Dylan Caporn: We need to show up if we want cricket matches to continue in Perth

Just like a West Australian’s place in the national test side, Perth’s hold on an annual match is shaky at best.

At the announcement of the next two years of cricketing schedule, it was revealed South Australia had secured the next seven tests immediately before Christmas.

It was a concession after SA’s Premier, Peter Malinauskas, went on a Boxing Day rant describing two back-to-back tests in that State against the West Indies as a “disgrace”.

Malinauskas, who’s made a habit of forcing the hand of sporting organisations to remember Adelaide exists, said cricket’s national body had “prioritised Perth”.

For most West Australians, hearing that Cricket Australia had “prioritised Perth” came as a shock, given the, at times, complicated relationship with both selectors and schedulers.

As part of lacklustre cricketing summers in the past two years, West Aussies have been treated to the West Indies and Pakistan. Both were uncompetitive and lacked any tension the great game is known for.

With the WACA Ground’s famed history with thrilling matches and big cricketing names WA is the fitting home for the start of summer.

From this year, finally a challenge worthy of Perth. A five-test series against India, at home, starting in WA at The West Test.

Here’s where West Australians need to step up to the crease — we need to show up.

Starting on Friday, November 22, Perth has a chance to prove we deserve to be the long-term home of the first test.