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Ellyse Perry Extends Stay With Sydney Sixers, Signs Two-Year Deal

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has extended her stay with Sydney Sixers, signing another two-year deal with the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) club. "Long-term captain and fan favourite, Ellyse Perry, will continue her WBBL career after the star all-rounder re-signed for two more years with the Sydney Sixers," said the club in a statement. Perry will lead the Sixers onto the familiar grounds of North Sydney Oval again this summer, starting with the first match of WBBL season 09, on October 19, against the Melbourne Stars. '

Edwards to coach England women's team

Charlotte Edwards has been named head coach of the England women’s cricket team, the England & Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli To Play In Big Bash League? Social Media Post Breaks Internet

A social media post from Big Bash League franchise Sydney Sixes about Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has gone viral. Sydney Sixers announced on Tuesday that Virat has signed with them for the next two BBL seasons. For context, the BCCI does not allow any centrally-contracted India cricketers to play in any domestic cricket league other than the Indian Premier League (IPL). As a result, the announcement came as a huge shock for fans who were left stunned. However, the Sixers later revealed that this was a prank planned by them to celebrate April Fools' Day.

David Warner Backs This Star As Australia Captain For Tests vs Sri Lanka

Former opener David Warner has backed Travis Head to be Australia's new Test captain if Steve Smith isn't fit for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka due to an elbow injury suffered in the Big Bash League (BBL). Smith was named as Australia's Test captain for the Sri Lanka tour after Pat Cummins was unavailable due to left ankle soreness and the birth of his second child. But Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday that Smith sustained an injury to his right elbow whilst throwing in the field for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League on Friday.

Steve Smith Slams Stunning Ton For Sydney Sixers, Equals Massive Big Bash League Record

Steve Smith equaled the record for most centuries in the Big Bash League (BBL) history, playing for Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers on Saturday. The 35-year-old Australian maestro scored an unbeaten 121 off just 64 balls, hammering 10 fours and seven towering sixes to equal the feat. His innings propelled the Sixers to an imposing total of 222/3 in their 20 overs, laying the foundation for a thrilling contest. Smith's century came off 58 deliveries, marking his fourth T20 century and his third in the history of the BBL.

"Hurt A Little Bit But...": Steve Smith On Missing Out On 10,000 Test Runs At Sydney

Australian batter Steve Smith opened up on missing 10,000 Test runs milestone by a single run following his dismissal during the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India, saying that though it hurt him a little, getting the desired result in the match and series was important. Smith had a solid Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the bat despite two disappointing games to start things off. Smith scored two centuries reminding fans and selectors that he is still every bit an elite Test batter, but missed out on an important milestone of 10,000 Test runs after being dismissed for four by Prasidh Krishna in his final inning of the series at home ground of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Watch: David Warner Left Fuming As Sydney Thunder Stars Recreate Hilarious 'Pakistan Cricket' Moment

Sydney Sixers clinched a nail-biting win over local rivals Sydney Thunder in their Big Bash League (BBL) match on Saturday. With seven required of the last two deliveries, Ben Dwarshuis hit a six of the penultimate ball off Chris Green before comfortably guiding the final for a single to seal the match. However, an incidet involving two Thunder players caught the attention of fans on social media. Spinner Tanveer Sangha and wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings were involved in a fielding mix-up, leaving captain David Warner fuming over the same.

Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins Added To BBL 14 Supplementary Lists

Australia's premier fast bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have been named in the supplementary lists for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 14 season. Hazlewood and Starc have both been signed by Sydney Sixers under the league's marquee supplementary player rule, while Test captain Cummins will again be on the Sydney Thunder's auxiliary list. Due to their commitments across the Australian international summer, the fast-bowling pair are unlikely to take the field, however, the quicks will be involved throughout the summer in an off-field capacity, where their schedules allow.

Yastika Bhatia Ruled Out For Remainder Of WBBL 10 Due To Wrist Fracture

India wicketkeeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of remainder of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL 10) due to a wrist fracture, said the Melbourne Stars. "Indian international Yastika Bhatia will miss the remainder of the tournament after further scans revealed a small fracture in her wrist. There is no change to the Melbourne Stars squad to take on the Heat at Allan Border Field tomorrow night (Friday)," Stars said in a media release. Yastika was selected by the Stars with pick 21 in the Overseas Player Draft and joined the squad in Sydney off the back of India's ODI series against New Zealand.

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Ellyse Perry Extends Stay With Sydney Sixers, Signs Two-Year Deal

Edwards to coach England women's team

Virat Kohli To Play In Big Bash League? Social Media Post Breaks Internet

David Warner Backs This Star As Australia Captain For Tests vs Sri Lanka

Steve Smith Slams Stunning Ton For Sydney Sixers, Equals Massive Big Bash League Record

"Hurt A Little Bit But...": Steve Smith On Missing Out On 10,000 Test Runs At Sydney

Watch: David Warner Left Fuming As Sydney Thunder Stars Recreate Hilarious 'Pakistan Cricket' Moment

Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins Added To BBL 14 Supplementary Lists

Yastika Bhatia Ruled Out For Remainder Of WBBL 10 Due To Wrist Fracture