News for 'Big Bash League'

'In Australia, we've always prioritised international cricket'

'In Australia, we've always prioritised international cricket'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

South Africa's decision to send a second-string side for Tests in New Zealand was a "wake-up call", said Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley.

Are T20 Leagues threatening the future of bilateral series?

Are T20 Leagues threatening the future of bilateral series?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

ICC chief executive David Richardson warned that the growing popularity of the domestic Twenty20 leagues like the Indian Premier League, Big Bash and Caribbean Premier League are threatening the survival of bilateral series.

I love mentoring Indian players during IPL: Mike Hussey

I love mentoring Indian players during IPL: Mike Hussey

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

He is one among the few top overseas players to have regularly featured in the cash-rich Indian Premier League and Michael Hussey believes that his bond with it has got stronger over the years having played the role of a "mentor" to young Indian players.

Got no demons in my head now, says Maxwell

Got no demons in my head now, says Maxwell

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Glenn Maxwell thanked Cricket Australia for supporting him and insisted that he had greatly benefited from the break.

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

Hodge to coach new IPL team Gujarat Lions; Raina to lead

Hodge to coach new IPL team Gujarat Lions; Raina to lead

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Former Australian batsman Brad Hodge has been appointed coach of the new Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Lions.

Will CA make ball-tampering investigation report public?

Will CA make ball-tampering investigation report public?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The ball-tampering issue resurfaced when Cameron Bancroft recently hinted in an interview that the bowlers in the team might have been aware of the plot

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

Bushfires: Can we all work on climate reversal, pleads Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Former spinner Shane Warne on Monday had announced he would auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for victims of devastating bushfires in Australia.

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder will miss the third and final Test against England after being banned by the International Cricket Council because of his team's slow over rate during the second match in Antigua.

Warne's advice to up-and-coming leg-spinner Lamichanne

Warne's advice to up-and-coming leg-spinner Lamichanne

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Lamichanne said keeping things simple and working hard have been the keys to success for him

Afridi having a blast Down Under

Afridi having a blast Down Under

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

The Pakistan all-rounder was on fire all through the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, Australia's domestic T20 competition, for South Australia. On Friday carried that form to the first One-Day Internation against Australia, scoring a quick 48 off 26 deliveries.

Faf du Plessis wants AB de Villiers back!

Faf du Plessis wants AB de Villiers back!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has confirmed that AB de Villiers is in talks with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to play the upcoming T20 World Cup.

RCB's Zampa aims to master death bowling during IPL

RCB's Zampa aims to master death bowling during IPL

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa wants to forge a partnership with India's Yuzvendra Chahal during the upcoming IPL, where he aim to master the art of death bowling while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Kaur on Women's T20 Challenge clashing with WBBL

Kaur on Women's T20 Challenge clashing with WBBL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the clash, which means players will have to choose one competition or the other, was a loss for both leagues.

Teenage star Shafali a big hit at T20 World Cup!

Teenage star Shafali a big hit at T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The early overs used to be all about Smriti Mandhana but India's star opener says she feels relieved of pressure thanks to the emergence of teenage prodigy Shafali Verma. There's been no hesitation from Verma in making a name for herself on the global stage, the 16-year-old having scored 68 runs across two games, including five sixes and seven fours, at an impressive strike rate of 212.

Windies' Russell set for World T20 despite doping violation

Windies' Russell set for World T20 despite doping violation

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Andre Russell looks set to play in the World Twenty20 after the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission said on Friday the West Indies all-rounder would not be suspended pending a hearing into his "anti-doping whereabouts" rule violation.

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

A calf injury to explosive batsman Lynn opened an unlikely door for 34-year-old White, who played the last of his 88 ODIs in 2015 and has since been critical of a pro-youth policy he felt did not reward the performance of senior players.

Finch's wife hits back at trolls after receiving threats

Finch's wife hits back at trolls after receiving threats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'Honestly, these keyboard warriors need to go get a bloody life. This isn't even one of the worst that has come my way but I've had enough!'

Highly rated, consistent performer...and left unsold

Highly rated, consistent performer...and left unsold

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Here's a list of few top draws who went unsold in the first round of auction ahead of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Indian-origin spinner Nair in Australia's National Performance Squad

Indian-origin spinner Nair in Australia's National Performance Squad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Indian origin spinner Arjun Nair has been named in Cricket Australia's 18-member National Performance Squad for the upcoming Quadrangular Winter 'A' Series, which will also feature India 'A', Australia 'A' and South Africa 'A', starting August 13.

IPL auction: Tussle expected for Malan, Hales, Shahrukh

IPL auction: Tussle expected for Malan, Hales, Shahrukh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Before the players goes under the hammer in Chennai, here are a few batsmen who are expected to pique the interest of the franchises on Thursday.

Khawaja, Stoinis named in preliminary squad for England tour

Khawaja, Stoinis named in preliminary squad for England tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Khawaja and Stoinis were included despite losing their national contracts after falling out of favour with selectors over the home summer.

IPL Auction: 10 Wicket-Keepers to Watch Out For

IPL Auction: 10 Wicket-Keepers to Watch Out For

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

As the auction approaches, here are the 10 wicketkeeper-batters who are poised to attract significant attention making them among the most sought-after players for IPL 2025.

