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  Babar Azam leaves Sydney Sixers ahead of Challenger clash in BBL amid calls to drop him

  Cricket | January 22, 2026 11:39 IST

  There 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 | January 20, 2026 18:49 IST

  Perth 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 | January 01, 2026 11:31 IST

  Mohammad 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 | December 27, 2025 8:22 IST

  Tim 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 | December 15, 2025 15:40 IST

  Shaheen 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 | December 10, 2025 21:48 IST

  New 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 | November 04, 2025 13:30 IST

  Former 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 | October 10, 2025 19:00 IST

  R 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 | September 30, 2025 18:46 IST

  The 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 | September 25, 2025 16:43 IST

  Sydney 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 | September 24, 2025 12:12 IST

  Legendary 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 | September 23, 2025 15:15 IST

  Former 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 | July 03, 2025 17:44 IST

  The 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 | June 19, 2025 14:58 IST

  All 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 | April 01, 2025 15:26 IST

  Virat 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 | January 31, 2025 8:14 IST

  Fresh 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 | January 27, 2025 17:10 IST

  Hobart 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 | January 27, 2025 6:30 IST

  That 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.

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  Fire at The Gabba interrupts Big Bash League game, fans evacuated from stands | WATCH

  Cricket | January 16, 2025 16:27 IST

  Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen started well in a mammoth chase against Brisbane Hurricanes, but fire near DJ interrupted the game at The Gabba. The match was resumed a few minutes after the stewards had managed to prevent the fire from spreading.

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  Steve Smith slams record-equalling 3rd BBL century on return after Border-Gavaskar Trophy

  Cricket | January 11, 2025 13:57 IST

  Sydney Sixers rode on returning Steve Smith to slam their highest Big Bash League score of 220/3 against the Perth Scorchers at the SCG on Saturday, January 11. Smith smashed his third BBL ton as it felt like he didn't go away from the tournament any time.