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Indian-origin Jerrssis Wadia smash three consecutive sixes in BBL

Indian-origin Jerrssis Wadia smash three consecutive sixes in BBL

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24-year-old Jerrssis Wadia made headlines on Saturday with his imperious hitting in the Big Bash League clash between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heats. While his team lost by seven runs chasing a target of 180 runs, Wadia’s onslaught of 22 runs in his first four balls against Jack Wildermuth is now a talking point from the game. Coming at number six after Jamie Overton’s wicket, Wadia needed no invitation and smashed Wildermuth from the word go hitting three sixes and one four in the first balls. However, he couldn’t take his team to the finishing line and got out in the 19th over to Wildermuth after scoring 34 runs in 16 balls. 6 6 6 4 😳 In just his second BBL game, India-born Jerrssis Wadia hit 22 off his first four balls at The Gabba! #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/IgIsYCj3AO — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2025 Indian connection Wadia is a player of Indian origin with his parents still living in Mumbai. He was part of the Adelaide Strikers U19s programme before Covid struck. …

After Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed, Jemimah Rodrigues to stay back in India to support teammate and miss rest of WBBL season, says franchise Brisbane Heat | Cricket News

After Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed, Jemimah Rodrigues to stay back in India to support teammate and miss rest of WBBL season, says franchise Brisbane Heat | Cricket News

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India’s World Cup winning star Jemimah Rodrigues will miss the remainder of the Women’s Big Bash League season in Australia as her franchise Brisbane Heat announced that she will stay back in India to support her teammate Smriti Mandhana. Rodrigues, who was the only Indian player part of WBBL’s 11th season, reached Australia within a week after winning the World Cup in Navi Mumbai to turn up for Brisbane Heat in three matches. She then returned to India to be part of the wedding festivities of her close friend and teammate Smriti Mandhana with music composer Palash Muchhal. “Brisbane Heat have agreed to a request to release Jemimah Rodrigues from the remainder of the Weber Women’s Big Bash League. Rodrigues returned home to India after the Heat’s match against the Hobart Hurricanes 10 days ago as part of a pre-arranged commitment where she was to be involved in Indian teammate Smriti Mandhana’s wedding last weekend,” the franchise said in a statement. “However, the celebrations were subsequently postponed due to a health issue with Mandhana’s father. …

Jemimah Rodrigues jokes about entering Australia after semi-final heroics knocked Aussies out of World Cup

Jemimah Rodrigues jokes about entering Australia after semi-final heroics knocked Aussies out of World Cup

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India’s batting star Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a moment of humour during her Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) appearance on Sunday, joking that she wasn’t sure if Australia would even allow her to enter the country following her heroics in the Women’s World Cup semi-final. Jemimah had produced one of the greatest innings in Indian women’s cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 127 to power India past Australia in a record chase of 339 runs. Her composed knock at No. 3, alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur, ended Australia’s dominance in the tournament and sent the seven-time champions crashing out, their first World Cup elimination since 2017. Making her first appearance of the WBBL season for Brisbane Heat, Jemimah lightened the mood during a live broadcast. “I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semi-finals,” she said with a laugh. Rodrigues reflects on India’s win and the rise of women’s cricket The 25-year-old batter was quick to acknowledge the warmth she received from Australian fans and players. “Everyone’s been so warm and …

Jemimah Rodrigues named in Brisbane Heat squad for WBBL 2025 opener

Jemimah Rodrigues named in Brisbane Heat squad for WBBL 2025 opener

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Just days after she played a crucial part in India’s first ever title triumph at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues has been named in the 13-member squad for Brisbane Heat’s 2025 Women’s Big Bash League opener. Rodrigues, who had hit an unbeaten 127 in the semi-finals of the World Cup against Australia, reportedly flew to Australia earlier this week. South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk, who also played the World Cup Final last Sunday, has also reached Brisbane for ahead of the team’s campaign opener. “ICC World Cup team of the tournament players Jemimah Rodrigues (India) and Nadine de Klerk (South Africa) have been selected in the squad of 13 after arriving in Brisbane late this week,” a release from Brisbane Heat read. The 25-year-old Rodrigues will be the only Indian in action at the Women’s Big Bash League this season. The right-handed batter was retained by Brisbane Heat during the player draft earlier this season. She had scored 267 runs in 10 innings at an average of 33.37 and a strike …

WATCH: Sydney Thunder coach Dan Christian comes out of retirement at 41, smacks 92m six and picks wicket in BBL clash vs Brisbane Heat | Cricket News

WATCH: Sydney Thunder coach Dan Christian comes out of retirement at 41, smacks 92m six and picks wicket in BBL clash vs Brisbane Heat | Cricket News

