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A $189 redevelopment of the WACA Ground was marked as complete in March.

CricketCommentsPremiumDebt not weighing on WA Cricket amid privatisation debate

Debt on the books of WA Cricket amid the WACA Ground’s recent redevelopment has played no major part in the decision to weigh up a partial privatisation of Perth Scorchers, according to their chief executive.

Josh Kempton

Former Melbourne Renegade Cameron White has been announced as the Stars' new BBL coach. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBBL outfits Stars, Renegades name new coaches

The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades have both announced new coaches for this summer's Big Bash League.

Steve Larkin

Mitchell Santner helped New Zealand bundle out the West Indies in the third ODI. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumCalypso collapse as NZ take series lead against Windies

New Zealand have taken a 2-1 lead in their five-match ODI series against the West Indies after a six-wicket win in Providence.

Staff Writers

Joe Root guided England to victory over India but was left one short of his century at the end. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumRoot stranded on 99 as England level series with India

England had slipped to 5-125 but eventually won with 35 balls to spare to take the three-match series with India to a Lord's decider on Sunday.

Staff Writers

Australia are defending champions in the one-day World Cup, having beaten India in the 2023 final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumTwo cups of change as ICC revamps T20, ODI tournaments

The International Cricket Council has gone on the front foot and changed the competition formats for the next men's one-day and T20 World Cups.

Rizwan Ali

WA Cricket are gauging interest in the Perth Scorchers.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Rebrand not ruled out as Scorchers explore privatisation

Nothing is guaranteed if a sale of a stake in Perth Scorchers comes to pass — including the retention of a massively-successful brand which has captured the hearts and minds of the State.

Josh Kempton

The BBL final will be held on Australia Day this summer.

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Cricket Australia hits wrong note with Australia Day call

When it comes to the decision for cricket to return to Australia Day, there’s one part the sport’s bosses have got absolutely right and one part that is simply bizarre.

Mitchell Johnson

Moises Henriques has retired after not being offered a fresh deal by the Sydney Sixers. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremium'Didn't feel right': NSW cricket great calls stumps

A stalwart of NSW cricket has retired from all domestic competitions after not being offered a new deal with the Sydney Sixers.

Steve Larkin

The new format will enhance the chances of India playing arch-rivals Pakistan in a group match. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWorld Cup format revamped for 50-over and T20 tourneys

Changes will be made to the formats of next year's World Cup in southern Africa and the 2028 T20 competition, according to the International Cricket Council.

Rory Dollard

WA’s home WNCL fixtures will again be played under lights.

CricketCommentsPremiumWA’s WNCL side to light up the WACA again

Western Australia’s Women’s National Cricket League side will again play all six of their home games in the upcoming season under lights at the WACA Ground.

Josh Kempton

Washington Sundar hits a six to complete India's six-wicket victory over England at Edgbaston. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumIndia cruise to victory over England to end losing run

The return of stellar names such as Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill has helped India gain the first win of their white-ball UK tour, defeating England.

Staff Writers

Cricket Tasmania is hoping the Hobart Hurricanes will be better off under a new privatisation model. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBig Bash League privatisation push not a 'cash grab'

The head of a Big Bash League franchise believes the privatisation of clubs could help grow men and women's cricket at all levels.

Ethan James

This year’s Big Bash League final will be played on Australia Day.

CricketCommentsWhy Big Bash final will be played on Australia Day

An important factor has played a role in the decision to again play cricket on one of the most contentious days of the Australian calendar.

Josh Kempton

Cameron White is the new Stars coach.

CRICKETPremiumThe man charged with saving Victoria’s BBL mess

New Melbourne Stars general manager James Rosengarten faces a delicate balancing act as he steers the club through a period of unprecedented change.

Tyler Lewis

Cameron White is the new Stars coach.

CRICKETPremiumThe man charged with uniting BBL club

New Melbourne Stars general manager James Rosengarten faces a delicate balancing act as he steers the club through a period of unprecedented change.

Tyler Lewis

Lance Morris is confident Perth Scorchers will be able to handle a busy finish to the Big Bash League season.

CricketCommentsPremiumBrutal finish to BBL season holds no fear for Scorchers

The Scorchers face a condensed run of fixtures mixed in with interstate travel at the back-end of this summer’s Big Bash League season, but speedster Lance Morris isn’t daunted.

Josh Kempton

Tom Latham has led New Zealand's successful run chase to level their ODI series against West Indies. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBlack Caps beat Windies to level ODI series

Black Caps spinner Jayden Lennox has taken career-best ODI figures and Tom Latham's knock helped level the five-match series in the West Indies at one apiece.

Staff Writers

Cooper Connolly and the Scorchers are looking to defend their BBL title.

CricketCommentsBBL fixture reveal: Early home cooking a boost for Scorchers

The Perth Scorchers won’t have to head to the east coast until almost halfway through their BBL schedule this summer in what looms as a chance for a flying start to their title defence. SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE

Chris Robinson

Brendan McCullum at a training session at the Adelaide Oval during England's Ashes debacle. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumMcCullum 'sorry' his England failed in Ashes series

Brendon McCullum lost his coaching role with England's Test side following series defeats in Australia and India, and at home to New Zealand.

Rory Dollard

India have thrashed England in the first women's Test played at Lord's. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumIndia beat England in historic women's test at Lord's

India have thrashed England in the first women's Test match held at Lord's.

Staff Writers

England’s disastrous Ashes tour of Australia has finally come home to roost.

CricketCommentsThe anatomy of England cricket’s disastrous ‘Bazball’ era

England’s disastrous Ashes tour of Australia has finally come home to roost with ‘Bazball’ conductor Brendon McCullum sacked as Test coach two weeks after captain Ben Stokes’ shock mid-match retirement.

Aaron Kirby

The Scorchers will again host a big game on Boxing Day night.

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Scorchers’ opponent for Boxing Day blockbuster revealed

Perth Scorchers’ opponent for their blockbuster Big Bash League clash on Boxing Day in the upcoming season will be one of their biggest rivals, The West Australian can reveal.

Josh Kempton

England has sacked Brendon McCullum as their Test coach.

CricketCommentsPremiumHow Australia proved to be the death of Bazball era

Cricket’s mad scientist has finally been brought down by his own crazy experiment, Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach.

Jackson Barrett

Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England Test coach. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumRIP Bazball: McCullum sacked as England Test coach

Brendon McCullum's controversial reign as England Test coach is over, though he'll continue to lead the country's white-ball teams.

Trevor Marshallsea