“Whilst not a traditional T20 big hitter, Ed is a great worker of the ball and [is] able to turn the strike over”
The Sydney Sixers have signed Australia and Tasmania opening batsman Ed Cowan for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
Bird is set to represent Hampshire in all three formats for the first three months of the season
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Hampshire have signed Australia pace bowler Jackson Bird for the first half of next year’s County season and former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat for the limited overs portion of the season.
“It’s sad to leave my teammates in South Australia, many of whom I have forged life long friendships with, but I am excited for what the future holds in WA”
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Michael Klinger has left South Australia to represent Western Australia in the next Sheffield Shield season following the retirement of Marcus North.
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“I felt it was the right time to move on”
Australia batsman Marcus North has surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from domestic cricket.
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Simmons savours the moment after scoring his century
Perth scorchers opening batsman Craig Simmons became the first man to score two centuries in one Big Bash League (BBL) season after he smashed 112 to knock the Sydney Sixers out of the tournament and carry his team to the finals, where they will face the Hobart Hurricanes.
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Henriques walloped seven boundaries during his knock of 55
The Sydney Sixers skirted past the Melbourne Renegades by two runs at the Docklands Stadium to sneak into the semi-finals of the Big Bash League (BBL).
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Smith’s half-century proved to be the game-changer
Sydney Sixers captain Steven Smith smashed a magnificent half-century to help his side prevail by seven runs in a close contest with the Hobart Hurricanes at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Lumb scored his second consecutive half-century in the BBL
England batsman Michael Lumb struck a sparkling half-century to lead the Sydney Sixers to a comfortable six-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval.
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Hussey scored a spectacular half-century
Former Australia all-rounder David Hussey and batsman Glenn Maxwell demolished the Sydney Sixers to lead the Melbourne Stars to a convincing 77-run win at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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“The BBL is obviously a money-earner and people love watching it, but you’ve got to find the balance so it’s not all in one direction geared to one competition”
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has admitted that Cricket Australia’s recent decision to extend the Big Bash League (BBL) from the end of December to the middle of February is starting to hurt attendance and player development in Sheffield Shield and Ryobi Cup matches.
