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KFC T20 Big Bash 2022, SIX vs REN Dream11 Team Prediction, Sixers vs Renegades

Best players list of Sixers vs Renegades, Sixers Dream11 Team Player List, Renegades Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

KFC T20 Big Bash 2022, REN vs THU Dream11 Team Prediction, Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder

Best players list of Renegades vs Thunders, Renegades Dream11 Team Player List, Thunder Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

Big Bash League2022: THU vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction: All You Need To Know

Best players list of THU vs STA, Sydney Thunder Dream11 Team Player List, Melbourne stars Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

Highlight PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne: ENG Beat PAK To Lift The T20 World Cup

Highlight PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne, November 13: England becomes the T20 World Champion for the second time after defeating Pakistan in the final of T20 World Cup 2022. Ben Stokes stood till the end and ensured the victory for English side.

LIVE PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne Weather Updates Today, November 13: Cloudy But No Rain In Melbourne

The forecast doesn't look good for T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as there is 100 per cent chance of rain on November 13.

Amid Rain Threats During PAK Vs ENG T20 WC 2022 Final, ICC Gives Huge Update; Check Out

Heavy rainfall is expected in Melbourne on Sunday putting the much-anticipated Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final in jeopardy.

LIVE IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022, Melbourne Weather Updates: Sun Shining Over MCG, Showers Expected During Game

LIVE India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2022, Check Latest Melbourne Weather Updates: India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday. The sun is shining over MCG.

Australia Women's T20 World Cup Win Against India in 2020 Immortalised at MCG

It will be on display along the route of the world-famous MCG Tour, visible to the approximate 130,000 people including families and schoolchildren who undertake tours each year.

WATCH | Haris Rauf's UNIQUE 'Covid-Safe' Wicket Celebration Goes VIRAL

Haris Rauf 'Covid-Safe' Wicket Celebration: The Melbourne Stars' cricketer did a 'Covid-safe' wicket celebration after taking the wicket of Perth Scorchers Kurtis Patterson.

Big Bash League Launches Player Pool Amid Covid-19 Outbreaks

The Big Bash League has launched a centralised pool of replacement players to help clubs continue to field a team as widening Covid-19 outbreaks.

Melbourne Stars 15 Teammates and Support Staff Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Melbourne Stars issued a statement on Friday confirming "seven players and eight support staff have returned a positive test for COVID-19".

Melbourne Stars-Perth Scorchers Big Bash League Clash Postponed Just Before Start Due to Covid Case

A Melbourne Stars support staff member tested positive on Thursday which resulted in exposure to many of the team's playing group.

Ashes 2021: Scott Boland Enters Melbourne Cricket Ground's Honour Board

Boland has become only the second Indigenous male player to wear the baggy green after pace bowler Jason Gillespie, who played 71 Tests between 1996 and 2006.

Ashes 2021: Expect Grass and Seam Movement For Fast Bowlers At MCG For Boxing Day Test

Matthew Page, the pitch curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) said there will be seam movement for the pacers at the third Ashes Test starting from Boxing Day (December 26).

COVID: Players in Ashes, BBL Banned From Signing Autographs, Interacting With Fans, Says Report

The BBL sees regular interaction between players and fans with fielders in the deep being approached for autographs.

2nd Test, Day in Pictures: Ajinkya Rahane Century Highlight of India's Dominating Show

India vs Australia Photos: Check out the major highlights from the Day 2 of the 2nd Test underway in Melbourne.

In Pics, India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 1: Bumrah, Ashwin Star in Melbourne

Here's a look at the opening day's play from the 2nd Test between India and Australia in Melbourne.

In pics: India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3

Despite a lead of 292, Kohli opted to bat again and watched as India slumped to 44/5.

Glenn Maxwell shows off his fielding skills

Getty Images captured Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell taking a diving catch to dismiss Shaiman Anwar of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Captains line-up ahead of the tournament opener

All the 14 teams will be looking to give their best to win the coveted trophy. India will be looking to retain the title while Australia will be looking to regain from India.

