“We think it can provide a great backdrop to the biggest match of the tournament”
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Cricket Australia have announced that the Big Bash League (BBL) final will be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on January 28.
“At this stage the WACA Board remains committed to the WACA Ground continuing to be the home of cricket in Western Australia”
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The future of the WACA in Perth will be decided by a special committee, which will be led by businessman Michael Smith.
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The Perth Scorchers celebrate winning the 2013/14 BBL
The Perth Scorchers were crowned Big Bash League (BBL) champions thanks to batsman Shaun Marsh’s outstanding half-century against the Hobart Hurricanes at the WACA.
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Coulter-Nile picked up three key wickets
Australia pace bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile took three wickets to help the Perth Scorchers skirt past the Hobart Hurricanes by six runs at the WACA.
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Katich hammered 75 runs off 42 balls
Former Australia batsman Simon Katich scored a magnificent half-century to help the Perth Scorchers breeze past the Sydney Thunder by six wickets during their clash at the WACA.
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Arafat picked up three key wickets
The Perth Scorchers emerged victorious in their thrilling low-scoring encounter against the Melbourne Renegades at the WACA.
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All international matches in Perth may be moved from the WACA to Burswood Stadium from 2018 onwards
The WACA’s future as an international venue remains in doubt after a major redevelopment plan fell through on Monday.
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“I think we’ll play the spinner”
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon is likely to retain his spot in the Ashes squad for third Test in Perth, despite conditions there being highly pace-friendly.
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“I think the fast bowlers get excited when they come here and the batters do as well”
Australia batsman George Bailey has announced that “there’s something there for everyone” at the WACA in Perth ahead of the third Ashes Test, which gets underway on December 13.
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Bradman’s bat sold for well above its estimated price of AUD $20,000
A bat signed by the one and only Sir Donald Bradman and the rest of his “Invincible” team-mates has sold for AUD $61,000 (USD $65,000) at an auction in Melbourne.
