The Big Bash League (BBL), Australia's premier franchise-based T20 tournament, is coming to India with the Melbourne Renegades set to face off against the Perth Scorchers on December 12 at Chepauk in Chennai. This is the first time a BBL match will be played in India, and there's already quite a buzz around the contest.Adam Voges, the former Australian cricketer and head coach of the Perth Scorchers, recently spoke to WION about how it feels to be a part of something new for the BBL."We've already got a strong and passionate base of Indian cricket supporters back in Perth, and I’d love for our brand and history to be celebrated across India, as well. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring them closer to the Club, and to the state of Western Australia. We love engaging with cricket fans wherever they are in the world, and we're proud of the style of cricket we play. I think fans in Chennai, and across India, are going to enjoy what they see," said Voges.The Scorchers are also the defending BBL champions, and Voges also spoke about the expectations for the upcoming season, saying: "The Perth Scorchers are incredibly proud and excited to be making history to open the first-ever BBL match in Chennai. Expectations are high, and we have a strong team. I was recently in Chennai and the pitch is looking great, the mood is high. We’re looking forward to working together in Chennai to deliver a great win in December. We’re confident we can have another great season next year."Speaking on the occasion, Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia, said: "Cricket provides a strong cultural connection between Australia and India, and Western Australia is proud to play a leading role in that relationship. The Perth Scorchers are an iconic Western Australian team and introducing that brand to millions of cricket fans in India creates valuable opportunities beyond the playing field. It helps raise awareness of Western Australia as a destination for events, tourism, investment and business. Every interaction builds familiarity and strengthens connections. India is one of WA's most important strategic partners, and initiatives like this provide an engaging way to deepen those relationships".

The Big Bash League makes history as Melbourne Renegades face defending champions Perth Scorchers at Chennai's Chepauk on Dec 12. Adam Voges and Premier Roger Cook hailed it as a key ties booster.

The Big Bash League (BBL), Australia's premier franchise-based T20 tournament, is coming to India with the Melbourne Renegades set to face off against the Perth Scorchers on December 12 at Chepauk in Chennai. This is the first time a BBL match will be played in India, and there's already quite a buzz around the contest. Adam Voges, the former Australian cricketer and head coach of the Perth Scorchers, recently spoke to WION about how it feels to be a part of something new for the BBL. "We've already got a strong and passionate base of Indian cricket supporters back in Perth, and I’d love for our brand and history to be celebrated across India, as well. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring them closer to the Club, and to the state of Western Australia. We love engaging with cricket fans wherever they are in the world, and we're proud of the style of cricket we play. I think fans in Chennai, and across India, are going to enjoy what they see," said Voges. The Scorchers are also the defending BBL champions, and Voges also spoke about the expectations for the upcoming season, saying: "The Perth Scorchers are incredibly proud and excited to be making history to open the first-ever BBL match in Chennai. Expectations are high, and we have a strong team. I was recently in Chennai and the pitch is looking great, the mood is high. We’re looking forward to working together in Chennai to deliver a great win in December. We’re confident we can have another great season next year." Speaking on the occasion, Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia, said: "Cricket provides a strong cultural connection between Australia and India, and Western Australia is proud to play a leading role in that relationship. The Perth Scorchers are an iconic Western Australian team and introducing that brand to millions of cricket fans in India creates valuable opportunities beyond the playing field. It helps raise awareness of Western Australia as a destination for events, tourism, investment and business. Every interaction builds familiarity and strengthens connections. India is one of WA's most important strategic partners, and initiatives like this provide an engaging way to deepen those relationships".

The Big Bash League makes history as Melbourne Renegades face defending champions Perth Scorchers at Chennai's Chepauk on Dec 12. Adam Voges and Premier Roger Cook hailed it as a key ties booster.

