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Women’s A to face India Women’s A in Queensland this August source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) July 1, 2024 A multi-format women’s A series across Queensland in August will kick-start a blockbuster summer that will see Australia take on four separate Indian sides over the course of the season. The Australian Women’s Team will face India in the CommBank ODI Series in December, while a men’s A series will be followed by the highly anticipated NRMA Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series beginning in November. National selectors have named three separate squads for the women’s A series that will feature a trio of T20s in Brisbane, three 50-over matches in Mackay and a four-day clash on the Gold Coast. Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will captain the T20 and 50-over squads and will be joined in the white ball matches by fellow national pace bowlers Kim Garth, Megan Schutt and Tayla ...

Jul 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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New Plan to Drive Growth in Women and Girls’ Cricket – by Johann Dias Jayasinha Source : Johann Dias Jayasinha Facebook Australian Cricket has launched its Women and Girls Action Plan to keep cricket at the forefront of the women’s sports revolution by driving significant increases in participation, audiences, commercial revenue and representation over the next ten years. Nick Hockley, CA Chief Executive Officer said: “Building on its long and proud history, the growth of cricket as a sport for women and girls over the past decade is one of the great success stories of Australian sport and we are confident this action plan will provide the focus and energy to ensure we accelerate cricket’s leadership position. “We’ve seen what is possible with transformative moments such as 86,174 fans packing the MCG for the T20 World Cup final, which remains the highest attendance for a female sporting event in Australia. < ...

May 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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New Plan to Drive Growth in Women and Girls’ Cricket source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka MEDIA RELEASE April 30, 2024 Australian Cricket has launched its Women and Girls Action Plan to keep cricket at the forefront of the women’s sports revolution by driving significant increases in participation, audiences, commercial revenue and representation over the next ten years. Increased investment in female-friendly infrastructure, grassroots programs, player payments and competitions and pathways are key features of the plan which has set bold targets to enhance all aspects of cricket for women and girls. There will be a major focus on filling stadiums and growing viewing audiences for women’s internationals and the WBBL and creating more playing opportunities and higher player payments. As a result, the WBBL will feature a 40-game regular season (in line with the BBL) and a new domestic women’s T20 competition will be introduced creating ...

Apr 30, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Aravinda de Silva joins the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame – Felicitation dinner hosted by the Australian Cricket Society in Toorak – By Johann Dias Jayasinha   Souce: Johann Dias Jayasinha Linked In –   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Former Journalist of India to Communications Specialist in Cricket NSW: A journey of Swagata Sen in Australia Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Swagata Sen’s presence at Cricket NSW comes at a pivotal moment, coinciding with Australian Cricket’s recent launch of their Multicultural Action Plan (MAP). As part of the MAP, The SQUADS aim to spotlight the remarkable journeys of multicultural cricket enthusiasts contributing to Australian cricket. Sen’s journey into the heart of Australian cricket is a tale of passion and perseverance. From her childhood days, cricket held a special place in her heart, igniting a flame that would guide her career path. Her unique perspective, shaped by her Indian roots and global experiences, enriches the discourse surrounding the sport, fostering understanding and unity. Now, as a communications specialist at Cricket NSW, Sen often finds herself in the presence of her cricketing favourites such as Mitchell Starc ...

Mar 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Finchy calls stumps after BBL|13 Melbourne Renegades legend Aaron Finch will call time on his incredible KFC Big Bash career, announcing this BBL|13 season will be his last. One of Australian cricket’s greatest white ball players, the 37-year-old confirmed the news at Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of the Renegades clash with the Hobart Hurricanes. A Melbourne Renegades player since the inception of the competition, Finch’s impact on the club, league and fans has been profound. Finch’s unwavering commitment to the club saw him captain the side for nine consecutive seasons, between BBL|02 and BBL|10, leading the Renegades to their maiden BBL title in BBL|08. He is the club’s leading scorer with 3311* runs and sits behind only Chris Lynn on the Big Bash League’s all-time runs tally, among a host of accolades. Reflecting on his extraordinary career at both international and domestic level, Finch said he has “loved ...

Jan 4, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Hussey and Larsen to be inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee, together with Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), has announced Michael Hussey and Lyn Larsen AM as inductees into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Hussey and Larsen become the 62nd and 63rd inductees into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, established in 1996. Media Opportunity: Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee Michael Hussey and Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Chair Peter King will be available to media this morning at 8.15am AEDT at the Dennis Lillee Statue at the MCG. Lyn Larsen will be available for interviews upon request. VNR: Click here to download vision and photos of Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee Lyn Larsen. Michael Hussey Michael Hussey was a prolific batter for Australia and Western Australia and as renowned for his incredible ability ...

Dec 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Cricket Australia Launches Multicultural Action Plan (CA) has released its Multicultural Action Plan to create further engagement and inclusion in all areas of Australian Cricket and continue the game’s mission to be a Sport for All. The Plan is the result of thousands of hours of consultation with members of local communities to help understand the current state of connection including ongoing successes and potential challenges. As part of the research, there was a specific focus on understanding the experiences of South Asian communities in cricket. As the fastest growing demographic in Australia, people of South Asian heritage are considered critical to the game’s growth in all areas including decision making and volunteerism. However, the initiatives outlined in the plan are targeted at all culturally diverse communities and the initiatives will benefit the inclusion of all such groups. The Multicultural Action Plan was informed by research conducted using funding from ...

Dec 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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CA reveals new-look Test kit for home summer Australia’s men’s team given a fresh look for home summer with Indigenous artwork embossed into design and a new kit sponsor When Pat Cummins leads Australia out at the Perth Stadium for next week’s first Test, he will do so in a shirt that’s a first for Australian cricket, with Indigenous artwork embossed into the design. The Indigenous design will not be the only new-look feature, with a new sponsor across the front of the men’s playing kit for the first time since the 2017-18 season, with Cricket Australia upgrading its deal with two existing key partners to claim the prime real estate on the playing kit. CA unveiled new Asics kit for this summer in September, the ODI version of which instantly became iconic when Australia won their sixth men’s World Cup in India. Now, the Test version will take centre ...

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