Michael Klinger

Babar Azam's spectacular century propelled Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL final, defeating Islamabad United. His unbeaten 103 powered Zalmi to 221, a total too daunting for United. This remarkable innings marked Babar's fourth PSL century, equalling a record, and his ninth T20 hundred as captain, a new global benchmark.

Gujarat Giants (GG) wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Former Australian opener Justin Langer will lead the Prime Minister XI against New Zealand in a One-Day International at Manuka Oval in Canberra on January 29.

Australia's Beth Mooney has been appointed as the captain of the Gujarat Giants for the Women's Premier League, starting February 23. Mooney, who was named captain for the inaugural season, suffered an injury after the first game. India all-rounder Sneh Rana led the team in her absence last season.

The 58-year-old, who masterminded England's one-day World Cup triumph in 2019, will coach Sydney Thunder for the next three Twenty20 Big Bash League seasons.

Former Australian coach Michael Klinger believes India, with their aggressive top-order, are formidable contenders for the T20 World Cup. He highlighted Abhishek Sharma's fearless batting as a key evolution. While acknowledging strong competition from Australia and South Africa, Klinger feels India will be exceptionally tough to defeat, potentially requiring opponents to catch them on an off-day in the finals.

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam entered into the record books as he smashed his maiden century in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday.

Troubled Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds' playing career has once come under cloud after he was forced to remain off the field with a sore knee on the Sheffield Shield match.

Melbourne Renegades on Wednesday announced that Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will return to the club for the upcoming tenth edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). This will be Nabi's fourth season with the club. In his 27 games for the Renegades, he has demonstrated his all-round talents by averaging 30 with the bat at a strike rate of 131, while also taking 21 wickets.

Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of Washington Freedom for the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC), marking a significant development in American cricket. The franchise announced Ponting's leadership and the transformation he is set to bring to American cricket. He replaced Greg Shipperd, who guided Freedom to third in the inaugural MLC season.

Melbourne Renegades suffered a blow as South Africa spinner Imran Tahir pulled out of the Big Bash League (BBL) due to personal reasons.

Victoria and New South Wales (NSW) have given up on playing other state rivals in Australia's Sheffield Shield before Christmas after being barred from travelling due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Chris Gayle scored record-extending 19th hundred in Twenty20s to help Rangpur Riders beat Khulna Titans by eight wickets to seal a spot in the second Qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League.

Gujarat Giants have appointed Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner as the new captain for the upcoming Women's Premier League, replacing Beth Mooney. Gardner, an experienced player with significant achievements, aims to lead the team to success. Head coach Michael Klinger and franchise Chief Sanjay Adesara expressed confidence in her leadership abilities to guide the team in WPL.

In a scintillating display of power hitting, Gujarat Titans' opener Shubman Gill smashed eight sixes on his way to a blazing century off just 49 balls during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

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

Mithali Raj and Nooshin Al Khadeer have parted ways with the Gujarat Giants ahead of the third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL). The Adani Group-owned franchise has appointed Daniel Marsh and Pravin Tambe as batting and bowling coaches, respectively, while Michael Klinger continues as head coach. The Giants finished last in both previous WPL seasons.

Warner remained unbeaten on 130 from 65 balls at Engie Stadium on Saturday. He hit nine sixes and 11 fours as Sydney Thunder posted 205 for 4.

Shaun Marsh won second successive male domestic player of the year titles at the Cricket Australia awards while Elyse Villani was named as the female player of the year.