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SportPremiumWhy Shane Warne mural was painted over

A mural painted in tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne after his untimely death was recently painted over with an alcohol ad – and now the reason why has been revealed.

Anton Nilsson

True characterCommentsPremiumMarnus’ mum pays tribute to Symonds for apology

Marnus Labuschagne’s mother has celebrated Andrew Symonds’ character in detailing the late cricket star’s gutsy apology for hot mic comments about her son.

Robert Craddock and Ben Horne

CricketPremiumNext coach must push us, says Lanning

Australian cricket captain Meg Lanning says outgoing coach Matthew Mott will be missed and his replacement must make sure they continue to improve.

Roger Vaughan

‘Proud moment’CommentsPremiumAussie gun Mooney ‘devastated’ by Mott departure

Superstar Australian opener Beth Mooney has revealed she was “devastated” to hear legendary women’s coach Matthew Mott had been head-hunted by England, but has praised the appointment.

Jackson Barrett

CricketCOVID-19 strikes NZ cricket touring party

Three members of New Zealand's cricket touring party in England have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of a warm-up match, the first day of which rained off.

Rory Dollard

COURTPremiumKey date for alleged MacGill kidnappers

The group of Sydney men accused of kidnapping Australian cricket great Stuart MacGill have been given a key date.

Ryan Young

CricketKohli and Maxwell keep Bangalore in hunt

Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell have powered playoff chasing Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight-wicket win against Gujarat Titans.

Staff Writers

CricketMcCullum aiming high with Test team

Brendon McCullum has said he believes his goal of transforming the fortunes of England's Test side can help safeguard the future of the format.

Staff Writers

CricketEngland quick Archer to miss entire summer

Jofra Archer will miss the whole English summer of cricket after the fast bowler was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the lower back.

Rory Dollard

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The West Australian exclusive
Over the MooneyComments
The West Australian exclusive
West is Beth: Mooney to make WA switch permanent

Australian star Beth Mooney loved her first two seasons with the Perth Scorchers so much, she has made the move full-time and will play for Western Australia’s WNCL side this summer.

Jackson Barrett

CricketSri Lanka survive for 1st Test draw

Sri Lanka's middle-order batsmen have held firm to force a draw in the opening Test of a two-match series in Bangladesh.

Staff Writers

Money manWA’s money man pulls off final over IPL miracle

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis showed he was worth the $2 million new Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants shelled out for him by snaring two wickets off the final two balls in Mumbai to secure his team a spot in the playoffs.

Staff writers

CricketDe Kock, Rahul in IPL record opening stand

Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul have produced the highest opening stand in IPL history with their 210-run partnership helping steer Lucknow to the playoffs.

Staff Writers

CricketHussain: Mott's a top signing for England

Matthew Mott has been hailed as an outstanding signing for English cricket, with the Australian coach tipped to take the men's white-ball teams to a new level.

Ian Chadband

CricketAussie Mott becomes England ODI, T20 coach

Australian women's coach Matthew Mott has officially accepted the plum job of leading England men's white-ball teams.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketTwo new faces in England first Test squad

Uncapped duo Harry Brook and Matthew Potts have been called up for the first Test of England's new era while Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad are recalled.

Rory Dollard

CricketNZ 'keeper ends 19-yr international career

New Zealand wicketkeeper Katey Martin has ended her 19-year international career behind the stumps for the White Ferns.

Ben McKay

CricketDavid's IPL blast just fails for Mumbai

A Mumbai Indians team featuring a trio of Australians have narrowly lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, despite Tim David's explosive 46.

Staff Writers

CricketS Africa batter Hamza banned over pills

South Africa batsman Zubayr Hamza will miss the Test tour of England after receiving a nine-month ban after accidentally taking his father's heart medication.

Staff Writers

CricketPremiumTom Harrison to step down as ECB chief

England will soon have a new cricket chief with Tom Harrison to step down from the role next month.

Staff Writers

CricketMott in line for England ODI coach: report

Australian women's national team cricket coach Matthew Mott is reportedly in the running to take over as coach of England men's ODI side.

Staff Writers

Long-awaitedCommentsPremiumPlayers buoyed by international inclusive cricket’s return

After more than four years without international cricket, several West Australians will pull on the baggy green again at the upcoming International Cricket Inclusion Series.

Ben Smith

Surprise AppointmentPremiumMott their man: England to turn to Aussie World Cup winner

England have sprung a surprise by overlooking favourite son Paul Collingwood for the coach of Australia’s all conquering women’s national team, Matthew Mott, whose appointment is expected to be confirmed within days.

Elizabeth Ammon

‘just devastating’CommentsDEVASTATED Clarke reveals ‘amazing connection’ with Symonds

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has been hit hard by Andrew Symonds’ shock death.