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CricketCommentsWhat Scorchers need to happen to keep BBL finals hopes alive

Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers’ way over recent days, meaning they are still in the hunt for an unlikely Big Bash League finals berth.

Justin Chadwick

CricketSixers' Jordan Silk eyes all-Sydney Big Bash final

Sydney Sixers' fan favourite Jordan Silk is hopeful of facing cross-town rivals the Thunder in the Big Bash League final.

Jasper Bruce

CricketMurphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka

Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.

Jasper Bruce

CricketShakeel & Rizwan lead Pakistan revival against WIndies

Fifties from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan have helped Pakistan battle back to finish the fog-hit opening day of the first Test against West Indies on 4-143.

Staff Writers

CricketCommentsPremiumConnolly Test debut firms after ugly injury

Hopes of West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly making a Test debut in Sri Lanka have received a major boost, with left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann in a race to be fit for the tour. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsWild Sydney winds blow section of SCG roof down at BBL

Wild winds have blown a section of the SCG roof into the stands ahead of the Sydney Sixers' clash with the Sydney Thunder.

Jasper Bruce

Cricket CommentsPremiumCam the man! How WA quick could help Scorchers’ finals cause

Perth Scorchers are relying on Hobart Hurricanes beating Melbourne Stars on Sunday to squeeze into the finals, and the cause will now include West Australian paceman Cam Gannon. 

Jackson Barrett

Country week PremiumNew era for country week as Whalers chase more title success

Albany and Districts Cricket Association will pin their hopes of securing back-to-back victories in the Boan Cup on a talented group of young players at senior country week starting on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

CRICKET PremiumKing’s five-fa sparks more calls for long-awaited recall

Alana King has claimed a five-wicket haul for the first time in her one-day-international career to seal a clean-sweep over England and spark calls for her to be recalled to the Twenty20 team. 

Jackson Barrett

CRICKET CommentsPremiumScorchers will watch crucial Saturday arvo match in rooms

Perth Scorchers star Aaron Hardie isn’t shying away from watching other games as the dull pulse of the club’s final hopes continues to grow. Now they will come down to one blockbuster weekend.

Jackson Barrett

CRICKET CommentsPremiumMarsh to sit out another Scorchers match

Mitch Marsh will not play Perth Scorchers’ final match of the regular season as he continues to rest after the Test summer. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketPremiumSeven secures rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka

The first non-Ashes overseas tour will be shown on free-to-air TV for the first time since 1998 after Seven bought the rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka.

Oliver Caffrey

CRICKET CommentsRe-signed Hardie set to keep having a ball with Scorchers

Perth Scorchers have locked away all-rounder Aaron Hardie just days before he would have become a free agent under new contracting rules, but they have a fight on their hands to retain some other stars. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketAshes close to retained as Gardner makes history

A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.

Ethan James

CricketBolter’s Test debut firms after ugly injury

A shocking injury to Matt Kuhnemann on his last ball of the Big Bash before heading to Australia’s Test camp could open the door for a shock debut in Sri Lanka.

News Corp Australia

CricketWarner leans towards Head not Konstas to open in SL

Legendary Test opener David Warner has thrown his support behind Travis Head starting at the top of the order instead of Sam Konstas on the tour of Sri Lanka.

Jasper Bruce

CricketThumb injury leaves Kuhnemann's Test return in tatters

Recalled Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's availability for the tour of Sri Lanka is in serious doubt due to a thumb injury.

Murray Wenzel

CricketGabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can't stop Hurricanes

Matthew Wade hit a final-ball six as Hobart notched a crucial Big Bash win in Brisbane that was delayed by a fire in the grandstand.

Murray Wenzel

CRICKET CommentsPremiumThe future stars behind Scorchers’ looming list shake-up

Perth Scorchers are set for one of the biggest list turnovers in club history under new contracting rules, but youngsters Sam Fanning and Mahli Beardman are a key part of their future on the other side.

Jackson Barrett

CricketAshes hopefuls humbled in England Lions' heavy defeat

Unheralded opener Tim Ward and former Test batter Peter Handscomb have lifted a Cricket Australia XI to a seven-wicket win over the England Lions.

Staff Writers

CricketPremiumAustralia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie

An unexpectedly spin-friendly women's Ashes series has Australia considering tweaking their bowling line-up for the third ODI.

Ethan James

CRICKET CommentsPremiumWhat the Scorchers need to keep miracle finals hopes alive

Perth Scorchers have their fingers crossed that an unlikely series of results in other matches this week could keep their hopes of a miracle finals berth alive. Here is what they need to happen.

Jackson Barrett

CricketKonstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car

Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.

Jasper Bruce

CricketBBL won't force Thunder to bigger ground in finals

The Sydney Thunder's home ground is much smaller than the SCG across town, but the BBL will resist the temptation to shift any home final away.

Jasper Bruce