Scorchers beat Pietersen s Melbourne Stars to enter BBL 2015 final

Perth Scorchers are set to clash with Brett Lee's Sydney Sixers in Wednesday's final.

Parachutist flies at MCG

Opting to bat first, Scorchers got off to a wonderful start with a 127-runs opening partnership between Shaun Marsh and Michael Klinger.

Kevin Pietersen: The best English batsman in Australia now

While England continue their losing streak, Pietersen continues to impress in BBL and with 262 runs, he leads the runs charts for the competition.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted together in Melbourne

The actress was also seen supporting Kohli from the stands in an one-day match against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad last month.

Captain Michael Clarke dons his new hat

Quinn Rooney of Getty Images captures a moment where Australia's regular skipper Clarke is seen talking to current captain Smith and batsman Shaun Marsh.

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Australia’s premier sporting venue

The venue is all set to host the 39th Boxing Day Test to be held in Australia, with the first one having being played in 1950.

Injury concerns for Australia ahead of the Boxing Day Test

The Australian brains trust had to endure some anxious moments at the net.

Brett Lee and Sean Abbott celebrate a wicket

Sydney Sixers got off to a winning start with an eight-wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades in the second match of the Big Bash League (BBL) at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.

Adelaide Strikers pay tribute to Phil Hughes

Adelaide Strikers players don black armbands in honour of their deceased team-mate Phil Hughes during the season's inaugural match.

VIDEO: India chase maiden bilateral series win in Australia

Besides fretting over the fifth bowler, India look well settled to bag their first bilateral series win in Australia reckons Chetan Narula from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

VIDEO: An ODI series win will be a big achievement for us: Shikhar Dhawan

India will be looking to make history by winning the first ever bilateral ODI series on Australian soil, following up on the 2-1 Test series win.

VIDEO: Nathan Lyon will get rewarded eventually: Aaron Finch

In the opening one-dayer, Lyon went for 50 runs in his 10 over, while in the second ODI, he conceded 59 runs in his full quota of overs.

Pat Cummins frustrates India in Australia's chase of 399

Needing 399 to win, Australia finished the day on 258 for 8, adrift of the target by 141 runs.

VIDEO: Deteriorating MCG pitch will not be easy for Australia to bat on: Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara believes that the visiting team has a total from where they can push for victory over Australia with three days left in the third Test.

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw.

Mayank Agarwal set for debut as India, Australia chase series lead

India dumped openers Murali Vijay and KL Rahul after a lean run of form and will be without injured spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

VIDEO: Banter is fine, but should not cross the line: Virat Kohli

Such was the exchange between Kohli and Paine that umpire Chris Gaffaney had to step in on the fourth morning on Monday.

VIDEO: Virat Kohli brings out the competitive spirit in a lot of people: Tim Paine

The heated argument reached its zenith when both made physical contact and had to be separated by the umpire.

Match highlights: India vs Australia 2018, 2nd Test, Day 5, Perth

India were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who was adjudged the man-of-the-match, on a pitch that favoured the seamers.

Ravindra Jadeja s golden-arms pluck a blinder; send back a surprised Shane Watson

Watson tried to hit back a Jadeja delivery straight over his head, but Jadeja managed to pluck that hit in his hands.

Kevin Pietersen’s trademark switch-hit six off Brad Hogg

Pietersen hitting his trademark switch-hit shot off Hogg in the 2014-15 Big Bash League semi-final.

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Underground Tour

An exclusive underground guided tour the Melbourne Cricket Ground

KFC T20 Big Bash 2022, SIX vs REN Dream11 Team Prediction, Sixers vs Renegades

Best players list of Sixers vs Renegades, Sixers Dream11 Team Player List, Renegades Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

KFC T20 Big Bash 2022, REN vs THU Dream11 Team Prediction, Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder

Best players list of Renegades vs Thunders, Renegades Dream11 Team Player List, Thunder Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

Big Bash League2022: THU vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction: All You Need To Know

Best players list of THU vs STA, Sydney Thunder Dream11 Team Player List, Melbourne stars Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

Highlight PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne: ENG Beat PAK To Lift The T20 World Cup

LIVE PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne Weather Updates Today, November 13: Cloudy But No Rain In Melbourne

The forecast doesn't look good for T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as there is 100 per cent chance of rain on November 13.

