Sydney Sixers

Usman Khawaja, the Australian cricketer, has received initial clearance from concussion and a fractured jaw after being struck by a bouncer from Shamar Joseph during Australia's 10-wicket victory over West Indies in Adelaide. Khawaja lost sight of the short ball, which hit the right side of his jaw as he attempted to turn his head away. After an on-field assessment by the doctor, he retired hurt. Cricket Australia confirmed that Khawaja passed an initial concussion test in the dressing room and underwent a

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers face off in the BBL 09 Qualifier in Melbourne on Friday, January 31. The winner of the Qualifier goes straight through to the Final on February 8, which they will host, while the loser gets a second chance and will play in the 'Challenger' on February 6. Across all nine editions of the Big Bash League, the sides have met on 12 occasions, with the Stars winning seven, including one in a Super Over. At the MCG the