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Taking domestic sports to overseas markets is becoming an increasing trend.

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Preparing athletes more important than preparing spectacle

Professional athletes become good at managing uncomfortable situations. But that doesn’t mean they are performing at their best, and doesn’t remove the increased possibility of injury, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Perth Scorchers will need to be clever about how they replace Finn Allen.

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How Perth Scorchers could replace Finn Allen

With Perth Scorchers’ championship-winning opener Finn Allen confirming a move to Melbourne Stars, the reigning title winners are left with a gaping hole at the top of the order ahead of BBL 16.

Aaron Kirby

Finn Allen has departed the Scorchers

Big Bash PremiumAllen the Star as Scorchers opener departs

One of the worst-kept secrets in the Big Bash has been revealed, with New Zealand big-hitter Finn Allen departing the Perth Scorchers to join rival club Melbourne Stars. 

James Palumbo

Perth Scorchers are likely to test the waters for privatisation.

CricketPremiumNo time frame set for Scorchers privatisation

WA Cricket has not set a time frame for deciding whether it opts in or out of privatising the Perth Scorchers, but CEO John Stephenson has flagged they may test the market first.

Glen Quartermain

Travis Head and Ben Stokes will be bunking together this summer

CricketAshes rivals turn roommates for Big Bash season

Ben Stokes is heading down under for the Big Bash, and he’s found an unlikely housemate with Australian opener Travis Head set to keep an eye on the former England captain.

Jake Santa Maria

Could this season be the last for the Perth Scorchers?

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CA open door for Big Bash privatisation with Renegades sale

WA Cricket said they are ‘carefully considering’ the future of the Perth Scorchers after Cricket Australia opened the door for privatisation with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades.

Jake Santa Maria

Perth Scorchers celebrate their Big Bash title.

SportCricket Australia set to confirm blockbuster BBL plan

The move will be formally announced despite strong opposition from multiple states.

Tom Morris

The Scorchers celebrate with the trophy.

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BBL needs to be careful when the money comes calling

Kerry Packer’s revolution ended up being good for cricket, but it was good for cricket because the game eventually took the money and kept its soul. That’s the test, writes Justin Langer.

Justin Langer

Perth Scorchers have signed Calvin Harrison.

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Scorchers sign first international for BBL title defence

Perth Scorchers have signed their first international player for their Big Bash League title defence — and the move represents a significant shift in strategy for the competition’s most successful club.

Josh Kempton

Ben Stokes will be in Australia this summer in the Big Bash League.

CricketBen Stokes officially signs lucrative deal with BBL team

The England great will be available for the entire tournament.

Tom Morris

Cooper Connolly in front of his portrait in Yagan Square.

CricketPremium‘Massive loss’: Scorchers star addresses possible Allen exit

Perth Scorchers star Cooper Connolly says the potential loss of Finn Allen would be a blow, but has backed new Big Bash rules relaxing the mandatory signing of overseas players.

Ben Smith

Perth Scorchers have extended an offer to Brody Couch, but the fast bowler has also garnered interest from another club.

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Scorchers extend offer to fast bowler amid rival interest

Perth Scorchers are eager to keep one of their fast bowlers in orange for the upcoming Big Bash League season, but he has also garnered interest from another club.

Josh Kempton

Perth can enter into discussions with Laurie Evans, Finn Allen and David Payne directly after the BBL's overseas player draft was scrapped.

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The state of play for Perth as BBL contract embargo lifts

With the Big Bash League’s contract embargo set to come to an end tomorrow, preliminary discussions between Perth Scorchers and a pair of popular imports will now have the chance to pick up pace.

Josh Kempton

Out-of-contract Perth Scorchers superstar Finn Allen is the subject of a Big Bash League-wide bidding war.

CricketScorchers keen to retain master blaster amid bidding war

Perth Scorchers remain keen to retain their superstar Finn Allen amid a Big Bash League-wide bidding war for the New Zealander’s services, which may remain weeks away from an official resolution.

Josh Kempton

WA Cricket are gauging interest in the Perth Scorchers.

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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

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

CricketWhy 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.

CricketPremiumBrutal 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

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

CricketBBL 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

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

Will Sutherland of the Renegades and Ashton Agar of the Scorchers pose for a photograph.

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BBL season launch in India just doesn’t add up

The decision to play the opening game of the Big Bash League season in India has left me wondering one fairly simple thing: who is this actually for?

Mitchell Johnson

The Scorchers are headed to Chennai.

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Scorchers’ Indian adventure is a risk worth taking

Some eyebrows will raised at the news our beloved Perth Scorchers will start their Big Bash League title defence in Chennai, rather than Perth, but their Indian expedition is a risk worth taking.

Josh Kempton

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the fixture at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

CRICKETPremium‘Enormous’: BBL’s bonkers move

Big Bash League organisers have confirmed the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades will play a historic BBL match in December.

Blair Jackson