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’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
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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 have levelled their ODI series with India thanks to a brilliant hundred from Daryl Mitchell inspiring them to a seven-wicket win in Rajkot.
The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.
Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.
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.
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 will miss Perth Scorchers crucial clash against Melbourne Renegades due to a Cricket Australia imposed workload management plan.
Jake Santa Maria & Jackson Barrett
After calling time on her decorated 15-year career, a spell in media commentary looks inevitable for Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy.
Joanna Guelas
Australia's Ashes hero Mitchell Starc is far from feeling spent, saying there's one more item on the bucket list ahead of his BBL return with the Sydney Sixers.
Joanna Guelas and Jasper Bruce
England have yet to win a pink-ball Test in Australia and are set to reject future proposals to play day-night Tests in future Ashes series as they give up on trying to learn the format.
Jake Santa Maria
Stuart Broad thinks England players need to keep an eye on each other to prevent them being involved in drink-related incidents when letting off steam on tour.
Nicola Carey has made an impact batting, bowling and fielding as Mumbai Indians beat a Gujarat Giants side featuring three Australian caps in the WPL.
Glenn Moore
Marcus Stoinis sent a scare through the Australia and Melbourne Stars camps when he was hit on the thumb while batting and retired hurt during a BBL fixture.
