standard

Shorter BBL season could come next summer

Cricket Australia would be open to shortening the Big Bash League a season early next summer, with broadcasters, sponsors and teams supportive of the move.

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Large hail stones damage cars as severe storms cross Tasmania

Authorities warn of potential flooding and damage from "giant hail" as thunderstorms roll across Tasmania.

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Thunder sack BBL import Fazalhaq Farooqi

The Sydney Thunder have terminated the contract of Afghan import Fazalhaq Farooqi following a complaint about his behaviour.

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Big Bash League side make unwanted history as they're bowled out for 15 inside six overs

Alex Hales and his Sydney Thunder side were utterly humiliated on Friday as they scored the lowest total ever in T20 history with just a measly 15 runs from 35 balls

Daily Mirror

Adam Gilchrist struggles to hold back tears in Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds tributes

Australian cricket legends Warne and Symonds passed away earlier this year and Gilchrist paid tribute to his former teammates and commentary colleagues ahead of the Big Bash League opener

Daily Mirror

Steve Smith deal done to return to BBL

Steve Smith has finalised an agreement with Cricket Australia to return to the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers.

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Gray set to join Thunder for Big Bash League

"It's a pretty cool feeling to be around the Big Bash setup, I'm just trying to learn everything I can and soak it all up."

Newcastle Herald

Smith's management talk BBL return with CA

Steve Smith's management remain in talks with Cricket Australia to allow for the batter to play in the Big Bash League, despite club rosters being full.

AAP

Renegades sign NZ star Guptill for BBL

New Zealand white-ball legend Martin Guptill has signed with the Melbourne Renegades in a major coup for the franchise and the Big Bash League.

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Renegades lose Livingstone for entire BBL

Liam Livingstone has withdrawn from the Melbourne Renegades, becoming the third big-name overseas import to be lost to the Big Bash League in eight days.

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Willey opts out of BBL's Sydney Thunder

The Sydney Thunder have suffered a blow ahead of the Big Bash League with first-round draft pick David Willey opting not to play in the tournament this summer.

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Andre Russell gets BBL cameo with 'Gades

Andre Russell will play in the summer's Big Bash League despite being overlooked in the draft, picked up as a temporary replacement player for the Renegades.

The Independent UK

Alex Hales taking confidence from stellar BBL record ahead of T20 World Cup

The England opener has scored 1,857 runs at an average of 33.16, with a strike-rate of 151.34, in Australia’s Big Bash League.

The Guardian - UK

England set to hire David Saker and David Hussey for T20 World Cup

David Saker and David Hussey are set for white-ball coaching roles during England’s T20 World Cup campaign in Australia this winter amid a broader move to split the international support staff by way of format

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The Guardian - UK

Pragmatism prevails as Alex Hales gets his second England chance at last

England and Hales have moved on from the circumstances that led to his 2019 exclusion and the opener is an obvious World T20 choice

AAP

Locals missed out in BBL draft - Smith

Steve Smith believes local players were financially impacted the most by the inaugural Big Bash League draft on Sunday.

AAP

Hurricanes open to Tim Paine BBL cameo

Former Test cricket captain Tim Paine has a chance of filling the final spot on the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League roster, coach Jeff Vaughan says.

ABC News

Cricket superstars not selected in Big Bash League's first overseas draft

Cricket Australia worked hard to secure the likes of Kieron Pollard and Faf du Plessis to nominate for the inaugural Big Bash draft, but the plan backfired when it came time to pick players. Here's why.

AAP

Stars looking to draft for BBL boost

The Big Bash League is set for its first season in three years without hard COVID-19 restrictions, while there is hope a new draft can add further interest.

Dynamite News

Sports: David Warner credits daughters for his Big Bash League return

Australian opener David Warner said that his three daughters played a huge role in his return to the Big Bash League (BBL) after nine years. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Warner back in BBL, wants leadership chat

David Warner has confirmed his return to the Big Bash League with the Sydney Thunder, and he wants to talk with Cricket Australia about his leadership ban.

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