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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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My book is set this week four years ago, in the first days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Its heroes are some very brave – and very eccentric – sportspeople, who I still want the world to know about.
Lots of fun cricket stories as well. Please share ⬇️
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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
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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
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Cheers, Rob! Hope you’re well mate
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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