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BBL 2016-17
Thu, January 05 2017
BBL 2016-17: Andre Russell’s participation in doubt following hamstring injury
Russell was stretchered from the field and the Thunder franchise confirmed afterwards that the player had suffered a hamstring injury and would undergo scans Thursday.
Wed, January 04 2017
Watch Eoin Morgan’s final touch for Sydney Thunder before heading to lead England in ODI series vs India
Sydney Thunder, who will now be without Eoin Morgan, have a 10-day gap until their next match, against the Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Mon, January 02 2017
BBL 2016-17: Perth Scorchers sign Tim Bresnan as replacement for David Willey
Australia's Perth Scorchers have signed English bowling all-rounder Tim Bresnan as their international Big Bash League Twenty20 replacement player for David Willey, who will be going on national duties in India.
Sun, January 01 2017
BBL 2016-17: Sunil Narine opens batting for first time in career; Twitter terms it ‘New Year Surprise’
Narine the pinch-hitter came out to open in a move aimed at surprising the opposition. Known to swing his bat hard, Narine did the job that was entrusted upon him as he hit a couple of fours and a six before being dismissed for 13-ball 21.
Wed, December 28 2016
Now Mark Waugh returns the favour; sings Barmy Army’s chant for Ricky Ponting during BBL game
However, Junior’s performance was not as convincing as Ponting’s, who had sung the song without any help. Unlike him, Waugh had to read out the lyrics.
Tue, December 27 2016
Ricky Ponting sings Mark Waugh song while commentating for BBL game
Ponting sang the entire song live on air, sending the other two fellow commentators on a laughing spree and the social media into frenzy, with fans hailing it “the TV moment of the year”.
Tue, December 27 2016
Andre Russell given green signal to use coloured bat in BBL 2016-17
MS Dhoni may use coloured bats in upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 for his franchise Rising Pune Supergiants (RSP).
Sun, December 25 2016
MS Dhoni may use coloured bat in IPL 2017
It will be a big step to promote such bats if MS Dhoni promotes it to spread its usage.
Wed, December 21 2016
Cricket Australia withdraws approval for use of coloured bat by Andre Russell
Under the BBL & WBBL Clothing and Equipment Regulations a player can use a coloured bat subject to Cricket Australia approval.
Thu, December 15 2016
John Hastings Update
Cricket Australia’s Bupa Support Sports Science and Sports Medicine Manager, Alex Kountouris provided the following update on all-rounder John Hastings today: “John suffered a right knee injury during the last Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania which caused him to be removed from the game. Scans have revealed that John has a significant patella tendon injury...