Big Bash League: Three England players to keep an eye on Down Under
The Australian Big Bash League signals the start of a hectic schedule of franchise cricket, with the SA20 and ILT20 also getting underway early next year.
As such, it can be difficult for cricket fans to keep on top of who will be playing where on the franchise circuit merry-go-round, with many English players spending a busy winter globetrotting around the world.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris takes a closer look at three England players who will be looking to make a big impression this winter.
New Zealand v England 2nd Test analysis: Harry Brook ton puts England in charge
Harry Brook continued his phenomenal run of form overseas with a stunning century as England recovered from a shaky start to take control on day one of the second Test in Wellington.
Brook (123) put on 174 for the fifth-wicket alongside Ollie Pope (66) as England raced to a respectable 280 all out in bowler-friendly conditions, though no other batter passed 18.
England’s seam quartet then all struck in the final session as the hosts closed on 86-5, still trailing by 194 runs on another enthralling day of Test cricket between these two sides, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.
New Zealand vs England: First Test talking points and second Test selection thoughts
England raced to their target of 104 inside 13 overs to complete a convincing eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand.
As the two sides now head to the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the challenge now is for Bazball to earn an unassailable 2-0 lead and a much-needed series victory on foreign shores.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Dom Harris assesses the first Test and looks forward to what should be a scintillating second Test this week.
New Zealand vs England analysis: Harry Brook hits century as England take upper hand
Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 132 as England recovered from 71-4 to near parity against a wasteful New Zealand on day two in Christchurch.
Brook guided England to 319-5 at stumps and Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Dom Harris evaluates the state of play in the first Test…
New Zealand v England analysis: Late flurry of wickets leaves Test evenly poised
Shoaib Bashir claimed 4-69 as England persevered to peg New Zealand back in the final session on a fascinating first day of the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy in Christchurch.
Five wickets in the final session helped the tourists regain a sense of control with the Black Caps 319-8 at close, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.
Cricket news: Six talking points from the IPL auction: Pant, Bairstow and more
A whopping 574 players went under the hammer in Saudi Arabia as squads for the 2025 Indian Premier League were finalised at the Mega Auction.
In total, 12 England players were sold for a combined 70.25 crore (£6.6m) and Sports News Blitz writer Dom Harris dissects the key takeaways from the two-day event.
New Zealand vs England preview: Black Caps to test England ahead of important year
England will be looking to avoid a third successive away series defeat when taking on New Zealand in the upcoming three-Test series.
Sports New Blitz writer Dom Harris takes a look at the build-up to Wednesday’s first Test in Christchurch and predicts the England XI.