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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: David Warner of the Thunder leaves the field after being dismissed by Nathan Ellis of the Hurricanes during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

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BBL late mail: Freak injury rules Warner out of Thunder opener

Thunder captain David Warner has suffered a freak injury while playing with his kids that looks set to seriously disrupt his start to the BBL season. Get all the latest news plus predicted teams.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Matthew Wade of the Hurricanes celebrates the wicket of Josh Phillipe of the Sixers during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, on January 01, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

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Be like Mike: Not too late to catch Hussey’s flying SuperCoach BBL start

Aussie champ Mike Hussey picked the two top scorers in the first game of the SuperCoach BBL season. See his final team and how you can join the action.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Stoinis of the Stars celebrates the wicket of Matthew Renshaw of the Heat during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Top scorers nailed – not too late to copy the best in SuperCoach BBL

This expert SuperCoach BBL cheat sheet singled out the top four scorers from the season opener. One game down, it’s not too late to check the full list and start picking your ultimate team.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Cooper Connolly of the Scorchers raises his bat after reaching his half century during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium, on December 14, 2025, in Perth, Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Connolly overshadows Babar to lead Perth to BBL win

Pakistan batting sensation Babar Azam’s Big Bash League debut has been overshadowed by the big hitting brilliance of Perth’s Cooper Connolly who led the Scorchers to a win.

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Ashes ‘hurt’ to batting with Warner: Sam Konstas’ rollercoaster year

Sam Konstas wouldn’t be human if he wasn’t hurt by being snubbed for Australia’s Ashes squad, but his focus has turned to partnering childhood hero David Warner at the top of the Thunder order in the BBL

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Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers

The Babar effect: Azam makes Sixers Sydney’s favourite team

Pakistan cricket superstar Babar Azam has transformed the Sydney Sixers into the most followed sporting team in Sydney — without playing a game.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Muhammad Rizwan of the Renegades poses during a Melbourne Renegades 2025-26 BBL Headshots Session at CitiPower Centre on December 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

‘Super excited’: Pakistani star to make BBL debut in Geelong

A T20 excitement machine says the Big Bash is one of the world’s leading competitions and success here is the quickest path to global fame.

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GEORGETOWN, GUYANA - JULY 13: Ben McDermott of Hobart Hurricanes batting during the Global Super League T20 match between Rangpur Riders v Hobart Hurricanes at Providence Stadium on July 13, 2025 in Georgetown, Guyana. (Photo by Ashley Allen - GSLT20/Global Super League via Getty Images)

Why McDermott is confident of Hurricanes BBL lead up form

Hobart Hurricanes power hitter Ben McDermott believes a lack of practice matches isn’t set to impact his side’s Big Bash title defence as he backs in the experience of the group.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Santa poses with Renegades fans in the crowd during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Brisbane Heat at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL is this easy to play — even during Christmas

Playing SuperCoach through the festive season means plenty of juggling — these are the trades and easy advice to follow to get through the first four rounds of BBL15.

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Ultimate planner: How to beat the SuperCoach BBL schedule

Don’t miss a bye or double game round in the BBL this summer. Set yourself up for SuperCoach success with the full schedule plus expert analysis.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Ben McDermott of the Hurricanes celebrates the win during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Tim Michell’s final-week team revealed

With Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers playing twice in round 1 of SuperCoach BBL, expert Tim Michell has stacked his starting team. Has he gone too far though?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars plays a shot during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 26, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images)

One simple rule behind Al Paton’s SuperCoach BBL team

SuperCoach BBL is fun, unpredictable, and almost here. See the rule fantasy guru Al Paton uses to pick a team … and the one player who breaks it.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Hayden Kerr of the Sixers appeals during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 17, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Cheapie Bible: Biggest SuperCoach bargains of BBL15 ranked

Some of the biggest stars in the Big Bash League are available at bargain SuperCoach prices for BBL15. Check out our 1-20 rankings of the best options for your team.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Matt Short of the Strikers acknowledges the crowd as he walks off out for 109 runs Caught Xavier Bartlett and bowled Mitchell Swepson during the BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on January 11, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Take these 11 players out of your SuperCoach BBL team ASAP

Unavailable, injured, too expensive, poor fixture or just a bad idea. Here are the players to avoid in SuperCoach BBL.

Australia's Spencer Johnson (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Aussie quick’s World Cup dream over as injury rules him out of BBL

Aussie quick Spencer Johnson’s World Cup dream is over after a long term injury blow ended his entire Big Bash season.

