Big Bash League 2015/16

That is correct, Cally. It would seem that Gillespie, much like Warne, also thinks highly of Rashid.

Quote:Gillespie said: "As soon as we identified that we needed another spin option for this summer, Adil was one of the first names that came to mind.


"He is one of the most exciting emerging spinners on the international stage and I have watched him improve and mature year on year.

"I feel he is the perfect fit for the team and it is exciting to have him on board."

http://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12...n-big-bash

The Melbourne team has some big, big hitters with Wright, KP, Maxwell and Faulkner - a daunting lineup for any bowler to face.

Brad Hodge continues to defy age and logic, he really is an ageless wonder when it comes to T20 cricket.

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.......... and two and a half days test 'Cirque du Windies' is ???  ;D
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TEST series ...

@Ketchim ..... you know what I meant  ... two and a half day test match

Wait .. did you mean it's gonna be a two and a half day test series??? 

Bravo said Windies cricketers feel the love !!!!  ;D

Caribbean players are developing relationships with BBL teams that, after five years, are starting to feel a little more like clubs than marketing conceits.........

Five years into its history, the Big Bash League is thrust into the position of topping the bill for the Australian summer's prime cricket months. This has come about largely through the scheduling of a hapless West Indies team for the Boxing Day and New Year's Tests, a decision made some years ago but well after the regional collective had ceased being a factor away from their home islands.

The leap the BBL must make is summed up by the fact that most of West Indies' best players are going to be turning out for Twenty20 teams rather than their Test side, in matches played concurrently. Dwayne Bravo summed up the primary reason for this choice - longstanding dysfunction at home leading many players to conclude they are simply better appreciated elsewhere. 

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Tonights game ....... Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades

Simmons & Badree for Brissy........... Gayle & Bravo for the Renegs

Aaron Finch led from the front for Renegades ...

Onry a bit disappointing but nevertheless 'Universe Boss' with the 'golden bat' media wise even after a 2 year absence  !!

Bravo batting and was out but given NOT OUT

1 run to win off 4 balls ... Renegades win !!!

180 run chase was a good effort !! ........ well done !!

Bravo (in interview) thrilled to be playing with Gayle ... but great play by Finchy !!!

Well done Renegades !!

Definitely gonna be the ticket for Summer of Cricket this year ........vs hapless WI test series

Finch MOM ... first batsman to reach 1000 runs in BBL

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder [i]

KP 76 off 42 balls

Kallis to bowl at the death .....10 runs off 6 balls

4 runs off 3 balls ....

4 runs off 1 ball

Sydney Thunder WIN ... defeat Melbourne Stars by 1 run

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......... Which team is considered the favourite this year?
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Fluctuating Dilly .... fave team to WIN is now Sydney Thunder

Usi is back in a massive way

http://www.cricket.com.au/video/usman-kh...2015-12-20?

Well done!

Sorry I haven't been following up on this thread ....... but Christmas interfered ...

It really seems in the 5th year to be taking over as the 'Summer of Cricket' because of the hapless WI vs AUS test series .......

Tonight ... Tasmania Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat by 15 runs ...

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