- WBBL: Mooney replaces Devine as Perth Scorchers ctain. The Perth Scorchers won the WBBL title and finished runners-up once each under the ctaincy of Sophie Devine. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Prasidh Krishna will instead play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A in order to be ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first delivery after five overs took him 4 for 6, India v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. A snorter from Mitchell Starc sent out Marques Ackerman, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026. The pitch, which was flat and run-friendly, has already started to come to the line, and The increasing number of Blowing dust suggests there is more to come. Simon Harmer had centurion Josh Inglis behind him, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, October 29, 2026. 2026 Pat Cummins’ wicket drought continues despite proactive monitoring – SA vs Aus – 3rd WTC Test | Pat Cummins’ wicket drought reaches 358 deliveries but his proactive bowling changes keep South Africa under pressure in the third Test. Pat Cummins struggles for a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 Josh Inglis spoke about his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. 27 runs ahead in the first innings, but went to tea in the second innings at 34 for 4, with just 61 runs Head start. Roston Chase made big breakthroughs before tea, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 3, October 30, 2026. Mominul Haque was injured while attemng to catch at short leg during the first innings of the Dhaka Test by the West Indies. Roston Chase a Life, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 3rd Day, October 30, 2026 The home team failed to citalize on their strong performance on the first day as the visiting spinners unleashed a colse. John Campbell hit a fine fifty, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 2, October 29, 2026. On Thursday in Sharjah, Zimbabwe faced Afghanistan 5 for 4 then 45 for 5 after ten overs; Azmatullah Omarzai hit a 50-ball 116 from there to guide Afghanistan to victory. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 12 sixes in his hundred, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 “Some of the things I saw on the field today definitely hurt my feelings and I will talk about it in the dressing room,” Rashid Khan hit Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw before his 200th wicket of T20Is, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Afg vs Zim 2026 – Azmatullah Omarzai’s century surpasses Sikandar Raza’s as Afghanistan’s series win against Zimbabwe improves from 4 to 5 to 221, their third best T20I total, which proved to be outstanding Zimbabwe’s success Azmatullah Omarzai led Afghanistan’s turnaround with his first century on, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026. The two teams have faced each other in the tri-series before but it remains to be seen how they handle the pressure of a final. Babar Azam and Pavan Rathnayake share a light moment after the match, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026 Harry Brook hits a shot on the ground, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Duckett’s three Pakistan ODI hundreds are the most by a visiting Pakistan batsman in the men’s ODIs. Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Haris Rauf was pinned by umpire Sharfudoulla during an altercation with Will Jacks, Pakistan v England, Tri-Series, Lahore, October 25, 2026 MI also brought in Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling development coach. Robin Uthpa swings in the nets, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, September 30, 2020. Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing from five overs took him 4 for 6, India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Tanush Kotian is excited after taking a wicket, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 4, BKC, Mumbai, October 29, 2026 RCB players celebrate Sophie Devine’s wicket, Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026, January 19, 2026 Indian midfielder Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player sold, for INR 75 lakh to Delhi Citals. Sophie Molineux is ruled out of the series, Australia vs India, 2nd ODI, Hobart, February 27, 2026 Beth Mooney crosses offside, Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, WBBL Final, Hobart, December 13, 2025 Beth Mooney has replaced Sophie Devine as ctain of the Perth Scorchers for the current 12th season of the WBBL, describing the promotion as “a bit daunting”. described.
- Scorchers, champions in 2021 when Devine was the ctain, begin their campaign on Saturday, against Melbourne Renegades at home at the WACA.
- Mooney joined the Scorchers from Brisbane Heat in 2020 and has since played 80 games for them.
