Sam Harper

Big Bash League side Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper Sam Harper was hospitalised after taking a blow on the head during a training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The 27-year-old was conscious and in a stable condition. He was taken to hospital in an ambulance and will undergo scans overnight.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Cricket Victoria on Thursday named its squad for its opening Marsh One-Day Cup fixture and Marsh Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales next week.

Scott Boland is set to lead the Prime Minister’s XI bowling attack in a crucial pink-ball warm-up match against India at Manuka Oval, starting November 30. The match will serve as vital preparation for both teams ahead of the second Test in Adelaide. Boland's performance could be key, especially with Michael Neser ruled out.

Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday confirmed the signing of South African batsman Rilee Rossouw for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Big-hitting New Zealander Colin Munro slammed an unbeaten 99 to help steer Brisbane Heat to a 103-run thrashing of Glenn Maxwell's Melbourne Stars Thursday on the opening day of Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Scott Boland will spearhead the Prime Minister's XI bowling attack against India in a crucial two-day pink-ball warm-up match at Manuka Oval, starting November 30. This game serves as vital preparation for the second Test in Adelaide, also a day-night affair. The PM's XI, captained by Jack Edwards, blends young talent with experienced players like Matthew Renshaw.

Melbourne Renegades on Thursday confirmed the signing of two overseas stars-- Imran Tahir and Noor Ahmad for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).

India captain Rohit Sharma experimented with wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Khan in place of Rishabh Pant during a warm-up match against Australia's PM's XI. Pacer Harshit Rana impressed with figures of 4-44, restricting the PM's XI to 240. Sam Konstas stood out with a century, but Rana’s four-wicket haul helped India remain competitive.

Pacer Harshit Rana put up an exceptional performance in Canberra, taking four wickets in just six balls, leading to a middle-order collapse for Prime Ministers XI from a steady 131/2 to 133/6. Harshit's impactful bowling helped India gain control in the pink-ball warm-up match, which is part of their preparation for the upcoming Test in Adelaide.

Pakistan players endured further embarrassment in the Big Bash League as Hasan Ali’s misfield gifted a boundary during Adelaide Strikers’ loss to Melbourne Stars, just a day after Mohammad Rizwan became the first overseas player to be retired out. Tom Curran’s career-best spell then helped the Stars bowl Strikers out for 83 and seal an easy win.

Shubman Gill's confident half-century highlighted India's performance in a pink-ball warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra, easing worries about his thumb injury. With decent contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Kumar Reddy, India chased down the target of 240. Harshit Rana impressed with four key wickets, solidifying his place for the upcoming Adelaide Test.