Big Bash

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Captain Dimuth Karunaratne wants more Sri Lanka players to gain overseas experience

Sri Lanka have failed to replicate their 1996 World Cup triumph in the current tournament, with the retirements of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara leaving them short of top-class talent.

England great Ian Botham backs ECB's proposed 100-ball competition, hopes it matches global appeal of IPL, Big Bash

Botham believes the new tournament, due to start in 2020, could compete with the other popular franchise-based leagues.

Ashes 2017: England's Alastair Cook has scars from last series, Stuart Broad not up to it at the moment, says Mitchell Johnson

England opener Alastair Cook has managed only 83 runs in the current campaign at a paltry average of 13.83.

Sony Pictures grab media rights for men's international cricket in Australia starting with upcoming Ashes

The SPN will broadcast Australian cricket via its sports network of 11 channels, which also covers a number of countries, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

England's Alex Hales unlikely to face charges for involvement in Ben Stokes incident

England batsman Alex Hales is unlikely to face charges for his involvement in the late-night row that could cost Ben Stokes his place on this year's Ashes tour.

John Hastings quitting Test and ODI cricket is a bigger loss than it seems for Australia

Australia and Hastings will miss each other in ODI cricket and the goodbye does not auger well for a side struggling to identify their back-up seamers.

Big Bash League: Afghanistan’s spin sensation Rashid Khan to play for Adelaide Strikers in upcoming season

Rashid Khan, the 18-year-old who was one of the most successful bowlers in this year's Indian Premier League, will become the first Afghan to feature at the tournament.

Australian seamer James Pattinson ready for return, but not in Test cricket

James Pattinson is ready to return to cricket next month after being out of action since February due to injury, but has ruled out Tests this year.

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first Indian woman to join Big Bash, signs with Sydney Thunder

Harmanpreet Kaur became the first India female cricketer to be signed by an overseas Twenty20 league, with Sydney Thunder confirmed her signing on Sunday.

Y'all can kiss my 'Black Rass': Gayle hits back at critics in expletive-ridden post after BBL stint

Gayle went out of BBL on a high with a record-equalling 12-ball 50 even as his side, Melbourne Renegades could not make it to the summit clash. It is widely believed that he may not be invited to return to BBL.