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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Elyse Villani of the Hurricanes addresses the team during the WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers at Ninja Stadium, on December 13, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricanes captain retires a champion

Hobart Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani has announced her retirement from cricket after leading her team to WBBL Championship glory in what she calls a “fairytale ending”.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Lizelle Lee of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a half century during the WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers at Ninja Stadium, on December 13, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Lee smashes fifty as Hurricanes claim maiden WBBL crown

Sloppy fielding gifted Scorchers’ most dangerous stars multiple chances to punish Hobart in a tense grand final, but Lizelle Lee had other plans, as she hammered the Hurricanes home to their first WBBL title.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Elyse Villani of the Hurricanes and Sophie Devine of the Scorchers during the WBBL Final Media Opportunity at Constitution Dock on December 12, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

‘It would be a dream’: Hurricanes star aims to end WBBL pain

Former Australian international and Hobart Hurricanes skipper Elyse Villani is determined to turn her own personal misfortune around in WBBL finals with her opposite number heaping the pressure onto the hosts.

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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Gabe Bell of the Tasmanian Tigers bowled by Ben Manenti of South Australia during day three of the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Tasmania at Adelaide Oval, on December 07, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Shield: Tigers final hopes cop huge blow after SA belting

Tasmania’s Shield final hopes took a major blow after South Australia completed a ten-wicket rout inside three days on Sunday. Get the cricket latest here.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Darcie Brown of the Adelaide Strikers and Georgia Voll of the Sydney Thunder shake hands as the match is abandoned due to rain during the WBBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval, on November 28, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘It’s unacceptable’: Thunder ‘robbed’ in farcical WBBL finish

A WBBL match which played through rain ended in “farcical” scenes when umpires decided to abandon play with Sydney Thunder three runs from victory.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Meg Lanning of the Stars is congratulated by Alyssa Healy of the Sixers as she walks off after an innings of 135 runs during the WBBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval, on November 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Lanning scores major payday as Healy overlooked in WPL shock

Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning has scored a major payday in the Indian WPL after the shock passing in of Alyssa Healy at the mega auction. See how every Australian fared.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Meg Lanning of the Stars celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century during the WBBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval, on November 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Watch: Cricket legend lights up with century for the ages

Meg Lanning might not play for Australia anymore but she’s still producing magic on the big stage after she blasted one of the great WBBL centuries.

Hurricanes WBBL captain Elyse Villani with Salliann Beams High performance manager at Cricket Tasmania ahead of the pride round. Picture: Linda Higginson

‘No excuse’: WBBL captain hits out at lack of Pride Round

Hobart Hurricanes skipper Elyse Villani has hit out at cricket officials for failing to “lead” the push for a Pride Round in the WBBL. See what she said.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Caoimhe Bray of the Sixers celebrates a hat trick during the WBBL match between Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Perry’s teen clone steals the show with epic hat trick in Sydney derby

Australian cricket’s next big thing has officially arrived – and she’s only just turned 16. See Sixers’ teen Caoimhe Bray’s epic hat trick here.

Ash Gardner backed to be next Aussie captain

Life after Healy, Perry: Is this the next Aussie World Cup team?

The end of an era is drawing closer in Australian cricket and a future without Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy is inevitable. Lachlan McKirdy examines what’s next — and the race to be captain.

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NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA - OCTOBER 30: Jemimah Rodrigues of India celebrates following victory in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 Semi-Final match between India and Australia at DY Patil Stadium on October 30, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Indian World Cup hero: The WBBL helped me conquer Australia

She’s the World Cup star who beat self-doubt to engineer her side’s semi-final win against Australia — now Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed how the WBBL helped bring down the almighty Aussies.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Hayley Silver-Holmes of the Hurricanes celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Alyssa Healy of the Sixers during the WBBL match between Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes at North Sydney Oval, on November 13, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Amazing over seals thumping WBBL result

A former Sixer came back to haunt her old side with a sunning over turning the game on its head.

Erin Burns to play in WBBL four months after giving birth

Sixers star’s remarkable WBBL return 138 days after giving birth

Sydney Sixers all-rounder Erin Burns is set to make a remarkable WBBL return just 138 days after giving birth and is determined to prove she’s more than just a comeback story.

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EXCLUSIVEBBL

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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WBBL 11 TOP 30 PLAYERS

Who made the list? Scorchers, Sixers lead WBBL top 30 rankings

Veterans, rising stars and a flock of international names, before the first ball of the WBBL’s 11th edition, dive into the competition’s top 30 players ranked. Click to see who’s made the list.

