The Melbourne Renegades have sacked their BBL coach, David Saker. The Victorian first took over at the ‘Gades in 2015 but left after a season when he got the call-up to Australian national duties as the fast-bowling coach. Saker came back to the Melbourne franchise in 2021, leading it to a finals berth just once … Read more
A stunning outfield catch by Brisbane Heat bowler Michael Neser has helped his team upset the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash final at the SCG on Wednesday night. With the Heat in a dominant position after setting the Sixers a total of 8-166, they then bowled the Sixers out for 112 in the 18th … Read more
James Bazley has taken one of the great catches to seal Adelaide’s upset win over Perth in the knockout Big Bash League final on Saturday night. Chasing 156 in the knockout final, the Scorchers were 0-38 before being rolled for 105 to end their chase for a third-straight BBL title. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bazley’s … Read more
The Sydney Sixers will host the Big Bash League decider after captain Moises Henriques’ half-century and a five-wicket haul from Ben Dwarshuis secured a 39-run qualifying final win over Brisbane Heat. Henriques made 59 from 50 deliveries in a 94-run third wicket stand with Daniel Hughes (42 off 33) to lift the Sixers to 8-152 … Read more
Steve O’Keefe has promised himself not to be lured back for another final BBL season, with the veteran Sydney Sixers spinner officially announcing his retirement. O’Keefe was the star of the Sixers’ crucial win over arch-rivals the Thunder on Friday night, claiming 3-13 from four overs to book a finals spot. The 39-year-old remains one … Read more
David Warner has completed the mad dash from his brother’s wedding in the Hunter Valley to the SCG in a helicopter, landing on the outfield just hours before his first Big Bash appearance of the season. Fresh from his final Test match for Australia, the 37-year-old will suit up for the Sydney Thunder against cross-town … Read more
Melbourne Stars BBL player Sam Harper is in hospital after he was hit by a ball at training. “Sam Harper was struck in the head whilst batting at training this evening at the MCG and subsequently taken to hospital in a stable condition,” the Stars posted on social media. “We ask that you respect his … Read more
Perth mayor Basil Zemplias has proposed a left-field idea in response to criticism over his city’s turnout to The West Test earlier this month, suggesting it should host a day-night match to draw in bigger crowds. The city of Perth has come under fire for crowd numbers at the summer’s first Test against Pakistan, despite … Read more
