NEW DELHI: Brisbane Heat speedster Spencer Johnson on Wednesday played a crucial role in securing his team’s second Big Bash League title. In the season decider against Sydney Sixers, Johnson delivered a stellar performance, achieving a career-best 4-26.Sent in to bat at the Sydney Cricket Ground, opener Josh Brown contributed significantly with a score of…
Australia captain Pat Cummins found himself in the vicinity of the incident involving his World Cup-winning teammate Glenn Maxwell, who was reportedly rushed to the hospital after a late-night drinking session following a concert by ‘Six and Out’ in Adelaide. Cummins clarified that he and Maxwell did not cross paths during the event.Cummins asserted that…
NEW DELHI: Adelaide Strikers stayed in contention for a second Big Bash League title after clinching an impressive 50-run victory over defending champions Perth Scorchers in a knockout final on Saturday. Despite a slow beginning, Strikers managed to set a challenging target of 155-7 in 20 overs, courtesy a solid half-century from Jake Weatherald. In…
NEW DELHI: Sydney Sixers entered the Big Bash League (BBL) final on Friday with a commanding 39-run victory over Brisbane Heat at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. In a stellar performance, skipper Moises Henriques (59) partnered with opener Daniel Hughes (42) to form a crucial 94-run alliance, propelling the Sixers to a total of 152-8…
NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh declared his retirement from professional cricket on Sunday, with his final assignment scheduled to be the Melbourne Renegades‘ fixture against Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League on Wednesday.He follows former Australian skipper Aaron Finch into retirement.“I have loved playing for the Renegades. I’ve met some great people over…
NEW DELHI: Steve Smith is set to take over the opener’s slot from now retired David Warner in Australia’s next Test series against West Indies later this month but the star batter had somewhat of an embarrassing outing in his first Big Bash League (BBL) game of the season on Friday after he was dismissed…
NEW DELHI: Flamboyant opening batsman David Warner landed at the iconic SCG in a helicopter on Saturday, ready to participate in a Big Bash League (BBL) match for Sydney Thunder.Fresh from attending his brother’s wedding in the Hunter Valley, the 37-year-old touched down in his chopper on the SCG outfield. Warner pulled the curtains down…
NEW DELHI: Making waves in the ongoing Big Bash League, bowling all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary on Sunday said that he is a big fan of Virat Kohli and has been following the Indian superstar for the past 10 years. Nikhil is only the second Indian-born cricketer to feature in the BBL after Unmukt Chand. Nikhil in…
The Hobart Hurricanes’ Nikhil Chaudhary had a day to remember on January 4 as the all-rounder had an incredible time meeting his idol Brett Lee during the match against the Melbourne Renegades. Chaudhary has been a revelation for the Hobart side during the Big Bash League 2023-24 season, scoring 72 runs from five matches and…
NEW DELHI: Nepal’s former national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane was on Friday convicted by a court in Kathmandu for the rape of a minor.Earlier in January this year, Lamichhane was released by the court after being arrested over allegations from a 17-year-old girl, claiming the cricketer assaulted her in a hotel room in Kathmandu….
