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eLanka Newsletter – 20th October 2024 -6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sydney Peterites celebrate Golden Gleam in grand style – By Lawrence Machado Sri Lanka’s batters run riot in historic series triumph over West Indies. Nissanka, Mendis and Perera destroy Windies defiance. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Iconic Sydney Opera House Sails Illuminate to Welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Celebrating Royal Visits to Australia Tomatoes. Human Benefits in Disease Prevention – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake VICTOR MELDER SRI LANKA LIBRARY – By Charles Schokman Vap Full Moon Poya Day: A Day of Spiritual Significance-by Kalani-eLanka The publishing of a book on the Concepts in Buddhism and Buddhist Philosophy – By Sarath Hemachandra See beyond the Well and Contribute to System Change! – By Oscar E V Fernando 171 Homestead – ...

Oct 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Cricket Australia, eLanka Newsletter, Hearty Traditional Sri Lankan Dish, Nimal Chandrasena, Tesla’s Optimus Robots

Maxwell, Younus and Fleming to celebrate Australian summer on 5 October Source – Cricket Australia: CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia is thrilled to announce a vibrant cricket festival will kick off the blockbuster summer of cricket in Melbourne. The event will take place on 5 October from 3pm at Fed Square offering a unique opportunity for fans to meet and greet some of the biggest names in cricket. Australian all-rounder Glen Maxwell, Pakistan’s former T20 World Cup-winning captain Younus Khan, former Australian Test fast bowler and 1999 World Cup winner Damien Fleming, Victorian Captain Will Sutherland, and Australian Women’s U19 cricketer Hasrat Gill will appear at the three-hour festival. The event will engage and entertain cricket fans while promoting the international, and Big Bash League matches to be played in Melbourne. It will also generate excitement among multicultural cricket fans through player appearances from W/BBL players, autograph sessions and ...

Sep 30, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australian summer, Australian Test fast bowler, Cricket Australia, cricket in Melbourne, Damien Fleming, Hasrat Gill, T20 World Cup-winning captain, W/BBL players

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 ...

Aug 19, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 150th Anniversary Test Match, Adelaide Oval, Ashes Test, Australian cricket, Australian sports events, Boxing Day Test, Christmas Test, Cricket Australia, Cricket Australia schedule, cricket broadcasting rights, cricket events Australia, cricket fans Australia, cricket fixtures 2024-2031, cricket tourism Australia, cricket venues, Day-Night Test, international Test matches, MCG, Melbourne Cricket Ground, New Year's Test, Perth Stadium

Tri-color displayed at MCG as Cricket Australia presents ODI WC Trophy on Indian Independence Day Source: Cricket Australia CA Multicultural Media (elanka) In a collaborative effort between Cricket Australia and the Indian Consulate General in Melbourne, the Indian flag was proudly showcased on the digital scoreboard screen inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Indian Independence Day. The historic stadium was abuzz with excitement as Cricket Australia presented the ICC ODI World Cup Trophy 2023 in a special ceremony. The Olympic Room at the MCG was decked out in Indian flags, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the gathered fans. The highlight of the event was the opportunity for Indian fans to take photos with the coveted trophy, a gesture deeply appreciated by the enthusiastic crowd. The proceedings began with the rendition of the Indian National Anthem, adding to the sense of pride and patriotism. The event was hosted by the Indian ...

Aug 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cricket Australia, ICC ODI World Cup Trophy 2023, India vs Australia, Indian Consulate General Melbourne, Indian cricket fans, Indian Independence Day, Indian National Anthem, MCG, Melbourne Cricket Ground

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 ...