Amid Rain Threats During PAK Vs ENG T20 WC 2022 Final, ICC Gives Huge Update; Check Out

Heavy rainfall is expected in Melbourne on Sunday putting the much-anticipated Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final in jeopardy.

LIVE IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022, Melbourne Weather Updates: Sun Shining Over MCG, Showers Expected During Game

Australia Women's T20 World Cup Win Against India in 2020 Immortalised at MCG

It will be on display along the route of the world-famous MCG Tour, visible to the approximate 130,000 people including families and schoolchildren who undertake tours each year.

WATCH | Haris Rauf's UNIQUE 'Covid-Safe' Wicket Celebration Goes VIRAL

Haris Rauf 'Covid-Safe' Wicket Celebration: The Melbourne Stars' cricketer did a 'Covid-safe' wicket celebration after taking the wicket of Perth Scorchers Kurtis Patterson.

Big Bash League Launches Player Pool Amid Covid-19 Outbreaks

The Big Bash League has launched a centralised pool of replacement players to help clubs continue to field a team as widening Covid-19 outbreaks.

Melbourne Stars 15 Teammates and Support Staff Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Melbourne Stars issued a statement on Friday confirming "seven players and eight support staff have returned a positive test for COVID-19".

Melbourne Stars-Perth Scorchers Big Bash League Clash Postponed Just Before Start Due to Covid Case

A Melbourne Stars support staff member tested positive on Thursday which resulted in exposure to many of the team's playing group.

Ashes 2021: Scott Boland Enters Melbourne Cricket Ground's Honour Board

Boland has become only the second Indigenous male player to wear the baggy green after pace bowler Jason Gillespie, who played 71 Tests between 1996 and 2006.

Ashes 2021: Expect Grass and Seam Movement For Fast Bowlers At MCG For Boxing Day Test

Matthew Page, the pitch curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) said there will be seam movement for the pacers at the third Ashes Test starting from Boxing Day (December 26).

COVID: Players in Ashes, BBL Banned From Signing Autographs, Interacting With Fans, Says Report

The BBL sees regular interaction between players and fans with fielders in the deep being approached for autographs.

VIDEO: स्टेडियम की छत से टकराकर गेंद 30 यार्ड सर्किल के भीतर गिरी, फिर भी अंपायर ने दिया छक्का

जो क्लार्क ने रेनेगेड्स के तेज गेंदबाज विल सदरलैंड की गेंद पर एक जोरदार शॉट लगाया जिससे गेंद स्टेडियम की छत से टकराकर मैदान पर ही गिर गई।

भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच टेस्ट मैच कराना चाहता है MCG, ये है वजह

एमसीसी और विक्टोरिया की सरकार ने भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच टेस्ट मैच की मेजबानी को लेकर हाल में क्रिकेट ऑस्ट्रेलिया (सीए) से बातचीत की।

VIDEO: 20 साल का खिलाड़ी बना सुपरमैन, हवा में उड़ा और बाउंड्री के पार पकड़ा हैरतअंगेज कैच

ये कैच पकड़ा मेलबर्न रेनेगेड्स के जेक फ्रेजर मैकगर्क ने। जिसने भी ये कैच देखा वो एक पल के लिए अपनी ऑंखों पर विश्वास ही नहीं कर सका।

न्यूजीलैंड के सेंट्रल कॉन्ट्रैक्ट से रिलीज होने के बाद इस टीम से जुड़े मार्टिन गुप्टिल

गुप्टिल दुनिया के प्रमुख सफेद गेंद के खिलाड़ियों में से एक हैं, जिन्होंने वनडे और टी20 में न्यूजीलैंड के लिए 320 मैचों में लगभग 11,000 रन बनाए हैं.

