Western Australia is licking its lips at the prospect of sending young pace star Mahli Beardman onto the track this summer

Western Australia is licking its lips at the prospect of bringing teen sensation Mahli Beardman onto the track ahead of what is expected to be a breakthrough season. Beardman, who won the Under-19 World Cup with Australia last year and made his one-day debut for WA, is hitting 140 km/h in a rapid pre-season.

Optus Stadium will host the first Test of the Australian international summer for the next three seasons

Perth will host the first Test in Australia's international cricket schedule for the next three years, including next summer's thrilling opening match of the Ashes against England. The West Australian has learned that confirmation of a three-year agreement is imminent, with the commitment to Perth as the first stop of the home season part of … Read more