Tennis Stars Endorse Perth's United Cup as Key AO Prep
Top players like Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas hail Perth's United Cup for its competitive team format, calling it vital preparation for the Australian Open. Read their insights.
Top players like Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas hail Perth's United Cup for its competitive team format, calling it vital preparation for the Australian Open. Read their insights.
Perth Scorchers will channel their 2021/22 COVID championship success ahead of two defining away games. Captain Ashton Turner says the team has 'too many good players' not to contend. Read more.
The SCG's Pink Test pitch receives high praise from experts after just one session, a stark contrast to Melbourne's two-day Test. A moving tribute honours Bondi shooting heroes.
England could hand spinner Shoaib Bashir his Ashes debut in Sydney after naming him in their 12-man squad for the final Test. Get the latest team news and pitch report.
SCG head curator Adam Lewis says the green pitch will be ready for a five-day Test, improving spinner Todd Murphy's chances of a home debut. Cricket Australia eyes a longer match after summer's short Tests.
The SCG pitch for the fifth Ashes Test has been unveiled, showing a heavy covering of live grass. Australia leads the series 2-1. Get the latest details on the crucial Sydney surface.
The ICC has delivered a damning 'unsatisfactory' rating for the MCG pitch after the chaotic second Ashes Test. Find out what this means for the iconic venue's future.
Former Test star Greg Blewett warns that overly fast Australian pitches are eroding the traditional five-day contest, risking the soul of Ashes cricket. Read his full critique.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has received a demerit point from the ICC after the Boxing Day Ashes Test pitch was rated 'unsatisfactory'. Read the full assessment and reaction.
Former Australian captain Kim Hughes criticises England's pre-Ashes training after another fast bowler injury. He questions their preparation intensity ahead of the crucial series.
Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald has publicly defended MCG curator Matt Page following heavy criticism of the Boxing Day Test pitch. Read the full story on the ongoing Ashes debate.
Darren Lehmann renews call to scrap the Test cricket coin toss after a two-day MCG Ashes match forces massive refunds. MCG curator admits pitch error.
Justin Langer says Australian and South African players must accept blame for the MCG's two-day Test finish. The former coach calls for better technique and accountability. Read his full analysis.
The Boxing Day Test at the MCG ended in just two days, leaving 90,000 fans disappointed and Cricket Australia facing huge losses. Curator Matt Page explains the grassy pitch decision.
The MCG pitch has sparked major controversy after a staggering 20 wickets fell on the opening day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Was it a bowler's paradise or a batting nightmare?
Cricket legends slam the MCG pitch after a record 20 wickets fell on day one of the Boxing Day Test, sparking fears of another short match and financial losses. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding ahead of the wet season. Learn the essential steps to safeguard your family and property now.
A quick-thinking parent and corrections officer tackled a pitch invader who knocked down an umpire during a junior cricket match in Port Macquarie. Read the full story of the dramatic incident.
For the third time in just two years, play at Adelaide's Richmond Oval has been abandoned due to a dangerous pitch. The latest incident raises serious questions about the venue's future for elite cricket.
Steve Smith has publicly disagreed with Usman Khawaja's critical assessment of the Perth Stadium pitch. The debate heats up as Australia prepares for the Ashes series.
Fresh data reveals the Optus Stadium pitch for the Ashes Test was not as poor as Usman Khawaja claimed. Explore the stats behind the cricket controversy.
Cricket Australia officials will meet with Usman Khawaja after his explosive criticism of the Perth Stadium pitch. The veteran opener faces potential sanctions for calling the surface a 'piece of s***' despite ICC's 'very good' rating.
Usman Khawaja faces Cricket Australia's ire after criticizing Perth Stadium pitch. The opener's comments create tension ahead of Ashes series. Read the full controversy.
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has controversially labelled the Perth Test pitch as substandard, directly contradicting the ICC's 'very good' rating. Read the explosive details.
Australian batter Usman Khawaja didn't hold back about the Perth pitch after day one of the first Ashes Test. Read his blunt assessment and how it affected the game.
Discover five simple travel hacks for Perth travellers, including eSIM technology and power boards, to make your next international trip smoother and stress-free.
West Australians are urged to prepare for an elevated bushfire risk this summer. Key regions face heightened threats due to dry conditions and increased fuel loads. Stay informed and have a bushfire plan ready.
The ICC has given a perfect 'very good' rating to the Perth pitch after a record-breaking Ashes Test concluded in just two days. Read the full story of the bowling carnage.
Perth's Optus Stadium pitch receives ICC's highest 'very good' rating despite the Ashes Test ending in just two days. Discover how the surface performed.
England captain Ben Stokes has defended his team's controversial decision to skip the Canberra tour match. Get the latest on the Ashes preparations and Ian Healy's take on Usman Khawaja.