The WBBL game at the MCG on Saturday night drew a crowd of 5933 people in wet conditions for the Melbourne derby,but the Stars and Renegades hope to play there again.
Josh Inglis smashed Australia’s joint-fastest century in Twenty20 Internationals before Suryakumar Yadav powered India to a two-wicket victory in a thrilling series opener.
India paid just $18m to the IOC for rights to the Paris Olympics. They’ll pay a lot more now that cricket has been included.
Cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles with millions invested in the sport,more to be made,and an American history that stretches from the founding fathers to LA gangbangers.
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.
Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne have accepted three-year Cricket Australia contracts and two-year deals have been handed to six others as Twenty20 franchises circle the world’s top cricket talent.
The lure of Games gold could keep the world’s brightest T20 stars playing for their countries. But Australia have work to do to make sure they’re on the plane to Los Angeles.
There is intrigue about Australia’s opening World Cup match against India in Chennai,and question marks about the long-term viability of the one-day format.
Australia won by 48 runs,bowling West Indies out for 143 with one ball to spare to win the series 2-1.
Australia looked headed for victory after amassing 212 runs despite a shaky start. Then Hayley Matthews came to the crease.
Dipendra Singh Airee’s innings shattered the previous record for a T20 half-century – the 12 balls required by Yuvraj Singh,Chris Gayle and Hazratullah Zazai.