BBL, Cartwright and Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars' Hilton Cartwright cleared of serious neck injury after fielding mishap in BBL opener
Hilton Cartwright is released from hospital after being stretchered off the ground during the Melbourne Stars' loss to the Scorchers in Perth.
Melbourne Stars’ Hilton Cartwright stretchered off after fielding injury during BBL loss to Perth Scorchers
New Melbourne Stars captain Marcus Stoinis said teammate Hilton Cartwright had been cleared of concussion and he was hoping he’d be available for their next game.
Melbourne Stars issue health update after Hilton Cartwright hospitalised during BBL opener
There were immediate and serious fears as the 32-year-old sprawled motionless on the ground, surrounded by medical staff.
Listen: Big Bash - Perth Scorchers chasing 147 against Melbourne Stars
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Cartwright injured as Connolly's first fifty sees Perth down Stars
In reply, the Scorchers reached the victory target with 17 balls to spare thanks largely to a career-best knock from Cooper Connolly (64 off 51 balls) and a cool head from captain Ashton Turner (37no off 27 balls).
BBL14: Perth Scorchers take down Melbourne Stars in Optus Stadium season opener
Cooper Connolly struck a maiden BBL half-century after Jhye Richardson starred with the ball to ensure the Perth Scorchers began their campaign in style with a win in over Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium.
Scorchers beat Stars in Big Bash opener
Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly smashed 64 off 51 balls as Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by six wickets in the opening game of the 2024-25 Big Bash League. Chasing 147 to win, Scorchers were struggling at 37-3 but Connolly hit four fours and three sixes to swing the game in their favour.
Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars: match preview
Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers) had a bowling average of 12.7 in BBL|13, the best of any player in the competition (minimum 8 overs); he finished the BBL|13 campaign with five wickets across his last two innings.
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Cooper Connolly extends Scorchers' dominance over Stars on opening night
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Stoinis named new Melbourne Stars BBL skipper
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Melbourne Stars announce new captain to replace Glenn Maxwell ahead of BBL 14
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'Genuine concern': Stars gun hospitalised with neck injury as worrying scenes mar BBL season opener
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been taken to hospital after suffering a neck injury while fielding during ...
Perth Scorchers Vs Melbourne Stars Live Streaming, Big Bash League 2024-25 Match 1: Toss Update, Playing XIs
Check the toss update, playing XIs, live streaming details of the opening match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 between Perth ...