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An interview with Australian men’s batting allrounder Cooper Connolly is now available. source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) The Australian squad arrived in Dubai for its Sri Lanka preparation camp, having their first sessions at the ICC Academy today. Interview: Training vision: The Australian squad has officially arrived in Dubai to kick off their preparation camp for the Sri Lanka series. Today, they completed their first training session at the ICC Academy, focusing on adapting to subcontinent conditions. Training Vision The ICC Academy in Dubai provided the perfect setting for the Australian squad’s initial preparations. With its state-of-the-art facilities, players were able to work on both batting and bowling techniques suited to Sri Lankan pitches. The focus of the session included mastering spin bowling and refining shot selections, which are key to success in Sri Lanka. The coaching staff emphasized acclimatizing to the hot and humid conditions, replicating ...

Jan 21, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Preliminary Australian squad for the ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a preliminary 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy. Australia: Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis (TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club) Matthew Short (VIC/Northcote Cricket Club) Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) Marcus Stoinis (WA/Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club) Adam Zampa (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: “This is a balanced and experienced squad with the core having been involved in the previous one-day World Cup, the West Indies series, last year’s successful tour ...

Jan 13, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Media conference with Ellyse Perry (105) following Australia’s 122-run win against India source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Vision below from a media conference with Ellyse Perry (105) following Australia’s 122-run win against India at ABF in Brisbane. The third CommBank ODI is in Perth on Wednesday.     Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Dec 8, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Australia coach declares Maxwell in frame for Sri Lanka Tests   Source : adaderana Newly re-signed Australia coach Andrew McDonald has declared veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell “100 per cent” in the frame for a long-awaited return to Test cricket in Sri Lanka. The enigmatic Maxwell last appeared at Test level in 2017 when he featured on the tour of Bangladesh. The 36-year-old was all but certain to be included for the four-Test series in India last year, but was ruled out after infamously breaking his leg at a party. In his new book, The Showman, Maxwell wrote he would be doing himself an injustice if he gave up on his dream of adding to his seven Tests. Maxwell just needs to stay fit and in form and he should be considered for the two Tests in Sri Lanka, starting in late-January. His chances were enhanced after McDonald watched how New Zealand ...

Oct 31, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Record-breaking turnout anticipated from India for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy source: Cricket Australia – CA Multiculural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia is delighted to announce a significant surge in ticket sales from India, emphasising the excitement of the fierce rivalry between the two cricketing giants competing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There has been a remarkable six times increase in the number of ticket purchasers from India compared to all last season. This surge in interest continues when compared to the 2018/19 sales period, the last series unaffected by COVID-19, with six times the number of Indian fans purchasing tickets this season so far. The number of tickets sold to purchasers from India for the Boxing Day Test is already ten times the amount sold for the Boxing Day Test in 2018 at the same point in time, showcasing the immense interest and excitement surrounding this historic fixture. This overwhelming response also shows ...

Jul 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named the Australian women’s squads for the T20I and ODI CommBank Tour of Bangladesh. Source: (c) Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media – eLanka Victorian pair Tayla Vlaeminck and Sophie Molineux headline the inclusions after earning selection in both the T20I and ODI squads. Vlaeminck, one of the world’s fastest bowlers, made a successful return for Victoria earlier this year after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained while playing for Australia A in England last July. Molineux, who played in Australia’s Test victory over South Africa earlier this month, was the standout bowler of the 2023-24 WNCL season with 17 wickets at an average of 14.47 and a best of 6-45 since her return in December. Spinner Jess Jonassen and all-rounder Heather Graham have been omitted from the squad that faced South Africa earier this month. The back-to-back three-match series’ will be ...

Feb 27, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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Australian 15-player men’s squad for the T20 Series on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand Courtesy of Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media (eLanka) The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named the following 15-player men’s squad for the T20 Series on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand. Australia: Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers/Fremantle Cricket Club) (c) Pat Cummins (Sydney Thunder/Penrith Cricket Club) Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes/Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes/ Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers/Joondalup Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club) Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers/Northcote Cricket Club) Steve Smith (Sydney Sixers/Sutherland Cricket Club) Mitchell Starc (Sydney Sixers/Manly Warringah Cricket Club) Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars/Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club) Matthew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes/Clarence Cricket Club) David Warner (Sydney Thunder/Randwick Petersham Cricket Club) Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades/Sutherland Cricket Club) NSP Chair of Selectors George ...

Feb 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Australian men’s fast bowler Jason Behrendorff spoke to the media in Perth today ahead of the Dettol T20 Series against the West Indies. Source: Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media – eLanka I’m really excited. Yeah, I’ve never actually got to play an international match at home before so Hopefully I’ll get the nod for that game in particular and yeah, it’s going to be an amazing spec tool We know how amazing Opta Stadium is when we fill it out for the furnace So hopefully we get a huge crowd when we play the West Indies. For sure Yeah, for sure. Any time you get to play cricket for Australia in a World Cup year is a great opportunity to put your name up. So yeah, I’m really happy that I’m involved in the squad for one, but then hopefully I can continue to play some good cricket and really ...

Feb 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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