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Brisbane Heat new signing Mikayla Wrigley. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Record-setting batter snaps up 12th hour WBBL contract

A Queensland cricketer who blasted a record 250 runs from 170 balls has earned the final spot with a WBBL heavyweight club ahead of round one this weekend. Full details here.

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Picture courtesy of Queensland Premier Cricket.

Qld Premier Cricket latest: Wests is best, Tav’s teen averaging 163

The latest news lines from Queensland Premier Cricket uncovered here after a stunning weekend of taverners, first grade women and men action. See the gallery and top performers inside.

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AnalysisAustralian Teams

Australia's Annabel Sutherland, without cap, celebrates with teammates after her five-wicket haul during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Hasta la vista: All-conquering Australia are cricket’s Terminator

Australia’s women cricketers have proven near-impossible to defeat. Even when pushed to the brink, as has happened three times this World Cup, they find a new match-winner.

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Belinda Clark has been elevated to legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Picture: Phil Hillyard

‘Problem on their hands’: Legend calls out cricket’s broken calendar

Newly-minted Australian sporting legend Belinda Clark has urged cricket’s administrators to cast aside self-interest to fix the game’s broken calendar.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: BBL General manager Alistair Dobson speaks during the 2023-24 Big Bash League season launch at the Moore Park Driving Range on December 04, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

BBL boss on Hurricanes home games in Hobart and Launceston

The BBL boss has opened up on questions over Hobart Hurricanes games at Ninja Stadium and where the future of Launceston lies.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Ashleigh Gardner of Australia reacts after being dismissed for 93 during game five of the Women's One Day International series between Australia and India at Junction Oval on February 08, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘You’re so far off the mark’: Wake-up call which made a superstar

Ash Gardner has revealed the brutal feedback which helped transform her into one of world cricket’s premier all-rounders — and how it has helped her relationship with wife Monica.

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Adelaide Strikers WBBL player Jemma Barsby Picture: Supplied

‘Going to be in a wheelchair’: Cricket star’s health battle

One of the country’s most successful cricketers has opened up about living with a debilitating disease – and how she’s continued playing sport at the highest level.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Lauren Smith of Tasmania celebrates the dismissal of Sophie Reid of Victoria during the WNCL match between Victoria and Tasmania at CitiPower Centre, on February 14, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

WBBL gun eyes international opportunity

A WBBL off-spinner has revealed she’s eyeing off a move to play with her sister at international level fresh off a career changing opportunity.

Domestic Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Ellyse Perry of the Sydney Sixers poses for a photograph during the 2023 WBBL season launch at The Wool Mill on October 16, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

Aussie legend to reach crazy milestone

Ellyse Perry’s remarkable career is set to extend to a 20th season after the international superstar agreed to a new deal to remain with the Sixers.

Rajasthan Royals' teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Picture: AFP

Blanket rule change set to block teen wunderkinds from BBL

There will be no Australian equivalent of the 14-year-old sensation who took over the IPL after a major rule change was introduced. Plus another Pakistan superstar joins the BBL, in this week’s Leg Buys column.

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DERBY, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Hayley Matthews of West Indies bats during the 1st Women's Metro Bank ODI match between England and West Indies at The County Ground on May 30, 2025 in Derby, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

World-class star commits to WBBL

The reigning WBBL champions have boosted their chances of another crown with the commitment of a world class all-rounder.

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 03: Australia captain Meg Lanning, coach Matthew Mott and Rachael Haynes pose with the trophy after Australia won the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Final match between Australia and England at Hagley Oval on April 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

World Cup winning coach lands new Aussie job

A multiple World Cup winning former international coach will reunite with Australian stars Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy in Australia.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 26: Georgia Voll of Australia bats during game three of the Women's T20 series between New Zealand and Australia at Sky Stadium, on March 26, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Time to evolve: Voll hints at new-look power game for 2025 season

A stunning international debut last year announced Georgia Voll as a future superstar of Australian cricket. The best however is yet to come for the 21-year-old batting powerhouse.

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Domestic Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Jake Weatherald of Tasmania celebrates scoring a century during the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and New South Wales at Blundstone Arena, on March 17, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Comeback king: Weatherald takes Tigers top crown

After sitting on the sidelines watching the Tigers during 2023/24 season, Jake Weatherald did all he could to get back into the side and now he claims Cricket Tasmania’s top award. Here’s how

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