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The Melbourne Stars and the Melbourne Renegades are set to merge and get a rebrand in sensational BBL shake-up.

Melbourne BBL teams obliterated in bombshell cricket shake-up

Staff have been told of the shock decision that will see a new franchise enter the competition.

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Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the IPL.

Teen sensation has owned this year’s edition of the IPL

Some players look comfortable at a level. Others look like they belong there. At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already looks like he belongs, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Kohli and Head

Nothing lower than trolling a star’s family

Virat Kohli should have known better before refusing to shake Travis Head’s hand after an IPL game.

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One of the Big Bash’s favourite overseas signings is set to make his return to the league.

England legend set to take reigns of Sydney Thunder

One of the Big Bash’s favourite overseas signings is set to make his return to the league after more than a decade, as Sydney Thunder prepare to announce Trevor Bayliss’s successor.

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Marcus North, a Test centurion for Australia, says he’s excited to become a national team selector for England.

Aussie who’s turned back on own country makes ice-cold admission

The 46-year-old Melburnian’s use of one interesting word will not go unnoticed back home.

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Australian cricket feels like it’s approaching a moment that administrators, players and fans have quietly feared for years.

Our cricket system at breaking point as new era takes over

The fear for Cricket Australia isn’t simply losing players to overseas leagues occasionally. The real fear is losing its place as the unquestioned centre of a player’s career, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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The privatisation of the Big Bash League has stalled, reportedly leaving players considering their options.

Crisis brewing as BBL privatisation stalls

A contract crisis is brewing in Australian cricket, with several nationally-contracted stars reportedly unwilling to sign deals tying them to international cricket & some big BBL names exploring their options.

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Australia’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup may start without some of their stars.

Stars set to miss Aussie’s ODI tour of Pakistan

Australia’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup may start without some of their stars, with their upcoming tour of Pakistan scheduled to begin during the Indian Premier League finals.

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The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record.

WA gun Connolly breaks decade-old IPL record

The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record on Thursday (AWST).

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David Warner allegedly parked short of the testing site when officers approached and breathalysed him.

New details as David Warner owns up to ‘reckless, foolish’ decision

The 11-minute timeline between the Aussie cricket great’s last drink and police stop has been revealed in court.

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Simon Helmot led the Melbourne Renegades to a title in 2024. Martin Keep/Getty Images

Champion coach quits for ‘new opportunity’

The Melbourne Renegades are searching for a new coach after the sudden resignation of championship mentor Simon Helmot.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Konstas and Jake Fraser-McGurk.

India must learn from Aussies’ mistakes with young star

We have been guilty of it too many times. so the subcontinent heavyweight would be wise to show patience with their next teen prodigy.

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Sunrisers' Pat Cummins is welcomed back to the IPL by Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag. (AP PHOTO)

Cummins back in style as Ricky's blasters break record

Pat Cummins has returned to cricket - and winning ways - in the IPL after four months out with injury while Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings went on a record blitz.

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Jackson Warner claims his cricketing great father Shane (inset) died as a result of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Shane Warne’s son drops bombshell claim about dad’s death

Cricketing great Shane Warne’s son claims his father was killed as a result of a government mandate.

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