Kookaburra balls to be used exclusively in 2020-21 Marsh Sheffield Shield in Australia
Cricket Australia has today announced that Kookaburra balls will be used exclusively for Marsh Sheffield Shield matches in the 2020-21 season
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Cricket Australia and Zimbabwe Cricket agree to postpone ODI series scheduled in August
Cricket Australia (CA) and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have agreed to postpone the ODI series scheduled to be played in Australia in August.
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NSW Metro wins 2019-20 Under 19 Male National Championships
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Brisbane Heat beat Adelaide Strikers by 6 wickets in rebel WBBL Final
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WACA announces Men and Women's squads ahead of 2020-21 domestic season
The most prolific Sheffield Shield wicket-taker of last season, Cameron Gannon, joins the 2020-21 WA Men’s squad on a multi-year deal.
Queensland Bulls name unchanged squad for clash against South Australia
The Queensland Bulls have named an unchanged squad for next week’s season-defining Marsh Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia
Queensland Bulls Step Up Preparations
The Queensland Bulls will step up preparations for their post-BBL Marsh Sheffield Shield campaign with a return to red ball cricket for several players next week in the Toyota 2nd XI competition in Perth.
Victoria, Western Australia Share Points in Abandoned Marsh Sheffield Shield Match
The Marsh Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia has officially been abandoned due to the lack of an alternative window to replay the fixture.
Statewide Super SA Scorpions make 4 new signings ahead of the 2020-21 Women's NCL season
The Statewide Super SA Scorpions have made four new signings ahead of the 2020-21 Women's National Cricket League season.
Ireland's Kim Garth accepts two-year contract with Cricket Victoria
Cricket Ireland today confirmed that it has submitted a No Objection Certificate to allow Ireland Women’s vice-captain Kim Garth to accept a two-year professional contract with Cricket Victoria
90 Not Out For Queensland Women
The past, present and future of women’s cricket in Queensland came together today at Allan Border Field to celebrate its 90th anniversary in the State.
CSA Announce ODI squad for Australia inbound tour
Cricket South Africa is pleased to announced a 14-strong squad for the Women’s One Day International inbound series against Australia Women.
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SACA: Harris and Valente named Premier Cricket's best
Sturt’s Brooke Harris and Adelaide’s Cameron Valente have been recognised for their outstanding seasons by being awarded Premier Cricket’s highest individual honours.
Griffiths Park to perform major upgrades on the Cairns community cricket facility
Queensland Cricket (QC) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Cairns Regional Council of a $3.9 million investment into Griffiths Park to perform major upgrades on the Cairns community cricket facility.
Queensland Will Proudly Fly the Flag for Regional Cricket
Queensland will proudly fly the flag for regional cricket at this year’s Australian Country Cricket championships in Toowoomba from 3-11 January.
Brisbane Heat Stars Turn Out For Clubs in Bulls Masters First Grade competition
The Brisbane Heat will use this weekend’s bumper round of Bulls Masters First Grade competition matches to springboard into Tuesday night’s KFC Big Bash League opener
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Queensland Cricket: Bulls squad revealed for 2020-21
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Scotland v Australia T20I cancelled due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing restrictions in place for international sport due to COVID-19, Cricket Scotland, together with the ECB and Cricket Australia, has agreed to cancel the men’s T20I against Australia due to be played at The Grange on 26th June.
Cricket Australia reacts swiftly and resets operations for post-COVID environment
Cricket Australia (CA) has today detailed a program of operational changes that will deliver significant savings
Cricket Australia Chief Executive to stand down amid growing financial concerns
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has today confirmed his resignation from the role.
CWC 2019 Recap: Mohammad Amir's fifer not enough to stop Australia's easy win
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CWC 2019 Recap: Centurion Dhawan out of tournament with broken thumb after win against Australia
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CWC 2019 Recap: Australia survive batting collapse to down West Indies
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5 Questions with Cricket World: Will never forget Australia's T20 World Cup winning moment - Lisa Sthalekar
Lisa Sthalekar, former Australian captain and member of many World Cup winning Aussie teams, talks to Cricket World about the recently concluded T20 World Cup
The Best of Tests: Australia register third whitewash in Ashes history in 2013-14
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The Best of Tests: And the Ashes was born...
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WACA Overlooked For India Test: It’s a kick in the guts for cricket in WA and all Western Australian cricket lovers
The Western Australian Cricket Association is disappointed that the world-class Perth Stadium will miss out on hosting a Test against India this summer
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The Best of Tests: When Australia became first team to score 400+ runs in successful 4th innings chase in 1948
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ICC Guidelines for Resumption of Cricket
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