VIDEO: ऑस्ट्रेलिया में सिंगर बनी ये भारतीय महिला क्रिकेटर, बस में गा रही 'चन्ना मेरेया' गाना

मेलबर्न स्टार्स ने 29 अक्टूबर को खेले गए मुकाबले में मेलबर्न रेनेगेड्स को 6 विकेट से हराकर सीजन की पहली जीत दर्ज की।

India vs Pakistan: कैसा है मौसम का हाल, सीधा मेलबर्न से जानिए

मेलबर्न में भारत और पाकिस्तान की टीमें टी-20 विश्व कप के सुपर-12 में आज आमने-सामने होगी.

VIDEO: पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ मैच से पहले ही टीम इंडिया को देखने के लिए उमड़े फैंस

बीसीसीआई ने ट्विटर पर एक वीडियो शेयर किया है जिसमें देखा जा सकता है कि नेट पर प्रैक्टिस करते हुए टीम इंडिया को सपोर्ट करने के लिए कई फैंस MCG के नेट प्रैक्टिस सेक्शन में पहुंचे हैं।

IND vs PAK: क्या बारिश में धुलेगा भारत-पाकिस्तान मैच, ऑस्ट्रेलियाई मौसम विभाग ने दी बड़ी अपडेट

मेलबर्न में 23 अक्टूबर को भारत-पाकिस्तान के मैच के समय बारिश होने की आशंका है। ऑस्ट्रेलिया के मौसम विभाग ने मेलबर्न में 23 अक्टूबर को बारिश की ये भविष्यवाणी की है।

IND vs PAK मैच से पहले प्रैक्टिस में खलल पड़ने पर फैंस पर भड़के कोहली, देखें VIDEO

ICC T20 वर्ल्ड कप 2022 के सुपर-12 स्टेज का आगाज होने में अब कुछ ही घंटे का समय बचा है और सभी क्रिकेट फैंस 23 अक्टूबर को भारत-पाकिस्तान मुकाबले पर टकटकी लगाए बैठे हैं।

पाकिस्तान दौरे पर उस्मान ख्वाजा की सफलता के बाद शेन वाटसन ने सीए की आलोचना की

उस्मान ख्वाजा ने पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ हाल ही में तीन टेस्ट मैचों की सीरीज की पांच पारियों में 165.33 की शानदार औसत से 496 रन बनाए.

Video: मेलबर्न पहुंचा Shane Warne का पार्थिव शव, ऑस्ट्रेलियाई झंडे में लिपटा ताबूत देख रो पड़े फैंस

क्रिकेट के जादूगर शेन वॉर्न का 4 मार्च को हार्ट अटैक से निधन हो गया. 10 मार्च को उनका पार्थिव शव मेलबर्न पहुंच चुका है. शेन वॉर्न के ताबूत को ऑस्ट्रेलियाई ध्वज से लपेटा हुआ था.

'शेन वार्न' की याद में बदला जाएगा एमसीजी ग्रेट सदर्न स्टैंड का नाम

शनिवार को कहा गया कि क्रिकेट प्रशंसकों ने मृत्यु के बाद एमसीजी में शेन वार्न की प्रतिमा पर फूल चढ़ाए और बीयर की केन रखीं।

Big Bash League: Glenn Maxwell ने मेलबर्न स्टार्स के साथ 4 साल के लिए किया कॉन्ट्रैक्ट

ऑस्ट्रेलिया के विस्फोटक बल्लेबाज ग्लेन मैक्सवेल ने बिग बैश लीग में मेलबर्न स्टार्स के साथ अगले 4 साल के लिए करार किया है. वह मेलबर्न स्टार्स खिताब जिताने को पहला मकसद मान रहे हैं.

