Big Bash League

[Prithvi]

The KFC T20 Big Bash was a six team competition that was ultimately eaten by IPL envy and marketing opportunities

This summer, be prepared for a new and improved paradigm shift in the Twenty20 revolution. 8 teams. 0 loyalty. Big Bash League.

Adelaide Strikers
Coach: Darren Berry
Ground: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide
Dan Harris
Cameron Borgas
Brendan Drew
Callum Ferguson
Aiden Blizzard
Kane Richardson
Tom Cooper
Aaron O'Brien
Michael Klinger
Nathan Lyon
Kieron Pollard
Adam Crosthwaite
Lee Carseldine
Theo Doropoulos
Gary Putland

Brisbane Heat
Coach: Darren Lehmann
Ground: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba
Ryan Harris
Chris Lynn
Nick Buchanan
Ben Cutting
Michael Neser
Dan Christian
Nathan Hauritz
James Hopes
Peter Forrest
Brendon McCullum
Ryan Broad
Dan Vettori
Chris Swan
Matthew Hayden

Hobart Hurricanes
Coach: Allister de Winter
Ground: Bellerive Oval, Bellerive
Rana Naved
Tim Paine
Xavier Doherty
Travis Birt
Michael Hogan
Mark Cosgrove
Rhett Lockyear
Evan Gulbis
Matt Johnston
Ricky Ponting
Owais Shah
Ben Hilfenhaus
Nick Kruger
Luke Feldman
Phil Jaques
Jason Krejza
Ben Laughlin

Melbourne Renegades
Coach: Simon Helmot
Ground: Etihad Stadium, Docklands
Brad Hodge
Shaun Tait
Dirk Nannes
Andrew McDonald
Brenton McDonald
Aaron Finch
Glenn Maxwell
Ryan Carters
Michael Hill
Will Sheridan
Nathan Reardon
Aaron Heal
Shane Harwood
Jayde Herrick
Shahid Afridi
Abdul Razzaq

Melbourne Stars
Coach: Greg Shipperd
Ground: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont
Cameron White
David Hussey
Peter Siddle
James Pattinson
George Bailey
Adam Voges
Chris Simpson
Clint McKay
James Faulkner
Jon Holland
Alex Keath
Matthew Wade
Bob Quiney
John Hastings
Luke Wright

Perth Scorchers
Coach: Mickey Arthur
Ground: WACA Oval, East Perth
Simon Katich
Shaun Marsh
Mike Hussey
Luke Pomersbach
Marcus North
Herschelle Gibbs
Mitchell Marsh
Tom Beaton
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Paul Collingwood
Mark Cameron
Nathan Rimmington
Luke Ronchi
Michael Beer

Sydney Sixers
Coach: Trevor Bayliss
Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Moises Henriques
Steve Smith
Ben Rohrer
Peter Nevill
Eddie Cowan
Mitchell Starc
Nic Maddinson
Brett Lee
Pat Cummins
Shane Watson
Josh Hazlewood
Brad Haddin
Steve O'Keefe
Michael Lumb

Sydney Thunder
Coach: Shane Duff
Ground: ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Chris Gayle
David Warner
Jason Floros
Tim Cruickshank
Usman Khawaja
Doug Bollinger
Fidel Edwards
Dan Smith
Phil Hughes
Craig Philipson
Ben Dunk
Luke Butterworth
Scott Coyte
Sean Abbott
Tim Armstrong
Nic Bills
Matt Day
Luke Doran

 

[ajdude]

I'm pretty sure McCullum isn't playing for the Blues, and Mascarenhas isn't playing for Tassie. Tassie did sign Rana Naved earlier today though, he's a gun. (Y)

 

[Jakester1288]

I follow it more than IPL tbh..

You, sir, are a legend.

 

[Covvy]

I really hope Tassie at least make it to the final so they get to play in the Champions League. In my opinion they can. With a strong bowling line-up of, Rana, Geeves and Drew and don't forget these two bowlers who'll win this for us, Krezja and Doherty. Sometimes in T/20's spinners are very hard to play, that's why whoever has Vettori (can't remember) will have a huge boost. Our batting's strong as well with Bailey, Paine, Birt, Dighton and Lockyear. Actually I found an interesting fact the other day, Michael Dighton has the best batting figures (111) and also bowling figures (6/23) in the big bash.

 

[Prithvi]

You, sir, are a legend.

Thanks a lot. I watch it as its around 2 PM for us and after lunch, I'll sleep for 3 to 4 hours.
I just put on TV (Star Cricket) and it'll be the one getting telecasted.
Then... Roll On..!!:banana2

Binnu added 1 Minutes and 17 Seconds later...

I really hope Tassie at least make it to the final so they get to play in the Champions League. In my opinion they can. With a strong bowling line-up of, Rana, Geeves and Drew and don't forget these two bowlers who'll win this for us, Krezja and Doherty. Sometimes in T/20's spinners are very hard to play, that's why whoever has Vettori (can't remember) will have a huge boost. Our batting's strong as well with Bailey, Paine, Birt, Dighton and Lockyear. Actually I found an interesting fact the other day, Michael Dighton has the best batting figures (111) and also bowling figures (6/23) in the big bash.

But Tassies Lag behind in Batsmen.
They have only 1 batsman with international experience (Tim Paine).

 

[drainpipe32]

IPL? What's that?

Does this need another thread? Can't wait for it though, I'm going to the Vics v NSW game on the 2nd!

 

[Howsie]

IPL? What's that?

Does this need another thread? Can't wait for it though, I'm going to the Vics v NSW game on the 2nd!

What I was just thinking, surely this is just Aussie domestic cricket?

 

[drainpipe32]

Pretty much. Only with international players...

 

[blake]

Queensland only have Vettori for 1 game, or 2 if we make it to the preliminary final, he's unable to play in the side for the other matches.. but it will be good for our team to have such an experienced player in Vettori around, and hopefully he can teach Chris Simpson something.

 

[drainpipe32]

He'd be better off teaching Jonny Holland :laugh

 

[Prithvi]

Is Roy playing??
I want him to play.

 

[Aoun13]

I can smell,all tournament will move around Afridi

 

[pcfan123]

Maybe his bowling but Afridi is a failure with the bat these last few years

 

[Aoun13]

Not in T20,didn't you remember T20 semifinal and Final.
His bowling is almost unplayable for most of Aussies.

 

[shravi]

Not in T20,didn't you remember T20 semifinal and Final.
His bowling is almost unplayable for most of Aussies.

Did you see the rest of the tournament? He was hopeless. Afridi's batting has always been a lost cause. Every now and then he'll play a decent knock but other than that, 9 times out of ten, he's an epic fail.

Bowling has come along well though.