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BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Scorchers v Sixers to start 2025-26 Big Bash
Perth Scorchers, the most successful side in Big Bash League history, will start the 2025-26 season against Sydney Sixers on 14 December. The full schedule was announced on Thursday with the 57-match league phase running until 18 knockouts start on 20 January, with the final due to take place on 25 January. The tournament will overlap with the men's Ashes between England and Australia, which runs from 21 November to 7 January. All-rounder Jamie Overton is likely the only England player who may have to juggle commitments, but they may opt to release him to play in the Big Bash before February's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Hobart Hurricanes are the defending champions after a seven-wicket win over Sydney Thunder in last year's final. The schedule for the women's tournament, which runs before the men's competition, is yet to be announced. It is likely to start shortly after the conclusion of the women's 50-over World Cup on 2 November. Full Big Bash League 2025-26 schedule, external
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BBL says 'never say never' to Christmas Day game
The BBL's attitude to Christmas Day cricket is "never say never" but demand to play on the biggest public holiday of the year isn't there. Cricket has toyed with the idea of playing on Christmas Day since the BBL started in 2011, even introducing Christmas Eve games in 2019. But they were scrapped in 2023, indicating a move into December 25 is unlikely in the near future. The NBL has played games on Christmas Day since 2022, but remains the only Australian sporting competition to do so. "Never say never," BBL boss Alistair Dobson said, after announcing the fixture for the 2025-26 competition. "It's one of the ones where each year, when we sit down to lay out how the season might look. "Ultimately, the interest and the demand from our key stakeholders probably isn't there right now, whether that's broadcasters or clubs, to push into that particular day. "It's not something that we need to put in there from a fixturing perspective, so it wasn't on the agenda for this year." The upcoming BBL will begin at Perth's Optus Stadium on December 14 when the Scorchers host the Sydney Sixers. Reigning champions Hobart's first match will be at home two nights later in a rematch of last season's final against the Sydney Thunder. The BBL final will be held on January 25, meaning there again will be no cricket played on Australia Day. Last season proved to be a serious return to form for the BBL, backed up by increased crowds and TV ratings. Dobson believes the BBL has the length - 40 matches - spot on. "The momentum we've had both from an attendance and TV perspective the last couple of seasons, suggests that was the right move," Dobson said of the reduction in games three seasons ago. "The fans and our players and our broadcasters are all supporting that." Dobson believes it's the "season we've been waiting for", with the BBL to start during the Ashes, while Australian stars could play significant roles for franchises at the back end of the tournament. International players are likely to use the BBL as a runway into the T20 World Cup, to be played in Sri Lanka and India in February. "It's fair to say we earmarked this season from a while back," Dobson said. "All those things in the mix ... so I'm convinced this is as good a year as we've had almost ever."
