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CONFIRMED: Our youngest-ever Test opener set for debut

Teenage whiz kid Sam Konstas will become the youngest-ever man to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket, coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketPremiumKonstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play

Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketNo early-season Marvel games could solve ugly BBL look

Marvel Stadium's patchy outfield and difficult batting wicket could prompt Cricket Australia to stop scheduling BBL matches there until closer to January.

Scott Bailey

CricketJangoo, Motie get Windies call-ups for Pakistan Tests

Amir Jangoo, who made a century on his ODI debut, has been handed his maiden Test call-up and Gudakesh Motie a recall for the upcoming series in Pakistan.

Staff Writers

CricketEngland captain Stokes out for at least three months

England have suffered a heavy blow with captain Ben Stokes ruled out for at least three months by a torn hamstring sustained against New Zealand.

Staff Writers

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Spacey Jane drop huge news as frontman set for BBL debut

The frontman of hit West Australian band Spacey Jane, Caleb Harper, has played in front of plenty of big crowds. But he has never had to bowl a ball in front of a packed Optus Stadium.

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsPremium‘G WIZ: Why cult hero is a ‘bloody nightmare’ on Boxing Day

One of the men who picked Scott Boland for his life-changing Boxing Day Test debut has opened up on why he knew the hometown hero was the right man for the job - and reckons he can do it again this week.

Jackson Barrett

CricketIndia's Shami ruled out of last two Australia Tests

Seamer Mohammed Shami will not be called into the India squad for the fourth and fifth Tests with Australia because of a knee injury.

Staff Writers

CricketCommentsVoges’ choice words for Marvel conditions after Gades loss

Perth coach Adam Voges says the Scorchers need to start making an impact as he whacked Marvel Stadium’s ‘sub-standard’ surface and revealed they raised concerns ahead of the match against Melbourne Renegades.

Aaron Kirby

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Marvel Stadium eyesore costing league in T20 circuit battle

The Big Bash is under more pressure than ever to prove it’s one of the world’s premium T20 leagues, but there is a rather large elephant in the room: Marvel Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsConnolly stars but Scorchers doused in Marvel mayhem

Like Avengers villain Thanos clicking his fingers, Melbourne Renegades decimated Perth Scorchers’ top order on a woefully prepared Marvel Stadium to hand the five-time champions a two-wicket defeat.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsMarvel Stadium outfield leaves concerns as Perth bat first

Perth Scorchers could be forced to overcome a dicy outfield if they are to beat the Melbourne Renegades on Monday night as a spinner makes his debut and an import gets dropped.

Aaron Kirby

CricketFellow quick Abbott marvels at Bumrah's unique talents

Australian Test squad member is glad Jasprit Bumrah's unique bowling action was not coached out of him, calling the Indian great "a master at work".

Roger Vaughan

CricketMCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket

The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.

Roger Vaughan

Cricket'See ball, hit ball': Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test

Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager will not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.

Roger Vaughan

Brilliant Bandicoots PremiumBandicoots bat Cougars into the ground for T20 premiership

Three-time reigning one-day premiers Broomehill added another piece of silverware to their ever-growing cabinet by clinching the inaugural Great Southern Cricket Association T20 title.

Harry Grigson

CricketSouth Africa-born Jacobs called up in NZ T20 squad

Uncapped Bevon Jacobs has been named in New Zealand's T20 squad to be led by Mitchell Santner, with some big names unavailable to play Sri Lanka.

Staff Writers

CricketSummer of Sutherland continues as Australia beat NZ

Annabel Sutherland has this time starred with the ball to help Australia beat New Zealand by 75 runs, after Ashleigh Gardner top scored with the bat.

Scott Bailey

CricketSaim Ayub lifts Pakistan to ODI sweep in South Africa

Pakistan will go into their Test series against hosts South Africa encouraged after wrapping up an ODI series sweep with victory at The Wanderers.

Staff Writers

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GEORGIE PARKER: McSweeney was McStiff to get axed

Nathan McSweeney has been absolutely fed to the wolves this summer as the Aussie selectors fail to get the balance right, writes Georgie Parker.

Georgie Parker

CricketCommentsConfidence not an issue for Scorchers as Renegades await

English import Keaton Jennings says Perth Scorchers will ‘turn up, show up and puff their chests’ as they look to bounce back from a tough defeat in Hobart.

Aaron Kirby

SportCommentsPremiumGood, bad & ugly: The all-time WA sport club logo rankings

As the Perth Wildcats get set for a refresh of their logo for next season, it got us reminiscing about the very best and very worst of WA sporting teams’ logos over the years. See our rankings from 23 to 1!

Chris Robinson

CricketMcSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers

Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.

Joel Gould

CricketPremiumStokes to miss England's Champions Trophy campaign

England Test skipper Ben Stokes has been overlooked for next year's 50-over Champions Trophy in Pakistan due to a hamstring injury.

Andy Hampson