News for 'BBL'

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Bellerive Oval is one ground where the side boundaries are smaller in size, hence hitting the right lengths would be paramount considering anything short would be flying over cover, point, square leg or mid-wicket on either side of the fence.

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest hundred on Monday to deliver Hobart Hurricanes their first T20 title

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Sanctioning Russian oil would have led to a sharp surge in oil prices to above $80 per barrel levels, which would impact pump prices in the US ahead of midterm elections next year.

Ashwin enters ILT20 auction with highest base price!

Ashwin enters ILT20 auction with highest base price!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin entered his first ILT20 auction with a whopping base price of US$ 120,000 -- the highest for any player.

'Test cricket could make countries bankrupt'

'Test cricket could make countries bankrupt'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'We need to make sure we invest in the right spaces to play Test cricket where it means something and has jeopardy.'

Sandpaper-gate behind him? Warner back as BBL captain

Sandpaper-gate behind him? Warner back as BBL captain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Warner's leadership and experience are expected to be invaluable to the Thunder as they aim to challenge for the BBL title.

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'My request to Babar Azam and Rizwan is that if you feel your respect is not intact, then consider retiring from international cricket.'

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said Babar Azam has been asked to improve certain aspects of his game.

'Ready To Launch 5 products In 18 Months'

'Ready To Launch 5 products In 18 Months'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'We recently launched Yesintek in the immunology space.'

Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russia

Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Indian OMCs have not been buying Iranian or Venezuelan crude which is actually sanctioned by US. OMCs have always complied with the price cap of $60 for Russian oil recommended by the US.

BCCI, ECB unite to fend off Saudi T20 league threat

BCCI, ECB unite to fend off Saudi T20 league threat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The ambitious Saudi T20 league, which is believed to be a $400-million project, won't be backed by the BCCI or the England and Wales Cricket Board as they try to protect their respective flagship tournaments from getting diluted, British newspaper The Guardian has reported.

BBL introduces the Electra Stumps

BBL introduces the Electra Stumps

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

In a groundbreaking move, the ongoing season of the Big Bash League unveiled the 'Electra Stumps'.

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

BBL player Harper hit on head at training, hospitalised

BBL player Harper hit on head at training, hospitalised

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

A report in ESPNcricinfo said the cricketer attempted to play a cross-bat shot and got hit on the chin, "with the ball lodging under the grill of his helmet, causing a severe cut near his throat".

Stocks of these 4 sectors gain as Brent crude oil slips below $70/bbl

Stocks of these 4 sectors gain as Brent crude oil slips below $70/bbl

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Oil marketing companies (OMCs), paint manufacturers, tyre producers, and aviation stocks witnessed significant gains as Brent crude oil prices slipped below $70 per barrel. The price drop came after a double blow: The US imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, including energy imports, and OPEC+ - the group of major oil-producing nations including Russia - announced an output increase of 138,000 barrels per day, the first such hike since 2022.

BBL entices top cricketers with rule changes

BBL entices top cricketers with rule changes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Australia's Big Bash League boosts player payments amid T20 talent war

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Russian shipments averaged 1.67 million barrels per day in January compared to 1.48 million bpd in December and 1.53 million bpd a year earlier.

Big money from UAE League threatens BBL

Big money from UAE League threatens BBL

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

15 Australian players offered AUD$700,000 to play in UAE League

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan upstaged some of the world's top batters as he topped the run scoring charts, while Prasidh Krishna was the most successful bowler of the season.

Women's BBL: Harris smashes six with broken bat

Women's BBL: Harris smashes six with broken bat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Australia's Grace Harris broke her bat into two pieces when smashing one delivery for six in the Women's Big Bash League T20 match.

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Chand will become the first Indian to feature in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Adam Griffith has been tasked with grooming the next generation of Australian pace bowlers for bigger assignments like Test cricket.

'Raise the roof': BBL players fume over 'bizarre' rule

'Raise the roof': BBL players fume over 'bizarre' rule

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A controversial Big Bash League (BBL) rule came under the spotlight during Saturday's Melbourne derby when two batsmen were each awarded six runs after hitting the roof when they could have been out caught instead.

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Did playing in BBL give England players an advantage?

Did playing in BBL give England players an advantage?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

An extensive experience of playing the Big Bash League in Australia contributed to Jos Buttler and Alex Hales' absolute dominance over India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, said head coach Rahul Dravid.

BBL: Uncertainty looms over Warner's participation

BBL: Uncertainty looms over Warner's participation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

David Warner reflected on how in 2013-14, playing Twenty20 tournament without much gap between the Test cricket adversely impacted his performance.

Unmukt Chand first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Unmukt Chand first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Chand, under whose leadership India had won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2012 in Australia, retired from all forms of Indian cricket in August last year, making him eligible to play leagues overseas.

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Even as Russia and West Asia have been slugging it out for market share in India to sell their crude oil, the US is quietly making its moves on the sidelines. The US has doubled its share of the Indian crude market in the past few months, according to industry sources and ship-tracking data. Some of the increase in America's market share may have come at the expense of Russia, India's biggest crude oil supplier, said industry sources.

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Matthew Wade has revealed that his team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year was probably the moment that ended his career as it was the first time that the thought of retirement crossed his mind.

Marcus Stoinis blasts record BBL score!

Marcus Stoinis blasts record BBL score!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Stoinis smashed 13 fours and eight sixes during his blistering innings.

Will Australia stick with Smith as opener in India Tests?

Will Australia stick with Smith as opener in India Tests?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Following David Warner's retirement from Tests, Steve Smith opened the batting for Australia in series against West Indies and New Zealand.

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Why on earth aren't all competitions using DRS'

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

Konstas has streaks of Warner

Konstas has streaks of Warner

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Katich agrees that if Mitchell Marsh isn't contributing with the ball, then Australia's National Selection Panel will need to have a look at the combination considering the all-rounder's poor returns with the bat.

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A resurgence in Saudi Arabian supplies of crude oil to India coupled with an attack on an Iraqi tanker in August carrying crude to Europe may result in improved bargaining power for India with West Asian and Russian suppliers for winter supplies. Shipments of Saudi oil rebounded in September from August, surging to the highest since March while Russian oil shipments rose marginally as Saudi Arabia tried to claw back market share in Asia, according to industry sources and ship tracking data.

Find out more about BBL's 'X-factor Player' and more

Find out more about BBL's 'X-factor Player' and more

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cricket Australia on Monday introduced three new rule innovations (Power Surge, X-Factor Player, and Bash Boost) that will be implemented in the upcoming edition of BBL.

Australia to hold BBL in middle of India Test series

Australia to hold BBL in middle of India Test series

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The 10th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) will coincide with the much-anticipated India's tour of Australia, the host board announced on Wednesday unveiling a 61-match schedule for the country's premier T20 event.

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Sean Abbott and Beau Webster, seasoned domestic cricketers, remain on the fringes of Australia's Test squad

Investors pin hope on govt support amid under-recoveries of BPCL, HPCL

Investors pin hope on govt support amid under-recoveries of BPCL, HPCL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The market responded positively to the Q1 results of oil marketing companies (OMCs), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) despite numbers being weaker than consensus. BPCL's reported gross refining margin (GRM) was in line at $7.9 per barrel (bbl) in Q1FY25, which implies marketing margin stood at Rs 4.8 per litre. Standalone profit after tax or PAT at Rs 3,000 crore was down versus consensus due to under-recoveries in LPG business.