Malaysia is looking beyond being the hub of cricket in SE Asia. With an impressive home ground, capable of holding 10,000, Malaysia are hoping to host BBL games - and major events - in the future A senior official in Australian cricket recently visited www.cricketfj.com/p/having-pit...

There is doubt over whether the next World Test Championship cycle will expand to 12 teams after ICC board meetings. There are reservations from some. Another proposal is also believed to be in the works. A decision will need to be made by July. www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

Good investigative reporting from @themelancholicskr.bsky.social on the planned cricket ground in Bali. Given its mass appeal and strategic location, Bali is a coveted destination for cricket administrators www.cricketfj.com/p/investigat...

Bali is seen as an alluring destination for cricket given its mass tourism & proximity to 🇦🇺& 🇮🇳 It's been mooted as a potential site if the BBL were to expand abroad. My investigation for the Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport #cricket #BBL #T20 www.cricketfj.com/p/investigat...

A decision on an expanded 12-team WTC is not expected until July. But there is confidence that it will be approved, ensuring a changed format for 2027-29. Also, a new ICC board female independent director finally to be named. Indra Nooyi left in '24 www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

Why shouldn't the degree of difficulty be considered when assessing performances in cricket? Is it possible?: www.cricketfj.com/p/the-degree...

Cameron White has ambitions to be Australia's head coach. He'll further his experience at the San Francisco Unicorns, where he'll coach the likes of Ashwin, Cooper Connolly & Finn Allen The Renegades coach is also a strong advocate for BBL privatisation www.cricketfj.com/p/new-san-fr...

Always enjoy chatting to @rodlyall.bsky.social whose excellent book on the ICC is up for an award We chat about the ICC, a dystopian cricket future and our experiences covering Estonian cricket www.cricketfj.com/p/q-and-a-ro...

A proposed T20 World Cup global qualifier is a key talking point ahead of the ICC Associate Member Directors election. Three positions up for grabs on the all-powerful ICC board. A field of 10-12 set to run, including some prominent administrators www.cricketfj.com/p/proposed-t...

ICC powerbrokers are currently examining its three formats amid uncertainty over the future of international cricket. But dedicated windows to protect international cricket is not on the table. That still appears a long way off www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

San Francisco Unicorns are bracing for Australian young guns Ollie Peake, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie & Xavier Bartlett to miss the start of the MLC season. MLC overlaps with Australia's white-ball tour of Bangladesh www.cricketfj.com/p/australian...

There is uncertainty over whether an expanded 12-team WTC proposal will be resolved at rescheduled ICC meetings later this month. Time is running out before the next WTC is locked in There is also a plan to increase ODI men's status from 20 to 32 teams www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

New CEO Sean Cary adds to the WA flavour at Seattle Orcas, joining Adam Voges. Orcas have previously had interest in a partnership with WA. Orcas' hierarchy GMR Group, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals, are one to watch if Perth Scorchers are privatised www.cricketfj.com/p/new-ceo-se...

#Malaysia 🇲🇾 claimed a comfortable 12-run victory over #Indonesia 🇲🇨 to take a 2-0 lead in the T20I Bilateral series in Kuala Lumpur 🏏 My match report for the Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport #cricket #T20 www.cricketfj.com/p/match-repo...

A cricket ground for Washington Freedom - located 70km from DC - is imminent. Officials still holding out hope that the ground could host LA Olympic matches, arguing that the east coast's time difference is better suited for the market in South Asia www.cricketfj.com/p/home-groun...

Ollie Peake will play in this season's MLC after signing with San Francisco Unicorns. It's his first foray into the overseas T20 circuit. The 19-year-old is tipped to play international cricket soon. Aaron Hardie has also signed with Unicorns www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

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Confidence is building for an England Test-ODI tour of Zimbabwe ahead of next year’s World Cup. England have not toured Zimbabwe since 2004. There could be more incentive for teams to play Zimbabwe, who may be part of a 12-team World Test Championship www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

A proposed reciprocal partnership between Cricket West Indies, the only Full Member nation in the Americas, and National Cricket League Canada is hoped to strengthen the sport's footprint in an increasingly exciting region. #news #sport #cricket #canada #caribbean www.cricketfj.com/p/west-indie...

A decision on BBL privatisation is expected this week. If it proceeds, there is an unknown over whether teams will rebrand and change names/colours. Sanjay Govil, an American tech entrepreneur & prospective owner, has warned against transforming teams www.cricketfj.com/p/a-prospect...

Indonesia 🇮🇩 found their rhythm in game five of the Bali Bash but it was not enough as they crashed to a five-wicket defeat against Sweden 🇸🇪, who chased down the 166-run target with an over to spare. My match report for the #Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport www.cricketfj.com/p/match-repo...

Steve Smith will return to Washington Freedom. He is expected to be available for the entire MLC season. Australia set for a youthful squad for June's T20I series in Bangladesh. Mitch Owen & Jack Edwards set to miss start of MLC, with Bangladesh likely www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

#Sweden have comfortably won the third Bali Bash T20 International match by five wickets over #Indonesia, motoring down the 136-run target with eight balls to spare. My match report for the Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport #cricket #T20 www.cricketfj.com/p/sweden-con...

An expanded 12-team WTC - featuring Zimbabwe, Ireland & Afghanistan - could be approved this month, with support still strong. The LA Olympic qualification process - based on regional rankings - all but assured, with USA set to receive automatic spots www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

#Sweden 🇸🇪 have secured a four-wicket victory in a final over thriller against #Indonesia 🇮🇩 in the first #Bali Bash International match today, chasing down the 120-run target with 3 balls to spare. My match report for the #Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport www.cricketfj.com/p/match-repo...

