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id Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Australia & around the world Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka   Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Australia & around the world Asalaam-u-alaikum! On behalf of everyone at Cricket Australia I’d like to wish Eid Mubarak to all those families and friends that are coming together and celebrating today. Just as cricket brings people together, so does Eid in a time of reflection of celebration and I hope this Eid is a time where we all come together, we work together in a spirit of harmony and respect. Eid Mubarak.   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 10, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Sophie Molineux earns CA contract ahead of blockbuster year   Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Cricket Australia announces a 17-strong group of centrally contracted women’s players ahead of the T20 World Cup and Ashes. Sophie Molineux’s outstanding return to international cricket has seen the allrounder earn a spot on Cricket Australia’s contract list, as part of a 17-strong women’s group for the 2024-25 schedule that features a T20 World Cup and Ashes. Molineux had earned an upgrade to the 2023-24 contract list last month during Australia’s tour of Bangladesh, and her excellent returns across five matches in that series see her effectively retain her place. Meg Lanning is the only player to drop off last season’s list, following the former Australia captain’s retirement from international cricket last November. CA contracted women’s players 2024-25: Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Jessica ...

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MEDIA RELEASE March 28, 2024 Australian Men’s Contracted Players 2024-25 Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25. 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 2024-25: Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) 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) 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) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster ...

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MEDIA RELEASE – March 28, 2024 Australian Men’s Contracted Players 2024-25 Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25. 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 2024-25: Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) 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) 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) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn ...

Mar 28, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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TEST CRICKET IN THE LIMELIGHT AS AUSTRALIA-INDIA RIVALRY GROWS Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Cricket Australia (CA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are delighted the storied rivalry between the countries will get even bigger next summer as Test cricket continues to thrive. The first men’s five-match NRMA Insurance Test series between Australia and India since 1991-92 will be a highlight of the 2024-25 international schedule to be announced in coming days. The extension of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for this and future series recognises the standing of the nations which contested the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final as well as their enduring commitment to the game’s preeminent international format. India’s supporters flocked to the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in huge numbers and the extended tour will provide a wonderful opportunity for fans across the country, including Australia’s growing ...

Mar 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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The Tollywood film stars in a Celebrity Cricket Carnival in Melbourne for the 1st time Champions in the T20 exhibition match. By CCC in Melbourne – sent by Johann Dias Jayasinha The Tollywood Film stars from South India was in Melbourne for the 1st time on a Multicultural tour and played in an exhibition T20 Cricket match at Chirnside Park Werribee in front of almost Two Thousand fans. Chairman Sai Krishna from Celebrity Cricket Carnival in Australia who is responsible for the 4-day tour bringing the 14 Film Stars to Melbourne Australia. South Indian film stars (Tollywood) attended a meet and greet function in Point cook where 450 fans gathered for the dinner function. As the Stars in their spare time visited The Great Ocean Road, Melbourne CBD and Wildlife Ballarat Park to experience Victoria. CCC Chairman Mr Sai Krishna donated AUD $5000 to the Royal children’s Hospital on the ...

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More Kumars and Singhs as South-Asian Participation Surges in Australian Cricket source: Cricket Australia – CA Multimedia – eLanka According to Cricket Australia’s statistics Smith is no more the most common name among registered players in Australian Cricket. Australian players registration data for the 2023-24 season showed that Singh was the most registered surname with 4262 entries while 2364 Smiths were registered. Further emphasizing this growth, South-Asian surnames Kumar, Patel, Sharma and Khan among the top 16 out of 494 registered players on Cricket Australia’s players registration portal “Play HQ”. This significant trend highlights the growth in South-Asian registered participation has also impacted by Pakistan’s red ball team’s recent tour to Australia, which contributed to increasing these statistics. Cultural & linguistically diverse (CALD) Cricket participation continues to grow across Australian Cricket with a 36% increase since the last pre-COVID season in 2019/20. This comes as Cricket Australia (CA) actively pursues ...

Mar 16, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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From Mumbai to Melbourne: Omkar Vechalekar Pursuing cricket dreams in Australia Source Credit: Cricket Australia Multicultural Media – eLanka As part of the Multicultural Action Plan to foster diversity and inclusivity, Cricket Australia is proud to announce the launch of “People in Cricket” Season 2. This initiative aims to spotlight the remarkable journeys of multicultural cricket enthusiasts contributing to Australian cricket. Building upon the success of Season 1, which unveiled the untold stories of nine passionate South Asians making strides in Australian cricket, Season 2 will introduce 10 more individuals from diverse backgrounds who are making valuable contributions across the country. Among these inspiring individuals is Omkar Vechalekar, whose journey from Mumbai to Melbourne reflects his unwavering dedication to the sport. Embracing cricket as his primary language, Omkar currently serves as a Multicultural Participation Specialist at Cricket Victoria. In his role, Omkar not only bridges connections between multicultural communities and ...

Feb 19, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Cricket Australia commits to Multicultural Action Plan SQUAD Nepal turns one Source: (c) Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media – eLanka To embrace diversity and inclusiveness, Cricket Australia proudly celebrates the first anniversary of the SQUAD Nepal Facebook group on Saturday, 10 February. This digital platform with 2.5k group members, tailored for cricket enthusiasts within the Nepalese community residing in Australia, has emerged as a pivotal channel for connectivity and collaboration. Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Action Plan endeavours to grow the game and connect multicultural communities in Australia. Cricket Australia also takes this opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of Nepalese community members who have become integral stakeholders in Australian cricket. Michael Hennessy, Fan Engagement Manager (SQUADS): ‘’We are committed to implement Multicultural Action Plan to embrace the inclusiveness and diversity in Australian cricket. “We feel proud to celebrate the first anniversary of Squad Nepal Facebook group where fans can express their ...

Feb 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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