WACA to lose major international games

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The historic WACA Ground will no longer host international matches featuring England, India or South Africa from 2018-19, with all major internationals set to move to the new Perth Stadium.

Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) announced on Thursday, the WACA Ground will become a boutique venue that will host only the countries that draw smaller crowds.

Sheffield Shield cricket and domestic limited-overs games will also stay at the WACA Ground, but Big Bash League matches will shift to the Perth Stadium at Burswood, which is expected to be completed by early 2018.

The proposed timeline means that 2017-18 might be the last time an Ashes Test is held at the WACA.