BBL returns to old ways in school-holiday window The Big Bash League will be played almost entirely in the holiday window for the first time in eight years in 2024-25, with a hope Test players can feature. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Billings in it for the BBL long haul at Sydney Thunder The Sydney Thunder have added important experience and class to their Big Bash League roster by signing English star Sam Billings for the next three seasons. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Ollie Pope hits 99 but Surrey suffer first Vitality Blast defeat to Sussex The Surrey captain cracked 10 fours and three sixes from 59 deliveries, but lacked support as the hosts fell 36 short of their 214-run target. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
Sam Billings blasts ‘ridiculous’ domestic white-ball schedule in England The Kent Spitfires captain said the T20 Blast schedule ‘just does not make sense’ with the final taking place 58 days after the group stage ends The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024
BBL draft shake up looms, WBBL expected to go shorter The Big Bash League will change its rules to retain overseas talent for the entire tournament, while the women's competition is set to drop from 56 games to 40. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
Sam Billings feels Ashwin and Jadeja are biggest threat for England In anticipation of the opening Test between India and England scheduled to begin Thursday in Hyderabad, England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings expressed on Wednesday that facing Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will pose the most significant challenge for the visiting team. The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024
Being part of a Mumbai Indians franchise brings lot of pressure: Nicholas Pooran NEW DELHI: West Indies' star wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran on Thursday acknowledged that playing for a Mumbai Indians franchise comes with a ‘lot of pressure'. The Times of India · Jan 18, 2024
It's a wonderful experience being a part of a Mumbai Indians franchise: Nicholas Pooran NEW DELHI: West Indies' star wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran on Thursday acknowledged that playing for a Mumbai Indians franchise comes with a ‘lot of pressure'. The Times of India · Jan 18, 2024
BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Oval Invincibles win men’s Hundred title after epic Lord’s fightback to down Manchester Originals Tom Curran and Jimmy Neesham put on crucial partnership as Sam Billings’ team triumph by 14 runs Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2023
Oval Invincibles sink Manchester Originals to win Men’s Hundred Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals by 14 runs to win the final of the Men’s Hundred at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023
The Hundred 2023: Sunil Narine stars as Oval Invincibles beat London Spirit in Lord’s thriller West Indies all-rounder plays a key role with both bat and ball to inspire a last-gasp three-wicket win in opener Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023
County Championship leaders Surrey race to emphatic win over Kent Zak Crawley fell for 34 having added just three to his overnight score before edging into the cordon. The Independent UK · May 20, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023 Sam Billings reveals cancer treatment and urges cricket to get serious on sun screen England wicketkeeper Sam Billings has shared his skin cancer experience and spoken out in more detail about his "reality check" after two operations in the last 12 months
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Sam Billings warns against dangers of continued sun exposure after cancer scare Billings took part in a skin cancer screening session organised by his county.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023 County Championship 2023: team-by-team guide to the new season Hampshire have eyes on first title in 50 years with a formidable bowling attack but Lancashire have recruited well and defending champions Surrey will be tough to beat
Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023 England could 'triple match fees' in fight against lucrative T20 franchise competitions The rise of T20 franchise leagues around the world means players have opted to skip representing England in order to honour more lucrative deals elsewhere and the ECB are looking to combat this
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023 Sam Billings defends decision to pick Pakistan ahead of tour action with England The 31-year-old has urged the England and Wales Cricket Board to change the financial situation for players.
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2023 Jos Buttler ‘frustrated’ as England stars pick Pakistan Super League over Bangladesh tour England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has admitted to “frustrations” at players choosing franchise commitments over next month’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh, but insists no one will be ruled out of selection for future squads over their decision.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Jos Buttler understands ‘complicated’ decision for players to skip Bangladesh Alex Hales, Sam Billings and Liam Dawson are among those missing the white-ball tour to play in the Pakistan Super League.
AAP · Dec 27, 2022 Heat score lukewarm 121 vs Thunder A total of 122 set by the Brisbane Heat will give the Sydney Thunder hope they can pick up a second BBL win of the season.
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 Renegades bat first in BBL clash with Heat Brisbane Heat skipper Jimmy Peirson sent Melbourne Renegades in to bat in the BBL clash in Cairns after the bat flip was delayed briefly by a passing storm..
AAP · Dec 9, 2022 Munro to fill Lynn void for Heat in BBL Former New Zealand international Colin Munro is set to bring his big hitting prowess and vast experience to the table for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 England’s players celebrate big win over Wales – Wednesday’s sporting social Gary Lineker celebrated his birthday and Sam Billings explored.