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West Australian Cam Bancroft has opened up on having to overcome the “trauma” of his sickening clash with Big Bash League teammate Daniel Sams as he prepares to return to cricket for the first time.

CRICKET VideoCommentsPremiumBancroft opens up on ‘trauma’ of sickening cricket collision

West Australian Cam Bancroft has opened up on having to overcome the ‘trauma’ of his sickening clash with Big Bash League teammate Daniel Sams as he prepares to return to cricket for the first time. 

Jackson Barrett

West Australian quick Joel Paris will play for Perth Scorchers next season.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumScorchers reunite with West Aussie as Dorff replacement

West Australian quick Joel Paris is returning to Perth Scorchers from Melbourne Stars after fellow left-arm quick Jason Behrendorff moved to Victoria last week.

Jackson Barrett

Cooper Connolly was named joint Player of the Tournament.

CricketCommentsSuper Cooper makes Scorchers history with BBL gong

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.

Jake Santa Maria

The Scorchers have never been afraid to move on star veterans.

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Scorchers have a history of nailing calls on star veterans

Scorchers fans hate to see the club’s greats leave for over east, but they have a history of making the right call at the right time when stars hit the twilight of their career, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Retired Perth Scorcher Craig Simmons has welcomed Big Bash League 14 final hero Mitch Owen to his ultra-exclusive club.

CricketCommentsSimmons 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.

Aaron Kirby

Mitch Owen starred as Hobart were crowned champions.

CricketCommentsHurricane Owen blows away Thunder with record-equalling ton

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.

Aaron Kirby

Nathan Ellis and David Warner ahead of the Big Bash final.

CricketCommentsPremiumCanes the team to beat as WA star powers maiden title bid

A West Australian who shifted to Hobart and became a Twenty20 star is now at the centre of the Hurricanes’ bid for their first-ever Big Bash League title. 

Jackson Barrett

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CricketYoung 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.

News Corp Australia

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

CRICKET CommentsSuper Cooper one of two Scorchers in BBL team of tournament

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

Jackson Barrett

Cam Bancroft is staying with the Thunder.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumNo Scorchers reunion as Bancroft signs on with Thunder

West Australian star Cam Bancroft has signed a two-year contract extension with Sydney Thunder after missing the bulk of this summer’s tournament with a broken nose and shoulder.

Jackson Barrett

Jackson Barrett has graded every Perth Scorchers player on their performances this season.

Cricket CommentsPremiumSCORCHERS SEASON RATINGS: Who cops an F for Scorchers flop

After Perth Scorchers missed the Big Bas League finals for just the third time in their history, The West’s cricket writer Jackson Barrett has given every player a grade — and two players copped an F.

Jackson Barrett

Jason Behrendorff and Ashton Turner said goodbye to Perth and headed to the SA20 in South Africa.

CricketStar Scorchers pair join South Africa T20 league

Just a day after the Perth Scorchers were given the flick from the Big Bash, star pair Jason Behrendorff and Ashton Turner said goodbye to Perth and headed to the SA20 in South Africa.

Aaron Kirby

Kade Harvey has accidentally leaked confidential player contract details on a public livestream.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Private Scorchers contract info leaked in livestream blunder

The Perth Scorchers list boss has accidentally leaked confidential player contract details on a public livestream of a national reserves match.

Aaron Kirby

Despite not making the finals, Perth Scorchers finished the home-and-away fixtures with the leading run scorer and wicket taker.

CricketCommentsPremiumBBL by the numbers: Who are league’s stats leaders?

Despite not making the finals, Perth Scorchers finished the home-and-away fixtures with the leading run scorer and wicket taker, while a perennial finalist’s domination doesn’t show up in the raw data.

Aaron Kirby

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

CricketTeammate’s telling David Warner comment

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

News Corp Australia

Cooper Connolly (right) is battling the likes of David Warner and Ben Dwarshuis for Player of the Tournament honours.

CricketCommentsPremiumCon heir: Will Cooper inherit tag of BBL’s top player?

It’s hard to believe, but the Perth Scorchers are the only side who have never had a player crowned BBL Player of the Tournament. Cooper Connolly is in the frame to change that - but here’s who he’s up against.

Chris Robinson

Perth Scorchers fell agonisingly short of a miracle finals berth.

CricketCommentsPremiumFans, players left crushed as Scorchers’ finals dream dashed

Perth Scorchers fell agonisingly short of a miracle finals berth when the sixth of six results they needed to go their way booted them from the Big Bash League. 

Jackson Barrett

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

CricketCommentsScorchers’ fairytale finals lifeline snapped at final hurdle

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

Aaron Kirby

Mahli Beardman has made a great start to life as a Perth Scorhcer.

CricketCommentsPremiumBeardman tip of spear for Australia’s next golden generation

Less than 12 months ago, Mahli Beardman was firing Australia to Under-19s World Cup glory in South Africa. Now, he tips the spear of what looms as Australia’s next golden generation.

Aaron Kirby

The frustrations with Perth Scorchers’ batting this summer are certainly valid but the decisions made with the ball can’t be overlooked either. Overall, they lost the little battles they normally win.

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JOHNSON: Scorchers alive, but questions abound over future

Regardless of the late twist with a string of results falling their way, 4-6 wasn’t the outcome the Scorchers would have hoped for, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Ashton Agar has signed a three-year contract extension with Perth Scorchers.

CRICKETPremiumSpinner’s signature adds intrigue to Perth list puzzle

Perth Scorchers have signed spinner Ashton Agar to a three-year deal, just a day before the player contract deadline, but the future of two teammates is now more clouded than ever.

Jackson Barrett

Cooper Connolly celebrates the wicket of Matt Short.

CricketCommentsZombie Scorchers! Perth show they just can’t be killed

Perth Scorchers have ensured their finals hopes will go down to the wire and they will sweat on the final game of the Big Bash season to determine their fate after a five-wicket win over Adelaide.  

Ben Smith

Will Sutherland of the Renegades and umpire Donovan Koch.

CricketCommentsScorchers’ season on the line as Renegades chase huge total

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.

Chris Robinson

Cameron Gannon has signed for Hobart Hurricanes.

Cricket CommentsPremiumCam the man! How WA quick could help Scorchers’ finals cause

Perth Scorchers are relying on Hobart Hurricanes beating Melbourne Stars on Sunday to squeeze into the finals, and the cause will now include West Australian paceman Cam Gannon. 

Jackson Barrett