Cricket

Ricky PontingHow dad’s ‘harsh’ lessons shaped Punter

From young prodigy to cricket legend, Ricky Ponting says his father helped drive his meteoric rise, keen for his son not to waste his natural sporting talents. Read the full Q&A with Hamish McLachlan.

Hamish McLachlan

Ricky Ponting‘Numb, helpless’: Moment Ponting thought he’d lost his son

Ricky Ponting had an illustrious cricket career but what came next has shaped his life and the person he is today. He reveals the harrowing experience that changed him and the moment he thought he’d lost his son.

Hamish McLachlan

Winning themeHow the Ashes has driven Saints to top four

The Ashes might be sport’s most inspiring event. A coach on the hunt for something to drive his Saints, Brett Ratten enlisted the help of cricket legends like Mike Hussey and Greg Chappell for an Ashes theme. It’s worked, Lauren Wood writes.

Lauren Wood

opinion
opinion
Wrong message
opinion
Fear Nicks following Drum’s Freo footsteps

Langdon: Matthew Nicks must take action as dropping or resting younger players won’t cut it.

Karl Langdon

PINT Unseat DarwinDistrict cricket finals race begins

All eyes on the district cricket top four as the 2020 season moves into finals mode

GREY MORRIS

Women’s Strike League CricketTide comes in for City Cyclones

The bat dominates the ball after two days of the Women’s Strike League in Palmerston and Darwin

GREY MORRIS

Neill’s Bucket ListGreens opener in big run search

Run scoring and selection in the Queensland Bulls side form a cricketing mission Josh Neill wants to accomplish

GREY MORRIS

Crash Craddock‘High profile ball tampering’: Gabba claims hidden for 26 years

The memoirs of a former Brisbane cricket official have finally been published 26 years after they were written, but some claims remain shrouded in mystery after legal advice supressed some of juiciest bits. Read the details here.

Robert Craddock

No decision yetToo soon for MCG Boxing Day Test call: CA

The December 26 Test against India is under threat, given the current COVID-19 spike in Melbourne.

Scott Bailey

CricketCA want to benefit from rescheduled T20WC

Cricket Australia's Twenty20 World Cup will now have to wait until after India host the event in 2021, but interim CEO Nick Hockley insists they could benefit.

Scott Bailey

District Cricket SolutionEagles need more batting steel

Five weeks remain until the district cricket finals and last season’s grand finalists Darwin are still searching for runs

GREY MORRIS

Strong WA flavourFormer WA openers in frame for state coaching roles

Three former West Australian openers are in the frame to coach Victoria and South Australia next season with another former Warrior helping the Redbacks make their decision.

John Townsend

Fresh perspectiveDevine eager to stamp own mark as Scorchers skipper

New Perth captain Sophie Devine insists she’s excited, not intimidated, by the daunting task of filling Australian captain Meg Lanning’s shoes at the Scorchers.

Bonnie Raynor

LatestShield in September? CA goes all out to beat virus

An entire Sheffield Shield season is now a priority for Cricket Australia — with a potential start-up date that may shock many — as it pushes to get the red ball season started and completed.

Ben Horne and Peter Lalor

WBBL ScorchersScorchers sign best player in WBBL

The Perth Scorchers are set to field the most damaging opening partnership ever seen in WBBL ranks after securing the services of New Zealand superstar Sophie Devine for the season.

Justin Chadwick

Change of plansCricket Australia postpones T20 series due to IPL

Cricket Australia has postponed a home Twenty20 series against West Indies as it moves closer to getting the green light for next month’s limited-overs tour of England.

Rob Forsaith

CricketIPL set for a return subject to clearance

The IPL is to return on September 19 in the UAE at three bio-secure venues, subject to Indian government clearance.

Contrasting Wins For Top TwoTahs and Crocs go marching on

Waratah cruises and Southern Districts stagger, but both sides continue to march away at the top of the district cricket ladder

GREY MORRIS

Darwin cricketMichael Ninneman on fire in 2020

SOUTHERN Districts cricketer Michael Ninneman was born to bowl fast. Originally from the same small town of Phalaborwa in South Africa that produced the legendary Dale Steyn – one of the Proteas’ most fearsome fast bowlers – Ninneman has walked the same path. And he is enjoying a fine 2020 season with 16 wickets so far – equal third on the leading wicket-takers’ list.

GREY MORRIS

exclusive
exclusive
SEE THE CONCEPT
exclusive
WACA pool makes a splash in $100m redevelopment plans

The $100 million redevelopment of the iconic Perth WACA Ground will now include a 50m Olympic-size public swimming pool, following a $30 million contribution from the State Government.

Joe Spagnolo

Six Wicket HaulPinson blasts Tracy Village bats

Tom Pinson’s six wicket blast flattens Tracy Village in a Premier Grade game where 20 wickets fall for 180 runs

GREY MORRIS

exclusive
exclusive
Cricket coup
exclusive
Perth’s sales pitch for India blockbuster

The AFL grand final might be moving to the Gabba rather than the nation’s best ground in Perth but the WACA is increasingly confident that an India Test will be played at Optus Stadium this summer.

John Townsend

Back-To-Back WeekendWaratah eyeing a Greens ambush

Big improvers Waratah face a tough assignment against a rejuvenated PINT at Marrara’s DXC Arena

GREY MORRIS

Bush and ‘BurbsSons of guns at Collegians, Priddis and Palmer back

A couple more sons of guns are coming through the ranks at Perth Football League outfit Collegians, with Adam Gilchrist’s and Tony Evans’ kids both impressing in the colts.

Jordan McArdle