Steve Smith has upstaged David Warner by scoring an electrifying century in the Sydney Sixers' BBL win over the Sydney Thunder.
George Clarke
They’re the glamour club with some of Australia’s biggest cricket names, a celebrity list of supporters and the biggest stadium in the land but Melbourne Stars are the only Big Bash franchise without a title.
Jackson Barrett
Brisbane Heat’s Nathan McSweeney is ready to face “the best left-armer in the world” Mitch Starc in Sunday’s do-or-die BBL clash at the Gabba.
Marco Monteverde
New Zealand cricket superstar Sophie Devine has called for a review of fielding rules and boundary lengths in India's Women's Premier League.
Staff Writers
From Shane Warne’s costly no-ball blunder, to Lasith Malinga’s mayhem at the WACA Ground and an errant seagull. These are the craziest moments in the history of matches between the Scorchers and Stars.
Josh Inglis will return for Perth Scorchers in their clash for top spot against Melbourne Stars on Saturday after a Cricket Australia-imposed rest.
Aaron Kirby & Jackson Barrett
After starting “like a house on fire” with a six-laden 85 in a warm-up game, WA’s Will Malajczuk has been backed by his captain to have a huge impact at the under-19 World Cup.
Josh Kempton
Perth Scorchers will fight for top spot in front of a heaving Optus Stadium crowd on Saturday night, with their clash against Melbourne Stars on the verge of a sell-out.
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
The Bangladesh Cricket Board have forced out a top official after his comments prompted a player boycott that halted six matches.
The Big Bash League has gone from strength to strength 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 and we have ranked every single one on just how much impact they had in orange.
Aaron Kirby
Australia legends Justin Langer and Meg Lanning have moved from London to join rebranded Hundred franchise Manchester Super Giants.
Perth Scorchers openers Finn Allen and Mitch Marsh both batted against the Melbourne Renegades, but did not field because of injury concerns.
Shayne Hope
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.
The Perth Scorchers posted a commanding win over the Melbourne Renegades on the back of Kiwi blaster Finn Allen's brilliant first BBL century.
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.
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.
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