WBBL: Mooney replaces Devine as Perth Scorchers ctain. The Perth Scorchers won the WBBL title and finished runners-up once each under the ctaincy of Sophie Devine. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Prasidh Krishna will instead play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A in order to be ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first delivery after five overs took him 4 for 6, India v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. A snorter from Mitchell Starc sent out Marques Ackerman, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026. The pitch, which was flat and run-friendly, has already started to come to the line, and The increasing number of Blowing dust suggests there is more to come. Simon Harmer had centurion Josh Inglis behind him, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, October 29, 2026. 2026 Pat Cummins’ wicket drought continues despite proactive monitoring – SA vs Aus – 3rd WTC Test | Pat Cummins’ wicket drought reaches 358 deliveries but his proactive bowling changes keep South Africa under pressure in the third Test. Pat Cummins struggles for a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 Josh Inglis spoke about his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. 27 runs ahead in the first innings, but went to tea in the second innings at 34 for 4, with just 61 runs Head start. Roston Chase made big breakthroughs before tea, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 3, October 30, 2026. Mominul Haque was injured while attemng to catch at short leg during the first innings of the Dhaka Test by the West Indies. Roston Chase a Life, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 3rd Day, October 30, 2026 The home team failed to citalize on their strong performance on the first day as the visiting spinners unleashed a colse. John Campbell hit a fine fifty, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 2, October 29, 2026. On Thursday in Sharjah, Zimbabwe faced Afghanistan 5 for 4 then 45 for 5 after ten overs; Azmatullah Omarzai hit a 50-ball 116 from there to guide Afghanistan to victory. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 12 sixes in his hundred, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 “Some of the things I saw on the field today definitely hurt my feelings and I will talk about it in the dressing room,” Rashid Khan hit Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw before his 200th wicket of T20Is, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Afg vs Zim 2026 – Azmatullah Omarzai’s century surpasses Sikandar Raza’s as Afghanistan’s series win against Zimbabwe improves from 4 to 5 to 221, their third best T20I total, which proved to be outstanding Zimbabwe’s success Azmatullah Omarzai led Afghanistan’s turnaround with his first century on, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026. The two teams have faced each other in the tri-series before but it remains to be seen how they handle the pressure of a final. Babar Azam and Pavan Rathnayake share a light moment after the match, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026 Harry Brook hits a shot on the ground, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Duckett’s three Pakistan ODI hundreds are the most by a visiting Pakistan batsman in the men’s ODIs. Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Haris Rauf was pinned by umpire Sharfudoulla during an altercation with Will Jacks, Pakistan v England, Tri-Series, Lahore, October 25, 2026 MI also brought in Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling development coach. Robin Uthpa swings in the nets, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, September 30, 2020. Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing from five overs took him 4 for 6, India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Tanush Kotian is excited after taking a wicket, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 4, BKC, Mumbai, October 29, 2026 RCB players celebrate Sophie Devine’s wicket, Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026, January 19, 2026 Indian midfielder Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player sold, for INR 75 lakh to Delhi Citals. Sophie Molineux is ruled out of the series, Australia vs India, 2nd ODI, Hobart, February 27, 2026 Beth Mooney crosses offside, Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, WBBL Final, Hobart, December 13, 2025 Beth Mooney has replaced Sophie Devine as ctain of the Perth Scorchers for the current 12th season of the WBBL, describing the promotion as “a bit daunting”. described.
Scorchers, champions in 2021 when Devine was the ctain, begin their campaign on Saturday, against Melbourne Renegades at home at the WACA. Mooney joined the Scorchers from Brisbane Heat in 2020 and has since played 80 games for them. “Perth and the Scorchers have become a second home to me and I was fortunate to play with some incredible teammates and leaders during my time at Washington,” Mooney said recently.
“We have built a strong culture on and off the field and are incredibly proud to represent the state. “Soph has done an incredible job over the last six years and I will definitely be giving him a break throughout the season. We have a talented team that is hungry for success – especially after narrowly failing in the playoffs last year – and we can’t wait to get on the pitch. Mooney and Devine both joined the Scorchers in the same season, and Devine has since become the Scorchers’ most cped foreign player with 77 pearances.
She also led the Scorchers to the final in 2025 – their fourth pearance in the title game – where they lost to the Hobart Hurricanes. “Soph was an exceonal leader, our first league title and a big driver of our fantastic team culture,” said head coach Becky Grundy. “We are grateful for the tremendous contribution she has made in this role and I look forward to working closely with her and Beth again this season as we aim for the club’s second championship.”
“Beth is an exceonal leader whose actions continue to set the standard for those around her. Her experience at the highest level of the game, combined with her competitiveness, professionalism and genuine care for her teammates make her the ideal person to lead this group. “No one has scored more points in the WBBL than Mooney, who has 5600 points for Heat and Scorchers. Before joining the Scorchers, she won the WBBL title twice with the Heat, in consecutive seasons in 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Beth Mooney crosses offside, Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, WBBL Final, Hobart, December 13, 2025