'बिग शो' ग्लेन मैक्सवेल के रिकॉर्ड शतक की बदौलत मेलबर्न स्टार्स ने होबार्ट हरिकेंस को हराया

ग्लेन मैक्सवेल ने मात्र 64 गेंदो पर 22 चौके और चार छक्कों की मदद से 154 रनों की पारी खेली जो कि बिग बैश लीग के इतिहास की सबसे बड़ी पारी है।

Laurie Evans ने खेली 10वें ओवर की आखिरी और 11वें ओवर की पहली गेंद, BBL मैच में क्‍यों हुआ ऐसा ?

ओवर की आखिरी गेंद पर एक या तीन रन भाग कर नहीं लिए गए. Laurie Evans ने इस गेंद पर दो रन निकाले. पर्थ की टीम को इस मैच में जीत मिली.

KFC T20 Big Bash 2022, SIX vs REN Dream11 Team Prediction, Sixers vs Renegades

Best players list of Sixers vs Renegades, Sixers Dream11 Team Player List, Renegades Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

KFC T20 Big Bash 2022, REN vs THU Dream11 Team Prediction, Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder

Best players list of Renegades vs Thunders, Renegades Dream11 Team Player List, Thunder Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

Big Bash League2022: THU vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction: All You Need To Know

Best players list of THU vs STA, Sydney Thunder Dream11 Team Player List, Melbourne stars Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips.

Highlight PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne: ENG Beat PAK To Lift The T20 World Cup

LIVE PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup Final, Melbourne Weather Updates Today, November 13: Cloudy But No Rain In Melbourne

The forecast doesn't look good for T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as there is 100 per cent chance of rain on November 13.

Amid Rain Threats During PAK Vs ENG T20 WC 2022 Final, ICC Gives Huge Update; Check Out

Heavy rainfall is expected in Melbourne on Sunday putting the much-anticipated Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final in jeopardy.

LIVE IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022, Melbourne Weather Updates: Sun Shining Over MCG, Showers Expected During Game

Australia Women's T20 World Cup Win Against India in 2020 Immortalised at MCG

It will be on display along the route of the world-famous MCG Tour, visible to the approximate 130,000 people including families and schoolchildren who undertake tours each year.

WATCH | Haris Rauf's UNIQUE 'Covid-Safe' Wicket Celebration Goes VIRAL

Haris Rauf 'Covid-Safe' Wicket Celebration: The Melbourne Stars' cricketer did a 'Covid-safe' wicket celebration after taking the wicket of Perth Scorchers Kurtis Patterson.

Big Bash League Launches Player Pool Amid Covid-19 Outbreaks

The Big Bash League has launched a centralised pool of replacement players to help clubs continue to field a team as widening Covid-19 outbreaks.

Melbourne Stars 15 Teammates and Support Staff Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Melbourne Stars issued a statement on Friday confirming "seven players and eight support staff have returned a positive test for COVID-19".

Melbourne Stars-Perth Scorchers Big Bash League Clash Postponed Just Before Start Due to Covid Case

A Melbourne Stars support staff member tested positive on Thursday which resulted in exposure to many of the team's playing group.

Ashes 2021: Scott Boland Enters Melbourne Cricket Ground's Honour Board

Boland has become only the second Indigenous male player to wear the baggy green after pace bowler Jason Gillespie, who played 71 Tests between 1996 and 2006.

Ashes 2021: Expect Grass and Seam Movement For Fast Bowlers At MCG For Boxing Day Test

Matthew Page, the pitch curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) said there will be seam movement for the pacers at the third Ashes Test starting from Boxing Day (December 26).

COVID: Players in Ashes, BBL Banned From Signing Autographs, Interacting With Fans, Says Report

The BBL sees regular interaction between players and fans with fielders in the deep being approached for autographs.

VIDEO: India chase maiden bilateral series win in Australia

Besides fretting over the fifth bowler, India look well settled to bag their first bilateral series win in Australia reckons Chetan Narula from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

VIDEO: An ODI series win will be a big achievement for us: Shikhar Dhawan

India will be looking to make history by winning the first ever bilateral ODI series on Australian soil, following up on the 2-1 Test series win.

