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The T20 superstar will return to international cricket in the coming days Babar Azam has retained his place in Pakistan’s T20 squad to face Australia in a three-match series in Lahor after his eventful spell in the BBL. Azam endured an under-par season after his much-trumpeted signing for the Sydney Sixers, making 202 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of just 103.06. Apart from a match winning half-century against the Melbourne Renegades, the 31-year-old struggled for consistency and never found the fluency that has made him an all-time great for Pakistan. His spell at the Sixers, who went…
After an early struggle, India’s middle order steadied the ship to ensure victory over New Zealand India captain Suryakumar Yadav has made a timely return to form ahead of their T20 World Cup defence as he and Ishan Kishan smashed rapid half-centuries to secure a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20I in Raipur The thrilling batter, known as SKY to his adoring fans, hammered an unbeaten 82 after playing second fiddle to Kishan, who’d led the way with a blistering 76 as India chased down a target of 209 with 28 balls to spare to take a…
Champion left-armer fondly recalls his last trip to Perth for a BBL Final when the Sixers won the inaugural title The Challenger: Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes | BBL|15 Australian cricket’s ironman Mitchell Starc will draw on some of his fondest Big Bash memories from way back at the competition’s beginnings as he seeks to sign off on a sensational summer with more silverware. After five Ashes Tests and four BBL games in eight days, Starc is set for one final push in Sunday’s KFC BBL|15 Final before he puts his feet up after a gruelling 10 weeks.With 31 wickets…
Australia’s Under-19 quicks have skittled Sri Lanka for just 58 as the defending champs go into the World Cup Super Six stage unbeaten and flying high Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to glory for Australia’s young cricketers, it appears. After Will Malajczuk’s glorious record-breaking hundred last time out in their Under-19 World Cup defence, it was paceman Will Byrom’s turn to steal the show in Namibia as the champions demolished Sri Lanka by nine wickets to continue their impressive unbeaten march. Byron, a 17-year-old New South Wales prospect, was too quick and too hostile for the Sri Lankan…
Get everything you need to know as the Scorchers and Sixers battle it out for the ultimate prize in BBL|15 Match facts Who: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers What: The Final, KFC BBL|15 Where: Optus Stadium, Perth When: Sunday, January 25. Bat flip at 3.30pm local (6.30pm AEDT), first ball at 4.15pm local (7.15pm AEDT) How to watch: Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports Listen: ABC, SEN Radio. Listen in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here Buy tickets: A final release of tickets will go on sale at…
Stream England vs West Indies at the ICC T20 World Cup live on the Sky Sports App.England’s second game of the tournament takes place in Mumbai on Wednesday February 11 with coverage starting at 1pm ahead of the first ball at 1.30pm. Watch every moment live as Harry Brook – who captains England at a World Cup for the first time – seeks victory with coach Brendon McCullum under pressure following England’s Ashes disappointment this winter. Ahead of the game, make sure you download the latest version onto your phone or tablet. Download the Sky Sports App on: Does it…
The BBL’s two most successful sides will meet again in the title decider for the BBL|15 crown Another Steve Smith special has powered Sydney Sixers into the KFC BBL|15 Final, setting up a mouthwatering rematch with Perth Scorchers in Sunday’s season decider. Smith again led the way for the Sixers with an electric 65 from 43 balls as the home side posted 8-198 after they were asked to bat first by the Hobart Hurricanes in Friday’s Challenger final at the SCG. It was the Sixers’ highest-ever total against the Hurricanes, with support coming from young guns Joel Davies (27 off…
Left-hander Daniel Hughes has replaced Babar Azam as the Sixers take on an unchanged Hurricanes at the SCG Sydney Sixers have recalled veteran Daniel Hughes to replace Babar Azam as they battle it out with Hobart Hurricanes for a spot in the KFC BBL|15 Final. Pakistan star Babar departed Australia overnight after being summoned back to his homeland ahead of next week’s T20 international series against Australia. It will be Hughes’ 100th match for the Sixers.It’s the only change for the Sixers for tonight’s Challenger final, who are batting first at the SCG after being inserted by stand-in Hurricanes captain…
Hobart paceman to miss second straight game with hamstring concern with Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign looming Hobart Hurricanes have suffered a huge blow just hours out from tonight’s sudden-death finals clash with Sydney Sixers with captain Nathan Ellis ruled out of the match due to a hamstring issue. Ellis, who missed Wednesday’s thrilling rain-reduced three-run win over the Melbourne Stars with the same niggle, was hopeful of suiting up for the KFC BBL|15 Challenger against the Sixers after travelling to Sydney and being named in the Hurricanes’ 14-player squad on Thursday.But the 31-year-old fast bowler, who looms as a…
Fresh off a century against Japan in the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup, Aussie batter Will Malajczuk explains what life is like on the road in Namibia Life is sweet right now for 18-year-old Western Australian Will Malajczuk.He’s an easy-going type who doesn’t get caught up in the moment. As he worked his way to the fastest century in Under-19 World Cup history (102 runs from 55 balls), Malajczuk was casually singing Avicii’s ‘Waiting For Love’. “On the ground there was a song, I think it was Calvin Harris or Avicii. Monday left me broken, Tuesday I was through with hoping.…