Tristan Lavalette
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England players arriving at the ground, looking relaxed.
There are dark clouds around Perth. Thunderstorms forecast during the day, might help stretch out this Test #Ashes
There are dark clouds around Perth. Thunderstorms forecast during the day, might help stretch out this Test #Ashes
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
England players arriving at the ground, looking relaxed.
There are dark clouds around Perth. Thunderstorms forecast during the day, might help stretch out this Test #Ashes
There are dark clouds around Perth. Thunderstorms forecast during the day, might help stretch out this Test #Ashes
Two hours before the toss. Long lines outside the gates already evident.
Should be around 50k at Perth Stadium. Perfect weather today ahead of potential rain on days 2-5
Should be around 50k at Perth Stadium. Perfect weather today ahead of potential rain on days 2-5
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Two hours before the toss. Long lines outside the gates already evident.
Should be around 50k at Perth Stadium. Perfect weather today ahead of potential rain on days 2-5
Should be around 50k at Perth Stadium. Perfect weather today ahead of potential rain on days 2-5
Virat Kohli is back in the nets, looking quite sharp in Perth ahead of the ODI against Australia.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also part of the training session
About 20 fans watching on
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also part of the training session
About 20 fans watching on
October 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Virat Kohli is back in the nets, looking quite sharp in Perth ahead of the ODI against Australia.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also part of the training session
About 20 fans watching on
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also part of the training session
About 20 fans watching on
Good to see Jhye Richardson having a bowl in the nets during Australia’s training session ahead of the India ODI.
He’s slowly making his way back from shoulder surgery, hopefully a return to the field isn’t far away
He’s slowly making his way back from shoulder surgery, hopefully a return to the field isn’t far away
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Good to see Jhye Richardson having a bowl in the nets during Australia’s training session ahead of the India ODI.
He’s slowly making his way back from shoulder surgery, hopefully a return to the field isn’t far away
He’s slowly making his way back from shoulder surgery, hopefully a return to the field isn’t far away
Looking forward to reading this new book by @rodlyall.bsky.social
Should provide some fascinating insight into the ICC and how cricket really is run
Should provide some fascinating insight into the ICC and how cricket really is run
April 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Looking forward to reading this new book by @rodlyall.bsky.social
Should provide some fascinating insight into the ICC and how cricket really is run
Should provide some fascinating insight into the ICC and how cricket really is run
Amazingly, as the recriminations were starting, Scorchers can still make finals
A crowd of around 45k expected in the last BBL game in Perth this season
A crowd of around 45k expected in the last BBL game in Perth this season
January 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Amazingly, as the recriminations were starting, Scorchers can still make finals
A crowd of around 45k expected in the last BBL game in Perth this season
A crowd of around 45k expected in the last BBL game in Perth this season
Pivotal Scorchers-Renegades match. Mitch Marsh to play his first BBL game in 3 years, set to bat at three. Hardie opening.
Around 30-35k expected at Optus Stadium. Close to 50k tipped for their regular season home finale on the 18th
Around 30-35k expected at Optus Stadium. Close to 50k tipped for their regular season home finale on the 18th
January 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Pivotal Scorchers-Renegades match. Mitch Marsh to play his first BBL game in 3 years, set to bat at three. Hardie opening.
Around 30-35k expected at Optus Stadium. Close to 50k tipped for their regular season home finale on the 18th
Around 30-35k expected at Optus Stadium. Close to 50k tipped for their regular season home finale on the 18th
Crowd of 42-45k expected at Optus Stadium.
Record regular season crowd for Perth Scorchers might be broken. Fell 300 short on Boxing Day
Record regular season crowd for Perth Scorchers might be broken. Fell 300 short on Boxing Day
January 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Crowd of 42-45k expected at Optus Stadium.
