Cricket Australia announces annual results Cricket Australia (CA) today released its Annual Report for 2023-24. The report can be accessed here: https://issuu.com/cricketaustralia.comms/docs/ • CA is pleased to report a strong outlook for the game as we come to the end of the low point of the four-year cycle and look forward to a sustained period of revenue growth. • Highlights over the next four years include the Border Gavaskar Trophy, women’s and men’s Ashes series, a 150th anniversary Test against England, involvement in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and co-hosting of the ICC men’s T20 World Cup in October 2028. • In the 2023-24 financial year CA reported a net deficit of $31.9 million after funding to members, which was a better than anticipated result given decreases in revenue related to cricket content at this point in the four-year cycle. • Despite an anticipated content-driven $18.2 million year-on-year revenue decrease, ...

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Border Gavaskar Trophy set to boost sports tourism as Boxing Day Test sales reach unprecedented heights Source: Cricket Australia CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia has announced sales for the Boxing Day Test have reached ground-breaking heights, with Day 1 sales triple those recorded at the same period in 2018/19.  Sales for days 2-4 are also impressive with a remarkable 5.5 times increase from India’s last pre-covid tour to Australia.  Notably, the current sales figures also reveal a significant increase in interest from Indian tourists, with 3.9% of current purchasers for the Boxing Day Test hailing from India, compared to 0.7% in 2018/19. This season’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy series promises to be an unforgettable experience for cricket fans across Australia as the top-ranked men’s Test teams face off in a thrilling five match showdown. The series begins with the West Test in Perth from 22 November, followed by the day- night Test ...

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Kuldeep Yadav visits iconic MCG and Cricket Australia headquarters Source: Cricket Australia CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is currently in Melbourne on a short family trip, recently made a significant stop at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). During his visit, Kuldeep posed for a photo with the statue of his idol, the late Shane Warne, outside the stadium. Reflecting on the moment, he shared, “Shane Warne was my idol, and I had a very strong connection with him. I still get emotional when I think about Warnie—it feels like I’ve lost someone from my family.” Kuldeep’s visit to Melbourne also included a tour of the Cricket Australia (CA) headquarters. He was warmly welcomed by Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley through an online interaction. Cricket Australia presented Kuldeep with an overview of the upcoming Australian summer, highlighting the excitement as both India and Pakistan are set ...

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