Sydney Cricket Ground News

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.

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

The NSW Government has announced it’ll merge Venues NSW and the Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust to create a single organisation to manage all NSW stadiums.

Sydney’s extreme wet weather has caused havoc, but somehow the BBL Final at the SCG went ahead on Saturday, while the A-League Sydney Derby at Jubilee Stadium was postponed.

The NRL has confirmed the Grand Final will continue to be played in Sydney during the ANZ Stadium redevelopment, with the SCG to host the showpiece match for the next two years.

The AFL has requested the SCG again consider introducing a drop-in pitch, however the push has been met with strong opposition, while it’s currently logistically impossible in any case.

Cricket Australia has announced the fixtures for next summer, featuring a day/night Test Match in Perth and no ODI matches until March.

The Sydney Cricket Ground playing surface has come under fire again, with Saturday’s A-League match drawing plenty of criticism, while Sydney’s next home game has been relocated.

Marvel Stadium's turf has come under heavy scrutiny following the opening round of the 2019 AFL season, it comes as the SCG faces similar issues due to an increased workload.

The Sydney Cricket Ground recently hosted its first football game of the round-ball variety in 33 years. It also marked the debut of the southern hemispheres’ largest scoreboard.