The Papare Band and former Sri Lankan women captain Shashikala set to Ignite Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG   Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Melbourne based Sri Lankan community has announced to come forward to support Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG commencing from 30th Jan. The Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is set to witness a unique and vibrant atmosphere, thanks to a diverse range of supporters rallying behind both teams. Cricket Australia has actively encouraged participation from diverse communities, with notable figures like Sri Lankan former women captain Shashikala Siriwardene, Pakistan cricketer Usman Qadir and Renegades player Ruwantha Kellopatha expected to be in attendance along with various fan groups. The MCG will be abuzz with color and energy as various fan groups come together to celebrate the occasion. The Sri Lankan Papare Band, Pakistan Hulk, English Barmy Army, and a Pakistani ...

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The Papare Band and former Sri Lankan women captain Shashikala set to Ignite Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG Melbourne based Sri Lankan community has announced to come forward to support Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG commencing from 30th Jan. The Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is set to witness a unique and vibrant atmosphere, thanks to a diverse range of supporters rallying behind both teams. Cricket Australia has actively encouraged participation from diverse communities, with notable figures like Sri Lankan former women captain Shashikala Siriwardene, Pakistan cricketer Usman Qadir and Renegades player Ruwantha Kellopatha expected to be in attendance along with various fan groups. The MCG will be abuzz with color and energy as various fan groups come together to celebrate the occasion. The Sri Lankan Papare Band, Pakistan Hulk, English Barmy Army, and a Pakistani group led by Tariq Naveed, who purchased 850 tickets ...

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MEDIA RELEASE December 4, 2024 Festival Atmosphere to Takeover Yarra Park for NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test Match at the MCG source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Melbourne’s iconic NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test Match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will be a cauldron of colour and sound when Australia takes on India in the fourth Test of the five-test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In partnership with the Victorian Government, the Boxing Day Test will be bigger and better than ever with a Summer Festival in Yarra Park before history is made in January with a CommBank Women’s Ashes Test between Australia and England at the MCG. The Summer Festival, which is free entry for fans, will be delivered by Cricket Australia across the first three days of the Boxing Day Test (26-28 December 2024), helping celebrate the rich connections between India and Australia, with a focus on food, ...

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