News18
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Jemimah Rodrigues Held Onto By Brisbane Heat In WBBL Draft
Last Updated: Jemimah Rodrigues stays with Brisbane Heat for the Women's Big Bash League. Sydney Thunder picked Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail, and Heather Knight. India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Brisbane Heat, with eight franchises selecting a total of 23 international players during the Women's Big Bash League draft on Thursday. Cricket Australia announced that middle-order batter Rodrigues, a 'fan favourite" in Brisbane, was retained by the Brisbane Heat franchise along with West Indies' Chinelle Henry and South Africa's Nadine de Klerk. A total of 15 Indian women players had registered for the WBBL draft ahead of its 10th season. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, former South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, and former England captain Heather Knight were picked up by Sydney Thunder. The Sydney Sixers signed England duo Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers, along with New Zealand star Amelia Kerr. Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers selected English spinner Sophie Ecclestone, wicketkeeper-batter Tammy Beaumont, and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. Melbourne Stars picked up two more England players, wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones and Dani Gibson. They also showed interest in India's Rodrigues and signed South Africa's Marizanne Kapp. New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine, England's Paige Scholfield, and South African Chloe Tryon joined Perth Scorchers. England captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, and Linsey Smith were selected by Hobart Hurricanes, while Melbourne Renegades drafted West Indies' Deandra Dottin and England's Alice Capsey. First Published: June 19, 2025, 14:37 IST
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WBBL Draft: Brisbane Heat retain Jemimah Rodrigues, 23 international stars picked
Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Brisbane Heat for the 10th WBBL season (Image via X/@thenewsdrum) India's Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Brisbane Heat as the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) prepares for its 10th season, with eight franchises selecting a total of 23 international players during Thursday's draft. Rodrigues, a middle-order batter for Brisbane Heat, will continue with the franchise alongside West Indies' Chinelle Henry and South Africa's Nadine de Klerk, both also retained by the team. Ahead of the draft, 15 Indian women cricketers had registered for selection in the WBBL. The draft saw several notable international players find new homes as well. Sydney Thunder secured Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, former South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, and former England captain Heather Knight. Sydney Sixers added England's Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers, along with New Zealand's Amelia Kerr to their squad. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Adelaide Strikers strengthened their lineup by picking English spinner Sophie Ecclestone, wicketkeeper-batter Tammy Beaumont, and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. Melbourne Stars, who had shown interest in Rodrigues, picked up England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones and Dani Gibson, as well as South Africa's Marizanne Kapp. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Poll Which team do you believe has the strongest lineup after the draft? Brisbane Heat Sydney Thunder Adelaide Strikers Perth Scorchers brought in New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine, England's Paige Scholfield, and South African Chloe Tryon. Hobart Hurricanes welcomed England captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, and Linsey Smith, while Melbourne Renegades drafted West Indies' Deandra Dottin and England's Alice Capsey. Here is the list of selected international stars from the Women's Big Bash League draft: Brisbane Heat : Jemimah Rodrigues, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk Sydney Thunder : Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight Sydney Sixers : Sophia Dunkley, Mady Villiers, Amelia Kerr Adelaide Strikers : Sophie Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt Melbourne Stars : Amy Jones, Dani Gibson, Marizanne Kapp Perth Scorchers : Sophie Devine, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Tryon Hobart Hurricanes : Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, Linsey Smith Melbourne Renegades : Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey This diverse mix of international talent sets the stage for an exciting and competitive WBBL season. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Aussie cricket great lashes out after brutal brawl at multicultural match that was supposed to promote diversity sees players banned for 13 YEARS
Former Australian Test cricketer Trent Copeland has lashed out at a number of players involved in a brawl during a multicultural competition in Sydney's west after they were hit with staggering bans. Athlete turned sports administrator Copeland is the Sydney Thunder general manager - and the Big Bash franchise have staged the Thunder Nation Cup for the past 12 years. Whether it continues in the same format remains to be seen following wild scenes in a semi-final last year between teams representing India and Afghanistan. Punches were exchanged on field - and reportedly off the field as well. Following the chaotic scenes, the match was abandoned and both teams were disqualified from the competition. Indian players Arun Chauhan and Goldy Kotia and Afghani player Hilal Tawakal were all banned by Cricket NSW integrity for 42 months each. Amanjyot Singh and Mohan Pannu - both from the Indian XI - received suspensions of 12 and 18 months respectively. Copeland made no apologies for the heavy bans, which totalled 13 years. 'The significance of the sanctions is the message. If you look at those you will understand how seriously we take improper conduct, Copeland told News Corp. 'Cricket is a safe space and we just don't stand for anything like that. 'The purpose of Thunder Nation Cup is to create a fostering environment for people who don't have English as their first spoken language or have just migrated to Australia and are finding a place or connection with other people through cricket. 'I've never seen suspensions to this degree. But there's a streamlined (integrity) process and it's quite obvious this is where it needed to land.' Copeland also confirmed a review will be conducted into the format of the popular park cricket competition.
