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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

Record 67% increased in demand for Border-Gavaskar Tests Tickets on opening day of sales in Australia Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia has witnessed an unprecedented surge in ticket demand for the Border-Gavaskar Tests on the first day of sales for the upcoming Australia Cricket Summer. The five-Test NRMA Insurance Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has seen a remarkable 67% increase in demand compared to the previous highest for an India Test series in 2018-19. As expected, Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) emerged as the hottest property, attracting cricket enthusiasts from all corners. Additionally, the Sydney New Year’s Test, bolstered by the iconic McGrath Day activities, experienced strong ticket sales, reflecting the fans’ eagerness to be part of the annual charitable event. Brisbane also saw a significant uptick in interest, with numerous fans expressing their excitement to revisit the Gabba, where India famously clinched a ...

Jun 11, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia cricket, Border-Gavaskar Tests, Border-Gavaskar Tests Tickets, India Fan Zones for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, MCG, NRMA Insurance Border-Gavaskar Trophy seriesMelbourne Cricket Ground

Pakistan show fight on Boxing day to curtail Australia. BY RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Pakistan showed better intent and threw down the gauntlet to Australia in a rain curtailed first day of the Boxing day Test in Melbourne. Pakistan’s bowlers were on a mission as they bowled better lines and length to suffocate Australia’s free scoring batters, and on a rain shortened first day, Australia could only muster 185 for 3. Winning an important toss and putting Australia in, appeared debatable at the outset, but turned out to be the correct one at the end of the day’s play. The spirited display breathed new life into the series that seemed one-sided after the Perth mauling the Pakistanis were handed. But the pitch at the MCG had plenty of assistance to Pakistan’s pretty fiery attack that tested Australia’s batters with sharp movement and bounce. It shapes for a competitive ...

Dec 27, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Boxing, Boxing day Test in Melbourne, MCG, Pakistan’s bowlers