News for '-big-bash-league'

Cricket Australia in trouble; Broadcaster threatens to end contract

Cricket Australia in trouble; Broadcaster threatens to end contract

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

CA said it was disappointed with broadcaster's comments and would deliver a 'full and compelling summer of cricket'.

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for victims.

Warne fined for breach of conduct

Warne fined for breach of conduct

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Australian spin legend Shane Warne was fined Aus$ 5000 for breaching Cricket Australia's Code of Behaviour in the domestic Big Bash League.

Got no demons in my head now, says Maxwell

Got no demons in my head now, says Maxwell

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Glenn Maxwell thanked Cricket Australia for supporting him and insisted that he had greatly benefited from the break.

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Factbox on Australia's Ashleigh Barty, who beat Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 in the French Open final on Saturday:

Harmanpreet to play in ECB's Kia Super League

Harmanpreet to play in ECB's Kia Super League

Rediff.com27 May 2017

India's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to represent the Surrey Stars in Kia Super League, the T20 tournament hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after a successful stint with Sydney Thunders in Women's Big Bash League, last year.

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Former spinner Shane Warne on Monday had announced he would auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for victims of devastating bushfires in Australia.

No Big Bash for Pakistani players

No Big Bash for Pakistani players

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have stopped three of their top players from playing in the Australian Big Bash League next month because it clashes with their national Twenty20 championship.

'CA should employ guidelines over participation Big Bash'

'CA should employ guidelines over participation Big Bash'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Cricket NSW Chairman Dr Harry Harinath believes Cricket Australia needs to set guidelines regarding any restraint on Test players who would be competing for places in the Big Bash League franchises.

Matthew Hayden retires from all forms

Matthew Hayden retires from all forms

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Veteran Australian opener Matthew Hayden has called time on his glittering playing career, opting not to play in Australia's domestic Twenty20 series this year, his Brisbane Heat team said.

Usain Bolt can excel in cricket, says Gayle

Usain Bolt can excel in cricket, says Gayle

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

West Indies' opening batsman Chris Gayle rates the bowling of fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt and reckons the six-times Olympic gold medallist has what it takes to excel at the game.

Bolt almost knocked my head off with a bouncer: Gayle

Bolt almost knocked my head off with a bouncer: Gayle

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

West Indies' opening batsman Chris Gayle rates the bowling of fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt and reckons the six-times Olympic gold medallist has what it takes to excel at the game.

Finch reacts after going unsold in IPL auctions

Finch reacts after going unsold in IPL auctions

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'I'd prefer to be playing cricket, but a little bit of time at home might not be the worst thing'

Warne wants Bolt for Big Bash

Warne wants Bolt for Big Bash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Usain Bolt could repackage himself as a big-hitting cricketer in Australia's Big Bash League after defending his sprint double at the London Olympics, local media reported on Monday.

Somerset look to continue winning run

Somerset look to continue winning run

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

High-flying Somerset will look to stretch their winning-streak in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament when they cross swords with unpredictable South Australia Redbacks in their group B contest at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Saturday.

Trending! #StandByGayle hashtag

Trending! #StandByGayle hashtag

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The controversial West Indies star opener Chris Gayle has found his support through a hashtag campaign.

ICC not supportive of window for IPL: Lorgat

ICC not supportive of window for IPL: Lorgat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Outgoing ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat says the world body will not consider the idea of incorporating the Indian Premier League into the Future Tours Programme, as such a concession would mean creating windows for other domestic T20 leagues as well.

Gayle takes 'break', says no to India ODIs

Gayle takes 'break', says no to India ODIs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'West Indies called me to play ODIs, but I am not going to play'

IPL Trading: McDonald moves from Delhi to RCB

IPL Trading: McDonald moves from Delhi to RCB

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Australian all-rounder Andrew McDonald became the fifth player to be transferred during the IPL trading window, moving from Delhi Daredevils to Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Samuels to play for Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash

Samuels to play for Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Hard-hitting West Indies batsman batsman Marlon Samuels will play in Australia's second T20 Big Bash League season for Melbourne Renegades. He joins Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan as the second international on the Renegades' list for BBL.

