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The West Indies have struck first in the five-match T20 series against hosts New Zealand. (AP PHOTO)

CricketSantner surge in vain as Windies surprise New Zealand

Mitch Santner's late heroics with the bat have failed to stop the visiting West Indies from striking first in the five-match T20 series in New Zealand.

Staff Writers

The Barmy Army already have Smith in their sights

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Smith ‘has got it coming’ in Perth Test, says Barmy Army

England’s Barmy Army have declared they’re going to target Steve Smith this summer, saying the stand-in skipper has ‘got it coming again’ as he prepares to lead the Australians in the first Test.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Barmy Army already have Smith in their sights

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Smith ‘has got it coming’ in Perth Test, says Barmy Army

England’s Barmy Army have declared they’re going to target Steve Smith this summer, saying the stand-in skipper has ‘got it coming again’ as he prepares to lead the Australians in the first Test.

Mitchell Woodcock

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd will be a part of Seven’s commentary team this summer.

CricketCommentsLegendary commentator expecting Ashes arm wrestle on Seven

Legendary English commentator David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd has joined a star-studded Channel 7 commentary team for the Ashes series.

Glen Quartermain

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd has his say on where the series will be won and lost

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Smith v Root to decide Ashes & why the Poms hate ‘Bazball’

Former England coach and Test opener David Lloyd predicts the Ashes may come down to a head-to-head between opposing No. 4 batsmen Steve Smith and Joe Root.

Glen Quartermain

Talented young batter Sam Konstas has missed out on a place in Australia's Ashes squad. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCommentsIf he farts it's a headline: Bailey feels for Konstas

Sam Konstas could still be given time against England's attack in tour matches this summer, as Steve Waugh says the opener needs time with NSW to find his game.

Scott Bailey and Joel Gould

As an opener for the hotly-anticipated first Test of the Ashes series, Australian and WA cricket legend Mike Hussey is swinging open the gates to his beloved WACA Ground, this time as an Airbnb host.

CricketCommentsHussey unveils ‘once in a lifetime’ WACA Ashes glamping

WA cricket champion Michael Hussey grew up dreaming of walking the hallowed turf of the famous WACA ground, and now four lucky cricket fans will get the chance to share the former Test cricketer’s experiences.

Aaron Kirby

Ben Stokes at training on Wednesday.

AshesCommentsPremiumPoms in Perth: Stokes trains in effort to prove fitness

SEE THE PICS: England captain Ben Stokes batted but failed to test out his bowling prowess as the tourists began their Ashes preparation in Perth on Wednesday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jake Weatherald is in the frame to debut.

CricketVideoCommentsREVEALED: Aussies lock in 15-man squad for Ashes opener

Australia have settled on their squad for the much-anticipated opening Ashes Test in Perth, with Jake Weatherald in the frame to debut but no room for Mitch Marsh. SEE THE FULL SQUAD HERE

Chris Robinson & Scott Bailey

Jake Weatherald is a chance to make his Test debut in the Ashes opener. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAshes bolter unlikely to play as Labuschagne returns

Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open.

Scott Bailey and Oliver Caffrey

Justin Langer, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne retired at the same time. Phil Hillyard

cricketPremium‘Tough calls’: Aussie legend’s swipe at selectors

Five of Australia’s Ashes squad are aged over 35 and a Test legend says it’s time to start thinking about the transition of the national team.

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Sam Konstas.

CRICKETPremium‘Guessing’: Legend’s advice for battling Konstas

Australian cricket great Steve Waugh fears young star Sam Konstas needs Shield development before returning to the Test arena after recent failures.

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Ex-Test skipper Steve Waugh has voiced concerns regarding Australia's ageing team. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketWaugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition

George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..

Scott Bailey and Joel Gould

The dramatic finish to Subiaco-Floreat and Gosnells' Premier Cricket clash.

Bush and ‘BurbsVideoCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Last-ball Premier Cricket finish goes viral

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.

Josh Kempton

English cricket captain Ben Stokes has arrived in Perth.

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EXCLUSIVE PICS: English captain touches down in Perth

English cricket captain Ben Stokes has touched down in Perth ahead of the highly-anticipated Ashes series starting this month, with a message for Australian fans. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS.

Aaron Kirby

Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's landmark BBL season has been scuppered by a knee injury. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAshwin out of BBL after knee surgery

Cricket Australia and the Sydney Thunder have suffered a massive blow with the BBL's biggest ever signing Ravichandran Ashwin to miss the tournament.

Staff Writers

Perth Scorchers have signed Brody Couch as their final player ahead of the Big Bash League starting next month. Michael Wilson

CricketCommentsCouch surfing the orange wave after Scorchers signing

New Perth Scorchers recruit Brody Couch plans to lean on his existing relationship with his WA teammates to get to grips with the Optus Stadium wicket come Big Bash season.

Ben Smith

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has shared details about his ongoing health battle.

CricketMichael Clarke opens up on battle after cancer diagnosis

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has shared details about his ongoing health battle.

Kimberley Braddish

England quick Jofra Archer's body will be tested during their Ashes tour of Australia. (AP PHOTO)

CricketLife won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets

England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.

Scott Bailey

SA paceman Brendan Doggett is fit again and hoping for an Ashes squad call-up. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'I'll be ready': SA quick hoping for Ashes squad call

South Australian paceman Brendan Doggett has recovered from a hamstring injury and says he's ready and hoping for a call-up to Australia's Test squad.

Steve Larkin

Perth Scorchers’ squad for their 15th Big Bash League campaign has been locked in.

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers reveal final signing for BBL15

Perth Scorchers’ squad for their 15th Big Bash League campaign has been locked in, the franchise revealing their final signing on Tuesday.

Aaron Kirby

Indian players celebrate after winning the Women's Cricket World Cup final in Navi Mumbai. (AP PHOTO)

CricketWomen's cricket has lift off in India after triumph

India's first Women's Cricket World Cup title is likely to result in the sport booming in the country with significant consequences for Australian dominance.

Staff Writers

Marnus Labuschagne has been running hot for Queensland averaging 84.87 across all formats. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketLabuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes

Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019.

Scott Bailey

Alana King is set to play a big role for the Scorchers this season.

CricketPremiumFrom WWC to WBBL: Scorchers stars tipped to fire

Perth Scorchers batter Mikayla Hinkley is backing their contingent of internationals to pick up from where they left off at the Women’s World Cup ahead of the Women’s Big Bash season.

Ben Smith