Ngidi’s Five-Wicket Haul Powers Proteas to ODI Series Win Over Australia South Africa Post Competitive Total South Africa set a solid platform in the Australia vs South Africa ODI cricket clash at Mackay, posting 277 after strong contributions from Matthew Breetzke (88) and Tristan Stubbs (74). The pair added a…
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Privatisation and revised schedule among key recommendations for BBL’s future
Private Investment and Later Start Among Key Recommendations for BBL Future Report Presented to Cricket Australia A detailed report into the Big Bash League (BBL) was presented to Cricket Australia (CA) this week and will now be considered further. The BBL is preparing to enter its 15th season, with recommendations…
Mitchell Marsh Commits to Perth Scorchers with New Three-Year BBL Deal
Mitchell Marsh Signs Three-Year Deal with Perth Scorchers, Jess Jonassen Extends Stay with Brisbane Heat Marsh Commits Future to Perth Scorchers Mitchell Marsh has reaffirmed his commitment to the Perth Scorchers, signing a new three-year deal that could see him finish his BBL career as a one-club player. Australia’s T20I…
Australia’s Test Stars Granted Two-Week Window to Feature in BBL
BBL 2025-26 Season: Test Stars Given Rare Two-Week Window Season Schedule and Key Dates The 2025-26 Big Bash League (BBL) season will run from December 14 to January 25, aligning with Australia’s home Ashes series. Perth Scorchers will host Sydney Sixers in the opening fixture, just three days before the…
NSW and Sixers coach Greg Shipperd pens new two-year deal
Greg Shipperd Extends Coaching Tenure with NSW and Sixers Veteran Coach Commits to Developing NSW’s Young Squad The 68-year-old stalwart of Australian coaching, Greg Shipperd, has committed to guiding a young New South Wales side back to the top of the Sheffield Shield after signing a two-year contract extension. Dual…
Afridi, Shadab named in first BBL draft; Rodrigues, Pandey shortlisted for WBBL.
Pakistan Stars Join BBL and WBBL Overseas Drafts Pakistan Quartet in BBL Draft Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan headline the Pakistan presence in the first overseas draft list of BBL 15, released on Tuesday. The draft is set for June 19, with Brisbane Heat holding…
South Africa Call Up Young Talent as Dewald Brevis Nears ODI Debut AUS VS SA
Teenage Quick Joins South Africa Squad as Brevis Eyes ODI Debut Maphaka Rewarded for Strong T20I Series South Africa has drafted teenage pacer Kwena Maphaka into their 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI cricket series against Australia. The left-arm quick impressed in the recent T20I clashes, claiming nine wickets…
Maxwell’s brilliance seals tense T20I series win for Australia over South Africa
Maxwell Holds Nerve as Australia Edge South Africa in T20I Thriller Australia sealed a nail-biting two-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I at Cairns, clinching the series in dramatic fashion. Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 62 off 36 balls was the difference as he guided his side home with just…
Australia’s Power Hitters Set to Test South Africa’s Squad Depth
Australia’s Big Hitters Face South Africa’s Depth Test in Darwin Setting the Scene The last time Australia and South Africa met was at Lord’s a couple of months ago, when South Africa lifted the World Test Championship trophy. This time it’s T20 cricket, with both sides using the series to…