Perth Scorchers had to dig deep into their batting stocks but have survived a scare from Sydney Thunder to remain unbeaten halfway through the season.

The Perth Scorchers have improved their season record to a perfect 5-0 after holding their nerve against the Sydney Thunder to post a four-wicket win.

The Illawarra Hawks have launched an all-out attack to stun the South East Melbourne Phoenix and lift themselves off the bottom of the NBL ladder.

This weekend, thousands will flock to the shores of Cockburn Sound for the iconic Rockingham Beach Cup, but for one respected Perth jockey, simply being trackside is a victory in itself.

Peter Handscomb has staked his Test claim with a masterful Sheffield Shield century, insisting he was never out of form – just out of luck.

Australia’s former batting coach Graeme Hick said he was not aware of the team’s use of sandpaper until footage emerged of Cameron Bancroft on the big screen eight years ago.

Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell has labelled West Coast's training efforts as embarrassing, but Reuben Ginbey says it couldn't be further from the truth.

Adam Gilchrist is predicting a “dogfight” between Australia and New Zealand in their looming Test series, but Michael Vaughan says Pat Cummins’ side has improved following their capitulation in South Africa last month.

Khawaja took aim at the former prime minister in his newly released autobiography, which has thrust the 2018 ball-tampering affair back in the limelight.

Queenslander Jack Clayton boosted his chances of a maiden Test call-up, while Australia’s recently dropped No.3, Marnus Labuschagne, had a short-lived cameo.