VIDEO: Nathan Lyon will get rewarded eventually: Aaron Finch

In the opening one-dayer, Lyon went for 50 runs in his 10 over, while in the second ODI, he conceded 59 runs in his full quota of overs.

Pat Cummins frustrates India in Australia's chase of 399

Needing 399 to win, Australia finished the day on 258 for 8, adrift of the target by 141 runs.

VIDEO: Deteriorating MCG pitch will not be easy for Australia to bat on: Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara believes that the visiting team has a total from where they can push for victory over Australia with three days left in the third Test.

Virat Kohli hopeful of MCG track to be much more lively

The last time India played a Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was in 2014 on a lifeless track with both teams playing out a dull draw.

Mayank Agarwal set for debut as India, Australia chase series lead

India dumped openers Murali Vijay and KL Rahul after a lean run of form and will be without injured spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

VIDEO: Banter is fine, but should not cross the line: Virat Kohli

Such was the exchange between Kohli and Paine that umpire Chris Gaffaney had to step in on the fourth morning on Monday.

VIDEO: Virat Kohli brings out the competitive spirit in a lot of people: Tim Paine

The heated argument reached its zenith when both made physical contact and had to be separated by the umpire.

Match highlights: India vs Australia 2018, 2nd Test, Day 5, Perth

India were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who was adjudged the man-of-the-match, on a pitch that favoured the seamers.

Ravindra Jadeja s golden-arms pluck a blinder; send back a surprised Shane Watson

Watson tried to hit back a Jadeja delivery straight over his head, but Jadeja managed to pluck that hit in his hands.

Kevin Pietersen’s trademark switch-hit six off Brad Hogg

Pietersen hitting his trademark switch-hit shot off Hogg in the 2014-15 Big Bash League semi-final.

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Underground Tour

An exclusive underground guided tour the Melbourne Cricket Ground

2nd Test, Day in Pictures: Ajinkya Rahane Century Highlight of India's Dominating Show

India vs Australia Photos: Check out the major highlights from the Day 2 of the 2nd Test underway in Melbourne.

In Pics, India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 1: Bumrah, Ashwin Star in Melbourne

Here's a look at the opening day's play from the 2nd Test between India and Australia in Melbourne.

In pics: India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3

Despite a lead of 292, Kohli opted to bat again and watched as India slumped to 44/5.

Glenn Maxwell shows off his fielding skills

Getty Images captured Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell taking a diving catch to dismiss Shaiman Anwar of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Captains line-up ahead of the tournament opener

All the 14 teams will be looking to give their best to win the coveted trophy. India will be looking to retain the title while Australia will be looking to regain from India.

Scorchers beat Pietersen s Melbourne Stars to enter BBL 2015 final

Perth Scorchers are set to clash with Brett Lee's Sydney Sixers in Wednesday's final.

Parachutist flies at MCG

Opting to bat first, Scorchers got off to a wonderful start with a 127-runs opening partnership between Shaun Marsh and Michael Klinger.

Kevin Pietersen: The best English batsman in Australia now

While England continue their losing streak, Pietersen continues to impress in BBL and with 262 runs, he leads the runs charts for the competition.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted together in Melbourne

The actress was also seen supporting Kohli from the stands in an one-day match against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad last month.

Captain Michael Clarke dons his new hat

Quinn Rooney of Getty Images captures a moment where Australia's regular skipper Clarke is seen talking to current captain Smith and batsman Shaun Marsh.

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Australia’s premier sporting venue

The venue is all set to host the 39th Boxing Day Test to be held in Australia, with the first one having being played in 1950.

Injury concerns for Australia ahead of the Boxing Day Test

The Australian brains trust had to endure some anxious moments at the net.

Brett Lee and Sean Abbott celebrate a wicket

Sydney Sixers got off to a winning start with an eight-wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades in the second match of the Big Bash League (BBL) at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.