News for 'Big Bash 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"

'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.'

This is the most bizarre run out ever!

This is the most bizarre run out ever!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Somebody needs to tell Adam Zampa that cricket is not a contact sport as the Melbourne Stars bowler was lucky not to lose a few teeth during Saturday's Big Bash clash against Melbourne Renegades.

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".

Lack of popularity sees end of Champions League Twenty20

Lack of popularity sees end of Champions League Twenty20

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Governing Council of the Champions League T20 tournament confirmed, on Wednesday, that the T20 cricket competition will be discontinued with immediate effect.

Sydney Thunder ALL OUT for 15!

Sydney Thunder ALL OUT for 15!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

It's a record lowest T20 score.

'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.

Young players need exposure to foreign leagues: Kumble

Young players need exposure to foreign leagues: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

"I think it's important that you need to have everything that you need to do, so that come 2024, you are well prepared to take on a World Cup event,"

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Just like it happens in football, where everybody from around the world wants to play in European leagues, every cricketer would dream to play in the Big Bash, IPL and The Hundred, explains Abhishek Singh.

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

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia's Luke Williams will take over as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the second season of the Women's Premier League.

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.

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.

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Perth Scorchers' opener Michael Klinger was given out on the seventh ball of an over with umpires failing to realise their mistake.

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'

Vettori joins Bangladesh coaching staff

Vettori joins Bangladesh coaching staff

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Former spinner Daniel Vettori will prepare Bangladesh for the tour of India later this year and a trip to New Zealand in 2020.

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.

WBBL: Mandhana steers Sydney Thunder to win; Shafali fails

WBBL: Mandhana steers Sydney Thunder to win; Shafali fails

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

India's limited overs vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slammed a 39-ball 45 to power defending champions Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win over Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash league.

Australia batsman Stoinis fined for personal abuse

Australia batsman Stoinis fined for personal abuse

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Batsman Marcus Stoinis has been fined A$7,500 (3,984 pounds) for directing personal abuse at Australia team mate Kane Richardson during a Big Bash League Twenty20 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Stoinis apologised "unreservedly" for the abuse during the Melbourne derby between the Stars and Renegades teams.

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.'

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

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia.

10 all out! The lowest score in T20 cricket...

10 all out! The lowest score in T20 cricket...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Isle of Man were bowled out by Spain for 10 runs in an international match on Sunday, limping to the lowest total in men's Twenty20 cricket.

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 Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.

IPL: Aussie Sams replaces Jason Roy in Delhi Capitals

IPL: Aussie Sams replaces Jason Roy in Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Roy has pulled out of the upcoming three match T20I series against Pakistan due to a side strain, which has effectively ruled him out of the IPL.

Asia Cup: Pakistan the team to beat: Ashwin

Asia Cup: Pakistan the team to beat: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

R Ashwin feels Pakistan will be the side to beat in Asia Cup and consistent performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will make them even more dangerous in the continental event.

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The match was a no-contest as Sydney Thunder restricted Melbourne Stars to just 86/9 in the allotted twenty overs. Thunder did not break a sweat in chasing down the total

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.

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle smashed fifty from 12 balls for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League on Monday to match India's Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century in Twenty20 cricket.

Will Warner skip West Indies T20Is for ILT20 glory?

Will Warner skip West Indies T20Is for ILT20 glory?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Bailey confirmed that Warner will be selected for the West Indies series and will be expected to participate.

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.

'We made mistakes': Richa opens up on India's loss

'We made mistakes': Richa opens up on India's loss

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India players were sloppy on the field, giving away too many extra runs and also dropping some catches.