'Mood is high': Head coach Adam Voges excited about Perth Scorchers being part of BBL's opener in Chennai

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges has described the Big Bash League’s first match outside Australia as a historic opportunity to deepen cricket ties with India, the world’s largest cricket market. The defending champions will face Melbourne Renegades at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on 12 December to open BBL|16, the first fixture by a foreign franchise league on Indian soil. &nbsp;Voges, speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, called it an “incredibly exciting” and “historic moment”.&nbsp;“What better place to bring the Big Bash than to the biggest cricket market in the world,” he said. Hosting the season opener in Chennai was something the club was “incredibly excited about”. &nbsp;Voges captained the Scorchers to Big Bash titles in BBL|04 and BBL|06 before taking over as head coach for the 2018-19 season. He has since guided the club to championships in BBL|11, BBL|12 and BBL|15, becoming the joint-most successful head coach in BBL history alongside Justin Langer. &nbsp;A former Australia international, who played 58 times across formats, scored 1,485 Test runs at an average of 62, including five centuries, in 20 matches. After retiring from first-class cricket, he also oversaw Western Australia’s three consecutive Sheffield Shield titles.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rachin-ravindra-freak-injury-promo-shoot-doubtful-india-t20is-1789789179308">Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot</a> &nbsp;“India was the natural destination,” Voges said, because it is “the biggest cricketing nation and the biggest cricketing market in the world”.&nbsp;Taking the competition to “the most knowledgeable fans in the world” offered a chance “to create some new relationships and some new fans for the Perth Scorchers”, alongside the immediate aim of winning the opening game. &nbsp;Bringing the BBL to India was “the starting point” for something longer-term between Australia and India, and specifically between Western Australia and India. Sport, he added, remains “a great connector”.&nbsp;Beyond the field, the focus on high performance created scope to “tap into local Indian knowledge [and] local Indian resources” and share expertise in ways that could benefit both sides.&nbsp;Voges, who played against Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, highlighted the enduring Australia-India rivalry. He cited VVS Laxman’s double-century that helped India win after following on, Australia’s recent World Cup success in the country, and the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;The next generation of Indian talent also impressed him. “Some of the talent in this country is amazing,” he said.

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges calls the BBL 16 opener in Chennai against Melbourne Renegades a historic milestone to deepen Australia-India cricket ties.

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges has described the Big Bash League’s first match outside Australia as a historic opportunity to deepen cricket ties with India, the world’s largest cricket market. The defending champions will face Melbourne Renegades at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on 12 December to open BBL|16, the first fixture by a foreign franchise league on Indian soil. Voges, speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, called it an “incredibly exciting” and “historic moment”. “What better place to bring the Big Bash than to the biggest cricket market in the world,” he said. Hosting the season opener in Chennai was something the club was “incredibly excited about”. Voges captained the Scorchers to Big Bash titles in BBL|04 and BBL|06 before taking over as head coach for the 2018-19 season. He has since guided the club to championships in BBL|11, BBL|12 and BBL|15, becoming the joint-most successful head coach in BBL history alongside Justin Langer. A former Australia international, who played 58 times across formats, scored 1,485 Test runs at an average of 62, including five centuries, in 20 matches. After retiring from first-class cricket, he also oversaw Western Australia’s three consecutive Sheffield Shield titles. Also read| Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot “India was the natural destination,” Voges said, because it is “the biggest cricketing nation and the biggest cricketing market in the world”. Taking the competition to “the most knowledgeable fans in the world” offered a chance “to create some new relationships and some new fans for the Perth Scorchers”, alongside the immediate aim of winning the opening game. Bringing the BBL to India was “the starting point” for something longer-term between Australia and India, and specifically between Western Australia and India. Sport, he added, remains “a great connector”. Beyond the field, the focus on high performance created scope to “tap into local Indian knowledge [and] local Indian resources” and share expertise in ways that could benefit both sides. Voges, who played against Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, highlighted the enduring Australia-India rivalry. He cited VVS Laxman’s double-century that helped India win after following on, Australia’s recent World Cup success in the country, and the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The next generation of Indian talent also impressed him. “Some of the talent in this country is amazing,” he said.

Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges calls the BBL 16 opener in Chennai against Melbourne Renegades a historic milestone to deepen Australia-India cricket ties.

Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign Big Bash game in Chennai

Veteran spinner Rangana Herath grabbed a five-wicket haul to help Sri Lanka stun top-ranked Australia by 106 runs on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Pallekele on Saturday. 
 
Australia, chasing a challenging 268 for victory, were bundled out for 161 before tea to trail the three-match series 0-1. Steven Smith top-scored with 55. 
 
