News for 'Big Bash League'

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Lamichhane, who is currently out on bail -- an order released by the Patan High Court -- was arrested in November 2022, after a 18-year-old girl alleged that he raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu in August 2022.

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players.

Eventually only a few T20 leagues will survive: Ganguly

Eventually only a few T20 leagues will survive: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Players getting lured by the growing number of T20 leagues is a short-term phenomenon as eventually 'only a few' financially sustainable leagues will survive, said former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

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.

Adelaide Strikers' nail-biting win in WBBL final

Adelaide Strikers' nail-biting win in WBBL final

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Adelaide Strikers claimed their second straight Women's Big Bash League title on Saturday

Cricket Australia, Disney Star ink 7-year deal to beam matches in India

Cricket Australia, Disney Star ink 7-year deal to beam matches in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Under the deal, reportedly worth more than $250 million, international matches and the domestic Big Bash League for men and women will be beamed to India "and other territories across Asia" from the 2023-24 season.

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

Will Mandhana play in WBBL this season?

Will Mandhana play in WBBL this season?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

India's women cricketers did not play for 12 months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mandhana, however, has no issues with the busier schedule that she is having to deal with.

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Uncapped Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis was on Monday named as Chris Woakes' replacement in the Delhi Capitals squad for the second leg of IPL, to be held in UAE from September 19.

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

WBBL: Shafali, Radha shine in Sydney Sixers' win

WBBL: Shafali, Radha shine in Sydney Sixers' win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Apart from Shafali's knock, Sixers skipper Ellyse Perry hit 27 runs off 33 balls as they reached 129 for five in 19.3 overs.

'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.

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

He is an acclaimed T20 freelancer but white ball commitments for England is still a priority for Liam Livingstone, one of the world's most destructive batters in the shortest format.

Dhoni gifts Pak pacer Rauf CSK jersey

Dhoni gifts Pak pacer Rauf CSK jersey

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Rauf currently represents the Melbourne Stars in the Australian Big Bash League (BBL).

Gillespie to coach Adelaide Strikers in Australia's T20 league

Gillespie to coach Adelaide Strikers in Australia's T20 league

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former test bowler Jason Gillespie has returned home to coach the Adelaide Strikers in Australia's domestic Twenty20 league, dashing speculation the Yorkshire mentor might succeed England coach Peter Moores.

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Tim Paine captained Australia during India's last two tours Down Under in which the visitors recorded identical 2-1 series victories.

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Desperate to save its multi-million dollar broadcast deal with Channel Seven, Cricket Australia has overshot its COVID-19 bio-bubble budget which now stands at a whopping 30 million Australian dollars with marquee tour of India and the Big Bash League being a part of it.

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar, Rizwan and Afridi in near future

India's batting star Shafali to feature in The Hundred

India's batting star Shafali to feature in The Hundred

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India's teen batting sensation Shafali Verma is set to play for Birmingham Phoenix in the inaugural edition of The Hundred and might also turn up for a Sydney franchise in the Women's Big bash League later in the year.

Harman's message to Shafali: 'Get back into your zone'

Harman's message to Shafali: 'Get back into your zone'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Shafali Verma, dropped from the India ODI squad, has the full backing of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who is eager to see the aggressive opener back in her "zone"

Mature Hales 'looking forward' to England opportunity at T20 World Cup

Mature Hales 'looking forward' to England opportunity at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

In 2019, Hales was withdrawn from the preliminary squad for the 50-overs World Cup after the Guardian newspaper reported he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use.

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.

Don't want to play for selfish reasons: Maxwell retires from ODIs

Don't want to play for selfish reasons: Maxwell retires from ODIs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs to focus on next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Australian Wright joins Punjab Kings as bowling coach

Australian Wright joins Punjab Kings as bowling coach

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Damien Wright has worked with Australian Big Bash League sides Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars and also served as the bowling coach of New Zealand team.

Gayle repeats infamous 'don't blush' comment

Gayle repeats infamous 'don't blush' comment

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Chris Gayle has continued to poke fun at his controversial Big Bash League interview with TV reporter by repeating his infamous 'don't blush' line on former Australian player and pundit Tom Moody in the Pakistan Super League.

How IPL experience has helped big hitter Tim David

How IPL experience has helped big hitter Tim David

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

David scored a 14-ball 18 on debut and added 62 with Matthew Wade (45) to guide Australia to a four-wicket win in the first T20 on Tuesday.

Unmukt Chand first Indian to join Melbourne Renegades

Unmukt Chand first Indian to join Melbourne Renegades

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian cricketer to play in Australia's Big Bash League after he signed for Melbourne Renegades for the 2021-2022 season.

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This is not the first time an IPL-related reference was made at a PSL media briefing.

Million dollar pay packets for Australia's women cricketers!

Million dollar pay packets for Australia's women cricketers!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Top Australian women cricketers could earn more than A$1 million ($666,600) a year with increases from a new pay deal.

Dinesh Karthik to assist England Lions

Dinesh Karthik to assist England Lions

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will work with England Lions' as batting consultant for a brief period of nine days when the side will tour India.

PSL to clash with IPL again! PCB eyes bigger viewership

PSL to clash with IPL again! PCB eyes bigger viewership

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year is set to clash with the high-profile Indian Super League as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling to hold the event in the same window as the IPL.

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.

Smith back for BBL's Sixers with eye on T20 WC

Smith back for BBL's Sixers with eye on T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Australia's top batsman Steve Smith says he is returning to the Big Bash League domestic tournament for the Sydney Sixers with an eye on next year's Twenty20 World Cup on home soil.

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

IPL: Will Wood add firepower to Punjab Kings' batting?

IPL: Will Wood add firepower to Punjab Kings' batting?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Punjab Kings have hired former England first class cricketer Julian Ross Wood as their batting consultant, with emphasis on power-hitting, ahead of the Indian Premier League, starting on March 26.

Chris Gayle slammed over sexist remarks to TV interviewer

Chris Gayle slammed over sexist remarks to TV interviewer

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

West Indian batting star Chris Gayle has courted fresh controversy when he made 'inappropriate' remarks to a female television presenter live on air after a Big Bash League cricket match. Gayle, who plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the T20 competition, was speaking to Channel 10 presenter Mel McLaughlin after he made a quick-fire 41 runs of 15 balls in his team's victory against Tasmania.

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".

Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'I've been bowling here for the Melbourne Stars, I know the pitch, I know the length.'

'Looking forward to sharing dressing room with Rohit, Hardik...'

'Looking forward to sharing dressing room with Rohit, Hardik...'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammed Nabi expressed his happiness at joining Mumbai Indians (MI) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year, saying that he looks forward to joining Indian stars like Rohit Sharma, skipper Hardik Pandya, number one T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.