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With injuries mounting and player unavailabilities mounting in his Big Bash League side, Sydney Thunder assistant coach Dan Christian was left with no choice but to pad up again, two year after his retirement from professional cricket. On Monday, the hard-hitting seam all-rounder turned back the clock as he was drafted in straightaway into the Thunder XI against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. Batting at No. 8, Christan remained unbeaten on 23 off 15 deliveries while smacking two sixes. The 41-year-old even had the muscle to hammer Aussie pacer Xavier Bartlett over mid-wicket for a huge six, measured 92 metres. Dan Christian! The 41-year-old has just smashed this Xavier Bartlett delivery 92 metres! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/ZgbVIt9yeC — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 6, 2025 Christian was forced to return after the horrific on-field collision between his teammates Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams. The Aussie internationals sustained severe injuries with Sams incurring a concussion and Bancroft suffering a fractured shoulder blade and a broken nose. The Thunder are also without Jason Sangha, Nic Madinson and Tanveer …

Coaching NZ full-time is unrealistic, but stepping in for one odd tournament or tour like Fleming is the way forward: Ross Taylor | Cricket News

Coaching NZ full-time is unrealistic, but stepping in for one odd tournament or tour like Fleming is the way forward: Ross Taylor | Cricket News

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New Zealand Cricket might not be able to financially afford the likes of Dan Vettori – bowling coach with Australia, and Baz McCullum, head coach England. But in their own inimitable style of maximising results from minimal resources, Kiwi cricketers continue to survive and thrive with coaching stints abroad. Former captain Ross Taylor started his stint as batting coach with BBL side Brisbane Heat, joining a long list of NZ professional coaches, who are taking up jobs abroad. Commenting on these, Taylor said on an ABC podcast, “It’s part and parcel of where world cricket is, like it is for players.. Dan obviously has a good relationship with (Aus coach) McDonald. Unfortunately New Zealand with its resources can’t afford to pay Vettori and McCullum what they might as coaches…so they ply their trade elsewhere.” Fleming was consulted at the last T20 World Cup, a one-off, by the Black Caps, but guessed it didn’t amount to sounding him out for a full time role. He added that it was upto the board, NZ Cricket to keep …

Melbourne Renegades win their first ever WBBL title

Melbourne Renegades win their first ever WBBL title

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The rain-marred finals of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) went down to the wire as Melbourne Renegades, who reached this deep into the tournament for the first time in 10 editions, made a huge turnaround by topping the two-time title winners Brisbane Heat to clinch their first ever WBBL trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Hayley Matthews starred in the game as her all-round performance helped the team over the line. Being put into bat first by Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen, Renegades lost their first three wickets in the powerplay, in quick succession, with Charli Knott picking up two wickets. Opener Hayley Matthews showed her grit and fought through the entire innings, scoring 69 off 61 balls, helping the team reach a total of 141. The Brisbane Heats, looking to clinch their third WBBL title, got off to a bad start too, losing two of their top order batters, Grace Harris and Jemimah Rodriguez, in quick succession before rain forced the players off the field, the score being 15/2 in 3.2 …

Shikha Pandey shines as the only Indian in WBBL 10 team of the tournament

Shikha Pandey shines as the only Indian in WBBL 10 team of the tournament

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Indian fast bowler Shikha Pandey has made her mark on the global stage once again, earning a spot in the prestigious Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Tournament for the 2023-24 season. She is the only Indian player to feature in this year’s best XI, a recognition of her outstanding performances for the Brisbane Heat. Shikha, in her 10 matches, picked up 12 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.69. Her best figures of 2/14 came in a mesmerizing spell against the Perth Scorchers, where she showcased her skill to swing the ball both ways, making life difficult for even the most accomplished batters. Beyond the numbers, Shikha’s ability to deliver under pressure stood out. She dismissed key players like Alyssa Healy and Amelia Kerr cheaply in crucial matches, helping her team secure important wins. Her contributions were vital in Brisbane Heat’s journey through the competition, as she consistently led the bowling attack with experience and control. The WBBL|10 Team of the Tournament, selected by the league’s eight head coaches, recognized the …

Australia And England Stars Combine For A Sensational Relay Catch In BBL Final. Watch

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Brisbane Heat thumped Sydney Sixers by 54 runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Wednesday to clinch their second title. Spencer Johnson bagged a career-best 4/26 as the Heat successfully defended 167 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The Sixers were bowled out for 112 in front of their home fans with 15 balls left to play. During the Sixers chase, Australia pacer Michael Neser caught everyone’s attention with his stunning fielding attempt in the deep. The incident happened in the 18th over when Sean Abbott was batting. Abbott skied Xavier Bartlett’s delivery straight down to long-on. With the ball destined to go for a boundary, Neser kept his composure and took the catch. However, the momentum saw him loose his footings. But he showed great awareness to pass the ball back to Paul Walter, who too had made a short run from long-off. Walter made no mistake. After a short third umpire check, Neser and Walter’s combined effort was deemed legal. HE’S DONE IT AGAIN! Michael Neser – you absolute …