Big Bash League
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Big Bash League's season opener to be played in India, announces PM Modi on Australia tour
Cricket | Jul 10, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTIn a major development, as part of his Australia tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage and announced that India will be hosting the season opener of the upcoming BBL (Big Bash League) season in a bid to strengthen sporting ties between India and Australia.
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Cricket Australia planning to host one BBL match in India, Chennai to be likely venue: Report
Cricket | May 19, 2026, 10:46 AM ISTCricket Australia is considering hosting a Big Bash League match in India next season to tap into the lucrative market and boost the league’s commercial appeal ahead of a potential franchise sale.
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Babar Azam leaves Sydney Sixers ahead of Challenger clash in BBL amid calls to drop him
Cricket | Jan 22, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTThere were calls to drop Babar Azam from the Sydney Sixers line-up for the Challenger clash in the Big Bash League. Meanwhile, Pakistan have recalled Babar to join the national camp ahead of the T20I series against Australia.
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Perth Scorchers surpass Mumbai Indians' record with win over Sydney Sixers, qualify for BBL final
Cricket | Jan 20, 2026, 06:49 PM ISTPerth Scorchers defeated the star-studded Sydney Sixers side in the qualifier of the Big Bash League to qualify for the final of the tournament. They defended the target of 148 runs as the Sixers, with Babar Azam and Steve Smith in the team, got bowled out for just 99 runs.
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Mohammad Rizwan's flop show continues in BBL, scores 6 runs at strike rate of 60 for Renegades
Cricket | Jan 01, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTMohammad Rizwan is featuring in the Big Bash League (BBL) at the moment for Melbourne Renegades. However, he hasn't been able to stamp his authority yet in the tournament and his flop show continued in the New Year as well. Rizwan scored only six runs at a strike rate of 60.
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Tim David's hamstring injury in BBL leaves Australia worried ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Dec 27, 2025, 08:22 AM ISTTim David is an integral part of Australia's T20 team and his injury must have certainly left them worried ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. For the unversed, David suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Hobart Hurricanes on Friday.
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Shaheen Afridi denied bowling midway through his spell on BBL debut, here's why
Cricket | Dec 15, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTShaheen Afridi made his debut in the Big Bash League today for Brisbane Heat and it turned to be a forgettable evening for him on the field. He was taken off the attack after just 2.4 overs, with the umpires not allowing him to complete his spell. Here's why:
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New Zealand batter likely to miss T20I series vs India to play in Big Bash League, Details here
Cricket | Dec 10, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTNew Zealand's tour of India in January 2026 will clash directly with the Big Bash League, and the Kiwi batter Finn Allen might well miss the majority of the series, in case his BBL team makes it to the final scheduled to be played on January 25.
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R Ashwin ruled out of Big Bash League 2025-26, before maiden stint - here's why
Cricket | Nov 04, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTFormer India spinner R Ashwin will be missing the 15th edition of the Big Bash League, his maiden stint, due to an injury. Ashwin, having retired from Indian cricket and the IPL, was set to embark on an overseas T20 league journey, starting with the Big Bash League, but that seems to be delayed now.
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Sydney Thunder confirm R Ashwin's full-season availability for BBL 2025-26
Cricket | Oct 10, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTR Ashwin has committed to the Big Bash League for the full 15th season, having retired from Indian cricket and the IPL last month. Ashwin will ply his trade for the Sydney Thunder, who will be led by David Warner, also featuring the likes of Sam Billings and Lockie Ferguson.
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PCB suspends NOCs for overseas T20 league participation, 6 players' BBL contracts in doubt
Cricket | Sep 30, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier allowed the contracted players to play in two overseas T20 leagues in a season, however, that decision seems to have been scrapped as of now, putting a few players' contracts in the Big Bash League and Bangladesh Premier League in jeopardy.
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'Love how David Warner plays': Ravichandran Ashwin excited to play for Sydney Thunder in BB
Cricket | Sep 25, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTSydney Thunder today officially confirmed Ravichandran Ashwin's signing for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin will be available to play in the BBL after his stint in the International League T20 ends on January 4.
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Ravichandran Ashwin to play for Sydney Thunder in BBL, to play alongside Pakistan all-rounder
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTLegendary Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin will play for Sydney Thunder in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL). The official announcement from the Thunder is expected to be made later this week.
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Ravichandran Ashwin set to play in ILT20 and BBL after IPL retirement: Report
Cricket | Sep 23, 2025, 03:15 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin looks set to ply his trade in the upcoming edition of the International League T20 and Big Bash League. Notably, both T20 leagues are set to clash this year and his availability could be limited in both the tournaments.
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Australia's Test players get two-week window for BBL participation as schedule gets confirmed
Cricket | Jul 03, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTThe new edition of the Big Bash League will run from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026, in a direct clash with the fourth edition of the SA20. Only three Ashes Tests will be remaining after the BBL begins, hence the Australian players will have an opportunity to play a few games.
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Jemimah only Indian to be picked in BBL, WBBL drafts; Afridi, Rizwan among 6 Pakistan players signed
Cricket | Jun 19, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTAll eight teams in the BBL and WBBL completed their overseas rosters for the upcoming editions in the player draft on Thursday, June 19. As many as six Pakistan players were picked in the BBL Draft, while just one Indian was picked for the WBBL, in Jemimah Rodrigues by the Brisbane Heat.
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Sydney Sixers announce Virat Kohli as overseas signing for two BBL seasons, but there's a catch
Cricket | Apr 01, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTVirat Kohli, currently playing in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has gotten off to a sensational start to his campaign and it seems like he might be heading to Australia for some T20 cricket this summer. Or is he?
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Paarl Royals sign Hurricanes' breakout star in BBL as Joe Root leaves SA20 ahead of India ODIs
Cricket | Jan 31, 2025, 08:14 AM ISTFresh off winning the Big Bash League with the Hobart Hurricanes and playing an invaluable role in the title victory with a joint-fastest century of the competition in the final, Mitch Owen, has landed his first overseas T20 league gig with the Paarl Royals for the rest of the SA20.
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Mitchell Owen's carnage against Sydney Thunder powers Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title
Cricket | Jan 27, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTHobart Hurricanes chased down the 183-run target in 14.1 overs as Mitchell Owen's hundred set the perfect platform for a comfortable chase. The Hurricanes have become the champions of the Big Bash League for the third time after two failed attempts in the finals.
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BBL 2024-25 Final Live: When and where to watch Hurricanes vs Thunder match on TV and streaming?
Cricket | Jan 27, 2025, 06:30 AM ISTThat the Sydney Sixers nor Perth Scorchers are in the final for the first time in six seasons, tells you how dominant they have been in the Big Bash League. The Sixers lost steam in the end and it's the Sydney Thunder who will be up against the best team of the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes.