Big Bash League

The Perth Scorchers defeated the Covid-19 and injury-plagued Sydney Sixers by 79 runs to win the BBL championship for a record fourth time. For the fifth time in 11 seasons, the two most powerful teams in BBL history squared off in the championship game. At Marvel Stadium, the Scorchers overcame an early setback on neutral…

In the first round of the Big Bash League draft, Melbourne Renegades selected T20 standout Liam Livingstone as the first choice. Following a weighted lottery, the Renegades selected the batter from England, Lancashire, and Birmingham Phoenix with the first overall pick. Sam Billings, a wicketkeeper-batter, was selected third overall by the Brisbane Heat, while Chris…