Aug 6, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australian cricket, Australian Cricketers Association, Australian National Teams, Big Bash League, CA CEO, Cricket Australia, Cricket Growth Strategy, Cricket Media Deals, Cricket Pandemic Leadership, Cricket Success, Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, Men's Cricket, Nick Hockley, Sports Leadership Transition, Womens Cricket

MEDIA RELEASE – Countdown to historic Ashes Day-Night Test begins Australia captain Alyssa Healy and vice-captain Tahlia McGrath are preparing to light up the MCG as the countdown to the historic CommBank Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test Match begins. Healy and McGrath were at the MCG last night to mark six months to go until Australia and England play in the first-ever day-night Test at the stadium between January 30 – February 2, 2025. Click here for imagery, vision and interviews of Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath at the MCG to launch the countdown to the day-night Test. The match coincides with the 90th anniversary of the first ever women’s Test Match at the MCG, which was the third Test of the Australia-England series in 1934-35. Australia captain Alyssa Healy said: “We can’t wait to play the first-ever day-night Test at MCG. It’s going to be a special occasion as we ...

Jul 30, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 90th anniversary women’s cricket, Alyssa Healy, Australia vs England women’s cricket, Australian Women’s cricket team, CommBank Women’s Ashes, Cricket at MCG, Cricket Australia, First-ever day-night Test MCG, Historic cricket match, Historic sporting events Melbourne, ICC T20 World Cup, Iconic cricket events, MCG Test Match, Melbourne Cricket Club, Tahlia McGrath, Victorian Government, Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test, Women’s Ashes series, Women’s cricket under lights, Women’s Test Match anniversary

Australian Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Cricket Schedule 2024 – Dates & Times and How to Watch Live – Milestone Weber WBBL|10 season to usher in new era The Weber WBBL’s milestone Season 10 will herald a new era for the competition, with more marquee matches played in world class stadiums and a revised structure unveiled for the upcoming summer. The schedule for Weber WBBL|10, announced today, will feature: An expanded Stadium Series featuring six matches in four venues A WBBL|09 Final rematch to open the season at Adelaide Oval The Gabba’s return to the WBBL for the first time since WBBL|04 A new home ground for Sydney Thunder at Drummoyne Oval An optimised 43-game structure – 40 regular season games, three Finals Greater proportion of home and away season in prime time More ways to watch across The Seven Network, 7plus, FOX SPORTS and Kayo Sports Media opportunity: Cricket ...

Jul 9, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australian Women’s Big Bash League, Cricket Australia, Nick Addison, WBBL Cricket Schedule 2024, Weber WBBL’s milestone Season 10

eLanka Newsletter – 7th July 2024 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A cold and frosty night in Melbourne failed to overcome the warmth of the birthday celebration of Suresh De Cruze at the popular Walawwa. – By Trevine Rodrigo Record-breaking turnout anticipated from India for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy ‘Never look back & never compromise’ – By Savithri Rodrigo The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-7-6 SUNDAY CHOICE – The Lord is My Shepherd – By Charles Schokman Top 10 Job Fields in Australia – By Bhanuka – eLanka The Moringa Tree: Nature’s Miracle – By Nadeeka – eLanka Kaleidoscope Let’s Talk with Beverley Pinder OAM 27th June 2024 India strives for cobalt in contested ocean waters – By Arundathie Abeysinghe THARANGA NANAYAKKARA RENOWNED AS ‘RADIO THARANGA’ A MULTIPOTENTIALITY INDIVIDUAL ALREADY AN ICON IN FM ...

Jul 7, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Cricket Australia, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, KKS PERERA, LPL 2024, Sunil Thenabadu, World’s End

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 eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australia cricket news, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cricket Australia, Joel Morrison

“We absolutely want to see cricket grow”, Nick Hockley on Afghanistan cricket Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media ( eLanka ) Considering Afghanistan’s remarkable win against Australia, Cricket Australia’s CEO Nick Hockley congratulated the Afghan team for their exceptional performance. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Afghan cricketers, particularly in the context of human rights issues affecting women’s cricket in the country. “We absolutely want to see cricket grow and thrive all around the world for women and men,” Hockley said. Hockley also expressed hope for future progress that would allow for the resumption of bilateral cricket between Australia and Afghanistan. Despite current restrictions, Cricket Australia maintains close communication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and remains committed to supporting the growth of the sport in Afghanistan. During the press conference, Nick Hockley addressed questions regarding the support for Afghan women’s cricket. He noted that several Afghan women cricketers ...

Jul 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged "CRICKET, Australia, Cricket Australia, Cricket Australia’s CEO, Nick Hockley