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International cricket is back with Australia hosting India in three ODI matches in Sydney and Canberra, continuing at the SCG on Sunday. Here’s all you need to know including how to tune in.

The construction phase has commenced on the $75 million redevelopment of Concord Oval, set to transform the old venue into a modern sporting, recreation and community hub.

The NRL season draw for 2021 has been revealed, with games to be played at 27 stadiums around Australia and New Zealand, including several regional stadiums which will see the return of NRL action.

Wednesday's State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium was the first sporting event in Australia to be played in front of a full-house and set a world-record attendance.

With South Australia entering six days of lockdown due to a growing COVID cluster, the MCG is ready to host the first day-night Test against India should Adelaide be ruled out.

Punt Road Oval will receive a $60 million redevelopment, but an expanded MCG-sized training ground will see the demolition of the historic Jack Dyer Stand.

Lead-in tournament to the Australian Open including the ATP Cup and Adelaide International will likely be relocated to Melbourne, although the timing remains up in the air.

The MCG on Tuesday hosted a test event featuring some of Victoria’s biggest venues, events and sporting codes, preparing for the safe return of live events.

New boutique Sydney sports stadiums were expected to feature heavily in the NSW budget, however just $3 million has been allocated, for a business case at one venue.

South Australia’s home of netball, Priceline Stadium, as well as Thebarton Oval and the State Centre of Football will receive multi-million-dollar upgrades as part of the state’s sporting infrastructure fund.

Former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has been reported as being set to join the board of the expanded Venues NSW agency.

The Western Bulldogs have revealed plans for stage two of the Whitten Oval redevelopment, which includes a new EJ Whitten Stand and lighting.

The Cronulla Sharks have offered co-ownership of its home ground, Shark Park, to the NRL to ensure it remains in the Shire and gets a brand-new stadium.

Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium and Memorial Drive Tennis Centre will each receive significant upgrades, with almost $90 million to be spent on the two venues.

An additional $40 million in government funding has been secured to complete the five-stage redevelopment of Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium.