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"Something I Never Heard": Cricket Australia CEO On MCG Crowd's Roar After Nitish Reddy's Ton

The collective roar of Indian fans after Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden hundred is something that he has never heard at the MCG, and Cricket Australia's outgoing CEO Nick Hockley said on Sunday that it validated the decision to add a Test to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The CA's decision to increase the number of Tests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from four to five has proved to be a masterstroke as crowd attendance and viewership records are set to surpass the hallowed Ashes.

Australia boss says tests could send nations 'bankrupt'

MELBOURNE :Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg says the traditional test format could push some cricket nations into financial ruin and the sport may be better off with fewer five-day matches.

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley Lauds Selectors For Adding Sam Konstas To BGT Squad

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Sunday gave credit to the Aussie cricket selectors for adding youngster Sam Konstas to their Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad against India. The 19-year-old Konstas was called into the squad in place of Nathan McSweeney and had an uphill task to open for Australia in front of a sell-out crowd against a proven Indian pace attack. Konstas was entertaining throughout his stay on the crease and became a popular face among Australian fans. He made the headlines with a sublime ramp shot off Bumrah, declaring his intent to be aggressive even against the brand-new red ball.

"There's A Very Clear Code...": Cricket Australia On Virat Kohli's Meagre Penalty Over MCG Act

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Friday said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the physical altercation between India superstar Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star.

Australia Domestic One-Day Cup Renamed After Late Dean Jones

Australian cricket's domestic One-Day Cup was Friday renamed the Dean Jones Trophy to honour a pioneer of the 50-over game. Jones, who died of a heart attack in India in 2020 aged 59, was one of Australia's greatest ODI players. He scored 6,068 runs across 164 appearances in the format, which he was widely credited with revolutionising with his attacking approach. "He was a World Cup winner, an innovator and possessed one of the best records in 50-over cricket for the era that he played," said Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley.

Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Ahead Of Women's Day-Night Test

Excitement is building for the biggest Women's Test match ever, with a giant pink cricket ball hot air balloon soaring over Melbourne and the MCG this morning, ahead of the Women's Ashes Day-Night Test from Jan 30-Feb 2. The balloon will be tethered in Yarra Park during the Boxing Day Test and will fly over Melbourne before the match. Australia will start its Women's Ashes campaign in Sydney on January 12 with the first of three ODIs and conclude with a historic pink-ball Test at the MCG starting on January 30.

Cricket Australia To Honour Phillip Hughes Ahead Of India vs Australia 2nd Test In Adelaide

Cricket Australia has planned a series of initiatives to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic death of Phillip Hughes including a tribute before the start of the second Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval scheduled from December 6-10. CA will also honour the late Australian cricketer during the upcoming three Sheffield Shield games, as players will wear black armbands and flags will fly at half-mast. A promising left-hander who played 26 Tests, Hughes lost his life just days before his 26th birthday in 2014 after being struck by a bouncer during a domestic match.

Australia to mark 10-year anniversary of Hughes' death

MELBOURNE : Cricket stadiums will fly flags at half-mast and players will wear black armbands as Australia marks the 10-year anniversary of former test opener Phillip Hughes' death.

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"Something I Never Heard": Cricket Australia CEO On MCG Crowd's Roar After Nitish Reddy's Ton

Australia boss says tests could send nations 'bankrupt'

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley Lauds Selectors For Adding Sam Konstas To BGT Squad

"There's A Very Clear Code...": Cricket Australia On Virat Kohli's Meagre Penalty Over MCG Act

Australia Domestic One-Day Cup Renamed After Late Dean Jones

Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Ahead Of Women's Day-Night Test

Cricket Australia To Honour Phillip Hughes Ahead Of India vs Australia 2nd Test In Adelaide

Australia to mark 10-year anniversary of Hughes' death