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Ruthless Australia defeat India in Alyssa Healy’s last Test

Annabel Sutherland named player of the match and series

The Guardian - AU

Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

The great Annabel Sutherland dominated with bat and ball as Australia moved to the brink of victory over India

The Guardian - AU

Australia edge day one of Test against India after dismissing tourists for 198 – as it happened

Thirteen wickets fell on the first day of the one-off Test, but a strong partnership between Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland puts hosts on top

The Guardian - AU

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Australia face big selection calls for Healy's farewell

A debutant is set to be named for Australia's pink ball Test against India at the WACA, and optimism is growing veteran Ellyse Perry will be passed fit to play.

AAP

WACA water slide on the cards for Healy's swan song

Alyssa Healy says excitement rather than sadness is her overwhelming emotion heading into her final match for Australia - a four-day Test against India.

AAP

WA edge Tasmania despite dazzling Webster century

Western Australia have edged their one-day cricket game against Tasmania at the WACA by one wicket despite a magnificent 138 from Test player Beau Webster.

AAP

Starc says Australia players upset at Ashes opener’s move from ‘Gabbatoir’ to Perth

Mitchell Starc said: ‘They don’t listen – we would have liked Brisbane,’ of the decision to play the opening Ashes Test in Perth and not at the Gabba

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NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW have caused a massive boilover to open the Sheffield Shield season, beating Western Australia by 74 runs at the WACA.

AAP

Why hosting the first test in Perth will shake up the Ashes formula

The Perth Stadium hosts its first ever Ashes test match this November and CEO Mike McKenna explains what fans and players alike can expect

The Independent UK

Kellaway'a 151no frustrates WA's Shield final bid

While Victoria are effectively out of Sheffield Shield final contention, Campbell Kellaway's ton has led the way as they try to thwart WA at the WACA.

AAP

IND vs AUS: Australia’s Test Record at the Optus Stadium in Perth

The Australian cricket team played their first and last Test match at the iconic Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in Perth against England in 1970 and December 2017 respectively.

The Times of India

Pitch for Perth Test: No 'big snake WACA cracks' but expect 'variable bounce'

The unseasonal rain in Perth hasn't allowed the ground staff at the Optus Stadium to prepare the pitch for the first Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in their traditional way, but it will still have a fair bit of standing grass to offer "variable bounce", according to the curator Isaac…

The Times of India

'I am surprised that...': India's BGT preparation baffles Michael Vaughan

India decided to cancel their only warm-up fixture before the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), opting for more time in the nets and middle-wicket practice in an intra-squad match at the WACA Stadium in Perth -- a decision that former England captain Michael Vaughan can't wrap his head around.

The Times of India

Watch: 'Legend' Siraj gets a kiss, praise from Team India bowling coach

NEW DELHI: With the first Test of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy fast approaching, the Indian team is leaving no stones unturned in preparations and last week had gruelling training session at the WACA in Perth.

The Times of India

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AAP

McSweeney won't let the critics bring him down

Nathan Lyon and Travis Head are among Australia's Test stars backing Nathan McSweeney to thrive during the five-match series against India.

The Times of India

Injury scare for KL Rahul in Australia! Hit on the elbow

NEW DELHI: India's star batter KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt after being struck by a rising delivery during the Indian team's intra-squad match simulation at the WACA ahead of the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).

The Times of India

India is now doing in Australia what Australia used to do in India: Ian Healy

NEW DELHI: Former Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy believes that India are making a mistake by choosing complete privacy, as he believes it can result in an unhappy touring squad.

The Times of India

'No request' from BCCI but Australian media report claims India wanted...

PERTH: The Indian team management has decided to allow the public to watch their centre-wicket training sessions from Friday to Sunday when they would do match simulation and play a warm-up game against India A at the WACA ground.

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The Times of India

First visuals of India's practice session in Perth - Watch

India hit the nets at the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) stadium in Perth on Tuesday to begin preparations for the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to commence on November 22.

The Times of India

Team India's practice nets in Perth covered from public view - See pic

With the entire Indian Test squad assembling in Perth ahead of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), the players will begin training at the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Stadium, with the grill bordering the practice area covered to block India's practice sessions from public view.

The Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Perth may not be an ideal start for India against Australia

NEW DELHI: Pace and bounce. Test cricket in Australia is identified by these two elements. Over the years, no other stadium has represented the fast and furious nature of the Australian pitches than the WACA Ground in Perth.

AAP

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.

AAP

Doran defiant as rain halts Shield final rematch

Persistent showers and bad light curtailed day one of the Sheffield Shield clash as Tasmania battled Western Australia's bowlers and a very green WACA wicket.

AAP

Runs, wickets for Labuschagne in WACA Shield clash

Marnus Labuschagne has fallen short of a century but he still had plenty to smile about in an intriguing Sheffield Shield battle with WA at the WACA Ground.

The Times of India

Marnus Labuschagne's 'wild' field placement stuns fans in Sheffield Shield match - Watch

In a memorable moment during the Sheffield Shield 2024-25 match between Western Australia (WA) and Queensland at the WACA in Perth, Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne made headlines with an unconventional and bold fielding tactic that left fans and commentators astonished.

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