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Richardson has dealt with plenty of frustration against the Sixers. Michael Klein

CricketPremiumWhy BBL recruit used to hate his current team

Kane Richardson spent years envying and hating the Sixers, but now he gets to learn the secrets to their success as he prepares to kick off his first BBL campaign with the powerhouse club.

Martin Gabor

Perth Scorcher fast bowler Matt Kelly during a press conference ahead of Big Bash League opener on Sunday.

CricketCommentsPremiumThe key questions Scorchers must answer this BBL season

Perth Scorchers’ Big Bash season-opener is just two days away. These are five burning questions ahead of their new campaign. 

Jackson Barrett

Australia just keeps winning.

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Poms have been horrid but Aussies deserve massive acclaim

Fans often get sucked into forgetting how good the Australian cricket team is but when you reflect on what that group has done in the last 12 months while overcoming challenges, it’s been awesome.

Craig O'Donoghue

The reinvigorated Ashes allrounder Michael Neser is to play again for English county Hampshire. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketRejuvenated Ashes star Neser signs English county deal

Experienced allrounder Michael Neser's career is on the up again, with his Ashes starring role being followed by another stint in English cricket next year.

Ian Chadband

Katie Mack is proving a shrewd operator in women's cricket - and not just with the bat. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketNegotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Katie Mack negotiated moves to two separate teams on either side of Australia for this summer -- and it could end up helping Perth to the WBBL title.

Scott Bailey

Finn Allen of the Scorchers bats during the Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Melbourne Renegades.

CricketCommentsPremiumKeep your eye on the flying Kiwi Finn Allen

Veteran Perth Scorchers pair Mitch Marsh and Ashton Agar believe Finn Allen II will be a sequel worth watching.

Glen Quartermain

Sydney Sixers arrive in Perth on Friday ahead of the Big Bash League season-opener against Perth Scorchers. Pictured is Babar Azam. Carwyn Monck

CricketCommentsPremiumEXCLUSIVE PICS: Superstar Azam already drawing a crowd

The most prolific Twenty20 International batter in history was always going to draw a crowd as Pakistan superstar Babar Azam landed in Perth ahead of the Big Bash season opener. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS

Jake Santa Maria

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Josh Hazlewood stretches during a practice session at Cricket Central on November 25, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumHazlewood not done with Test cricket despite Ashes blow

Josh Hazlewood is defiant that his Test career is not over despite repeated soft tissue injuries that has forced him to pull out of The Ashes.

Jake Santa Maria

Former Australian cricket captain Lisa Sthalekar says the Perth Scorchers’ winner-takes-all final against Hobart Hurricanes will match the WBBL’s most complete teams against each other.

WBBL PremiumWhy Scorchers stars not be-all, end-all in WBBL crown bid

Former Australian cricket captain Lisa Sthalekar says while Perth Scorchers boast some of the WBBL’s biggest stars, their role players have played a huge part in making it to the final.

Samantha Rogers

Cooper Connolly poses with Harley Reid of the West Coast Eagles.

BIG BASHCommentsPremiumEXCLUSIVE PICS: Why Reid, Connolly are teaming up in orange

They are the two princes of Perth - and now, Cooper Connolly and Harley Reid are finally teaming up. Here’s why.

Samantha Rogers

The Hurricanes are excited to be hosting Perth in Hobart, aiming to win their first WBBL title. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketRest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will go head-to-head for a chance to lift the WBBL trophy, with both teams taking different routes to get there.

Ethan James

Sydney Thunder opener David Warner might bat down the order at times during the BBL. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'That's if I open': Warner looking at BBL batting shift

As he offers support for young teammate Sam Konstas, Sydney Thunder captain David Warner has revealed he might not open at times in the BBL.

Roger Vaughan

Perth Scorchers are confident they will take momentum into the WBBL final.

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers set to take momentum into WBBL decider

Perth Scorchers will enter Saturday’s WBBL decider having won six of their last seven games — and they are confident they will have momentum on their side against ladder-leaders Hobart Hurricanes.

Josh Kempton

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy took 5-38 to ruin West Indies' innings on day three of the second Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNew Zealand romp to victory over hapless West Indies

Hosts New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match Test series after winning the second game by nine wickets at Basin Reserve.

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Finn Allen went all guns blazing last season with mixed results.

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Rein me in: Allen’s pledge to put more value on his wicket

Blazing Perth Scorchers opener Finn Allen has conceded he needs to pull back on the all-or-nothing approach he took to batting during his first season at the club. 

Jackson Barrett

Usman Khawaja was there for David Warner’s final Test. Tom Parrish

CricketPremiumWarner makes huge call on Aussie veteran

David Warner has given Australian Test selectors a clear message for who he thinks should open the batting in the third Ashes Test.

Martin Gabor

Travis Head has scored eight out of his 10 Test centuries when Australia were in deep trouble.

CricketCommentsPremiumWhy Khawaja return is England’s worst-case scenario: Warner

David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.

Scott Bailey

Mitch Marsh is set to leave the red ball behind.

CRICKETCommentsPremiumMarsh: Brutal with the blade and an all-round good bloke

Mitchell Marsh made the emotional decision to give up his red-ball dreams, but his teammates and coaches couldn’t be more excited for his second coming as a white ball specialist.

Glen Quartermain

South Africa's Quinton de Kock has continued his fine form in India with a blistering knock of 90. (AP PHOTO)

CricketDe Kock blasts India attack as Proteas restore pride

South Africa opener Quinton de Kock has hammered 90 as the Proteas won the second T20 international against India by 51 runs in New Chandigarh.

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Laurie Evans has loved his time in Perth.

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LAURIE EVANS: Why Perth is such a special place for me

In the first of his exclusive columns for The West Australian this Big Bash season, Perth Scorchers star Laurie Evans has opened up on why returning to the club — and the city — means so much to him.

Laurie Evans

Alana King has been back to her spinning best just at the right time for the Scorchers. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketQueen of WBBL spin back to best for Perth's title tilt

Alana King has found her best at the right time of the WBBL, and looms as the key performer with the ball for Perth in the final against Hobart.

Scott Bailey

Superstar batter Beth Mooney fired again to drive the Perth Scorchers to the WBBL grand final. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketMooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider

Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.

Scott Bailey

Perth Scorchers have won their way through to the WBBL final.

CricketCommentsScorchers stun Sixers to advance to WBBL final

Perth Scorchers have won their way through to a place in the WBBL grand final, continuing their fairytale run through the back-end of the tournament with an 11-run victory over Sydney Sixers.

Josh Kempton

English opener Zac Crawley.

CricketCommentsPremiumEngland flash more drives in latest golf trip

England have no intention of putting their drives away despite their poor batting returns, with their stars once again hitting the greens ahead of the third Test.

Jake Santa Maria