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India aim to seal series as Tilak Varma looks for quality batting time

India's T20 star Harmanpreet making waves in Australian WBBL

India's T20 star Harmanpreet making waves in Australian WBBL

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The Indian T20 captain produced a superb all-round performance to help her team Sydney Thunders outclass Melbourne Stars by eight wickets, in Albury, on Tuesday.

PIX! Mohit, Gill star as Titans clinch thriller over PBKS

PIX! Mohit, Gill star as Titans clinch thriller over PBKS

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Thursday.

Joel Paris set to wear retired McGrath's No.11 jersey

Joel Paris set to wear retired McGrath's No.11 jersey

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Australia's rookie pacer Joel Paris is set to don Glenn McGrath's No.11 jersey when he makes his likely international debut in the first cricket ODI against India on January 12.

Shane Warne lambasts Cricket Australia's greed

Shane Warne lambasts Cricket Australia's greed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Shane Warne has lashed out at Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to extend the next summer's Big Bash League (BBL), saying that greed is the main reason behind the board's move.

World Test C'ship could revive dwindling format, sadly it's scrapped!

World Test C'ship could revive dwindling format, sadly it's scrapped!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara believes that the revival of the abandoned World Test Championship can address some of the problems facing the iconic longer format of the game.

Harmanpreet first woman cricketer to bag CEAT bat deal

Harmanpreet first woman cricketer to bag CEAT bat deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur, who guided India to the final of the ICC World Cup 2017, on Monday became the first woman cricketer from the country to sign a bat endorsement deal with CEAT.

Brian Lara to star for Australian Legends XI against Perth Scorchers

Brian Lara to star for Australian Legends XI against Perth Scorchers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

West Indies legend Brian Lara will team up with some of Australia's finest players like Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Justin Langer and Glenn McGrath for the Australian Legends XI, which will take on Big Bash League champions Perth Scorchers in the Festival of Cricket match in Perth on Friday.

Buttler trusts Curran with responsibility at the death

Buttler trusts Curran with responsibility at the death

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Another positive for England was Mark Wood, who returned from injury recently, and he was back to his best with all 24 deliveries bowled by the pacer, above 140 clicks.

Usman Khawaja likely to replace injured KP in Pune Supergiants

Usman Khawaja likely to replace injured KP in Pune Supergiants

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja is likely to replace injured Kevin Pietersen in the squad of Rising Pune Supergiants in season 9 of Indian Premier League. Pietersen was ruled out of the IPL on Sunday, leaving the subcontinent with a hole in his calf muscle and in Pune's batting order. If picked, this will be Khawaja's maiden IPL stint. The left-handed top-order batsman had gone unsold at IPL auctions in February despite scoring heavily in Australia's domestic circuit. Pune have not named a replacement for KP, but Khawaja is the one of the frontrunners, according to Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming. "He (Khawaja) is a guy we are surely looking at," Fleming said after the two-wicket loss to Kolkata on Sunday.

Will Maxwell's poor IPL form affect his performance in T20Is vs India?

Will Maxwell's poor IPL form affect his performance in T20Is vs India?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

India's tour will mean further biosecurity demands on players but Maxwell said he now felt better able to cope with them.

'When the team is in trouble, it takes courage to go for your shots'

'When the team is in trouble, it takes courage to go for your shots'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab captain heaped praise on Glenn Maxwell and Thisara Perera after the five-wicket win against Hobart Hurricanes in Mohali and promised his team will get better in the Champions League T20.

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Australia's top order batsman, who had averaged 49.31 in 2019, has not been included in the national side for over a year.

Shah Rukh buys franchise in Cricket South Africa's T20 Global League

Shah Rukh buys franchise in Cricket South Africa's T20 Global League

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

GMR's team will be based in Johannesburg with young Protea paceman Kagiso Rabada as its marquee player while Khan's outfit will be based in Cape Town with left-handed batsman JP Duminy as the marquee player.

Mumbai Indians coach Ponting wants to ignore defending champions tag

Mumbai Indians coach Ponting wants to ignore defending champions tag

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians head coach Ricky Ponting believes his team must start with a fresh mindset and ignore the tag of 'reigning champions' ahead of the first game of the Indian Premier League 2016. Mumbai play the IPL 9 opener against state-rivals Rising Pune Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on April 9. "It doesn't really matter what happened last year now, it's about us putting together a competitive team and making sure were ready to go for the first game," Ponting told cricket.com.au from the Mumbai Indians training camp. "We thought they were ready to go for the first game last year but it took a little while for us to click into gear." Last year Mumbai only managed one win from the first six games before dramatically turning around their fortunes to clinch the title. But this time around Ponting is keen for the team to get off to a better start, and well aware that aim will be made all the more difficult given other teams will be analysing his squad more closely as defending champions.

England captain Root to sharpen T20 game in Australia

England captain Root to sharpen T20 game in Australia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Root had expressed fears he could be "left behind" in the format if he did not play it more. He has played just 28 T20 internationals in six years, with six of those games at the World T20 in 2016.

T20 World Cup: 'Brad' pack to lead evergreen Australia

T20 World Cup: 'Brad' pack to lead evergreen Australia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Australia have opted for experience over youth in an attempt to win a maiden World Twenty20 title by selecting veterans Brad Hogg, Brad Hodge and Brad Haddin in their 15-man squad for the tournament in Bangladesh next month.