Ben Stokes may have stepped away from international cricket, but the former England captain is not expected to disappear from the game just yet. According to a report from CODE Sports, several Big Bash League franchises are chasing the star all-rounder for the upcoming BBL 2026 season, with Australian cricket officials increasingly confident that Stokes […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday came with a striking sporting announcement and a personal touch. Modi presented former Australia captain Steve Waugh with an almost 20-year-old photograph from their first meeting, taken when Modi was serving as Gujarat chief minister, underscoring the long-standing connection between the two leaders […]

An IPL match could be staged in Australia for the first time, with Cricket Australia reportedly exploring a reciprocal arrangement after taking the Big Bash League (BBL) to India, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. The report says CA has extended an open invitation to the BCCI to host an IPL fixture on Australian soil […]

Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) is set to begin its 2026-27 season in India, with the opening match scheduled for Chennai in December, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday. The move marks a major step in the growing sporting and cultural ties between India and Australia, and it will be the first time […]

Australian domestic cricket is poised for a historic moment later this year, with the Big Bash League reportedly close to finalising plans to stage its first-ever match in India. The season opener is expected to see Melbourne Renegades take on Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on December 12. According to reports, […]

Pat Cummins has strongly denied reports linking him to a possible player-led push away from the Big Bash League, publicly dismissing claims that Australian stars were considering prioritising the SA20 or other overseas franchise tournaments over domestic cricket in Australia. The Australian captain, who is currently in India representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, made a […]

The Big Bash League (BBL) has long positioned itself as a breeding ground for innovation in T20 cricket. As one of the few major leagues that remain non-privatised, the BBL has consistently sought creative ways to stay competitive in a crowded global calendar dominated by financial powerhouses like the IPL. Its willingness to experiment, even […]

Mohammad Rizwan’s difficult run in the Big Bash League hit a new low on Monday, January 12, when the former Pakistan captain was retired out during Melbourne Renegades’ clash against Sydney Thunder. In a move that stunned fans and analysts alike, Rizwan was asked to walk back to the pavilion to make way for Will […]

Ravichandran Ashwin’s landmark signing with the Sydney Thunder continues to generate buzz across the cricketing world, even as the Indian spin maestro recovers from a knee injury that has ruled him out of the upcoming BBL|15 season. The Thunder management has confirmed that they are working closely with Ashwin to finalise a revised schedule of […]

Retired Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is gearing up for a busy winter, with plans to participate in both the International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE and Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) almost back-to-back. The ILT20 is scheduled to run from December 2, 2025, to January 4, 2026, while the BBL will kick off on December […]