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CA Announces Seven Stellar Years of Cricket The 150th Anniversary Test Match at the MCG is among the highlights of Cricket Australia’s (CA) confirmed allocation of men’s international Test match hosting rights over the next seven seasons. Australia and England will meet at the MCG in March 2027 in a one-off celebration of the first Test played in March 1877. It follows the enormously successful 1977 Centenary Test which Australia won, like the first Test, by 45 runs. The awarding of hosting rights for select men’s international Tests, one-day internationals, T20Is and other matches across the next seven summers (2024-25 to 2030-31) is the culmination of a series of strategic partnerships between CA and State and Territory Governments on behalf of Australian Cricket to provide greater certainty for fans and communities, and to grow cricket events across the country. Government investment in cricket is crucial to ensure Australia’s national teams continue ...

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MEDIA RELEASE –August 6 2024 Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley to step down after next summer Source : Cricket Australia CA Multicultural media (eLanka) Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has announced that he will step down after the upcoming season, following nearly 13 years working in Australian Cricket, including five as CA CEO. Hockley said: “This was a difficult decision, however following what promises to be a blockbuster summer and with our five-year strategic plan well progressed, this is the right time to pursue another challenge, while giving the Board plenty of time to find its next CEO to build on the strong foundations now in place. “This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focussed on the season ahead and supporting the Board on succession and a smooth transition.” CA Chair Mike Baird confirmed that Nick had advised the Board that next summer would be his final ...

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Women’s A to face India Women’s A in Queensland this August source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) July 1, 2024 A multi-format women’s A series across Queensland in August will kick-start a blockbuster summer that will see Australia take on four separate Indian sides over the course of the season. The Australian Women’s Team will face India in the CommBank ODI Series in December, while a men’s A series will be followed by the highly anticipated NRMA Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series beginning in November. National selectors have named three separate squads for the women’s A series that will feature a trio of T20s in Brisbane, three 50-over matches in Mackay and a four-day clash on the Gold Coast. Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will captain the T20 and 50-over squads and will be joined in the white ball matches by fellow national pace bowlers Kim Garth, Megan Schutt and Tayla ...

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New Plan to Drive Growth in Women and Girls’ Cricket – by Johann Dias Jayasinha Source : Johann Dias Jayasinha Facebook Australian Cricket has launched its Women and Girls Action Plan to keep cricket at the forefront of the women’s sports revolution by driving significant increases in participation, audiences, commercial revenue and representation over the next ten years. Nick Hockley, CA Chief Executive Officer said: “Building on its long and proud history, the growth of cricket as a sport for women and girls over the past decade is one of the great success stories of Australian sport and we are confident this action plan will provide the focus and energy to ensure we accelerate cricket’s leadership position. “We’ve seen what is possible with transformative moments such as 86,174 fans packing the MCG for the T20 World Cup final, which remains the highest attendance for a female sporting event in Australia. < ...

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New Plan to Drive Growth in Women and Girls’ Cricket source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka MEDIA RELEASE April 30, 2024 Australian Cricket has launched its Women and Girls Action Plan to keep cricket at the forefront of the women’s sports revolution by driving significant increases in participation, audiences, commercial revenue and representation over the next ten years. Increased investment in female-friendly infrastructure, grassroots programs, player payments and competitions and pathways are key features of the plan which has set bold targets to enhance all aspects of cricket for women and girls. There will be a major focus on filling stadiums and growing viewing audiences for women’s internationals and the WBBL and creating more playing opportunities and higher player payments. As a result, the WBBL will feature a 40-game regular season (in line with the BBL) and a new domestic women’s T20 competition will be introduced creating ...

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Aravinda de Silva joins the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame – Felicitation dinner hosted by the Australian Cricket Society in Toorak – By Johann Dias Jayasinha   Souce: Johann Dias Jayasinha Linked In –   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Former Journalist of India to Communications Specialist in Cricket NSW: A journey of Swagata Sen in Australia Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Swagata Sen’s presence at Cricket NSW comes at a pivotal moment, coinciding with Australian Cricket’s recent launch of their Multicultural Action Plan (MAP). As part of the MAP, The SQUADS aim to spotlight the remarkable journeys of multicultural cricket enthusiasts contributing to Australian cricket. Sen’s journey into the heart of Australian cricket is a tale of passion and perseverance. From her childhood days, cricket held a special place in her heart, igniting a flame that would guide her career path. Her unique perspective, shaped by her Indian roots and global experiences, enriches the discourse surrounding the sport, fostering understanding and unity. Now, as a communications specialist at Cricket NSW, Sen often finds herself in the presence of her cricketing favourites such as Mitchell Starc ...

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Finchy calls stumps after BBL|13 Melbourne Renegades legend Aaron Finch will call time on his incredible KFC Big Bash career, announcing this BBL|13 season will be his last. One of Australian cricket’s greatest white ball players, the 37-year-old confirmed the news at Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of the Renegades clash with the Hobart Hurricanes. A Melbourne Renegades player since the inception of the competition, Finch’s impact on the club, league and fans has been profound. Finch’s unwavering commitment to the club saw him captain the side for nine consecutive seasons, between BBL|02 and BBL|10, leading the Renegades to their maiden BBL title in BBL|08. He is the club’s leading scorer with 3311* runs and sits behind only Chris Lynn on the Big Bash League’s all-time runs tally, among a host of accolades. Reflecting on his extraordinary career at both international and domestic level, Finch said he has “loved ...

Jan 4, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Hussey and Larsen to be inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee, together with Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), has announced Michael Hussey and Lyn Larsen AM as inductees into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Hussey and Larsen become the 62nd and 63rd inductees into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, established in 1996. Media Opportunity: Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee Michael Hussey and Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Chair Peter King will be available to media this morning at 8.15am AEDT at the Dennis Lillee Statue at the MCG. Lyn Larsen will be available for interviews upon request. VNR: Click here to download vision and photos of Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee Lyn Larsen. Michael Hussey Michael Hussey was a prolific batter for Australia and Western Australia and as renowned for his incredible ability ...

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