Big Bash League

Simon Budge says he’s all in on pushing for his cricket dreams.

CricketBudge all in on cricket, Scorchers dream after U19s success

State Under 19s captain Simon Budge says now that he’s had a taste of WA’s success and the ‘fear’ it instils in the rest of the nation’s cricket programs, he’s all in on pushing for his cricket dreams.

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Super Cooper makes Scorchers history with BBL gong

Cooper Connolly was named joint Player of the Tournament.

Cooper Connolly has made Perth Scorchers history after he was named the joint Big Bash League’s Player of the Tournament alongside Melbourne Stars’ Glenn Maxwell.

Simmons welcomes Owen to exclusive BBL club after super ton

Retired Perth Scorcher Craig Simmons has welcomed Big Bash League 14 final hero Mitch Owen to his ultra-exclusive club and cheekily challenged him to an eat-off to decide who is really the best.

Hurricane Owen blows away Thunder with record-equalling ton

Mitch Owen starred as Hobart were crowned champions.

After two grand final defeats and 14 seasons, Hobart Hurricanes have scaled the Big Bash League mountain, claiming their maiden title in a rollicking seven-wicket demolition of Sydney Thunder.

WA youngsters named in Cricket Blast First XI for BBL final

Aaron Finch with the youngsters before the final.

Perth Scorchers may have failed to make it to the Big Bash’s big dance, but there will still be a West Australian flavour in Hobart as two youngsters represent their State and cricket club.

Young BBL star’s sledge shot down by teammate

After a young star called his cross-town rivals scared the facts thrown back at him could make for a spiteful Big Bash final on Friday.

Super Cooper one of two Scorchers in BBL team of tournament

Cooper Connolly has been named in the team of the season.

Perth Scorchers sensation Cooper Connolly and a superstar teammate have been named in the Big Bash League’s team of the year.

Teammate’s telling David Warner comment

Sam Billings and Phoebe Litchfield ahead of a bumper 48 hours of cricket in Sydney. Photo: Phil Hillyard.

After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and urprised some opponents turned teammates.

Scorchers’ fairytale finals lifeline snapped at final hurdle

Glenn Maxwell starred as Melbourne Stars ended Perth Scorchers’ finals hopes.

Perth Scorchers’ fairytale Big Bash League finals lifeline has been extinguished at the final hurdle.

Scorchers’ season on the line as Renegades chase huge total

Will Sutherland of the Renegades and umpire Donovan Koch.

The Perth Scorchers need Melbourne to beat Brisbane to stay alive in the finals race - but the Renegades are facing a massive chase after two of their star bowlers were banned in controversial circumstances.

Re-signed Hardie set to keep having a ball with Scorchers

Aaron Hardie has recommitted to the Scorchers.

Perth Scorchers have locked away all-rounder Aaron Hardie just days before he would have become a free agent under new contracting rules, but they have a fight on their hands to retain some other stars.

Marnus Labuschagne’s sweet family reveal

Marnus Labuschagne is ‘very excited’ about the birth of his second child. Steve Pohlner

An Australian cricket star has announced the impending arrival of his second child.

Missed it by that much! Hilarious Konstas fan fail

Have you ever been so desperate for the signature of your favourite cricketer you’ve executed the perfect reverse park into a disabled parking bay only to then leave your hand brake off?

Monday night blight: Perth bomb out of Big Bash in Sydney

Perth Scorchers have slumped to a fourth-straight loss in Syndey.

Perth Scorchers’ season has ended with a whimper, an embarrassing batting collapse and a loss to Sydney Thunder.

Tennis royalty graces wild Melbourne Derby at Marvel Stadium

Tennis player Novak Djokovic dropped in on the Melbourne derby.

Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis may have been the main attractions of the Melbourne derby, but they were far from the biggest stars in the building as tennis royalty dropped by Marvel Stadium.

Scorchers have no one to blame but themselves: Turner

Ashton Turner admits the Scorchers have not been at their best.

Ashton Turner says Perth Scorchers only have themselves to blame as they watch their finals hopes begin to sail out of port, the five-time champions’ destiny in the hands of their rivals and on the ropes.

Records break on insane BBL day of carnage

Matt Short was seeing it like a beach ball.

Steve Smith was on another level for the Sixers on Saturday — but his efforts have been overshadowed by Matt Short’s insane pyrotechnics.

Warner left ‘stunned’ after hitting himself after bat break

David Warner of the Thunder calls for a new bat.

Commentators were left in stitches as David Warner was left dazed and confused after the Sydney Thunder opener managed to hit himself in the head with his own bat in a bizarre incident.

Smith ton leaves Scorchers hopes in tatters

The Perth Scorchers season is all but over.

Perth Scorchers’ season is all but over after Steve Smith battered their title hopes into submission despite a late assault from captain Ashton Turner.