Cricket Australia has announced a significant change to the Big Bash League’s (BBL) contracting system that will allow clubs to sign nationally-contracted players outside of their salary cap. The move comes after two seasons of issues surrounding star player availability, most notably with Steven Smith. Players who are unlikely to be available to play can […]
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Rahane, Du Plessis, and Chawla lead smart stats MVPs
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is considered the pinnacle of T20 cricket, and it has often been regarded as a young man’s game. However, the performances of some of the seasoned campaigners in the 2023 season have shown that age is just a number in this format of the game. The likes of Faf du […]
Gujarat Titans express ‘Disappointment’ over Miller’s absence in IPL opener
David Miller of South Africa said that his Indian Premier League team Gujarat Titans (GT) were very angry with him and In order to be available for two World Cup Super League (WCSL) matches against the Netherlands, he and other possible members of South Africa’s ODI team decided to forgo the IPL’s first match this […]
Shastri supports Rahane’s selection in WTC final squad
The selectors’ decision to include Ajinkya Rahane in the Indian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval has been met with approval from former India coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri emphasized Rahane’s experience and his impressive performances in domestic cricket as key factors in his selection. Despite facing scrutiny over […]
Harry Brook faces challenges to establish himself in IPL
Harry Brook, the talented English batter, made headlines during the IPL auction when he was bought for a staggering INR 13.25 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad. His impressive performances in Test cricket, including centuries in challenging conditions in Pakistan and New Zealand, had captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. It was believed that Brook’s ability […]