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Big Bash League 2016-17
Sun, January 29 2017
Big Bash League 2016-17 breaks viewership records
Twenty matches of the 35 BBL games this season sold out. The highest turnout was the derby between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at the MCG on January 1, that attracted 71,162 spectators.
Tue, January 17 2017
Watch Peter Nevill being hit on face by Brad Hodge’s flying bat
The piece of wood flew backward and Nevill was not aware of that as his focus was on the ball, the willow handle smashed in his face.
Mon, January 02 2017
Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh charged for misconduct in BBL 2016-17
Adam Zampa was found to have breached CA Code of Conduct Article 2.1.2, which relates to ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match – a level 1 offence.’
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, November 15 2016
Nepal’s Rubina Chettri to represent Melbourne Renegades in Women’s Big Bash League
Nepal Women cricketer Rubina Chettri, on Tuesday, was announced as the first women cricketer from Nepal to join a training programme in the Women's BBL.
Tue, October 25 2016
Shane Watson to lead Sydney Thunder in BBL 2016-17
Michael Hussey was the skipper of Sydney Thunder during Big Bash League 2015-16 edition.
Mon, October 10 2016
Australia’s Joel Paris ruled out till Big Bash League 2016-17
Joel Paris made his First-Class debut in November 2015 and enjoyed a promising season with 35 wickets at 19.57 in six matches.
Tue, August 30 2016
Big Bash League 2016-17: Ian Bell signs up for Perth Scorchers
Bell has played 118 Tests and scored 7,727 runs, with his last appearance for England against Pakistan in Sharjah in November 2015.
Sun, August 21 2016
Perth Scorchers rope in Marsh brothers, Adam Voges, Nathan Coulter-Nile, David Willey for BBL 2016-17
Perth Scorchers is also keen to rope in South Africa's Dale Steyn or Morne Morkel and has approached West Indies Carlos Brathwaite for final spot in the squad.