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Ranked: BBL15’s 30 best players, from Maxwell to Warner

The Big Bash League has never had this much star power. Ahead of BBL15, we’ve ranked the 30 players who will have the biggest impact this summer. See the full list and have your say here.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Mitch Owen of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a century during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Must-haves overhaul: Abbott dumped, bolter emerges

The fantasy Gods have blessed SuperCoach BBL teams heading into BBL15 with some of the game’s best scorers having an early double. We name the five players every team should have.

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The man who survived rugby league's biggest scandals now faces an even greater challenge – steering cricket through a franchise revolution that could reshape the sport forever.

How cricket’s head honcho cut his teeth on NRL scandals

He’s been sledged by Greg Matthews, gone to war for David Warner and weathered rugby league’s worst scandals. Now he faces an even tougher task, reviving Test cricket. Watch the High Steaks interview.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Riley Meredith of the Tigers celebrates taking the wicket of Jack Edwards of the Blues for victory during day four of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania at Cricket Central, on November 25, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

How ‘tested’ Tigers claimed memorable Shield win

In a game which looked all but destined for a draw, the Tasmania Tigers have pulled off one of the great Sheffield Shield wins. Here’s how it happened.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Andrew Tye of the Scorchers celebrates after taking the wicket of Nathan McSweeney of the Heat during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, on January 13, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Bowling legend handed Big Bash lifeline after Scorchers exit

After claiming the second-most wickets in BBL history during his decade-long Scorchers stint, Andrew Tye has made a surprise move to the Melbourne Renegades.

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12-11-2025 Head Curator of Adelaide Oval Damian Hough and his team prepare the drop in pitches at Kardinia Park for the Renegades match. Picture: Brad Fleet

New curator’s assessment of GMHBA surface

One of the world’s best turf doctors has provided his assessment of Kardinia Park’s surface as Geelong Football Club establishes a new access deal with the ground managers.

The Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades could be completely sold off, as State cricket CEOs continue discussions around the merits of privatising the BBL. Picture: Getty Images

100% stake? Two BBL teams could be sold off under shock proposal

The prospect of the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder being completely sold off to overseas investors is on the table, as state cricket CEOs continue discussions around the merits of privatising the BBL.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) speaks with teammate Eshan Malinga during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

The number which shows looming mass exodus for Cricket Australia

Marcus Stoinis and Tim David have both done it — but more could follow. Here’s the shocking number of Australian cricketers who would turn down a CA contract to play in franchise cricket.

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Lauren Kua and Elsa Hunter following in the footsteps of Richard Chee Quee 30 years after he played for NSW.

Richard Chee Quee’s role in Aussie cricket’s great revolution

Thirty years ago, Richard Chee Quee planted cricket’s seeds in multicultural Sydney. Now the vision is paying off – his pioneering legacy is bearing fruit and cricket is tapping into the untouched Asian market.

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SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 19: A general view of the crowd as fans try to catch a foul ball lduring the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Cricket to implement baseball’s iconic fan catch rule this summer

Big Bash has just got that much more fun for crowds, with the BBL and WBBL set to implement baseball’s iconic fan catch rule this summer. DANIEL CHERNY with the exclusive details.

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Big Bash import guide: Every club’s BBL15 signings profiled

Babar Azam. Shaheen Shah Afridi. Sam Curran. It’s a who’s who of international T20 stars signed for BBL15. We profile the 24 overseas signings and reveal who will have the biggest impact.

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Six rising stars ready to take Big Bash by storm

The Big Bash is a well-trodden path to the Australian set-up and the riches of the worldwide T20 circuit. These are six players ready to become household names in BBL15.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Ravichandran Ashwin of India bowls in the nets during an India Test squad training session at WACA Ground on November 13, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Major blow for BBL as Indian star set for surgery

It was billed as among the biggest signings in the history of the BBL. But the competition – and Sydney Thunder – have copped a deep blow with an Indian superstar ruled out of the tournament.

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Ravi Shastri has hosted a private meeting with senior cricket figures over BBL privatisation. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Shastri hosts secret meeting over BBL privatisation

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has emerged as a key figure in Cricket Australia’s plans for a BBL revolution, addressing officials about the league’s future amid IPL interest.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Will Salzmann of New South Wales celebrates after scoring a half century during day two of the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and New South Wales at The Gabba, on October 29, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Renegades snare NSW young gun for BBL15

NSW all-rounder Will Salzmann is Melbourne bound, signing with the Renegades for BBL15 after a stellar Sheffield Shield campaign.

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