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Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.

Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return

Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return

Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return

Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return

Travis Head has faced the new ball at Australia's training in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon maintained he had nothing to prove on return to the team.

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

The Hurricanes and Thunder are gearing up to start their BBL campaigns with a rematch of the final, but Sydney will be without veteran opener David Warner.

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Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

A powerful storm has left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power while bucketing down on the Big Bash cricket season opener.

England's great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in

England's great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in

Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, as England named their side for the third Test in Adelaide.

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Security for the third Test is set to be dialled up, as the Ashes rivals join AFL and NRL clubs in expressing shock and sadness about the Bondi Beach shooting.

BBL players given phone access after Bondi shooting

BBL players given phone access after Bondi shooting

Sydney Sixers players were given special pre-match permission to check on family and friends in the moments before their BBL clash with the Scorchers in Perth.

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Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam's Sixers

Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam's Sixers

Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam's Sixers

Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam's Sixers

Cooper Connolly has blasted an important half-century to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected clash.

No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week

No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week

No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week

No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week

Brendon McCullum says he is not bothered by the fact his job as England coach could be on the line in Adelaide, with England fighting to stay in the Ashes.

'The best ever': Brett Lee hails Cummins' Aussie attack

'The best ever': Brett Lee hails Cummins' Aussie attack

'The best ever': Brett Lee hails Cummins' Aussie attack

'The best ever': Brett Lee hails Cummins' Aussie attack

Brett Lee has ranked Australia's bowling attack as better than the one he was part of, which featured the likes of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

Khawaja hopes lessons of 2019 still ring true

Khawaja hopes lessons of 2019 still ring true

Khawaja hopes lessons of 2019 still ring true

Khawaja hopes lessons of 2019 still ring true

As Australia attempt to wrap up the Ashes in Adelaide, Usman Khawaja still remembers Ben Stokes' rampage to ensure there is no complacency.

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

The Hobart Hurricanes trophy cabinet has a new addition, after a maiden WBBL triumph in the final 20-over game of their veteran skipper Elyse Villani.

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.

'I can bat anywhere': why veteran is open to demotion

'I can bat anywhere': why veteran is open to demotion

'I can bat anywhere': why veteran is open to demotion

'I can bat anywhere': why veteran is open to demotion

Australia's XI for the third Ashes Test remains unsettled, with Usman Khawaja unsure whether he will be recalled at the top of the order, at No.5 or not at all.

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Rejuvenated Ashes star Neser signs English county deal

Experienced allrounder Michael Neser's career is on the up again, with his Ashes starring role being followed by another stint in English cricket next year.

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Katie Mack negotiated moves to two separate teams on either side of Australia for this summer -- and it could end up helping Perth to the WBBL title.

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will go head-to-head for a chance to lift the WBBL trophy, with both teams taking different routes to get there.

'That's if I open': Warner looking at BBL batting shift

As he offers support for young teammate Sam Konstas, Sydney Thunder captain David Warner has revealed he might not open at times in the BBL.

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England's worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner

David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.

Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider

Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.

Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.

Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has indicated the Melbourne Renegades are leaning towards staying at Marvel Stadium rather than relocating.

Sydney Sixers' teen star sidelined with back injury

Sydney Sixers' 16-year-old star Caoimhe Bray will miss several months of cricket, after scans showed a re-emergence of a stress fracture in her back.

'They know me, I know them': Afridi to bring the Heat

Shaheen Afridi, among a crop of Pakistan stars ready to make their mark on the Big Bash League, says Mitchell Starc was a defining figure in his development.

Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record

Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series.

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