Sydney Thunder to launch Tape Ball tournament with cultural festival Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Western Sydney BBL club Sydney Thunder will launch an innovative Tape Ball League this month with a free South Asian themed cultural festival. The festival, on Saturday June 29 at Cricket Central in Sydney Olympic Park, will feature casual tape ball games, food vendors, henna painting and face painting, along with appearances from current Thunder stars Tanveer Sangha and Phoebe Litchfield, as well as Pakistani-born former Australian international and Thunder representative Fawad Ahmed. Festival guests will also be able to hear from comedian and MC Nazeem Hussain, watch performances from Bhangra dancers and Dhol drummers, amongst a host of activities for children. The cultural festival will set up a massive 24 hours of entertainment for cricket fans with the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean starting at ...
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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 ...
id Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Australia & around the world Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Australia & around the world Asalaam-u-alaikum! On behalf of everyone at Cricket Australia I’d like to wish Eid Mubarak to all those families and friends that are coming together and celebrating today. Just as cricket brings people together, so does Eid in a time of reflection of celebration and I hope this Eid is a time where we all come together, we work together in a spirit of harmony and respect. Eid Mubarak. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Sophie Molineux earns CA contract ahead of blockbuster year Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Cricket Australia announces a 17-strong group of centrally contracted women’s players ahead of the T20 World Cup and Ashes. Sophie Molineux’s outstanding return to international cricket has seen the allrounder earn a spot on Cricket Australia’s contract list, as part of a 17-strong women’s group for the 2024-25 schedule that features a T20 World Cup and Ashes. Molineux had earned an upgrade to the 2023-24 contract list last month during Australia’s tour of Bangladesh, and her excellent returns across five matches in that series see her effectively retain her place. Meg Lanning is the only player to drop off last season’s list, following the former Australia captain’s retirement from international cricket last November. CA contracted women’s players 2024-25: Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Jessica ...
Sophie Molineux makes dream return as Australia seal ODI series Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Molineux took 3 wickets from her first 10 overs in ODI cricket since October 2021, as Bangladesh were bowled out for 97 after electing to bat first at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Nine of the ten wickets fell to spin, with left-armer Molineux backed up by leggies Alana King (2-15) and Georgia Wareham (2-30) and off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner (2-22). Ellyse Perry then anchored Australia’s chase, hitting an unbeaten 35 from 50 deliveries as she steered the tourists to their target in 23.5 overs. Sophie Molineux expressed her happiness about being back in a post-match press conference. “It’s just nice to be back.” “I think that all bowlers performed really well today, especially the spinners and then to get over the line, it’s a good day for us. “The spinners were able ...
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THE SAINTS QUADRANGULAR CRICKET MATCH(26/1/2024) Source : SPC OBSC Melbourne: Newsletter – Summer 2023-2024 St Peter’s triumphed in the tournament final winning against St Joseph’s(the College last won this tournament in 2022) SPC played the Bens in the first game where we made 132 runs to win the game. In the final against the Joes, we made 131 to win by 13 runs. Against the Joes, the Best player was Vinu Mohotty who scored 40 not out. Kaushal Lokuarachchi(Our Captain and former Sri Lanka Cap) took 4 vital wkts. Congratulations to our Cricketers. The Ladies’ match was won by Holy Family Convent. ...
ODI World Champions brace for West Indies challenge © Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media – eLanka The reigning World Cup champions, gear up to face the West Indies in the upcoming three match Dettol ODI series. The series will kick off with a day-night fixture at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, February 2, at 2:30 pm AEDT. A historic Test win in Australia after 27 years, the West Indies are entering the ODI series with full of confidence. Their remarkable Test performance has set the stage for an exciting showdown in the white ball series against the host side, whose squad includes a mix of experienced players and some new faces. The action will shift to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the second ODI, creating an electric atmosphere in one of Australia’s cricketing hubs. The final clash is scheduled to take place at Manuka Oval in ...
CA to engage Multicultural Kids during the first AUSvWI Test In a vibrant celebration of diversity and cricket, multicultural children aged 5 to 14 years will participate in an on-ground Woolworths Cricket Blast activity during the lunch break on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and West Indies. This program is initiated by the Woolworths Community Fund (WWCF) with a collaboration of the Adelaide Pakistani Multicultural Group to promote inclusivity and a love for cricket among the younger generation. The WWCF aims to extend the reach of cricket across States and Territories, creating opportunities for more children to participate in programs like Woolworths Cricket Blast. As an additional treat, the participating kids will watch Day 2 of the Australia vs West Indies Test at the Adelaide Oval. ...
Australian women’s T20I and ODI squads announced for CommBank International series; Governor-General’s XI confirmed The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named the Australian squads for the T20I and ODI components of the women’s CommBank multi-format series against South Africa. There is minimal change to the squad which claimed ODI (3-0) and T20I (2-1) series victories over India earlier this month. The only variation to the squad between formats is the addition of Alana King for the ODIs, who comes in for batter Grace Harris at the conclusion of the T20Is. The squad for the Test match at the WACA Ground will be selected following the first ODI. All matches will be broadcast live on Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports and ABC Radio. Australian squad Alyssa Healy (NSW / Sydney Sixers / Sydney CC – Captain) Darcie Brown (SA / Adelaide Strikers / Northern Districts CC) Heather Graham ...
