CA and KFC Enhance Industry-leading Partnership Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia’s (CA’s) long-standing partnership with KFC will continue after the relationship with the global restaurant chain was extended for at least another three years. The renewal ensures one of the most iconic partnerships in Australian Sport will remain prominent throughout the cricket season with KFC continuing as naming rights partner for the BBL while KFC will enhance its role across Australian Cricket as a Platinum Partner of CA. Throughout all 14 BBL seasons, the KFC brand has aligned perfectly with the exciting and innovative league. Summers and KFC are synonymous with the BBL’s fun, family-friendly atmosphere and creating more brilliant fan experiences will be a key aspect of the partnership. Nielsen Sports research has shown the CA-KFC partnership is consistently a sports industry-leader in sponsorship awareness, reflecting the legacy the partnership has established in more ...

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Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2025-26.     Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) The MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer’s Association states between 20 and 24 male players are eligible to be contracted. Cricket Australia contracted men’s players 2025-26: Xavier Bartlett (QLD/Gold Coast Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis (TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Sam Konstas (NSW/ Sutherland District Cricket Club) Matthew Kuhnemann (TAS/Clarence Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern Districts Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club) Lance Morris (WA/Scarborough Cricket ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd March 2025 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter MEDIA RELEASE: HORNSBY SHIRE TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WITH TASTE OF THE WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL Affairs of SriLankan Airlines could be turned around using local expertise – former CAA chair – By Hiran H Senewiratne Ibrahim Muhammad – Cricket Australia XI Award for Communication Kaleidoscope 254 ft the Vietnamese Ambassador, 1st woman Chairperson of SLANA, an ode to women, sno “DEWATHA ELI” MUSICAL CONCERT ,SONGS OF LYRICIST CEO TELEVIEW SUNIL RATNAYAKE COMPILED DURING HIS LEISSURE HELD AT BMICH ON 15th MARCH 2025 – By Sunil Thenabadu SUNDAY CHOICE – WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO COMMIT? – By Charles Schokman Discovering ancient flush toilets in palatial residences in South Korea. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake SpeedStar Championship 2025: Set to Kick-Off at SpeedBay, Port City! Think ...

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Cricket Australia extended warm wishes to everyone celebrating the vibrant festival of Holi. source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) To join in the festivities, Cricket Australia took the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy to Holi events in Melbourne, giving cricket fans and the community a unique opportunity to take selfies and photos with the iconic trophy. The excitement was doubled with giveaways of BBL and WBBL merchandise, including Cricket Australia hats, adding to the colorful celebrations. Cricket Australia’s gesture was a testament to the organization’s commitment to engaging with diverse communities and promoting the spirit of cricket beyond the field, aligning with its Multicultural Action Plan to foster greater inclusivity and diversity within the sport.     Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 2nd March 2025 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Blood suckers in white coats…. A profession at the depths of moral depravity-By Aubrey Joachim Cricket Australia wishes Muslims a Happy Ramadan Saveen Gunarathne bestowed to the most venerable order of St John By Clifford Lazarus Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced a 14-player Australian squad for the CommBank Women’s T20 Tour of New Zealand. Shawn Mendis Lawyers marks a successful first anniversary at their Pakenham office in Victoria ABSC INC. HOLDS MEDIA CONFERENCE AND DINNER TO PROMOTE EKONOMOS, ISSUE 6, 2025 Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – March 2025 The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2025-3-1 WILL PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TARIFF POLICY BENEFIT USA ? – By N.S.Venkataraman THE “ALIEN”ROCK IN SRI LANKA – Tino DE LA Motte LIBRARY ...

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Cricket Australia wishes Muslims a Happy Ramadan Cricket Australia has sent warm wishes to Muslims in Australia for the holy month of Ramadan. “Ramadan Kareem! We wish you a month of reflection, joy, and togetherness,” said Cricket Australia. This is part of Cricket Australia’s plan to connect with people from different cultures. Last summer, they created dedicated fan zones for Pakistani and Indian fans to cheer their teams inside the stadiums. They also served halal food for Pakistani fans and spicy food for Indian fans. By sending Ramadan wishes, Cricket Australia is showing its commitment to being inclusive and welcoming to people from all backgrounds. Usman Khawaja has also wished Ramadan Mubarak by posting a photo of his Sehri time on his social media. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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UNICEF Australia and Cricket Australia make an appeal for gender equality at the Women’s Ashes MELBOURNE, 29 JANUARY 2025 – UNICEF Australia and Cricket Australia have teamed up to make every appeal at the CommBank Women’s Ashes Test an appeal for gender equality – for girls who can’t make it to the pitch.   The partnership will help support UNICEF’s programs in countries across the world, addressing critical issues like education, child marriage, safety, and adolescent health – such as UNICEF-supported programs in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, a UNICEF-supported sport for development program aims to ensure girls have the opportunity to participate in sports – particularly cricket – to help them build their strength, give them an opportunity to participate in the community, support their learning, and build their skills in leadership and confidence.  Also in Sri Lanka, UNICEF is supporting healthcare providers with maternal care training, making it possible for healthcare providers to counsel ...

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Cricket Australia and Bradman Foundation announce social impact partnership Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia (CA) and the Bradman Foundation have today announced a three-year social impact partnership that will support the Foundation’s initiatives that link mental wellbeing and performance potential. The partnership announcement comes as the Bradman Museum launches “Unstoppable” – a new exhibition celebrating women’s cricket. Opening at the Bradman Museum in Bowral today, “Unstoppable” is a multimedia experience that explores the stories and moments that shaped Women’s Cricket in Australia from the 1800s through to the present day. The exhibition opens ahead of the CommBank Women’s Ashes, which begins in Sydney on Sunday January 12, and will be a permanent display at the Bradman Museum. CA’s partnership with the Bradman Foundation also includes providing Cricket Australia apparel and equipment for exhibitions. Inspired by the life and legacy of Sir Donald Bradman, the Bradman ...

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RECORD CROWDS FOR BOXING DAY Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Australian cricket yesterday recorded its highest ever attendance for a single day. A total of 152,375 fans attended Day 1 of the NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the KFC BBL|14 matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium. This is a 26% increase on the record set 12 months ago when 120,662 fans came through the gates on Boxing Day 2023. In Melbourne, a crowd of 87,242 watched Australia score 6-311 after electing to bat first in the fourth NRMA Insurance Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. This was a record attendance for a day of Test cricket against India in Australia. The day’s second match saw the Sydney Sixers defeat the Melbourne Stars by eight wickets in front of 23,212 fans, the largest ever crowd at the SCG’s annual Boxing Day fixture. The national ...

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India’s schedule in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) 20th Dec – Rest Day 21st Dec – 9:30 am to 1:00 pm 22nd Dec – 9:30 am to 1:00 pm 23rd Dec – Rest Day 24th Dec – 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm 25th Dec – Rest Day Media interactions post training sessions on 21st and 22nd. The pre-match PC will take place on 24th December. We encourage media to bring their accreditation over the weekend. The accreditation booth will be open from Sunday with further logistical details to follow in a media advisory that will be emailed to approved media. Saturday CA media contact at MCG: Ibrahim Muhammad – 0406 780 610 Sunday CA media contact at MCG: Sarah Carpinteri – 0439 755 906 The Australian team will arrive over the weekend with their first training and media interactions beginning ...

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