Nannes banks on lifeline IPL to cater to family needs

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 14:39

Twnety20 free lance fast bowler Dirk Nannes has claimed performing well in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) was crucial for him ahead of the looming Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions, a tournament which he believes is crucial for him to support his family that stays in England.

Shane Warne apologises for Samuels brawl

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 13:06

Shane Warne has apologised for his conduct during the Big Bash League`s Melbourne derby.

Samuels` injury may force him to miss ODI series against Australia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 13:00

All rounder Marlon Samuels suffered a severe eye socket injury after edging a ball from Lasith Malinga through the grill of his helmet into his face on Sunday.

Melbourne Renegades say Marlon Samuels being `unfairly treated`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 15:30

The Melbourne Renegades have said that Marlon Samuels is being `unfairly treated,` after his ugly on-field clash with Shane Warne during a Big Bash League (BBL) match at the MCG on Sunday.

CA executive says Warne `not type of role model` they need following Samuels outburst

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 13:50

A Cricket Australia executive has said that they do not want to see Shane Warne`s behaviour imitated.

Australia`s Birt fined for Code of Behaviour breach

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 13:08

Cricket Australia (CA) Tuesday fined Hobart Hurricanes batsman Travis Birt for breaching the CA Code of Behaviour.

Hales replaces Samuels in Melbourne Renegades

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 12:31

English cricketer Alex Hales has replaced West Indian Marlon Samuels in the Melbourne Renegades squad.

CA’s preference for BBL over ODIs would hurt chances of hosting successful 2015 WC

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 16:24

Cricket Australia (CA) is giving more importance to the domestic Big Bash League (BBL) over international one-day matches and it can hurt country’s chances of hosting a successful fifty-over World Cup in 2015, according to cricket writer, Malcolm Conn.

Melbourne Renegades fined for slow over rate

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 14:07

Melbourne Renegades have been penalised for maintaining a slow over rate in their Big Bash League (BBL) match against the Melbourne Stars Sunday night.

Shane Warne banned, fined after spat with Marlon Samuels

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 09:53

Australian spin legend Shane Warne on Monday accepted the one-match ban and USD 4,700 fine imposed on him for an ugly confrontation with West Indian Marlon Samuels.

Oz selectors treating Lanka ODI series like batting audition for India, Ashes Test tour

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 15:32

Australian selectors have sent a clear message to players that the upcoming one-day international series with Sri Lanka will be treated as batting auditions for the Test team since Big Bash League Twenty20 scheduling is compromising with team’s preparations for the crucial India tour and Ashes series.

Gayle insists verbal feud with Haddin ‘talk of past’

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 13:11

Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has claimed his verbal feud with Brad Haddin is a talk of the past, adding that he is focused on regaining his lost form to help his Big Bash League (BBL) team Sydney Thunder earn their first win of the Twenty20 tournament.