Big Bash
First look inside new Brisbane Stadium, with construction start-date confirmed
Fresh renders of the Victoria Park venue reveal a three-tier seating bowl and open-ended design, as the state government locks in a June construction start date for the Gabba’s successor.
- Cameron Atfield
Latest
Sell off the BBL, or sell out to sports betting: Cricket’s huge call
Australian cricket will consider raising millions more from wagering to bring the national game closer to the huge levels of gambling revenue scooped up by the NRL and the AFL.
- Daniel Brettig
The former Australian Test star in the frame to coach Sydney Thunder
Cricket NSW are splitting the head coaching roles for their state and Big Bash League teams after a dramatic few weeks in which all three positions have become open.
- Andrew Wu
- Exclusive
- Australian cricket
Why Cricket Australia’s $800 million plan is on the verge of collapse
Cricket Australia bosses want to sell multimillion-dollar stakes in every Big Bash League club, but not everyone is happy with the plan.
- Daniel Brettig
- Exclusive
- Cricket World Cup
Adelaide plot to pinch showpiece World Cup final from MCG
The MCG has traditionally been seen as the host of major events due to its sheer size, but other Australian venues are emerging as competitors for major cricket.
- Daniel Brettig
‘Clock is ticking:’ Rival league could woo Aussie stars before BBL makes it to market
Australian cricket may face the prospect of losing players from the Big Bash League to play across the Tasman in a Twenty20 league to launch as soon as next season.
- Daniel Brettig
Tech titan withdraws his $90 million offer for Big Bash licence
The ACT Cricket chair questioned the wisdom of ignoring local prospective investors while pursuing overseas buyers, particularly Indian Premier League team owners, for stakes in BBL teams.
- Daniel Brettig
Sydney Sixers fall short in BBL final as Scorchers confirm dynasty
Perth were in cruise control for the entirety of their six-wicket win at Optus Stadium to claim a record sixth title.
- Emma Kemp
- Opinion
- Australian cricket
For all its flaws, the Big Bash has been a game changer for emerging talent
Since the Big Bash’s evolution, the value of the competition has been assessed mainly in terms of financial advancement, but it has also added another layer to player development.
- Geoff Lawson
Sydney Sixers smash Hobart Hurricanes to book BBL final in Perth
The Sixers will return to Perth for the second time this week to meet the Scorchers for the sixth time in the tournament-decider.
- Emma Kemp