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Meg Lanning has that winning feeling after her WSL side UP Warriorz got off the mark against Mumbai. (Simon Sturzaker/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumLanning's wait is over as her WPL side win at last

Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz are finally off the mark after gaining their first WPL victory in a seven-wicket defeat of front-runners Mumbai Indians.

Ben Findon

Bangladesh's Litton Das is due to captain his country at the T20 World Cup, which opens next month. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPlayer boycott forces Bangladesh to sack official

The Bangladesh Cricket Board have forced out a top official after his comments prompted a player boycott that halted six matches.

Staff Writers

The Big Bash League has gone from strength to strength, but is facing competition from tournaments around the world.

CricketEVANS: My view on the future of the Big Bash League

The Big Bash League has gone from strength to strength of late, but some more changes may help the competition remain competitive against other tournaments around the world, writes Laurie Evans.

Laurie Evans

Perth Scorchers have a rich history of finding talented imports.

CricketCommentsPremiumEvery Perth Scorchers import ever ranked by impact

Perth Scorchers have a rich history of finding talented imports and we have ranked every single one on just how much impact they had in orange.

Aaron Kirby

Meg Lanning will aim to bring a first Hundred title to Manchester following her move from London. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketLanger, Lanning join new-look Manchester Super Giants

Australia legends Justin Langer and Meg Lanning have moved from London to join rebranded Hundred franchise Manchester Super Giants.

Staff Writers

Scorchers' Finn Allen has played down injury fears after sitting out the latter stages in Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumScorchers dismiss injury concerns ahead of vital clash

Perth Scorchers openers Finn Allen and Mitch Marsh both batted against the Melbourne Renegades, but did not field because of injury concerns.

Shayne Hope

Perth Scorchers have cruised into the BBL finals by beating Melbourne Renegades.

CricketCommentsPremiumHits & Misses: Scorchers return to finals with big win

A Finn Allen masterclass has anchored the Scorchers to a finals-securing victory against the Melbourne Renegades with the Kiwi import becoming the second Scorcher to reach triple figures this season.

James Palumbo

Finn Allen has rewarded Perth Scorchers for their patience.

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Allen’s blistering ton shows merits of patience

Finn Allen’s power-packed maiden Big Bash League century showed the merits of two-year contracts and sticking by international players, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Finn Allen scored a power-packed century to set up the Scorchers' big win over the Renegades. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumScorchers' Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot

The Perth Scorchers posted a commanding win over the Melbourne Renegades on the back of Kiwi blaster Finn Allen's brilliant first BBL century.

Shayne Hope

Chris Lynn (r) will be excited by the new batting and fielding BBL rule to be adopted next season. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBatter up: BBL announce exciting new innovation

BBL teams will be allowed to select a designated batter - similar to baseball's designated hitter - in a move designed to boost the league's star power.

Shayne Hope

Finn Allen has smashed his first BBL hundred for Perth Scorchers.

CricketPremiumScorchers seal finals spot after Allen blasts ton

Perth Scorchers have powered to a finals-sealing 50-run smashing of Melbourne Renegades on the back of a brilliant first Big Bash League hundred from Finn Allen.

Josh Kempton

Rashid Khan will now be restricted to playing for only three overseas T20 franchises. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAfghanis impose T20 restriction on ex-BBL star Khan

Rashid Khan and his fellow T20 cricket stars will now be restricted to playing for only three overseas franchises in a new ruling from the Afghan board.

Staff Writers

Luke Holt told his Perth Scorchers teammates his adrenaline was pumping ahead of his debut.

CricketPremium‘Can’t feel your fingers’: Holt settles after nervy start

After telling a teammate he was “ready to run through a brick wall” ahead of his Perth Scorchers debut, leg-spinner Luke Holt recovered from a nervy start to play his part in a win over Adelaide Strikers.

Josh Kempton

WA veteran Tim Hutchison finished as the leading wicket-taker at the Australian Country Cricket Championships.

CricketPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: WAFL stars among ACCC award-winners

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Sydney Sixers Star Steve Smith conducts a training session with the Sydney Coastal Cricket Club Juniors at the SCG. The five NSW cricket clubs will receive funding through the Belong Bash Fund, where $100 is donated for every 4 or 6 hit by a Sydney Sixers player. Photo: Brett Costello

CRICKETPremiumNo rest for Smith as marathon calendar looms

From Bangladesh to England, a Centenary Test to a possible World Test Championship final, Australia’s premier runmaker is ready for one of his heaviest schedules yet.

Tyler Lewis

Pace star Riley Meredith has backed the Hobart Hurricanes' batters after their late collapse. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

The Hobart Hurricanes are staying positive after a horror loss to the Brisbane Heat and missed opportunity to guarantee top spot on on the BBL ladder.

Ethan James

Steve Smith is seen with black tape under his eyes during an Australia nets session.

CricketCommentsSmith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

Jasper Bruce

Meg Lanning has made a 10th half-century in India's WPL, her first for the UP Warriorz. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumLanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Former Australia skipper Meg Lanning has scored a record-equalling 10th WPL half-century -- but her UP Warriorz team have lost again in a last-ball thriller.

Ian Chadband

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has scored a hundred in their ODI victory over India in Rajkot. (AP PHOTO)

CricketMitchell ton inspires Black Caps to beat India in ODI

New Zealand have levelled their ODI series with India thanks to a brilliant hundred from Daryl Mitchell inspiring them to a seven-wicket win in Rajkot.

Staff Writers

Marnus Labuschagne was at his most "annoying" as he helped in the Heat's miracle win. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumLabuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.

Ethan James

Australia will play their first T20Is in Pakistan for four years since they won in Lahore in 2022. (EPA PHOTO)

CricketAustralia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

Ian Chadband

Xavier Bartlett took three wickets in the Brisbane Heat's three-run win over Hobart Hurricanes. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumHeat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

The Brisbane Heat have pulled off an unlikely final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes which keeps them firmly in the race for a spot in the top four.

Ethan James

Hobart were beaten by the Heat.

CricketCommentsHobart choke opens door to Scorchers for top spot

An all-time Hobart Hurricanes choke has opened the door for Perth Scorchers to finish on top of the Big Bash League table and host the Qualifier final next week.

Aaron Kirby

Josh Inglis of the Scorchers during the BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers.

CricketCommentsPremiumInglis out of Scorchers clash under CA demands

Josh Inglis will miss Perth Scorchers crucial clash against Melbourne Renegades due to a Cricket Australia imposed workload management plan.

Jake Santa Maria & Jackson Barrett