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With regards to zeroing in on Chennai as a venue, it is understood that the T20 World Cup fixtures in the city happened to be a great pull. (File)

Dean Jones-Chennai connect, government initiative behind BBL opener in Chepauk

September 17, 2026 1:22 pm

Bilateral initiatives between Australian and Indian government paved the way for the Big Bash League opener to be held in Chennai on December 12.

Perth Scorchers players look at the big screen during the Big Bash League final. (Screengrab via YouTube/BBL)

Big Bash League opened to private investors; $1 billion windfall expected

September 08, 2026 11:57 am

Opening the floodgates to global investors and IPL franchise owners, Cricket Australia has greenlit a landmark privatisation scheme for the Big Bash League, kicking off with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damian Fleming have backed BBL privatisation as inevitable. (Screengrab: X/Big Bash League)

McGrath, Gillespie and Fleming back BBL privatisation but warn Test cricket must be protected

May 18, 2026 12:20 pm

The three Australian fast bowling greats weighed in on the debate on their podcast, saying private investment is inevitable but flagging the risk of franchise money pulling players away from the baggy green.

Over the past three months, CA has been exploring the possibility of hosting the BBL opener in India.

Cricket Australia considering holding Big Bash League opener in India, report says

February 17, 2026 7:59 pm

While BBL clubs have not been officially briefed by Cricket Australia about the idea to host a game in India, clubs are "aware" of CA’s desire.

From Finn Allen to Quinton de Kock: Top overseas players to watch out at the T20 World Cup

January 31, 2026 11:41 am

As the ICC 2026 Men's T20 World Cup approaches, several international stars such as Quinton De Kock, Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen have burst onto the scene, with their recent exploits in the BBL and the SA20 respectively, making them players to watch out for.

Perth Scorchers beat arch-rivals Sydney Sixers in the final to lift record-extending sixth BBL title. (PHOTO: X/BBL)

6 titles in 15 seasons! Perth Scorchers crush Sydney Sixers in final to secure record-extending BBL crown

January 25, 2026 6:00 pm

Perth Scorchers also completed a triple over Sydney Sixers, beating them in their opening game, then in the Qualifier, before finally thwarting them in the finals to claim the title.

Brad Hogg with Babar Azam ahead of a Big Bash League game. (PHOTO: X/BBL)

'A really humble, nice guy who game smarts’: Sydney Sixers skipper Henriques reveals what it’s like to have Babar Azam in the team

January 02, 2026 8:51 pm

Henriques added that Babar brings a large fan following with him, noting that a whole section of the Sydney Cricket Ground was reserved just for his supporters. He also expressed hope of converting some of them into Sydney Sixers fans.

Australia batter Travis Head in action during the first Ashes against England. (PHOTO: AP)

Emotionally drained Travis Head hints at skipping BBL, targets fresh start for 2026 T20 World Cup after Ashes

December 31, 2025 8:12 pm

Head is keen for a mental and physical break, which means he's highly unlikely to feature for his BBL franchise, the Adelaide Strikers.

BBL 2025 draft: Shaheen Afridi and Jemimah Rodrigues have been named in the first nominations list. (Reuters/BCCI)

BBL 2025 draft: First nomination sets, top players, date and rules revealed

June 10, 2025 11:13 am

BBL 2025 draft: India cricketers Shikha Pandey and Jemimah Rodrigues have also been listed on the women's side, along with former England captain Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

India are set to tour Australia for a one-day series and the CEO reckons it would be great for fans to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for one last time possibly in Australia. (CA/BCCI)

Should Indian-origin fans in Australia support India or Australia? Cricket Australia CEO answers the Tebbit Test and wants Kohli to play BBL

June 03, 2025 1:34 pm

Later this year, India are set to tour Australia for a one-day series and the CEO reckons it would be great for fans to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for one last time possibly in Australia.