Scorchers win fifth BBL crown in final over thriller
Teenager Cooper Connolly and Nick Hobson were the heroes at the death as the Perth Scorchers scored a dramatic five-wicket win in the BBL final.
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Teen Connolly becomes instant Perth Scorchers cult hero
Cooper Connolly's match-winning knock in the BBL final has made him an instant cult hero, but the 19-year-old is taking his new-found fame in his stride.
Heat to bounce back from BBL final heartbreak
The Brisbane Heat came close to winning this season's BBL title, and captain Jimmy Peirson feels like the team has the right ingredients for future success.
BBL title hat-trick the next challenge for Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers are already the most successful team in BBL history, and they can create history next season by winning a hat-trick of titles.
Australia’s pace problems deepen after Hazlewood injury
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's first Test in India with an Achilles issue, joining fellow star quick Mitchell Starc on the sidelines.
Smith named in team of tournament after BBL cameo
Australia internationals Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Michael Neser are among the cricketers named in the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.
Australia can match 2004 India Test success: Brad Hodge
Brad Hodge was part of the squad when Australia last won a Test series in India and says the current crop has what it takes to repeat the feat.
Khawaja stranded in Australia with visa issues
Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja is facing visa issues that have the potential to keep him in Australia as his teammates arrive in India for this month's Test tour.
Neser ready to step up after Heat lose Test stars
The Brisbane Heat may have lost their four Test stars but Michael Neser is ready to step up in Thursday's BBL grand final qualifier against the Sydney Sixers.
Khawaja on his way to India after visa granted
Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja will jet out to join teammates in India after his visa was belatedly approved by immigration officials.
Australia to embrace unknown at WT20 World Cup
The Australian women's team is embracing the unknown as most prepare to play in South Africa for the first time.
Scorcher Kelly opens up on ‘scary’ fielding mishap
Matt Kelly is symptom-free and available for the BBL final but the Perth Scorchers paceman does not want to watch any more replays of his freak fielding mishap.
Neser stars as Heat upset Sixers, storm into BBL final
Michael Neser's batting under pressure has sealed an upset four-wicket win for the Brisbane Heat, who defeated the Sydney Sixers to qualify for the BBL final.
Playing days over, Dan Christian eyes coaching career
Now that the curtain has come down on his playing career, T20 specialist Dan Christian is keen to make a name for himself as a coach.
Warner fears for future of Test cricket
In the twilight of his own Test career, David Warner is urging the next generation of cricketers to make a priority of pursuing the baggy green.
MacGill denies intimidating, swearing at mate’s ex
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has told a Sydney court he was worried for his friend's mental health on the day he's accused of abusing their ex-fiance.
Sixers to recall Daniel Hughes for do-or-die BBL clash
Daniel Hughes is set to return to the Sydney Sixers' XI for Thursday's 'Challenger Final', which will be his first BBL game since early January.
WPL will lift India to Australia’s standard: Harris
The advent of the Women's Premier League could help India challenge Australia for the mantle of world's best women's cricket side.
MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been accused of intimidation at a Sydney pub, threatening to call the police on a woman before she was told to leave.
Healy confirmed for first World Cup game
After suffering a calf injury last month, Alyssa Healy has confirmed her availability for Australia's entire World Cup campaign in South Africa.
Strikers’ Matt Short named BBL’s best
Adelaide Strikers opening batter Matt Short has been announced as the Big Bash League's most valuable player at the Cricket Australia Awards.
Smith to keep chasing improvement
Steve Smith is not content to rest on his laurels after a winning a record-equalling fourth Allan Border Medal.
Heat cruise past Renegades in BBL knockout
Melbourne Renegades' first BBL finals appearance in four years has proved short-lived, losing to an Usman Khawaja-inspired Brisbane Heat by seven wickets.
Green no certainty for first Test in India
Australia allrounder Cameron Green is not certain to be fit for the first Test in India as he recovers from a broken injury suffered at the MCG last month.
Renshaw not counting on India Test run
Cameron Green is racing to be fit to play in Australia's first Test in India but Matt Renshaw is no certainty to play instead of the young allrounder.
Khawaja, Marnus in for BBL knockout
The Brisbane Heat's Test trio of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Renshaw is poised to play in the knockout final against the Melbourne Renegades.
Warner ‘exhausted’ ahead of India tour
Australian Test veteran David Warner says a busy summer of cricket has left him exhausted ahead of next month's Test tour of India.
Scorchers into BBL GF with win over Sixers
The Perth Scorchers are into the Big Bash grand final after Ashton Turner thumped 84no off 47 balls to lead his side to a seven-wicket victory over the Sixers.
Perth’s Richardson to miss BBL grand final
Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says he doesn't want to put Jhye Richardson's body at risk by playing the star paceman in next Saturday's BBL grand final.
Renshaw ready to face big Test from Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is a master at removing left-handers, but Matt Renshaw has prepared for the upcoming Test tour in interesting ways.
Hobart stun Heat but miss BBL finals
The Hobart Hurricanes have pulled off a thrilling two-run victory over the Brisbane Heat, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Big Bash League finals.