It is no coincidence the BBL has surged back into prominence after cutting back on the number of matches. The 40-game regular season, down from 56 in 2022-23, has been an immediate success.

A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital while a 15-year-old has been hospitalised with serious injuries after both were found with gun shot wounds on Vere Street in Collingwood, inner ...