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CricketBowlers implicated in Aust sandpaper plot

Former Test opener Cameron Bancroft says Australia's bowlers' knowledge of the infamous sandpaper plot in Cape Town is 'self-explanatory'.

Rob Forsaith

Bangers bombshellBancroft reveals Aus bowlers aware of ball tampering

Cameron Bancroft reveals Australian bowlers were aware of the ball tampering in South Africa that saw the WA batsman, Steve Smith and David Warner each banned from cricket for nine months or more.

CricketLabuschagne, Head miss out in county games

Australian Test players Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head failed to get among the County Championship runs while England's Dan Lawrence made hay.

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CricketEngland give Silverwood a summer break

Paul Collingwood and Graham Thorpe will both coach England in ODI series while head coach Chris Silverwood takes a break before the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.

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Stars brand togetherCommentsPremiumCricket great Justin Langer goes in to bat for Perth

Perth’s Lord Mayor has hit a six with the latest recruit for ‘brand Perth’ — Aussie cricket great Justin Langer — who will join some of Perth’s most influential in a brainstorming session this year.

Charlotte Elton

CricketAustralia to play T20s and ODIs in WIndies

Australia will travel to the Caribbean in July to face world champs West Indies in five T20 internationals as well as three day-night ODIs.

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Post-AshesCommentsPaine: I’d back Steve Smith as captain again

Tim Paine has endorsed his predecessor Steve Smith to regain the Test captaincy should the position become vacant after next summer’s Ashes campaign.

John Townsend

Stalwart diesCommentsPremiumWA media, cricket community mourn loss of Hartley Joynt

Hartley Joynt, a journalist with The West Australian and former Daily News before heading up Community Newspaper Group as its editor-in-chief for 10 years, passed away this week aged 82.

Justin Bianchini

CricketCA, BCCI in talks regarding women's Test

Meg Lanning's side will host both India and England during the coming home season, with hope building there will be a Test in both series.

Rob Forsaith

Nice touchVideoCommentsHow Eagles cheered up COVID-stricken Hussey

West Coast have endured a tough week, but it’s been put into perspective as they reached out to cricket great Michael Hussey amid his fight with COVID-19 in India.

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CricketMitchell, Phillips offered NZ contracts

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have been nationally contracted by New Zealand Cricket for 2021-22 but Ajaz Patel has not made the 20-man cut.

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CricketJofra Archer grabs two wickets on return

England quick Jofra Archer, back after finger surgery and elbow trouble, has snapped up two wickets on his return to action in the County Championship.

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Cream of the cropCommentsWyllie, Wasley headline next generation of future stars

Facing off against Rockingham-Mandurah’s dangerous batsmen Teague Wyllie and Corey Wasley could give Premier cricket bowlers nightmares, but it could also give WA selectors a look into the future.

Bonnie Raynor

Must-read listCommentsPremiumThe 10 WA male rising cricketers to watch

From run-machines Teague Wyllie & Corey Wasley, to exciting quicks Caiden Eaton, Sam Greer, Ewan Neilson and Mahli Beardman. Here are the top 10 rising male cricket stars to watch. SEE THE LIST HERE.

Bonnie Raynor

Heading homeVideoCommentsPremiumNSW Govt allows Aussie cricketers to isolate in Sydney

Superstar cricketers Steve Smith, Patrick Cummins and the rest of the Australians who fled the Indian Premier League bubble for the Maldives are on track to return home as early as Sunday.

CricketAustralia slips to fourth in Test rankings

Australia has slipped to fourth in cricket's Test rankings, headed by India, released by the International Cricket Council.

Steve Larkin

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumBBL star among the goals in WA ammos

Months after finishing his Big Bash League campaign, a Melbourne Stars allrounder and ex-Scorcher is kicking goals - literally - in a different sport. Plus several ex-AFL stars impress in the country.

Jordan McArdle

CricketSri Lanka name Perera as ODI captain

Sri Lanka have axed former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews and appointed Kusal Perera as skipper with the 2023 World Cup in mind.

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VideoPremiumHussey seen for first time since COVID diagnosis

COVID-hit former Australian batsman Michael Hussey has joined other cricket stars to call on those Down Under to dig deep and support India.

David Aidone

Big winVideoCommentsPerth secures potential Ashes series-decider

After missing out on international cricket last summer, Perth will host the all-important Fifth Ashes Test.

Insurance kicks inVideoCommentsCheque please! Aussie IPL stars to still get paid

Australia’s players will still pick-up their close to $18 million in IPL payments, despite many set to be unavailable if the postponed tournament resumes later this year.

Russell Gould

Vale FredCommentsPremiumChampion sportsman Buttsworth dies at 93

Only one member of Western Australia’s inaugural Sheffield Shield team remains alive after death of champion cricketer and footballer, Sandover Medal-winner Fred Buttsworth.

John Townsend

CricketPremiumAussie IPL stars to cash-in on postponed tournament

The postponement of the Indian Premier League and a tight international scheduled make it unlikely the high-paid Australians will return, but they should still get paid.

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New facesCommentsPremiumWA make three changes to WNCL squad

Western Australia have added a trio of interstate talents as they hunt a second Women’s National Cricket League title in three seasons.

Jordan McArdle