Perth Scorchers raced to their sixth Big Bash League title on Sunday with an emphatic six-wicket victory over Sydney Sixers in the final at Perth Stadium. Earning hosting rights after crushing the Sixers in a qualifier last week, the Scorchers bowled first and bowled their six-time Grand Final rivals out for a paltry 132 in […]
Big Bash League
Babar Azam exits BBL early, joins national squad
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has ended his Big Bash League campaign early to join the national team ahead of the Australia series. The Sydney Sixers confirmed he will miss the remaining matches, including the Challenger and final. His recall highlights the priority of national duty over franchise commitments. Babar shared a message thanking the Sydney […]
Babar, Rizwan must rethink modern cricket roles: Rana Naved
Former Pakistan all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has urged Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to rethink their place in modern cricket. He said both players must adapt to the high demands of today’s elite cricket. Rana emphasized that ability alone may no longer guarantee success in international and league cricket. Rana shared lessons from his time in […]
Babar upset as Smith denies last-ball single
Pakistani star Babar Azam expressed frustration during a Big Bash League match when teammate Steve Smith refused a single on the last ball. The incident occurred while Sydney Sixers faced Sydney Thunder, leaving Babar visibly unhappy on the field. Fans quickly shared clips of the disagreement on social media. The situation arose in the 11th […]
Melbourne captain retires Mohammad Rizwan during BBL 15 game
Melbourne Renegades retired Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan during their Big Bash League (BBL) 15 game against Sydney Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium on Monday. A video posted by the BBL on social media captured Renegades captain Will Sutherland calling Rizwan back to the pavilion so he could take his place at the crease. The former […]
T20 milestone: Babar matches Buttler’s fifties
Pakistan’s Babar Azam equalled England’s Jos Buttler record of 97 T20 fifties on Thursday. He achieved this milestone in BBL 15 against Melbourne Renegades. His unbeaten 58 off 46 balls helped Sydney Sixers chase 165 with six wickets in hand. Babar reached the feat in his 333rd T20 match, including 11 centuries. Buttler took 476 […]
Babar Azam anchors Sixers’ thrilling 165-run chase
Star batter Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 58 to lead Sydney Sixers to victory over Melbourne Renegades. The Sixers chased 165 runs in 19.1 overs, losing four wickets. Babar’s innings anchored the team and ensured a crucial win in BBL 15. Batting first, Melbourne Renegades posted 164-9 in 20 overs. Josh Brown starred with 43 […]
Shaheen Afridi recalled from BBL after injury
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recalled left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi from the ongoing Big Bash League 15 (BBL) after he sustained an “unexpected injury” during Brisbane Heat’s match against the Adelaide Strikers on Saturday. Taking to X, the Brisbane Heat player expressed gratitude towards the BBL management, his franchise, and fans for supporting […]
Pakistan recall Shadab Khan for crucial Sri Lanka T20 series
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is set to return to the national team for the T20I series in Sri Lanka. The Men in Green will play three matches on January 7, 9, and 11 in Dambulla. Shadab has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and impressed in the ongoing Big Bash League. The Pakistan Cricket Board […]
Babar Azam falls for single digits on highly anticipated BBL debut
Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam had a disappointing Big Bash League (BBL) debut, scoring just 2 runs off 5 balls in the opening match against the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium in Australia on Sunday. The right-handed batter opened for the Sixers but lost his partner, Daniel Hughes, on the second delivery. Cooper Connolly gave […]