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CricketCommentsScorchers lose star paceman for Renegades clash

Perth Scorchers star Jhye Richardson will join Australia’s Test squad on Monday and miss the club’s clash with Melbourne Renegades. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers player ratings: Wild Thing’s tough Tassie trip

Lance Morris found the going tough as Perth couldn’t stem the flow of Hobart runs in their first defeat of the summer. Here’s how we assessed every Scorcher.

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsHits & Misses: Classic catches, blistering ton costs Perth

The Perth Scorchers have tasted their first defeat of the season with an eight-wicket loss to the Hobart Hurricanes. Here are our hits and misses.

Caitlin Bassett

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Scorchers left to rue missed moments in Hurricanes defeat

T20 cricket is a game of inches but Perth Scorchers missed their mark by miles as a Mitch Owen century handed them their first loss to the Hurricanes since 2013.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsOwen ton torches Scorchers for Hurricanes’ first win

There was nothing stealthy about Hobart Hurricanes’ Ninja Stadium ambush of the Perth Scorchers on Saturday, a remorseless Mitch Owen leading the men in purple to an eight-wicket victory with a maiden ton.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsPremiumDecorated former Scorchers coach reveals secret to success

Decorated former Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer has seen this all before and knows real success starts behind the scenes.

Jackson Barrett

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Star Scorcher’s pre and post-game Cooper-stitions

As an athlete, when it comes to game time, training or reviews, we need to be 100 per cent switched on. But to do this, it is just as important that we can 100 per cent switch off, writes Cooper Connolly.

Cooper Connolly

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The big team balance shift Scorchers must make

Playing four quicks has been a staple of Perth Scorchers teams for almost the franchise’s entire history, but there is a shift they need to make to get the best players in the best spots, writes Jackson Barrett

Jackson Barrett

CRICKET CommentsPremiumWhy the Big Bash League just works in Perth

If there’s one thing you can count on this summer, it’s the Perth Scorchers getting bums on seats. Aaron Kirby explains why the Big Bash League just works in WA.

Aaron Kirby

BBL14CommentsPerth’s ‘Wild Thing’ unleashed after managed start to summer

Perth Scorchers speedster Lance Morris has sent an ominous warning to the rest of the BBL — ‘The Wild Thing’ is off the leash.

Mitchell Woodcock

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers lock down star member of bowling cartel

Perth Scorchers have locked away a key part of their pace-bowling future, signing Lance Morris to a fresh two-year deal. 

Jackson Barrett

Cricket CommentsPremiumWA quick beats back injury in time to land Big Bash deal

Promising West Australian left-arm quick Liam Haskett has signed with Adelaide Strikers as a replacement player for the Big Bash League after recovering from a back injury. 

Jackson Barrett

Cricket CommentsPremiumConnolly ready to supercharge his Big Bash takeover

Cooper Connolly is poised to be the Perth Scorchers’ summer breakout star and he has his eye on a spot at the top of the order as part of a long-term plan to take over the Big Bash.

Jackson Barrett

CricketPremiumRole Heat star wants to make his own

While happy to play at the “pointy end” of last season, wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson is ready to play a bigger part in Brisbane’s BBL title defence.

Marco Monteverde

Cricket CommentsPremiumScorchers’ win at Optus Stadium blitzes crowd record

Perth Scorchers’ win over Melbourne Stars on Sunday night has blitzed crowd and broadcast records for an opening game of the Big Bash League season. 

Jackson Barrett

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PLAYER RATINGS: Richo, Connolly battle for top marks

Perth Scorchers have kicked off their season with a big win over long-time rivals Melbourne Stars in Perth. The West’s Jackson Barrett rates every player’s performance in the season opener. 

Jackson Barrett

Perth ScorchersCommentsPremiumRed-hot Richo won’t give up on Aussie dream

Perth Scorchers speedster Jhye Richardson has not given up hope of adding to his three Test caps for Australia after years of injury troubles, but will for now focus on ‘realistic’ goals.

Mitchell Woodcock

FootballPremiumBBL champs welcome fresh challenge

Having won last season’s BBL title, the Brisbane Heat will relish being the “hunted” in their 2024-25 campaign.

Marco Monteverde

BBLCommentsFans flock as Scorchers heat up the Furnace in season opener

The summer heat may have eased but the temperature in the famed ‘Furnace’ was rising as Perth Scorcher fans flocked to Optus Stadium for the first game of the Big Bash League season.

Mitchell Woodcock

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BBL campaign could be pot of gold at end of Richo rainbow

There’s been a growing frustration around the restrictions placed on Jhye Richardson and the paceman’s lack of cricket in recent weeks. This frenzy of T20s might be his time to unleash, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

BBL14CommentsJhye & mighty! Richardson leads Scorchers to opening-day win

Cooper Connolly struck a maiden BBL half-century after Jhye Richardson starred with the ball to ensure the Perth Scorchers began their campaign in style with a win in over Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Johnson: Why letting Evans go will pay off for Scorchers

Unquestionably, Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in the BBL’s history. And they have the skill and the know-how among their personnel, support staff and the organisation to win their sixth title.

Mitchell Johnson

CricketCommentsPremiumEvery Scorcher profiled ahead of Melbourne Stars opener

Ahead of Perth Scorchers opening clash against Melbourne Stars, The West Australian profiles the players battling for BBL glory.

Jackson Barrett

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Scorchers puppet master backs Hurst to be BBL star

When English imports Keaton Jennings and Matthew Hurst walk onto Optus Stadium in orange on Sunday night, Perth Scorchers fans will have inaugural captain Simon Katich to thank. 

Jackson Barrett and Aaron Kirby