Short replaces injured Warner, Cummins rested

Short replaces injured Warner, Cummins rested

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

David Warner has been ruled out of the remainder of the limited-overs series against India while Pat Cummins has been rested as part of his workload management.

CA's Big Bash killing Test cricket: Slater

CA's Big Bash killing Test cricket: Slater

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Former Australian opener Michael Slater on Wednesday accused Cricket Australia of being obsessed with starting a rival tournament to compete with Indian Premier League and turning a blind eye towards the dwindling fortunes of Test cricket.

Lee more than happy to mentor Blake in art of fast bowling

Lee more than happy to mentor Blake in art of fast bowling

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Australian pacer Brett Lee has said he will be more than happy to mentor Jamaican sprint star Yohan Blake in the art of fast bowling if he joins him at the Sydney Sixers for the Big Bash Twenty20 competition.

Gayle slams critics as he leaves Big Bash!

Gayle slams critics as he leaves Big Bash!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

A fuming Chris Gayle blasted current and former cricketers for not standing by him when he was roundly criticised for flirting with a television presenter during an interview at the Big Bash League.

Kevin Pietersen to miss Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash

Kevin Pietersen to miss Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said he has no plans to play in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League following his retirement from one-day international cricket.

Harmanpreet set to make waves again in Australian BBL

Harmanpreet set to make waves again in Australian BBL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Harmanpreet extends association with Sydney Thunder for BBL

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Unfortunately he has not recovered well enough in order to play a further part in the tour'

Lee hints at coaching Indian pacers

Lee hints at coaching Indian pacers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee, on Thursday, hinted that he is keen on mentoring Indian bowlers in the near future if asked to do so.

Cricket Australia launch anti-corruption unit

Cricket Australia launch anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Australia has formed an anti-corruption watchdog to monitor its domestic competitions in the wake of a London court's decision to jail three Pakistan cricketers for their roles in a spot-fixing scandal.

Kaur on Women's T20 Challenge clashing with WBBL

Kaur on Women's T20 Challenge clashing with WBBL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the clash, which means players will have to choose one competition or the other, was a loss for both leagues.

Viv Richards joins Melbourne Stars as mentor

Viv Richards joins Melbourne Stars as mentor

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Batting legend Sir Viv Richards of the West Indies has been singed up by the Melbourne Stars as a mentor for the team during the second edition of the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...

Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The 26-year-old's three scoreless IPL innings follow another first-ball duck for Perth Scorchers and a five-ball nought for Australia against India.

Starc to play in Big Bash final after missing 4th Test

Starc to play in Big Bash final after missing 4th Test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Australian paceman Mitchell Starc is disappointed at being left out of the Adelaide Test against India and taking solace from the chance to play for Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League final.

T20 World Cup stares at logistical nightmare

T20 World Cup stares at logistical nightmare

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

ICC said last week it was still planning for the tournament according to its Oct. 18 - Nov. 15 schedule, despite a global shutdown of sport to contain COVID-19. But it would be a 'logistical nightmare' due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Watson to play Big Bash in between India series

Watson to play Big Bash in between India series

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Australia vice-captain Shane Watson has signed up with Sydney Sixers in the Twenty20 Big Bash League and will take part in the tournament during the gap between the home Test series against New Zealand and India.

Oz Big Bash: Gayle signs up for Sydney Thunder

Oz Big Bash: Gayle signs up for Sydney Thunder

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

West Indian opening batsman Chris Gayle will appear for the Sydney Thunder side in Australia's Big Bash League.

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities.

Australian states woo Indian T20 investors

Australian states woo Indian T20 investors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria are trying to woo deep-pocketed Indian investors to buy franchises in Australia's Twenty20 league.

Why Morgan's return is a big boost for KKR

Why Morgan's return is a big boost for KKR

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Eoin Morgan could well be the 'ice' to Andre Russell's 'fire' as England's World Cup winning captain gets ready to complement the pyrotechnics of the big-hitting Jamaican when Kolkata Knight Riders take the field in this year's Indian Premier League.