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Holding out for a Hero? How cricket’s Hundred auction works and who is available

With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL’s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this week

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Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder

Usman Khawaja's international career may be over, but he showed he is far from a spent force, stroking a fine 78 to help the Brisbane Heat to a BBL victory.

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Sixers dominate Thunder for BBL Sydney derby win

A Sydney Sixers stalwart has forged a huge batting partnership with their marquee international signing to inspire victory over BBL rivals the Sydney Thunder.

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Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

The Hobart Hurricanes have held their nerve to beat the Sydney Thunder with one ball remaining in a re-match of last season's Big Bash League decider.

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Zampa wins after epic trip - but is upstaged by Aussie

Another Australian leg-spinner stole the show from globe-trotting teammate Adam Zampa as Nathan Sowter spun Oval Invincibles' star in the Hundred final.

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Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line

Stability has helped defending men’s champions while Southern Brave women have a 100% record to preserve

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Hundred's Sydney showdown won by Thunder's Billings

Despite a battling innings from Hilton Cartwright Sam Billings' Oval Invincibles have beaten James Vince's Southern Brave in a clash of Sydney BBL mainstays.

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Hundred returns for placeholder season before uber-rich enter the scene next year

On-field drama may compete with host of off-field questions as tournament hands control over to crop of global investors

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Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? The youngest cricketer in IPL history being compared to Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh

Suryavanshi hit a six off his very first ball in the IPL when appearing for Rajasthan Royals as a 14-year-old against Lucknow Super Giants

The Independent UK

'What a game of cricket': Sam Billings praises team's grit as Dubai Capitals win ILT20 title

Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden ILT20 title in a thrilling final against Desert Vipers, securing a four-wicket victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 189, Sikandar Raza played a decisive role with a blistering 12-ball 34 not out, ensuring victory in the final over. Rovman Powell's 63…

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Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers in last-ball thriller to reach ILT20 final

Dubai Capitals secured their spot in the ILT20 Season 3 final with a thrilling last-ball victory against Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium. The win was powered by Gulbadin Naib's outstanding performance, including his third consecutive half-century against the Vipers and two crucial wickets.

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How Warner's captaincy transformed Sydney Thunder

In his first season as captain, David Warner has helped transform Sydney Thunder from woeful wooden spooners to BBL finals force.

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Warner named captain in BBL team of the tournament

With his Sydney Thunder still in the running for the BBL crown, David Warner has been named captain of the team of the tournament.

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David Warner has Sydney Thunder believing again

Retired Test opener David Warner has had an impact on and off the field in his first full Big Bash League summer.

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NFL's 49ers play surprise role in Thunder's BBL rise

NFL team the San Francisco 49ers had a hand in the Sydney Thunder's rise from the Big Bash League's doldrums.

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Sutherland's great grab may not be in his top two

Will Sutherland took one of the best catches in BBL history against the Thunder in Sydney, but the allrounder isn't sure it's even one of his greatest grabs.

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Warner steals show as Thunder snap 734-day drought

David Warner's unbeaten 86 has helped the Sydney Thunder claim an eight-run win over the Melbourne Renegades, ending a two-year winless run at home.

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Stars' BBL finals hopes shot after run-out calamity

Sam Billings has smashed 72 from 39 balls in a Sydney Thunder BBL win in Canberra, but he would have been out on 16 had Stars players appealed for a run out.

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Sixers' Henriques lights BBL fuse with Thunder sledge

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has shot a barb at the Sydney Thunder ahead of the sides' first meeting this BBL summer.

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Billings backs contract shake-up for BBL success

Missing out on the Brisbane Heat's BBL title win, English star Sam Billings is confident the league's new long-term contract options will help the league grow.

The Guardian - UK

Oval Invincibles defend Men’s Hundred title after Southern Brave fall short

Oval Invincibles beat Southern Brave by 17 runs in the final at Lord’s to successfully defend their Men’s Hundred title

The Independent UK

Hat-trick, five-fer and fifty – Sam Curran stars as Invincibles crush Spirit

Victory moved Invincibles to the top of the table with three wins from four.

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BBL returns to old ways in school-holiday window

The Big Bash League will be played almost entirely in the holiday window for the first time in eight years in 2024-25, with a hope Test players can feature.

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Billings in it for the BBL long haul at Sydney Thunder

The Sydney Thunder have added important experience and class to their Big Bash League roster by signing English star Sam Billings for the next three seasons.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope hits 99 but Surrey suffer first Vitality Blast defeat to Sussex

The Surrey captain cracked 10 fours and three sixes from 59 deliveries, but lacked support as the hosts fell 36 short of their 214-run target.

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