Cricket News
Optus Stadium introduces the West Test Hill for summer of cricket
A grass hill will replace four bays of seating at Optus Stadium for the rebranded ‘West Test’ as part of a push to bring some of the soul of the iconic WACA Ground to the 60,000-seat stadium.
Full StoryWA Cricket approves $155m WACA Ground redevelopment
The $154.7 million redevelopment of the WACA Ground has been given the green light by the Board of WA Cricket.
Full StoryQueensland Cricket pushes for 10k-seat stadium at Albion
Cricket administrators have warned that the Gabba may be off limits for more than seven years, with an upgrade of Allan Border Field being the most workable solution during the rebuild.
Full Story$11m upgrade pledge for North Sydney Oval
North Sydney Oval will be upgraded if the NSW Government is re-elected in March, with $11 million pledged by Premier Dominic Perrottet.
Full StoryCricket NSW calls for 15,000-seat Newcastle stadium
The governing body of cricket in NSW has identified Newcastle as an infrastructure priority and wants to see a new 15,000-seat oval stadium built in the city, while it also says a SCG Masterplan is needed.
Full StoryPermanent Shane Warne Stand sign unveiled at the MCG
As the MCG prepares to host the Boxing Day Test, a new permanent Shane Warne Stand sign has been installed on the southern side of the ground.
Full StoryT20 World Cup Stadiums: Full list and venue profiles
Australia hosts the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in October-November, with matches to be played at seven iconic cricket stadiums. Find out more about each venue.
Full StoryRiverway Stadium grandstand renamed to honour Andrew Symonds
The Andrew Symonds name will live on in North Queensland following the official renaming of the grandstand at Riverway Stadium in honour of the cricketing great.
Full StoryNew home of NSW Cricket officially opens
Cricket in NSW has a new home following the official opening of Cricket NSW’s new state-of-the-art $60 million Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park.
Full StoryAllan Border Field upgrade completes National Cricket Campus
The National Cricket Campus in Brisbane has officially opened following the completion of the Allan Border Field redevelopment.
Full StoryDemolition of WACA grandstand complete
Demolition of the Prindiville Stand at the iconic WACA Ground is now complete, making way for an all-abilities playground as part of the WACA Ground Improvement Project.
Full StoryGreat Southern Stand to be renamed to honour Shane Warne
The MCG’s Great Southern Stand will be renamed the S.K. Warne Stand to pay tribute to the cricket legend following his shock passing.
Full StoryWACA redevelopment continues following demolition of Inverarity Stand
The redevelopment of the WACA Ground is set to continue next month following the demolition of the venue’s Inverarity Stand in December.
Full StoryBlundstone Arena to host fifth Ashes Test
Hobart has won the race to host the fifth Ashes Test match, with Blundstone Arena named as the venue for the final game of the Australia-England series. Tickets are now on sale.
Full StoryThe five Australian stadiums to host the 2021-22 Ashes series
The 2020-21 Ashes series is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet and while the schedule is set, the final match of the series could yet be relocated from Perth.
Full Story2022 T20 World Cup stadiums confirmed
The ICC has confirmed the venues for the 2022 T20 World Cup, with the MCG to host the final, as Australia will look to defend their title on home soil, after defeating New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
Full StoryAustralia wins first T20 World Cup with victory over New Zealand
The Australian men's national cricket team defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to take home their first-ever T20 World Cup title.
Full StoryComparing the Sydney Cricket Ground and Melbourne Cricket Ground
Every cricket fan has their favourite grounds around the world, and in this article, we look at two of Australia’s best.
Full StoryHistory of the Melbourne Cricket Ground
The greatest sporting arenas can be found around the world, such as the Lord’s in London, Kensington Oval in Barbados, and the Eden Gardens in India, but one shouldn’t look past the rich history that the MCG holds.
Full StoryWork to upgrade WACA Ground commences
The long-awaited redevelopment of the WACA is underway, starting with the lengthening of the ground, to allow Australian football to be played at the iconic Perth venue once again.
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