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Cricket
6 Nov 2023

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.

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Cricket
17 Sep 2023

WA 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.

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Cricket
28 Jul 2023

Queensland 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.

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Cricket
15 Feb 2023

$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.

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Cricket
13 Jan 2023

Cricket 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.

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Cricket
18 Dec 2022

Permanent 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.

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Cricket
15 Oct 2022

T20 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.

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Cricket
30 Sep 2022

Riverway 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.

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Cricket
21 Aug 2022

New 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.

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Cricket
15 Jul 2022

Allan 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.

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Cricket
15 Jun 2022

Demolition 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.

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Cricket
5 Mar 2022

Great 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.

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Cricket
8 Jan 2022

WACA 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.

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Cricket
20 Dec 2021

Blundstone 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.

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Cricket
21 Nov 2021

The 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.

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Cricket
16 Nov 2021

2022 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.

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Cricket
15 Nov 2021

Australia 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.

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Cricket
2 Nov 2021

Comparing 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.

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Cricket
19 Sep 2021

History 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.

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Cricket
23 Aug 2021

Work 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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