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Steve Smith hits his groove – but too late for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Steve Smith will not be going to the T20 World Cup in. India and Sri Lanka despite fine form in the Big Bash but he does have an eye on the 2028 Olympics

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Ruthless Australia crush New Zealand by six wickets in first T20I

Over-by-over report: Australia crushed the Black Caps in the first of the three-match Twenty20 series at Bay Oval in Tauranga. Join Angus Fontaine

The Guardian - AU

Wes Agar to join Thunder in first Big Bash swap deal

The Sydney Thunder have signed Adelaide quick Wes Agar in a BBL first, after agreeing to give up an early selection in the second round of the draft.

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BBL draft shake up looms, WBBL expected to go shorter

The Big Bash League will change its rules to retain overseas talent for the entire tournament, while the women's competition is set to drop from 56 games to 40.

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Strikers' Short named captain of BBL team of tournament

In a nod to his record-breaking season, Adelaide Strikers batsman Matt Short has been named captain of the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.

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Strikers set Renegades 178, Lynn blasts 200th BBL six

Adelaide, off the back of quickfire fifties from Chris Lynn and D'Arcy Short, have set the Renegades 178 to win their Big Bash clash in Melbourne.

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Pakistan cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs to play in foreign leagues

KARACHI: Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players to compete in foreign leagues, such as the Big Bash League in Australia, leading to tension between the two sides.

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CA eye-off third umpire for all WBBL games next season

Big Bash officials are looking to have a third-umpire available for all WBBL games, after the gap in technology between TV and streamed games was highlighted.

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WBBL faces big questions to stay No.1 beyond the summer

Big Bash officials must decide whether to shrink the WBBL schedule and how to work towards more use of bigger stadiums in future years as the new season begins.

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Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban

Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.

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Test favourite Boland signs with Stars in Big Bash

Paceman Scott Boland will spend the next three summers playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League when he is not on Test duty.

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Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League shortens schedule yet again

Australia’s premiere Twenty20 cricket competition is being shortened again in an attempt to counteract criticism that the Big Bash League is too long.

The Hindu

Girls kicking goals and lifting game, Johnston says

'Girls can lift the Newcastle Jets and the grassroots game.'

Newcastle Herald

Perth Scorchers cement reputation as cricket's behemoths, brushing aside adversity to win Big Bash title

As the Perth Scorchers celebrate another Big Bash title, and the franchise's fifth overall, it's easy to overlook just how monumental this season's achievement is.

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Dan Christian says big stars key to Big Bash League's ongoing revival

After several lean summers, the Big Bash League is making a comeback of sorts. Retiring Sydney Sixers veteran Dan Christian says big stars are needed to keep it going.

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No punishment for Warner's BBL shove

Cricket Australia won't punish David Warner for shoving long-time national teammate Matthew Wade during a Big Bash League game on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

Cricket fans baffled by “most stupid rule in any sport” after bizarre Big Bash wicket

Michael Neser has prompted a huge debate after taking an incredible catch to dismiss Jordan Silk in the Brisbane Heat's Big Bash win over the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba

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Smith's management talk BBL return with CA

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.

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Daily Mirror

5 talking points as England beat Australia after Jos Buttler and Alex Hales masterclass

Jos Buttler, Alex Hales and Mark Wood all starred in England's dramatic eight run win over Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup

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Battle looms over Lynn's UAE T20 move

Chris Lynn's plans to play in the lucrative UAE T20 tournament could be blocked by Cricket Australia as it clashes directly with the Big Bash League.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd chief Avram Glazer to own T20 franchise in second most lucrative league in world

The new International League T20 in the UAE is set to become the second most lucrative T20 franchise competition in the world, with backing from three IPL franchise owners and Manchester United chief Avram Glazer

Daily Mirror

Adam Gilchrist warns IPL dominance is "dangerous" amid David Warner concerns

Adam Gilchrist has voiced his concerns about the growth of IPL franchises, with Australia opener David Warner reportedly planning to snub the Big Bash to play in an IPL-backed T20 league in the UAE instead

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BBL facing 'fork in the road': Khawaja

Brisbane Heat captain Usman Khawaja believes the Big Bash League must find increased investment or lose relevance to overseas competitors.

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Khawaja warns BBL must privatise to thrive

Usman Khawaja has told Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley that the Big Bash League will be left behind if it does not move to private ownership of franchises.

Daily Mirror

Inside "freak" Ash Barty's stint as a cricketer as tennis star announces retirement

Australian superstar Ashleigh Barty spent a season playing cricket for Queensland and Brisbane Heat after taking a break from tennis in 2014 before going on to win her three Grand Slam crowns.

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