Record regular season crowd for Perth Scorchers might be broken. Fell 300 short on Boxing Day
Record regular season crowd for Perth Scorchers might be broken. Fell 300 short on Boxing Day
Crowd of around 45k expected at Optus Stadium which would be Scorchers’ biggest ever for a regular season game
December 26, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Crowd of around 45k expected at Optus Stadium which would be Scorchers’ biggest ever for a regular season game
A crowd of around 35k is expected at Optus Stadium for the BBL season-opener between Scorchers and Stars.
Would be a bigger crowd than any day of the first Test
Would be a bigger crowd than any day of the first Test
December 15, 2024 at 8:09 AM
A crowd of around 35k is expected at Optus Stadium for the BBL season-opener between Scorchers and Stars.
Would be a bigger crowd than any day of the first Test
Would be a bigger crowd than any day of the first Test
Arundhati Reddy is producing one of the all-time great spells by an Indian quick. She has 4 for 10 at the WACA to rip through Australia’s top-order
December 11, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Arundhati Reddy is producing one of the all-time great spells by an Indian quick. She has 4 for 10 at the WACA to rip through Australia’s top-order
Typical oppressive conditions for international cricket at the WACA - 39 degrees after what had been mild Perth weather.
India bravely decided to bowl. Smattering of fans in the few places of shade in this ground under redevelopment
India bravely decided to bowl. Smattering of fans in the few places of shade in this ground under redevelopment
December 11, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Typical oppressive conditions for international cricket at the WACA - 39 degrees after what had been mild Perth weather.
India bravely decided to bowl. Smattering of fans in the few places of shade in this ground under redevelopment
India bravely decided to bowl. Smattering of fans in the few places of shade in this ground under redevelopment
Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is all smiles after leading India to a famous Test victory
November 25, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is all smiles after leading India to a famous Test victory
Sunny but cooler weather than yesterday. It’s quite windy which should further aid the bowlers on a wearing pitch.
Small crowd tipped but could be boosted by India fans wanting to watch their team claim a famous Test win
Small crowd tipped but could be boosted by India fans wanting to watch their team claim a famous Test win
November 25, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Sunny but cooler weather than yesterday. It’s quite windy which should further aid the bowlers on a wearing pitch.
Small crowd tipped but could be boosted by India fans wanting to watch their team claim a famous Test win
Small crowd tipped but could be boosted by India fans wanting to watch their team claim a famous Test win
What a way for Virat Kohli to end his form slump. He loves batting at Optus Stadium.
India have destroyed Australia’s spirit
India have destroyed Australia’s spirit
November 24, 2024 at 9:19 AM
What a way for Virat Kohli to end his form slump. He loves batting at Optus Stadium.
India have destroyed Australia’s spirit
India have destroyed Australia’s spirit
Probably in the Mt Rushmore of Test innings played in Perth.
What a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal. He couldn’t believe he had gotten out in that manner. Crowd too was stunned before giving him a huge ovation
What a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal. He couldn’t believe he had gotten out in that manner. Crowd too was stunned before giving him a huge ovation
November 24, 2024 at 5:57 AM
Probably in the Mt Rushmore of Test innings played in Perth.
What a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal. He couldn’t believe he had gotten out in that manner. Crowd too was stunned before giving him a huge ovation
What a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal. He couldn’t believe he had gotten out in that manner. Crowd too was stunned before giving him a huge ovation
It’s already hot in Perth. 34 expected today. Should be good batting conditions, but pitch might start deteriorating later in the day/tomorrow.
Golden opportunity for India to move into an impregnable position
Crowd of 25-30k tipped.
Golden opportunity for India to move into an impregnable position
Crowd of 25-30k tipped.
November 24, 2024 at 1:11 AM
It’s already hot in Perth. 34 expected today. Should be good batting conditions, but pitch might start deteriorating later in the day/tomorrow.
Golden opportunity for India to move into an impregnable position
Crowd of 25-30k tipped.
Golden opportunity for India to move into an impregnable position
Crowd of 25-30k tipped.