The left-arm spinner sent back Adam Voges and Mitchell Marsh before dealing the biggest blow when he trapped Steven Smith leg-before, ending the Australian captain&#39;s dogged resistance. 
 
Left-arm chinaman bowler Lakshan Sandakan chipped in with the wicket of Mitchell Starc on the stroke of lunch under darkening skies in Kandy. 
 
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis set up the win for the hosts with his superb maiden ton in his team&#39;s second innings after the home side overcame an 86-run deficit. 
 
The weather-hit first match of the three-test series got off to another delayed start following steady morning drizzle and Sri Lanka attacked with spin from both ends to unsettle the visitors, who have looked unconvincing against the slow bowlers. 
 
Herath (4-49) had proved a thorn in Australia&#39;s side with the ball as well as the bat in this match and the stocky spinner took a return catch to send back Voges (12) after Australia resumed what promised to be an intriguing final day on 83-3. 
 
Marsh (25) hit three boundaries before Herath struck him on the pad and a convinced home captain Angelo Mathews successfully reviewed the original not-out decision to send back the batsman. Smith (55), however, battled on, his doggedness underlined by the lone boundary he hit in his 17th test fifty, which was also only the second 50-plus score in the bowler-dominated contest. 
 
In the over prior to his dismissal, Smith was adjudged caught behind off Sandakan but the Australian captain reviewed the decision and managed to prolong his stay when replays showed the ball had clearly missed the edge of his bat. 
 
Nine balls later Herath trapped him leg before and this time, Smith was unable to reverse the decision with another review. 
 
(AFP, Reuters)

The left-arm spinner sent back Adam Voges and Mitchell Marsh before dealing the biggest blow when he trapped Steven Smith leg-before

Veteran spinner Rangana Herath grabbed a five-wicket haul to help Sri Lanka stun top-ranked Australia by 106 runs on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Pallekele on Saturday. Australia, chasing a challenging 268 for victory, were bundled out for 161 before tea to trail the three-match series 0-1. Steven Smith top-scored with 55. The left-arm spinner sent back Adam Voges and Mitchell Marsh before dealing the biggest blow when he trapped Steven Smith leg-before, ending the Australian captain's dogged resistance. Left-arm chinaman bowler Lakshan Sandakan chipped in with the wicket of Mitchell Starc on the stroke of lunch under darkening skies in Kandy. Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis set up the win for the hosts with his superb maiden ton in his team's second innings after the home side overcame an 86-run deficit. The weather-hit first match of the three-test series got off to another delayed start following steady morning drizzle and Sri Lanka attacked with spin from both ends to unsettle the visitors, who have looked unconvincing against the slow bowlers. Herath (4-49) had proved a thorn in Australia's side with the ball as well as the bat in this match and the stocky spinner took a return catch to send back Voges (12) after Australia resumed what promised to be an intriguing final day on 83-3. Marsh (25) hit three boundaries before Herath struck him on the pad and a convinced home captain Angelo Mathews successfully reviewed the original not-out decision to send back the batsman. Smith (55), however, battled on, his doggedness underlined by the lone boundary he hit in his 17th test fifty, which was also only the second 50-plus score in the bowler-dominated contest. In the over prior to his dismissal, Smith was adjudged caught behind off Sandakan but the Australian captain reviewed the decision and managed to prolong his stay when replays showed the ball had clearly missed the edge of his bat. Nine balls later Herath trapped him leg before and this time, Smith was unable to reverse the decision with another review. (AFP, Reuters)

Sri Lanka wins Pallekele test by 106 runs against Australia

Australia dismissed Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera cheaply after building up an 86-run first innings lead over their hosts as they took firm command today of a low-scoring Test in Pallekele. 
 
Perera fell to the last ball of the day, with the umpires once again forced to call a premature halt to proceedings following a downpour at the picturesque ground on the outskirts of Kandy. 
 
Australia were all out for 203 in reply to Sri Lanka&#39;s first innings total of 117, with spinner Lakshan Sandakan taking four wickets on his debut.&nbsp; 
 
The early loss of Perera on the second day of the first Test was another bitter blow for the struggling hosts. Perera fell for just four when he was lbw to paceman Mitchell Starc, leaving Sri Lanka wobbling on six for one at close of play. 
 
