Former Pakistan captain Basit Ali has placed the onus squarely on Babar Azam after the now-viral “no single” episode involving Steve Smith in the Sydney derby, arguing the Pakistan skipper’s own approach invited the slight. The incident unfolded late in the 11th over at the SCG when Babar, sitting in the 40s at roughly a […]

Babar Azam’s frustration was plain to see after Steve Smith denied him a routine single late in the Sydney derby, a tactical decision that ultimately changed the course of the match. The Big Bash League clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the SCG on January 16 delivered drama, and the non-striker episode in […]

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has come out in support of Steve Smith following the much-discussed “no single” incident involving Babar Azam during the Sydney derby between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. While Starc admitted he had not personally watched the moment unfold, he defended Smith’s decision as a […]

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 […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a bold new step in his T20 journey, officially signing with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL). The former India spinner, who retired from the IPL earlier this year, confirmed the move on Thursday, September 25, marking his maiden stint in Australia’s premier T20 competition. Ashwin, who remains […]

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to script a fresh chapter in his cricketing journey with his maiden appearance in the Big Bash League (BBL). According to reports, the Sydney Thunder have secured the services of the veteran spinner, edging out strong interest from the Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Strikers, and Hobart Hurricanes. Ashwin had recently […]

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 […]

Sam Konstas has emerged as the new star of Australian cricket. After his impressive Test debut in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India, the 19-year-old is currently plying his trade in the Big Bash League, representing Sydney Thunders. Amid his participation in the T20 competition, a hilarious video featuring Konstas has gone viral on social […]

Former Australian opener David Warner is set to captain the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, marking his return to leadership after Cricket Australia’s Code of Conduct Commission lifted his long-standing ban last month. This ban, initially imposed after Warner’s involvement in the infamous 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal, had barred him […]