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As he offers support for young teammate Sam Konstas, Sydney Thunder captain David Warner has revealed he might not always open the batting this season David Warner has revealed he might bat down the order at times in the KFC BBL to give the Sydney Thunder line-up a different option. At every level, the big-hitting left-hander has opened for almost his entire career. But asked on Friday about young Thunder opener Sam Konstas and batting together, Warner said “that’s if I open”. “That’s more for a match-up and strategic point of view,” Warner confirmed. “We don’t have that left-hander in…
Last time the Hurricanes met the Scorchers, the record books were rewritten in a high-scoring shootout at Ninja Stadium. On the eve of the Weber WBBL|11 Final, skipper Elyse Villani and Sophie Devine were expecting more of the same as two of the competition’s strongest batting line-ups go head-to-head for the title.On November 29, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Natalie Sciver-Brunt led the way as the Hurricanes pulled off the biggest run chase in WBBL history, reeling in their target of 186 with five deliveries to spare. Reflecting on their high-scoring encounter at Ninja Stadium last month, Villani pointed to the fact…
“What history do I have?” It was a suggestion that had Steve Smith feigning shock at during his press conference after winning the Ashes Test at the Gabba. He has spent a long time dismissing any suggestion that there is a ‘rivalry’ between himself and England’s fastest bowler Jofra Archer. But the evidence on-field just half an hour earlier displayed that there certainly is an underlying tension between the two, and one that has been bubbling away for a while. So for those unfamiliar with this battle, let’s unpack the history.The 2019 Ashes Test at Lord’s Archer made his Test…
Gill was dismissed on his first ball during India’s 51-run loss to South Africa in New Chandigarh on Thursday as the Proteas levelled the five-match T20I series at 1-1, while Surykumar didn’t fare much better as he lasted just four deliveries for his five runs. That would normally cause alarm bells for teams less than two months out from the next edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but the India camp are remaining calm and expect the duo to come good sooner rather than later. “I saw some good signs of a change of mentality (from Gill) on…
Broadcast details, full schedule and latest team news ahead of the 15th edition of the men’s Big Bash League When does it start? Sunday, December 14! Big Bash action does not stop as for the first time ever, the KFC BBL season opener will follow the Weber WBBL Final the very next day. The season will once again be launched at the Optus Stadium, with Perth Scorchers hosting Sydney Sixers in the latest chapter of their fierce rivalry. The blockbuster clash between the competition’s two most successful sides will kick off at 4.15pm local time (7.15pm AEDT). Three of the…
The performance of Alana King in her two finals so far is an ominous sign for the Hobart Hurricanes as they prepare to face King’s Perth Scorchers in the WBBL|11 final King reigns supreme with super spin spell Beth Mooney has warned that Alana King is back to her old self ahead of the WBBL decider, with the leg-spinner to enter the final against Hobart as Perth’s trump card. Fighting to even finish in the top-four just a week ago, Perth reached a record fourth grand final with an 11-run defeat of the Sydney Sixers on Thursday night. Much of…
South Africa lost the toss and was sent into bat first, but a masterful performance from their veteran keeper helped compile a total they found easily to defend. Opener Quinton de Kock was run out just 10 short of a brilliant century but the evergreen opener and his fellow South African batters restored some pride in a 51-run win over India in the second T20 international. South Africa scored 4-213 after losing the toss at New Chandigarh on Thursday before dismissing India for 162 in 19.1 overs to tie the five-match series at 1-1. South Africa made three changes from…
Injury concerns remain for New Zealand despite their strong position after the second day of the second Test at Basin Reserve Opener Devon Conway and debutant Mitchell Hay have struck half-centuries to earn New Zealand a handy first-innings lead of 73 before their depleted bowling attack reduced West Indies to 2-32 to take control of the second Test in Wellington. Having bowled out West Indies for 205, New Zealand posted 278 before being all out in the final session on day two at Basin Reserve. West Indies wobbled in their second innings as well. Brandon King was unbeaten on 15…
Gloucestershire have secured the signing of Australian all-rounder Liam Scott for the Club’s 2026 Vitality Blast campaign. In addition to his T20 commitments, Scott will be available for two County Championship away fixtures, with the trips to Worcestershire and Northamptonshire falling between the Blast blocks next June. Born and raised in suburban Sydney, Scott is regarded as one of Australia’s most promising young all-round talents. A product of the South Australia and Adelaide Strikers pathways, the right-arm seamer made his Big Bash debut just eight days after turning 20 and has since developed into a regular member of the Strikers’…
The Australia superstar is in hot form as she spearheads the Perth Scorchers’ bid to take down the Hobart Hurricanes in Saturday’s WBBL|11 decider Mooney mastery with second-highest WBBL finals score Getting stuck straight into the Big Bash off the back of Australia’s ODI World Cup campaign was “tough” but in other ways a blessing in disguise, Beth Mooney says, after hitting her best T20 form at the back end of WBBL|11. The Perth Scorchers’ charge up the table and into Saturday’s final against the Hurricanes has been led by opener Mooney, who again starred with a 44-ball 76 to…