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Crowd will determine if Melbourne keeps Boxing Day Test, says CA boss

Crowd will determine if Melbourne keeps Boxing Day Test, says CA boss

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley says the chances of the Boxing Day Test staying at the MCG hinges on the likelihood of crowds being able to attend.

  • by Andrew Wu

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'Double-header would be fabulous': SCG Trust eyes bid for Boxing Day Test
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'Double-header would be fabulous': SCG Trust eyes bid for Boxing Day Test

A double-header against India in Sydney could be on the cards if Cricket Australia is forced to shift the traditional Boxing Day Test from the MCG.

  • by Andrew Wu
Summer schedule chaos: Adelaide in frame for Boxing Day Test amid Victoria virus fears
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Summer schedule chaos: Adelaide in frame for Boxing Day Test amid Victoria virus fears

Cricket Australia is considering tearing up the international schedule as fears rise over the worsening coronavirus situation in Victoria.

  • by Andrew Wu
Top women cricketers willing to head into bubble
Big Bash

Top women cricketers willing to head into bubble

Australian all-rounder Ash Gardner says the country’s top women cricketers would be willing to head into a biosecure bubble to ensure their schedule can be completed.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Strong links to Premier cricket a must: Tobin
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Strong links to Premier cricket a must: Tobin

There are four nominees to fill the two vacancies on the Cricket Victoria board, with the Essendon Cricket Club president Simon Tobin extolling the need for Premier cricket to be protected.

  • by Jon Pierik
Australian stars baffled over cricket schedule clash
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Australian stars baffled over cricket schedule clash

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the dates for the IPL and women's T20 challenge, with the latter leaving Australian star Alyssa Healy in disbelief.

  • by Jon Pierik
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Players reject four-day Tests and call for better pay protection
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Players reject four-day Tests and call for better pay protection

Three-quarters of male international players are opposed to making all Test matches four days.

  • by Jon Pierik and Tim Wigmore
Cricket Australia fast food fight has states spitting chips
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Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia fast food fight has states spitting chips

The rejection of a $10m-plus per year sponsorship from McDonald’s has led the company to write to CA chairman Earl Eddings to make sure the board was aware of its offer.

  • by Chris Barrett
Executive changes: CA parts ways with Roberts' former right-hand man
Cricket Australia

Executive changes: CA parts ways with Roberts' former right-hand man

Chief operating officer Scott Grant and head of public affairs Karina Keisler have been moved on as part of a restructure of the executive team at Jolimont.

  • by Andrew Wu
'I don't see much cricket': Bill Lawry's new life and why it's not all happening in pigeon racing
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'I don't see much cricket': Bill Lawry's new life and why it's not all happening in pigeon racing

After some 70 years involved in cricket, former cricket and commentary great Bill Lawry does not miss the game. What he yearns for is to race his pigeons.

  • by Andrew Wu
Extra value deal: Cricket Australia left with ultimate fast-food choice on Big Bash
Cricket Australia

Extra value deal: Cricket Australia left with ultimate fast-food choice on Big Bash

KFC has spent tens of millions over the past decade to be the naming-rights sponsor of the BBL but a rival chain has made a bid for a piece of the action.

  • by Chris Barrett