Dumped Test batsman Simon Katich will link with the Perth Scorchers for the revamped domestic Twenty20 cricket competition.

Tasmanian Roar showed some sharp fielding to hold off Western Fury in their Women's National Cricket League Twenty20 clash at Floreat Park Oval on Saturday.

New South Wales and Victoria have recorded victories in their respective Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) Twenty20 fixtures on Friday.

Sri Lanka vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene admits the absence of Australian pace ace Shaun Tait from Sunday's Twenty20 clash at the WACA has eased his team's worries.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and paceman Peter Siddle will make their international returns from injury in Sunday's Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka at the WACA ground after being named in the 12-man Australian squad.