The downpour initially prompted the umpires to call an early tea break, but they were later forced to abandon play early for the second day running.&nbsp; 
 
Veteran Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath and the 25-year-old rookie Sandakan had earlier taken four wickets apiece as the Australian batsman also struggled to cope with a turning pitch. 
 
Adam Voges top-scored for the Australians with 47, meaning no player from either side managed to score a half-century in the first innings. 
 
As the pitch is showing no sign of respite, the Australians&#39; first innings lead could well prove decisive as they try to cement their position as Test cricket&#39;s number one side. 
 
The 38-year-old Herath, who has hinted that he may soon retire from Test cricket, was the pick of the bowlers and was unlucky not to record a five-wicket haul. 
 
He dismissed both overnight batsmen, skipper Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, in successive overs and had a third wicket in the morning session when wicketkeeper Peter Nevill was caught at mid-on. 
 
After lunch, wicketkeeper Perera dropped a chance off Josh Hazlewood, denying Herath what would have been his 24th five-wicket haul. 
 
Australia scored at less than two runs per over off Herath as his 25 overs went for only 49. While Herath was providing captain Angelo Mathews both the attacking and containing options, Sandakan ran through the lower order to finish with four for 58. 
 
Seamer Nuwan Pradeep finished with two wickets, including that of the resolute Voges who was brilliantly caught by Kusal Mendis at gully. Voges, who faced 115 deliveries and hit three fours, added 60 for the fifth wicket with Mitchell Marsh, who was among Sandakan&#39;s victims. 
 
(AFP)

The early loss of opener Kusal Perera on the second day of the first Test was a bitter blow for struggling hosts Sri Lanka

Australia dismissed Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera cheaply after building up an 86-run first innings lead over their hosts as they took firm command today of a low-scoring Test in Pallekele. Perera fell to the last ball of the day, with the umpires once again forced to call a premature halt to proceedings following a downpour at the picturesque ground on the outskirts of Kandy. Australia were all out for 203 in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 117, with spinner Lakshan Sandakan taking four wickets on his debut. The early loss of Perera on the second day of the first Test was another bitter blow for the struggling hosts. Perera fell for just four when he was lbw to paceman Mitchell Starc, leaving Sri Lanka wobbling on six for one at close of play. The downpour initially prompted the umpires to call an early tea break, but they were later forced to abandon play early for the second day running. Veteran Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath and the 25-year-old rookie Sandakan had earlier taken four wickets apiece as the Australian batsman also struggled to cope with a turning pitch. Adam Voges top-scored for the Australians with 47, meaning no player from either side managed to score a half-century in the first innings. As the pitch is showing no sign of respite, the Australians' first innings lead could well prove decisive as they try to cement their position as Test cricket's number one side. The 38-year-old Herath, who has hinted that he may soon retire from Test cricket, was the pick of the bowlers and was unlucky not to record a five-wicket haul. He dismissed both overnight batsmen, skipper Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, in successive overs and had a third wicket in the morning session when wicketkeeper Peter Nevill was caught at mid-on. After lunch, wicketkeeper Perera dropped a chance off Josh Hazlewood, denying Herath what would have been his 24th five-wicket haul. Australia scored at less than two runs per over off Herath as his 25 overs went for only 49. While Herath was providing captain Angelo Mathews both the attacking and containing options, Sandakan ran through the lower order to finish with four for 58. Seamer Nuwan Pradeep finished with two wickets, including that of the resolute Voges who was brilliantly caught by Kusal Mendis at gully. Voges, who faced 115 deliveries and hit three fours, added 60 for the fifth wicket with Mitchell Marsh, who was among Sandakan's victims. (AFP)

Pallekele test: Australia builds 84-run lead over hosts Sri Lanka

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'Mood is high': Head coach Adam Voges excited about Perth Scorchers being part of BBL's opener in Chennai

Perth Scorchers coach Voges hails historic first foreign BBL game in Chennai

Sri Lanka wins Pallekele test by 106 runs against Australia

Pallekele test: Australia builds 84-run lead over hosts Sri Lanka