New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is reportedly set to be named the head coach of Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The Thunder had been searching for a replacement after parting ways with Trevor Bayliss, whose five-year tenure with the franchise ended after an inconsistent run of results. Bayliss guided the side to the BBL final in the 2024-25 campaign, but the franchise also endured bottom-place finishes in the 2023-24 and 2025-26 seasons…
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New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former Australian Test cricketer David Warner will accept responsibility for a “reckless”, “foolish” decision to get in his car after sharing a few glasses of wine, which resulted in a mid-range drink-driving charge, his lawyer said. The former Test opener was charged with mid-range drink driving after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath test after he stopped short of a roadside test in Sydney’s east on April 5.He was not required to appea…
Sydney, May 4 (IANS) Sydney Sixers have appointed James Hopes as their new head xoach on a two-year contract, the Big Bash League said on Monday.The role will be Hopes’ first as head coach at the professional level after working as an assistant to some of the world’s best coaches.Hopes, a former Australian international all-rounder, currently serves as bowling coach for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket (MLC), having previously hel…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The future of David Warner as captain of Sydney Thunder has reportedly come under scrutiny after the veteran opener was charged with a drink-driving offence in Sydney. Warner, one of Australia’s most accomplished batters, was stopped in the city’s eastern suburbs on Easter Sunday, where he is alleged to have recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.104, more than twice the legal limit. The 39-year-old batter, who stepped away from Test cricket in 2024, was subsequently …
Sydney, April 8 (IANS) Fresh details have emerged in the drink-driving case involving former Australia opener David Warner, with reports revealing that the veteran cricketer told police he had consumed alcohol shortly before being stopped in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Warner allegedly informed officers that he had been drinking with a friend prior to getting behind the wheel on Easter Sunday, stating he had consumed three glasses of wine before attempting to drive back to his residence in Marou…
Sydney, April 7 (IANS) Former Australian opener David Warner has landed in legal trouble after being charged with drink driving on Sunday. The incident occurred in the suburb of Maroubra during a routine roadside breath-testing operation.According to a report in news.com.au, the 39-year-old had stopped and parked his vehicle just before reaching the testing checkpoint. However, police officers approached his car and conducted a breath analysis, which confirmed that he was over the legal alcohol …
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been named the new head coach of New South Wales (NSW). The 48-year-old replaces Greg Shipperd, whose stint ended early despite having a year remaining on his contract. Haddin, whose decorated career as a wicketkeeper batter for Australia, NSW and the Sydney Sixers earned him Cricket NSW Life Member status in 2024, will commence in the role in June. His appointment signifies a return to the state setup more than ten years a…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) At the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction, where record-breaking sums were exchanged and the spotlight was firmly on players, MI London head coach Lisa Keightley stood out for a different reason: she was the only woman occupying a coaching role. With extensive experience leading teams across Australia, England, and franchises in the Women’s Big Bash and the Women’s Premier League, Keightley is no stranger to high-pressure environments. Yet, as the auction unfolded, …
Sydney, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Australian opener David Warner has signed a one-year extension with Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League (BBL) club said on Friday.After leading the Thunder to the BBL Final last season, Warner’s side crashed back to earth in BBL 15 as they finished bottom of the table with just two wins.The 39-year-old finished BBL 15 as league’s leading run‑scorer with 433 runs at a strike rate of 154, despite missing two matches due to injury. His standout season also earned him …
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia’s reserve all-rounder Beau Webster and wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis have been released from the squad to play in the Big Bash League ahead of the Sydney Test.After the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG concluded in two days, Australian players have been granted a seven-day break until the New Year’s contest in Sydney.Webster will be available to play for the Hobart Hurricanes in their BBL match against the Melbourne Renegades on Monday.Inglis, who was dropp…