Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman set for maiden Australia BBL stint
Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman is set for a maiden stint in the Australia Big Bash League after signing a deal with Melbourne Renegades ahead of the upcoming season.
From sixes to sirens: Australia legend David Warner arrested for drinking and driving
The veteran, who is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League and featured in the 2026 Big Bash League, failed a breathalyser test, which indicated he was over twice the legal limit to be able to drive when he was stopped for a random test by police.
Warner was back home in Sydney in between PSL matches when he was arrested. Last time out for the Karachi Kings, he scored 50. His PSL contract came off the back of a superlative BBL, where he averaged over 86 opening the batting for Sydney Thunder.
Ironically, Cricket New South Wales - which runs Thunder - and Transport for NSW have maintained a 23-year partnership. As such, they felt they needed to be ahead of any fallout.
"Cricket NSW is a strong advocate of safe driving, including avoiding drink driving, and takes incidents of this nature very seriously," Lee Germon, the NSW CEO said in a statement on Wednesday.
"David is aware of the seriousness of these allegations. We will support him through the upcoming process and work together on further educating him and all players on the importance of safe driving."
Warner's court date is set for 7 May in Sydney, four days after the PSL final on 3 May in Lahore, so the incident will not impact his participation.
Ben Stokes becomes most expensive signing in Australian Big Bash League
Former England captain Ben Stokes has become the Australian Big Bash League's most expensive signing after joining the Adelaide Strikers ahead of the 2026/2027 season.
Zimbabwe paceman Blessing Muzarabani's agent hits back after two-year PSL ban
Blessing Muzarabani's agent has slammed the Pakistan Super League after the banned the Zimbabwe fast bowler for two years following what they described as a breach of contract.
Blessing Muzarabani agent speaks out after PSL ban
Representation for Zimbabwe international Blessing Muzarabani has claimed the player did not breach any contract with the Pakistan Super League when he signed with Kolkata Knight Riders to play in the Indian Premier League.