David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace.
Media reports said Australia's most powerful cricket states NSW and Victoria will have Indian part-owners as they have already sold shares to giant Indian corporations for around US $60 million in return for profits from the IPL-type eight-team Twenty20 tournament starting in January 2012.
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff joined Brisbane Heat on a short-term deal in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Thursday, extending his surprise return to Twenty20 cricket.
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.
Former Mumbai U-19 cricketer Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027, subject to Cricket Australia's eligibility criteria.
Twenty20 cricket heralded another illuminating innovation on Friday with the introduction of stumps and bails that light-up when dislodged during an Australian Big Bash League (BBL) match in Melbourne.
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.
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 for drink-driving in Sydney.
Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan comes under scrutiny over his bowling action in BBL
The 36-year-old's selection as a "gold" pick for the Adelaide Strikers in Sunday's BBL draft presented a conflict with his central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), which ran to next July.
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a back injury, with left-armer Ben Dwarshuis named as his replacement.
New Zealand Cricket backs the proposed NZ20 private league to replace Super Smash, with a 2027 launch in sight and a strong push to include the women's game.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes the exploding popularity of T20 leagues, particularly the IPL, poses a significant threat to the future of bilateral international cricket, stating that '70 per cent (people are watching club cricket instead of international cricket)'.
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.
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.
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.
West Indian opening batsman Chris Gayle will appear for the Sydney Thunder side in Australia's Big Bash League.
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.
Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian rated the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of his country's domestic T20 Big Bash.
Shaheen Shah Afridi's availability could be crucial for the team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'
Adelaide Oval is exploring the possibility of hosting a regular-season Indian Premier League match as early as March next year.
The West Indies batting ace, who made headlines after attempting to flirt with Network Ten reporter Mel McLaughlin during a live interview, was savaged by commentators for refusing to take what appeared to be an easy single for his Melbourne Renegades team against Sydney Thunder late Monday.
Bit-hitting Lynn was announced as one of the marquee players in the International League T20.
Another player in talks with the franchisees is young all-rounder Dipti Sharma, who played a key role in taking India to the World Cup final in England in July.
Shaheen Shah Afridi returns from injury and Babar Azam is recalled as Pakistan name their T20 squad for the home series against Australia in Lahore.
NZ20 organisers initially planned to launch a six-team league of privately owned franchises for the coming summer but had agreed to hold off in part due to the international schedule, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a nostalgic moment with former Australia captain Steve Waugh during a visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, presenting him with a photograph from their first meeting more than two decades ago when Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Indian women's team vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to become the first Indian to play in the Women's Big Bash League after the 27-year old all-rounder was signed by defending champions Sydney Thunder franchise. The move was confirmed after the BCCI gave its nod to women team's cricketers to participate in foreign T20 leagues on Friday.
RCB appoint Malolan Rangarajan as women's team head coach
The last barrier to a 365-day professional sporting calendar in Australia looks set to come down with a report in the local media on Friday saying cricketers had agreed to play Twenty20 matches on Christmas Day.
Matt Renshaw refuses to blame Colombo pitch after Australia's 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, admitting the team "weren't good enough" in the chase.
One of the most consistent fast bowlers in world cricket, Hazlewood has been a mainstay across formats for Australia, known for his IPL-style discipline, bounce and accuracy. However, injuries have interrupted his recent run.
Pakistan submit provisional World T20 Cup squad to ICC, announcement awaited.
As teams prepare for the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the spotlight has unexpectedly shifted from potential signings to the big names who won't be part of the season
Nasser Hussain says India's Women's Premier League and ODI World Cup triumph have created an "unstoppable force" in women's cricket, boosting talent depth and inspiring the next generation of players.
New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.
Healy has struggled with fitness issues since last year's T20 World Cup. Playing for Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), she also struggled for rhythm.
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins congratulated veteran opener Usman Khawaja on his "incredible career" after the 39-year-old confirmed his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4.
Matthew Hayden says the European T20 Premier League can establish itself as a talent-development platform for Europe's associate nations, stressing that ETPL's strength lies in creating pathways to global franchise cricket rather than competing with the IPL.
