Trailblazers win T20 Challenge as Women’s cricket continues to hit long strides
This past week was a great advert for Women's cricket, with the Women's Big Bash League and the Women's T20 Challenge both taking centre stage. We were treated to some sublime knocks, skilful bowling and incredible fielding displays from some of the most talented...
A look ahead to the mouth-watering South Africa-England series
England make the trip to South Africa for a limited overs series later this month and the contest will pit two of the world's most exciting teams against each other. England have been the busiest team since cricket made its return following the COVID-19 lockdown,...
A look ahead to New Zealand’s summer
The majority of the eyes will undoubtedly be on the blockbuster Australia vs India series, but New Zealand could provide some of this summer's most exciting entertainment with West Indies and Pakistan both set to visit the Kiwis in the coming months. After a break of...
From Reality Star to American international
Ian Holland has had quite a journey in his cricketing career thus far. Holland was born in Stevens Point, in the state of Wisconsin, USA. When he was two, he moved to Australia and grew up in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Holland began his cricketing career aged...
Heat star not thinking about possibility of WBBL three-peat
AS the Women’s Big Bash League gets ready to kick off in season six, you might think the heat would be on defending champions Brisbane. But star all-rounder Delissa Kimmince said relaxation was very much part of the message from coach Ashley Noffke as the team...
Five best performers of the IPL so far
As we reach the business end of the IPL group stage, it is time to highlight some of the competition’s best performers so far. We have witnessed some truly exceptional performances from some of the world’s most prolific T20 players in the United Arab Emirates. From...
The five best performers of the IPL so far
As the IPL reaches its halfway stage, we have already witnessed some truly exceptional performances from some of the world's most prolific T20 players in the United Arab Emirates. From destructive batting to effortless balling and thrilling nail-biters, this edition...
Lanning’s team can hold its own against Ponting’s record-breakers
MEG Lanning grew up idolising Ricky Ponting. So, it was fitting then that this week Lanning’s team equalled the record of her cricketing hero… 21 games unbeaten in one-day international cricket. At Allan Border Field, Australia’s women’s one-day team came of age in...
Cricket’s back but not as we know it …
INTERNATIONAL cricket in Australia is back. But for fans and players alike, with most of the world still in the vice grip of COVID-19, the game, and its surrounds, is nothing like we remember it. More than 86,000 people attended the Women’s T20 World Cup final between...
Five under the radar players to watch in the IPL
The latest edition of the world’s richest cricket league is almost upon us. All eyes will be on UAE, as the Indian Premier League takes centre stage with some of the world’s biggest cricketing names in action. While the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David...
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