Tag
#Optus Stadium
Latest news, updates, analysis and stories about Optus Stadium, with match coverage, results and expert commentary from across the sport.
Tagged stories
Beardman's 6-24 on debut skittles England for 131 as Australia take ODI opener
England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs as Australia won the first ODI in Perth by seven wickets, chasing in 23.3 overs. Debutant Mahli Beardman took 6-24, and coach Brendon McCullum said his side were not quick enough to adapt to the conditions. The series continues in Adelaide on Sunday and Hobart on Wednesday.
14 Nov 2026
Other stories you might like
Related news
13 Nov 2026
James Anderson Surrey move confirmed after Lancashire departure
Sir James Anderson has signed for Surrey ahead of the 2027 Rothesay County Championship, continuing his first-class career at 44 after Lancashire declined to renew his contract. Anderson took 50 wickets at 17.68 in Division Two last season, and Surrey director of men's cricket Alec Stewart said he remains one of the best bowlers in the country.
12 Nov 2026
England Australia ODI series opens with Khawaja claims in background
England begin a three-match ODI series against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, a year after their 4-1 Ashes defeat started in the same city. Australia's build-up has been dominated by Usman Khawaja's autobiography claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, which Mitchell Starc disputes. England prepared with a 92-run warm-up win over Western Australia at the WACA.
11 Nov 2026
Jacob Bethell return leaves England weighing opener options
Jacob Bethell is fit again after a knee injury but is not certain to walk back into England's ODI XI for Friday's opener against Australia in Perth. Ben Duckett and Tom Banton are the incumbent openers, and Banton has averaged 56.28 in seven innings since taking the role.
9 Nov 2026
Khawaja ball-tampering claims spark Australia team blame row
Usman Khawaja has denied throwing anyone under the bus after his autobiography claimed the whole Australia team knew about the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering plot. He said he promised David Warner he would tell the truth and that Steve Smith twice talked him out of coming clean. Cameron Bancroft's coach says the batter wants to move on.
14 Nov 2026
Pelicans Weigh Options After Dejounte Murray Trade Request
The New Orleans Pelicans are evaluating their options after Dejounte Murray requested a trade, according to a Yahoo Sports report. Murray is in his third season with the team and recently rebutted criticism on social media. Related coverage placed the request after blowout losses to the Warriors and Nets, and said the Pelicans were working on a trade.
14 Nov 2026
Las Vegas GP 2026: Strip Circuit Schedule and the Standings Fights Still Open
The Las Vegas Grand Prix opens F1's final triple header with both 2026 titles already settled by Mercedes, but second place in the drivers' standings and third in the constructors' remain open. Qualifying and the race both start at 4am GMT, at 4am on Saturday November 21 and Sunday November 22 respectively, on a 3.8-mile, 17-corner street circuit expecting cold desert evenings and no rain.
14 Nov 2026
ATP Finals predictions: four of five Sky Sports pundits back Carlos Alcaraz in Turin
Sky Sports' panel was asked to pick a winner and a surprise package for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, which runs from 15-22 November at the Inalpi Arena. Four of five pundits chose Carlos Alcaraz, while Tim Henman backed world No 1 Alexander Zverev. Rafael Jodar drew two surprise-package votes, with Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe each getting one.
13 Nov 2026
Bruno Fernandes contract standoff deepens after Manchester United captain rejects offer
Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from Manchester United, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. United can trigger a one-year extension that would also stop him speaking to foreign clubs in January. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be confirmed as head coach on Friday after Michael Carrick's sacking.
13 Nov 2026
Stephen Curry injury leaves Warriors without their star playmaker
Stephen Curry has an oblique abdominal tear and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Warriors announced. He left Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets with 6:25 left in the first quarter after an MRI confirmed the injury. No return date has been set beyond the reevaluation.
13 Nov 2026
Racing Bulls driver line-up confirmed with Lawson retained
Racing Bulls have confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will race for the team again in 2027, ending speculation that Lawson could lose his seat to F2 contender Nikola Tsolov. Lawson sits ninth on 89 points, while rookie team-mate Lindblad has 38, putting the team on course for fifth in the Constructors' Championship.
12 Nov 2026
Svitolina hip injury update after WTA Finals comeback win
Elina Svitolina took a medical timeout for a right hip injury after losing the first set to Karolina Muchova at the WTA Finals, then came back to win 3-6 6-2 6-2. The win keeps her semi-final hopes alive, though her qualification depends on Aryna Sabalenka's match against Mirra Andreeva.