Heat to unleash ‘Italian Stallion’ against Scorchers
The Brisbane Heat will be aiming to win their second BBL crown when they come up against four-time title winners Perth Scorchers in the final on Saturday.
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Heat embrace underdog status for BBL grand final
The Perth Scorchers will start as hot favourites in the BBL grand final at a sold-out Optus Stadium, but the Brisbane Heat are warming as the feel-good story.
Carey content with Australia’s India tour preparation
Australia's decision not to play a tour match before the highly anticipated Test series against India is not an issue, wicketkeeper Alex Carey says.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smith fails to fire as Sixers post 8-151
Sixers captain Moises Henriques has struck 58 off 43 balls and Jordan Silk chipped in with an unbeaten 47 to lift their side to 8-151 against the Scorchers.
Sixers to bat first against Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers wil face off on Saturday, with the winner to earn hosting rights for the BBL grand final.
Khawaja in doubt for BBL knock-out match
Usman Khawaja starred for the Brisbane Heat in their sudden-death defeat of the Sydney Thunder but he's not certain to line up in their next knock-out match.
Pucovski to make cricket return
Will Pucovski will return to cricket in a Melbourne grade match, ending his break from the sport that started in late October.