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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.

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL

Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been banned by Cricket Australia (CA) to use his black bat in the Big Bash League.

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.

These Indians are making big noise in women's BBL

These Indians are making big noise in women's BBL

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur scored record half-centuries

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.

The Virat Kohli moment that changed his career forever

The Virat Kohli moment that changed his career forever

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Chaudhary has aspirations to solidify his presence in Australia, looking to extend his BBL career

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.

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts' apprehension about the global body's plans will be music to BCCI's ears.

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

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

Head withdraws from Pak series to focus on India

Head withdraws from Pak series to focus on India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

While Sheffield Shield game for South Australia on a bouncy track would have been ideal preparation for Perth, Head feels that he will relax bit before resuming training for the India series.

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Batsman Daniel Hughes, returning from an ankle injury but still visibly restricted, top-scored with 42 before being run-out by Marsh, triggering a collapse which resulted in the side being bowled out for 92.

Warne retires from BBL, cricket career ends

Warne retires from BBL, cricket career ends

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Spin legend Shane Warne has retired from the Big Bash Twenty20 League, citing business, family and commentary commitments across two continents, thereby bringing an end to his competitive cricket career.

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

On Thursday, Rashid's BBL side Adelaide Strikers had announced that Rashid would undergo a minor operation soon.

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just excited to see what it all brings.'

Gayle could be banned from playing future BBL tournaments

Gayle could be banned from playing future BBL tournaments

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Big-hitting West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is set to be banned from future Big Bash League tournaments as a fallout of his controversial TV interview with Channel 10 journalist Mel McLaughlin.

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has suffered multiple cheekbone fractures after an on-field head clash during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Maxwell likely to make Test return after seven years

Maxwell likely to make Test return after seven years

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Maxwell has starred with bat and ball in Australia's white ball teams since coming back from his broken leg last year.

OMC shares sink up to 6% on fuel price cut

OMC shares sink up to 6% on fuel price cut

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Investors shunned shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday as they feared that the government's decision to cut retail prices of petrol and diesel could hurt the companies' profit margins in the near term. On Thursday, the government announced that OMCs will reduce pump prices of petrol and diesel after a record 22 months, making them cheaper by Rs 2 per litre in the national capital. The changes were effective from Friday.

Women's BBL star Dottin hospitalised after on-field head clash

Women's BBL star Dottin hospitalised after on-field head clash

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin was rushed to the hospital after suffering a suspected concussion during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) clash on Tuesday.

Maxwell hospitalised following late-night party

Maxwell hospitalised following late-night party

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

He was, however, discharged from the hospital after a short stay and is back to training.

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The medium-term scenario for oil marketing companies (OMCs) is high risk due to the surging crude and gas prices. Apart from OPEC-plus cutting production, the Hamas-Israel conflict has caused fears of supply disruption. The July-September quarter of 2023-24 (Q2FY24) saw positive surprises for OMCs. Strong gross refining margins (GRMs) more than offset weak marketing margins.

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Smith, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals for Australia since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction held in December last year.

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The IPL begins on March 31.

'Why Won't Indian Players Play BBL?'

'Why Won't Indian Players Play BBL?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'It won't diminish the IPL, it will only grow them as a brand.'

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