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Steve Smith hits his groove – but too late for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Steve Smith will not be going to the T20 World Cup in. India and Sri Lanka despite fine form in the Big Bash but he does have an eye on the 2028 Olympics

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Australia’s stance on Afghan cricket is flawed – and deeply painful for people like me. There is another path

When I arrived in Australia after the fall of Kabul, seeing Rashid Khan in the BBL eased my grief and reminded me that pride and belonging were possible

The Guardian - AU

The Summer I Turned On The Cricket: Why The Big Bash League Is The Place To Be

Consider me sat.

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Kuhnemann spins his way from injury to ecstasy in Galle

Matthew Kuhnemann recovered from his thumb injury to become Australia's most damaging bowler in the Test series opening triumph over Sri Lanka.

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Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Mitch Owen could be a bolter for Australia's T20 World Cup squad next year, given his form for Big Bash League winners the Hobart Hurricanes.

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'Double play run-outs' and 'designated hitters': Big Bash League set for more innovations

NEW DELHI: In order to attract both elite international players and spectators, Australia's biggest T20 tournament, the Big Bash League, may include innovations such as "double play run-outs" and "designated hitters" starting in the upcoming season.

The Times of India

World Cup-winning youngsters make mark on BBL

The tail-end of the Big Bash League has provided a platform for some of the heroes of Australia's under-19 World Cup win to thrive.

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Maxwell mayhem in BBL! Smashes an insane 122 metre SIX in 52-ball 90 freak show. Watch

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Glenn Maxwell came up with an insane batting carnage, smashing a breathtaking 52-ball 90 in Melbourne Stars’ stunning win over Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League on Sunday.

The Times of India

Dropped from Australia's Test squad, Nathan McSweeney lights up BBL with fiery 78. Watch

NEW DELHI: Days after being dropped from Australia's Test squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney roared back to form, firing a sizzling 78 in Brisbane Heat's thrilling last-ball win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League on Sunday.

The Times of India

David Warner, Steve Smith sign Big Bash League contracts

NEW DELHI: While Steven Smith inked a three-year contract with the Sydney Sixers, David Warner signed a two-year deal with the Sydney Thunder of the Big Bash League. For the first time in his illustrious career, Warner will be available for the entire BBL season following the conclusion of his…

The Times of India

Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers

Highly-marketable and successful Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer after not nominating for the draft.

AAP

BBL returns to old ways in school-holiday window

The Big Bash League will be played almost entirely in the holiday window for the first time in eight years in 2024-25, with a hope Test players can feature.

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Renegades name Cameron White as new BBL coach

Cameron White has been appointed to his first head-coaching role, taking charge of the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

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'You can't do anything about it': Rashid Khan on Australia's refusal to play bilateral series with Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan expressed his frustration and disappointment over Cricket Australia's decision to refuse bilateral cricket with the Afghanistan men's team.

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BBL draft shake up looms, WBBL expected to go shorter

The Big Bash League will change its rules to retain overseas talent for the entire tournament, while the women's competition is set to drop from 56 games to 40.

The Times of India

Aaron Finch bids farewell to Big Bash League after 13 seasons with Melbourne Renegades

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL) after an illustrious 13-season career with the Melbourne Renegades.

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Aaron Finch announces his retirement from BBL

Aaron Finch will retire from the Big Bash League and could face long-time Australian teammate David Warner in his final game.

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Heat defy Sams' historic spell to quell Thunder

Brisbane have overcome a collapse of 7-16 to defend 172 at the Gabba and beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs to remain undefeated in the Big Bash League.

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Stars overcome controversial catch to down Sixers

Hilton Cartwright has led the Melbourne Stars to a shock four-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers, after a controversial catch call threatened to shape the match.

The Times of India

Watch: Glenn Maxwell's on-field commentary during Big Bash League

NEW DELHI: The Big Bash League in Australia is known for innovative inventions. From Bat Flip for the toss, to the latest Electra Stumps, the innovations at the league keep getting better and better.

The Times of India

Watch: Why the toss was conducted for the second time in the Big Bash League

NEW DELHI: Confusion at the toss happens sometimes, but a toss conducted again is a rarity.

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Pakistan quick Rauf cleared to play for Stars in BBL

Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf has been belatedly cleared to play for the Melbourne Stars, just two days out from the start of the Big Bash League.

The Times of India

Pakistan cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs to play in foreign leagues

KARACHI: Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players to compete in foreign leagues, such as the Big Bash League in Australia, leading to tension between the two sides.

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Hurricanes' new skipper Ellis keen on shorter BBL

Quick Nathan Ellis will lead the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League this summer after replacing veteran Matthew Wade as skipper.

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Test favourite Boland signs with Stars in Big Bash

Paceman Scott Boland will spend the next three summers playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League when he is not on Test duty.

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