Will Macpherson

Sixers mull Christmas Eve BBL games

The Sydney Sixers and Cricket Australia are eager to play a Big Bash League match on Christmas Eve, as soon as the competition's sixth edition later this year

08-Jan-2016•Will Macpherson

Wright, Maxwell fifties blow Hurricanes away

After having to deal with some tragic news off the field, Luke Wright continued his good form with another match-winning innings for the Melbourne Stars, helping them to an eight-wicket win against the Hobart Hurricanes

06-Jan-2016•The Report by Will Macpherson

BBL raps Gayle for 'disrespectful' interview

Melbourne Renegades batsman Chris Gayle has come in for strong criticism for his comments towards a television presenter in an interview during his side's victory over Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval

04-Jan-2016•Will Macpherson at the Bellerive Oval

Gayle, Finch power Renegades to five-wicket win

Chris Tremain strangled the Hobart Hurricanes in the middle overs, before Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch powered the Melbourne Renegades to a five-wicket win in Hobart

04-Jan-2016•The Report by Will Macpherson in Hobart

Lynn 75 off 32 powers Heat to their first win

Brisbane Heat were not completely reliant on Chris Lynn, but of course he was the star, marshalling a remarkable chase with 75 from 32 balls as the Sydney Thunder failed to defend 186 in driving - perhaps to the point of being hazardous - rain

03-Jan-2016•The Report by Will Macpherson

Melbourne derby sees record BBL crowd

The Big Bash League enjoyed a landmark day in both Melbourne and Perth on Saturday, as a crowd of 80,883 - a competition record by nigh on 30,000 - packed into the MCG for the Melbourne derby

02-Jan-2016•Will Macpherson in Melbourne

Strano, Molineux lead Renegades Women to win

Molly Strano picked up 5 for 15 to restrict the Stars to 9 for 85 in their 20 overs, while Sophie Molineux's 30 and Danielle Wyatt's 23* led Renegades to victory in a close chase

02-Jan-2016•The Report by Will Macpherson at the MCG

Tait, Reed subdue Hussey brilliance as Hurricanes win

Shaun Tait and Jake Reed helped Hobart Hurricanes overcome Michael Hussey's classy 71 to secure a 11-run win, their third of the season

01-Jan-2016•The Report by Will Macpherson

Head century caps Strikers' thrilling win

Travis Head blitzed the first ton by an Adelaide Strikers batsman to lead his side to a five-wicket win despite needing 51 off the last 18 balls

31-Dec-2015•The Report by Will Macpherson in Adelaide

Taylor's enterprise, Schutt's incision key in Strikers win

Sarah Taylor's breezy 48 and Megan Schutt's three-wicket burst upfront helped Adelaide Strikers defend 135 to register their second win in the Women's BBL 2015-16

31-Dec-2015•Will Macpherson in Adelaide

Klinger, Marsh set up first ever 10-wicket win in BBL

Michael Klinger and Shaun Marsh put on an unbroken 171-run opening stand to record the BBL's first-ever 10-wicket victory, over Melbourne Renegades at Docklands

30-Dec-2015•The Report by Will Macpherson in Melbourne

Umpire Abood officiates at BBL in helmet

Umpire Gerard Abood became the first on-field official to wear head protection in an Australian fixture during Melbourne Renegades game against Perth Scorchers

30-Dec-2015•Will Macpherson at Etihad Stadium

Hurricanes seal win despite Lynn 101

Daniel Christian played a key role with the bat for Hobart Hurricanes, striking a crucial 56 to set up the side's 15-run win against his old franchise, Brisbane Heat

29-Dec-2015•The Report By Will Macpherson

England warm up to overseas T20 leagues

Players are being actively encouraged to play in the Big Bash and explore IPL options to expand their horizons - and eventually England's

10-Dec-2015•Will Macpherson

'I evolved as a bloke through my career'

Graham Thorpe talks about overcoming personal problems as a player, his best innings, and his views on England's next generation

24-Sep-2015•Will Macpherson

From stopgap to stalwart

Steve Magoffin had feared his first-class career was over six months before he arrived at Sussex as a stopgap overseas signing. Since then the Australian has become one of county cricket's most stalwart performers

23-Sep-2015•Will Macpherson

Trescothick double bashes away conspiracies

This was a day spent chuntering about could-be controversies and moral quagmires that never quite came to pass. In those disputes stead stood Marcus Trescothick.

17-Sep-2015•Will Macpherson at Hove

Yardy finishes in style with vital farewell century

Michael Yardy's final white-ball over conceded 34. His farewell in Championship cricket brought a century that promises to save Sussex from relegation. Hove rose to one of their most stalwart sons

15-Sep-2015•Will Macpherson at Hove

Sussex's odd couple keep their heads above water

Sussex and Somerset both know a win will secure their First Division future and Sussex's odd couple, Mike Yardy and Azhar Zaidi, combined to give them the edge at Hove

14-Sep-2015•Will Macpherson at Hove

Steve Rhodes in frame for England Lions role

Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes is in contention to be part of the England Lions coaching set-up during the squad's tour to the UAE

14-Sep-2015•Will Macpherson

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