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The Sydney Sixers cruised to an easy 64-run win over the hapless Adelaide Strikers to cement their place in the top four of the Big Bash League

Luke Wright thumped an extraordinary 117 from 60 deliveries with eight fours and nine sixes to launch the Melbourne Stars up to third position on a very congested Big Bash League table

Luke Wright hit the fastest hundred in Australia’s domestic Twenty20 history, from 44 balls, in Melbourne Stars’ 19-run Big Bash League win over Hobart Hurricanes. His 117 occupied 60 deliveries.

Perth Scorchers spinner Brad Hogg has revealed he is keen to play in the Indian Premier League and the 40-year-old is also open to representing his country if needed in the 20-over format.

Sydney Sixers paceman Mitchell Starc is hopeful his KFC T20 Big Bash League form can win him a recall in the Australian Test team.

Kevin Pietersen will represent Delhi Daredevils in this year’s Indian Premier League after completing a transfer from rival franchise Deccan Chargers.

The fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), comprising nine teams and 76 matches, will begin on April 4 and conclude on May 27

Brad Hodge and Andrew McDonald buried Sydney Sixers in an avalanche of big hits to set up Melbourne Renegades’ second successive win, moving them into the top half of the Big Bash League table for the first time

Sydney Thunder speedster Fidel Edwards has played down suggestions his team rely too much on Chris Gayle after slumping to a second straight loss in the Twenty20 Big Bash League on Sunday.

The Hobart Hurricanes remain unbeaten in the Big Bash League, after a five-wicket win over the Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena on Sunday.