The Perth Scorchers have suffered another crushing blow which has now put Perth’s official title of the cricket capital of Australia is doubt.
Perth Scorchers have been a dominant force in the Big Bash and amassed a large fanbase. When an Eastern Stater looks at that heaving Perth Stadium they are left with no doubt as to where cricket’s home is.
So naturally, slipping to 5th on the ladder and losing 4 of 7 matches doesn’t bode well. A cricket expert told The Times,
“The Big Bash League is the pinnacle of cricket and the Scorchers were the pinnacle of the Big Bash. Every kid in Australia looks at those orange uniforms and wants to be a part of it. To move to Perth and immerse themselves in real cricket. The Scorchers need to respect that”
Indeed, if the Scorchers keep losing then many of those starry eyes might turn to other Big Bash franchises and the name Perth might not even be synonymous with elite cricket anymore.
No doubt the Scorchers will dig deep and not concede any further games. Especially at the Furnance. Which was voted the best cricket venue of all time.
Let’s hope Perth can keep it’s crown!
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