A 6-team T20 Africa Cup - featuring South Africa and Zimbabwe - is in the works. As a soft launch, a T20 tri-series between South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia is set for August in Namibia. Plus an update on the proposed Afro-Asia Cup reboot www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...

Cricket Canada will continue its successful Super 60 League for 2026 after positive feedback from fans and players during its inaugural event last year. My piece for the Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport #cricket #canada www.cricketfj.com/p/building-o...

India are set to tour Zimbabwe for 3 T20Is, possibly in late July. A bumper home season looms for Zimbabwe, who will host Australia for 3 ODIs in September. Zimbabwe hope to play Tests vs Australia, India & England in the next WTC cycle from 2027-29 www.cricketfj.com/p/cricket-po...

Now complete with waterslides, pool and public cafe, the revamped WACA ground is starting a new era. It ends a rocky road for the ground dating back to the mid-2000s. But it remains unknown whether men's Test cricket will again be played at the WACA www.espncricinfo.com/story/water-...

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Signed for the Lancashire Lightning this year

Matt Kuhnemann set for contract extension with Heat amid Hurricanes lure. Michael Neser likely to stay while young quick Tom Balkin has attracted interest. 'Gades/Thunder into Josh Inglis & Nick Hobson, while Adam Zampa & Todd Murphy likely on the move www.espncricinfo.com/story/matthe...

Cameron White has been named San Francisco Unicorns head coach, replacing Shane Watson. White, who is Renegades coach in the BBL, will take up a "year-round, hands-on role" at Unicorns. While Scorchers allrounder Aaron Hardie has signed with Unicorns www.espncricinfo.com/story/camero...

This was the most dominant of Scorchers' 6 titles - won in different ways, road success + thrashed Sixers x2 in finals. A look into how they shaped this bolder, aggressive side starting with the recruitment of Finn Allen + fostering a successful culture www.espncricinfo.com/story/bbl-fi...

Those who visit Perth are often surprised to find out how much the city gets behind Scorchers, the hottest ticket in town in summer -more than the Perth Test. Sixers set to face a cauldron at 55,000 Optus Stadium, with even Steve Smith not spared by fans www.espncricinfo.com/story/sydney...

Allrounder Aaron Hardie is Scorchers' most important player - their Swiss army knife as shown in his terrific BBL season. Hardie has fallen down the pecking order of Australia's white-ball teams but remains a player of interest across the three formats. www.espncricinfo.com/story/aaron-...

Enjoyed chatting to Jack Wildermuth who recounted Heat’s record chase vs Scorchers. He also opened up on the plan to emulate Mitch Owen’s successful shift up the order Wildermuth played 2 T20Is in 2018 & still has hope of playing for Australia one day www.espncricinfo.com/story/inside...

Enjoyed chatting to Ben McDermott about his switch to being a freelance franchise cricketer. He hasn’t played for Australia for 2 years but a recent call up to their T20 squad vs India has revived his hopes. He is set to bat 4-5 for ‘Canes in the BBL www.espncricinfo.com/story/bbl-20...

Finn Allen and Mitch Marsh will open the batting for Perth Scorchers. Allen hopes to learn from Marsh how to balance the demands of international and franchise cricket. Allen will miss part of NZ’s T20I series in India if Scorchers make finals www.espncricinfo.com/story/finn-a...

Cooper Connolly appears to have a decent shot at earning a maiden IPL deal. Chatted to him about that, confidence from a breakout ODI knock vs India & embracing batting under pressure Connelly will be at No.3 for Perth Scorchers in today’s BBL opener www.espncricinfo.com/story/cooper...

Amid its 15th season, there are winds of change for the BBL as privatisation talks accelerate. A deep dive into its history, current proposals/sticking points & interested investors from India/US. Plus potential expansion into NZ, Singapore & Malaysia www.espncricinfo.com/story/winds-...

Finn Allen will miss the start of New Zealand's T20I series in India if Perth Scorchers make the BBL finals. The series looms as important prep ahead of the T20 World Cup Allen will be available for Scorchers' whole campaign & will open with Mitch Marsh www.espncricinfo.com/story/finn-a...

Outgoing Western Australia coach Adam Voges will take the reins of Seattle Orcas in next season’s Major League Cricket. It comes after Voges took up an assistant role at Trent Rockets in the Hundred as he furthers his T20 coaching development www.espncricinfo.com/story/mlc-20...

Zimbabwe had hoped to host a one-off Test v Australia next year. Instead there will be 3 ODIs - important prep for Australia ahead of the 2027 WC co-hosted by Zimbabwe. But Zimbabwe are confident of hosting a Test v England at Victoria Falls in '26-27 www.espncricinfo.com/story/austra...

England players arriving at the ground, looking relaxed. There are dark clouds around Perth. Thunderstorms forecast during the day, might help stretch out this Test #Ashes

Two hours before the toss. Long lines outside the gates already evident. Should be around 50k at Perth Stadium. Perfect weather today ahead of potential rain on days 2-5

The radical plan to split Test cricket into 2 tiers appears to have failed. The WTC is set to expand to include all 12 teams in one division for 2027-29. The ODI Super League is set to be revived while Associates push for a global qualifier for T20 WC www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-ne...

Straight after the Shield match, Cameron Green had a 30-min bowl in the middle of the WACA before rain cut it short. He is expected to bowl in the next Shield match but it remains unclear if there will be overs restrictions www.espncricinfo.com/series/sheff...

Sad to hear about the demise of indoor cricket. Spent some time around the game a decade ago for this Cricket Monthly feature, tracing its Dennis Lillee-inspired origins to its rise in the 1980s and eventual fall www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/101018...

While the ODI series will be mostly a celebration of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill is set to emerge into prominence in Australia. Gill's cut a relaxed figure so far on tour as he becomes the poster child of Indian cricket www.espncricinfo.com/story/shubma...