Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley hints at possible Tri-series with India and Pakistan Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media ( eLanka ) In a significant development for cricket fans in the subcontinent, Cricket Australia’s Chief Executive Nick Hockley has expressed a strong desire to facilitate a high-profile tri-series involving India and Pakistan. This move comes amidst growing excitement for the long-awaited clash between these traditional rivals, which has always been a major attraction in the cricketing world. During an online press conference, Nick Hockley highlighted the immense enthusiasm that surrounds India-Pakistan encounters. “Pakistan and India are traditional rival teams; there is a lot of excitement for their matches,” he remarked. He further elaborated that Cricket Australia is keen to support and assist in organizing both bilateral and tri-series with these nations. “We are ready to support both teams for a bilateral and a tri-series,” Nick Hockley added, emphasizing Cricket ...

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Cricket’s Golden Ticket launched as international tickets go on sale Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket fans will have the chance to win a money can’t buy Golden Ticket when general public tickets for the 2024-25 international cricket season go on sale today (June 14) at 11am venue local time. When fans purchase a ticket to either the NRMA Insurance Men’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series or the CommBank Women’s Ashes Test by June 30, 2024, they’ll go into the draw for a chance to win one of six Golden Tickets. All fans who purchased tickets in the pre-sale window from June 4-13 will be automatically included in the draw. As the ultimate upgrade to their Test Match ticket, the Golden Ticket winners and a guest will experience a pitch walk, a behind the scenes tour, a meet and greet with an Australian player, a ticket upgrade to corporate ...

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Warner fails after two lives in rain shortened second day. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports editor) Australia limped to 106 for 2 off 47 overs when bad light followed by rain, brought a halt to the second day’s play which was subsequently abandoned.  David Warner playing his last Test,  survived two lives but was unable to capitalise on his good fortune to be snapped up at first slip for 34. A clearly disappointed Warner left the SCG to a standing ovation from the 30,000 plus crowd. His close buddy and opening partner for many years, Usman Khawaja figured in their 22nd 50 run partnership before Warner departed.   Khawaja who has had tremendous success at the SCG appeared set for a half century until Pakistan’s batting hero Aamir Jamal bowling with venom, forced him to edge one to the slips for a painstaking 47. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith ...

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Chamari Athapaththu visited a local cricket club in Sydney In a bid to promote Chamari Bay and connect with the cricket community, Athapaththu visited the Harris Park Cricket Club at Rosehill today. The star cricketer not only engaged with young and aspiring cricketers but also actively participated in a game with them. The enthusiastic young players had the unique opportunity to play alongside one of the standout performers of WBBL Season 09. Expressing her joy at the announcement of Chamari Bay, Athapaththu said, “It feels incredible to have a stand named after me, especially at such a historic venue like the Sydney Cricket Ground. I am grateful for the support from Sydney Thunders and their fans. It was fantastic playing cricket with these passionate young cricketers at Harris Park Cricket Club. They are the future stars of the game, and I am excited to witness their journey.” Looking ahead to ...

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SQUADs in growth boom, as ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket fever ramps up among multicultural communities Growth in the free, official Facebook community groups for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 SQUADs has exploded in recent weeks as excitement builds for the biggest global sporting event of the year coming to Australia and cricket lovers clamber to connect with fellow cricket news, cricket fans, culture, and cricket insights. A global celebration of cultural diversity on the world stage, T20 World Cup is a unique opportunity to connect cricket-loving multicultural communities in Australia. Sixteen nations will be competing in 45 matches across seven host cities from 16 October to 13 November 2022, featuring teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and more. The ICC SQUAD Facebook groups are a fun, interactive and exciting initiative allowing people to support their teams while connecting with their local communities through a shared ...

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