The Latest Breaking News from BBL

Joe Burns has suffered a hamstring injury as the Melbourne Stars managed only 8-122 with the bat in the BBL opener against the Sydney Thunder in Canberra.

Sydney Thunder opener Alex Hales poses a huge threat to the Melbourne Stars in their BBL tournament opener after starring in England's World Cup success.

Steve Smith's management remain in talks with Cricket Australia to allow for the batter to play in the Big Bash League, despite club rosters being full.

Injured Australian white-ball star Glenn Maxwell has pleaded for authorities to look after local players or risk an overseas exodus to cashed-up T20 leagues.

A Test call-up for Australia's tour of India next year remains front-of-mind for Peter Handscomb after he signed a new BBL deal with the Melbourne Renegades.

The game saw Flyers big Malcolm Delpeche match up against twin brother Marcus

Aaron Radin began his career with the NBA and has gone on to hold senior roles at US media giants Disney and NBCUniversal

Steve Smith has yet to confirm whether he will play in the BBL this summer but even his rivals are keen to see the star batter back at the Sydney Sixers.

RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as investors were heartened by the possible easing of Covid curbs in China, while they awaited job figures in the United States that could determine whether the Federal Reserve will start to moderate its interest-rate increases as widely expected.