Big Bash League News

Australia batting legend David Warner is set to return to a leadership role, as he will captain the Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League. This decision comes after an independent panel recently lifted his leadership ban, which was imposed following the Sandpapergate incident.

Former Australian cricketer Darren Lehmann announced his sudden resignation from his roles with Brisbane Heat and as an assistant coach for Queensland. His tenure concluded due to the acceptance of a commentary offer from an Australian Broadcasting Corporation in the lead-up to Aussie Summer.

Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan has withdrawn from participating in the Big Bash League for the second consecutive time. While his omission sparked debates on Australia’s rejection to play against Afghanistan, Cricket Australia ruled out the belief and stated workload management.

Brisbane Heat became the third team in BBL history to win multiple titles after comprehensively defending their total of 166/8 at Sydney Cricket Ground. After Josh Brown's explosive fifty, Spencer Johnson ripped through the hosts with four scalps to hand the Heat their first title since 2013.