Hobert hurricanes

Big Bash League: Australia cricketer Elyse Villani is gearing up for a standout season in the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), determined to turn Hobart Hurricanes into title contenders.

The Hurricanes, despite their success in Tasmania's domestic one-day cricket, have struggled to replicate that dominance in the WBBL, reaching the finals just once in the past seven seasons. Villani, recommitting to the club for another two years, is on a mission to change that narrative.

The Hurricanes' core group has remained largely unchanged, mirroring the team that clinched three consecutive Women’s National Cricket League titles.