Chris Gayle has suggested that Virat Kohli has the potential to break the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's records owing to his consistently exceptional run-scoring record. Gayle, 37, has also urged the Australian cricketers to stand their ground against Cricket Australia in the ongoing pay dispute.

Australia pacer Joe Mennie was hospitalised after a blow on the head during a Sydney Sixers training session on Jan 23 caused a small fracture and brain bleed. Cricket Australia said in a statement that Mennie did not require surgery and was recovering well.

Brisbane Heat's Alex Ross luckily escaped being bowled in the team's Big Bash match in an incident reminiscent of Ashish Nehra's escapade in 2010. The ball hit the stumps but failed to impart enough momentum to dislodge the bails, but Ross' side still ended up losing the match to Perth Scorchers.

Cricket Australia has pulled out Stephen O’Keefe from the Sydney Sixers’ squad in order to prepare him for the upcoming tour of India in February. The 32-year-old left-arm spinner has been replaced by Jordan Silk in the Sixers’ squad for their BBL clash against Melbourne Renegades tonight.