Big Bash
Umpire howler: Melbourne Stars lose amid stumping controversy
Cricket Australia’s inconsistent implementation of technology in the WBBL has been put in the spotlight after a bizarre stumping in the Melbourne Stars’ final-over loss to Adelaide.
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‘Like a crime scene’: Healy feared for career after dog bite
A severed artery in her right index finger left Alyssa Healy fearing for her career after a fight between her dogs
- by Daniel Brettig
Cricket briefing
Australian cricket
Healy has surgery after ‘vicious dog attack’; Stars all out for 29 in record WBBL rout
The Sixers star had surgery on Sunday and was ruled out of that evening’s 42-run loss to the Thunder in the WBBL.
- by Daniel Brettig and Claire Siracusa
‘Stuff it, I’ll still hit it’: Grace Harris called for a new bat … then did this
Not content with a 24-ball 50 nor a rare T20 century, Grace Harris capped one of the more remarkable WBBL innings by hitting a six at North Sydney Oval … with a broken bat.
- by James Polson
Meet Sammy-Jo Johnson, Thunder’s drag racing, truck driving wicket-taker
When the 30-year-old Sydney Thunder bowler hangs up her boots, she’s planning to trade the cricket pitch for a life in the fast lane.
- by Billie Eder
Is the WBBL ready for big stadiums? We’re about to find out
A West Indies blaster, big stadiums, huge pay packets, a Champions League and even some recruiting wars: the WBBL is back.
- by Daniel Brettig
Lanning’s scorcher: Australian star hits out at English rival over WBBL move
Meg Lanning is not happy at the pathway the world’s No.1 ODI batter is taking to the WBBL, and the usually diplomatic Stars skipper was very clear about her disappointment and frustration on Tuesday.
- by Jon Pierik
Jemma Barsby has a disease that gets worse in the heat. It’s ‘not ideal’ for a cricketer
In the world of professional cricket, staying cool is important for any player on the field. But for Adelaide Strikers’ Jemma Barsby, it’s crucial.Â
- by Carla Jaeger
Big Bash International Draft
Australian cricket
‘Box office’: Rashid, Kapp headline acts in BBL, WBBL drafts
The inaugural Women’s Big Bash League international player draft, and the men’s international draft, were held on Sunday, with Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, England dasher Harry Brook and South African star Marizanne Kapp among the prized selections.
- by Jon Pierik
Draft a game-changer for WBBL as dual sports star returns to cricket
The maiden international Women’s Big Bash League draft on Sunday will help deliver full-time cricketing careers, says Australian allrounder Ash Gardner.
- by Jon Pierik
‘It’s untenable’: Moore Park tenants flag concerns over concert cap removal
The Roosters, Swans, Waratahs and Sydney FC are fearful of what up to 20 concerts a year could mean for their tenancies at Allianz Stadium and the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari