A television cameraman follows the two batsmen to the middle

The revolution has been televised

Alex Malcolm: Why did Cricket Australia dump their state- based Twenty20 format for a city-based one? One word: TV

Stuart MacGill celebrates Matthew Hayden's wicket

Big Bash League 2011-12

Forty-somethings make Twenty20 their own

Two 40-year-olds have been among the key men in the BBL. And they haven't been alone in the tournament. By Alex Malcolm

Mitchell Marsh runs out at the start of the second innings

Stop! My ears are bleeding

Christian Ryan: What's the purpose of cricket commentary? To entertain and enlighten or to exaggerate and aggravate?

Paul Collingwood answers questions at a press conference

'If you have T20s all the time, it will be damaged'

Paul Collingwood, playing for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL, talks about how T20s have grown up, viewer interest, and more

Shane Warne re-acquaints himself with the MCG

Show about 'nothing' gets record ratings

Despite mixed teams, underwhelming crowds, and no inter-state rivalries, the BBL has already generated a record TV audience. By Alex Malcolm

Paul Collingwood answers questions at a press conference

'I'm expecting stick from the Aussies'

ESPNcricinfo Weekly: Paul Collingwood on signing up for the Big Bash and playing against old enemy Shane Warne

Michael Clarke will captain Australia during the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG

Big Bash League

Clarke makes priorities clear

Dan Brettig: By steering away from the Big Bash League, the Australian captain is making a definitive statement about what he values most

Adam Gilchrist and Michael Clarke pose with the trophy

Kentucky fried cricket

Cricket Australia says KFC's deal is vital, but with childhood obesity rising, many believe it's sending mixed signals

Karen Rolton and James Sutherland at the Governor General's function

BBL or the bush

Swayed by public research findings, Cricket Australia has decided to go all out to pursue new audiences. By Daniel Brettig

Nathan Lyon bowls for South Australia

Lyon's green thumbs become green sprigs

From groundsman to spinner - Nathan Lyon's is a tale drawn from another age. By Daniel Brettig

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