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…
NEW DELHI: In an extraordinary display of power-hitting, Brisbane Heat‘s opener Josh Brown smashed a 57-ball 140, firing his side to BBL 13 final on Monday.Taking the Adelaide Strikers’ bowlers to the cleaners, Brown struck a dazzling ton, powering Heat to 214 for seven. The demoralized Strikers, unable to match the challenging target, managed 160…
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: 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…
Despite the series overlapping with the International League T20 (ILT20) tournament, Australia’s chair of selectors, George Bailey, believes that David Warner will play the three-match T20I series against the West Indies. Warner is signed to captain the Dubai Capitals. Shortly after the home and away phase of the Big Bash League (BBL) is over, the…
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…
The Big Bash League (BBL) has introduced a brand-new feature to the competition, opting to use the ‘Electra Stumps’ that light up differently according to events happening in the match. Electra Stumps are equipped with lights that illuminate in various colors to signal different events during a match. Former England captain Michael Vaughan and ex-Australia…