What a start from Bumrah to dismiss the form batter in the country on his first ball of the morning.
Best bowling performance I’ve seen in person
Best bowling performance I’ve seen in person
November 23, 2024 at 2:34 AM
What a start from Bumrah to dismiss the form batter in the country on his first ball of the morning.
Best bowling performance I’ve seen in person
Best bowling performance I’ve seen in person
Fans starting to stroll in for day two. Warming up to around 30 degrees.
There was a record crowd of 31,000 yesterday, might push 35k today.
India on top, but in-form Alex Carey looms large
There was a record crowd of 31,000 yesterday, might push 35k today.
India on top, but in-form Alex Carey looms large
November 23, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Fans starting to stroll in for day two. Warming up to around 30 degrees.
There was a record crowd of 31,000 yesterday, might push 35k today.
India on top, but in-form Alex Carey looms large
There was a record crowd of 31,000 yesterday, might push 35k today.
India on top, but in-form Alex Carey looms large
Virat Kohli had success previously in Australia batting out of his crease, but was always going to be tough to pull that off in these conditions
India in massive trouble. Feels like it’s all on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant now
India in massive trouble. Feels like it’s all on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant now
November 22, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Virat Kohli had success previously in Australia batting out of his crease, but was always going to be tough to pull that off in these conditions
India in massive trouble. Feels like it’s all on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant now
India in massive trouble. Feels like it’s all on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant now
India warming up on the ground.
Some talk around that Washington Sundar will play.
We’ll soon find out
Some talk around that Washington Sundar will play.
We’ll soon find out
November 22, 2024 at 1:28 AM
India warming up on the ground.
Some talk around that Washington Sundar will play.
We’ll soon find out
Some talk around that Washington Sundar will play.
We’ll soon find out
2 hours before the first Test starts. Already fans queuing up. A crowd of around 30-35k expected today
Perfect, sunny conditions right now. Should be an advantage to bat first, pitch could deteriorate amid hotter weather later in the match
Perfect, sunny conditions right now. Should be an advantage to bat first, pitch could deteriorate amid hotter weather later in the match
November 22, 2024 at 12:28 AM
2 hours before the first Test starts. Already fans queuing up. A crowd of around 30-35k expected today
Perfect, sunny conditions right now. Should be an advantage to bat first, pitch could deteriorate amid hotter weather later in the match
Perfect, sunny conditions right now. Should be an advantage to bat first, pitch could deteriorate amid hotter weather later in the match
Captains Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins having a friendly chat ahead of the first Test
November 21, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Captains Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins having a friendly chat ahead of the first Test
24 hours out from the first Test. Gloomy around Optus Stadium. There is a slight chance of rain tomorrow morning. Cloudy conditions through the day.
Might be a bowl first wicket. Much like Sheffield Shield matches at the WACA
Might be a bowl first wicket. Much like Sheffield Shield matches at the WACA
November 21, 2024 at 2:26 AM
24 hours out from the first Test. Gloomy around Optus Stadium. There is a slight chance of rain tomorrow morning. Cloudy conditions through the day.
Might be a bowl first wicket. Much like Sheffield Shield matches at the WACA
Might be a bowl first wicket. Much like Sheffield Shield matches at the WACA
The scene two days out from the first Test in Perth.
Wet weather around but should clear by Friday. Though the conditions might make the pitch less spicy than last year’s Pakistan Test.
Still should be favourable bowling conditions
Wet weather around but should clear by Friday. Though the conditions might make the pitch less spicy than last year’s Pakistan Test.
Still should be favourable bowling conditions
November 20, 2024 at 2:50 AM
The scene two days out from the first Test in Perth.
Wet weather around but should clear by Friday. Though the conditions might make the pitch less spicy than last year’s Pakistan Test.
Still should be favourable bowling conditions
Wet weather around but should clear by Friday. Though the conditions might make the pitch less spicy than last year’s Pakistan Test.
Still should be favourable bowling conditions