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The Latest Breaking News from Cricket Tasmania

Big Bash League privatisation push not a 'cash grab'

The head of a Big Bash League franchise believes the privatisation of clubs could help grow men and women's cricket at all levels.

AAP · Jul 14

Confidence in shadow fix at proposed Hobart stadium

Cricket Tasmania and the state's government are confident they've found a solution to shadow problems at the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Cricket seeks stadium fix so it's not left in shadows

Cricket chiefs are ramping up efforts for the sport to play at a contentious stadium, as the most important report on the project to date nears release.

AAP · Sep 15, 2025

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Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Australia's governing cricket body has signed a letter with a state government pledging to find a solution to shadow issues at a proposed stadium.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Likely return for Hurricanes player acquitted of rape

Nikhil Chaudhary, who was found not guilty of rape, will likely return to play for Hobart in the Big Bash League despite not telling the club about the charges.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Global tributes as Paine farewells first-class career

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has spoken publicly for the first time since retiring from first-class cricket.

AAP · Mar 23, 2023

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine retires from cricket as bold verdict made

Tim Paine has called time on his cricket career, having captained Australia in 23 Test matches following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal before resigning in 2021 over a sexting incident

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023

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Woman at centre of Tim Paine sexting scandal, Renee Ferguson, sentenced to home detention for Cricket Tasmania thefts

Renee Ferguson is given eight months' home detention — and will be forced to relocate back to Tasmania — for stealing over $5,000 in cricket membership fees.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Renee Ferguson spared jail over Cricket Tas theft

Renee Ferguson, the woman embroiled in the texting saga with cricketer Tim Paine, has been sentenced to home detention after stealing from Cricket Tasmania.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Receptionist could be jailed for Cricket Tasmania theft

The woman at the centre of a texting saga with one-time Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine could be jailed for stealing from Cricket Tasmania.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Renee Ferguson struggled in 'toxic' work environment and stole thousands to 'punish' Cricket Tasmania, court hears

The woman involved in the Tim Paine sexting scandal claims she stole money from Cricket Tasmania partly because she was struggling in a toxic work environment and wanted to "somehow punish" the organisation.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

Lawyer troubles in Cricket Tas theft case

The woman at the centre of a texting saga with cricket star Tim Paine may be forced to represent herself at a court hearing into stealing allegations.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Woman in Tim Paine sexting scandal has court case against Cricket Tasmania dismissed over delay

A former Cricket Tasmania employee who was at the centre of a sexting scandal with former Australian test cricket captain Tim Paine has her case dismissed in the federal court.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Cricket Tas sex harassment case thrown out

A judge has dismissed an application by the woman who was embroiled in a texting saga with former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine after delays.

AAP · Oct 26, 2022

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AAP · Oct 26, 2022

Date set for Cricket Tas theft hearing

Renee Ferguson, who was embroiled in the texting saga involving former Test captain Tim Paine, will face a court hearing on stealing charges in February.

The New Daily · Oct 25, 2022

Tim Paine ‘abandoned’ by Cricket Australia amid text saga

Former Test captain Tim Paine says he was abandoned by Cricket Australia when explicit text messages were about to become public last year.

AAP · Oct 24, 2022

Tim Paine 'abandoned' by CA amid text saga

Ex-Test skipper Tim Paine says he felt abandoned by Cricket Australia when the governing body became aware a texting scandal would be made public.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2022

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine to end exile with First Class comeback

Tim Paine has returned to training with Tasmania and will play next week, his first cricket match since took an indefinite break from cricket last year after details of a texting scandal were made public

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AAP · Sep 29, 2022

Cricket Tas theft case faces further delay

Renee Ferguson, who was embroiled in a texting saga involving former Test cricket captain Tim Paine, has appeared in court via video on stealing charges.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

Tim Paine, former Australian cricket captain, back in training in hopes to join Tasmanian Premier League

Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine, who resigned over a sexting scandal, is back in training with an aim to play for the Tasmanian Premier League.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Ex-Test skipper Paine eyes cricket return

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine is returning to training in Tasmania as he eyes a comeback to cricket.

AAP · Aug 5, 2022

Ferguson Cricket Tas theft case drags on

Renee Ferguson, who was embroiled in a texting saga involving former Test cricket captain Tim Paine, has appeared briefly in court on stealing charges.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Cricket Tasmania theft case set for trial

Renee Ferguson, who was involved in a texting saga involving former Test cricket captain Tim Paine, is set to face trial over stealing allegations.

ABC News · Jul 28, 2022

Woman at centre of Tim Paine sexting saga sacks lawyer, calls court from car over stealing charges

The woman at the centre of the Tim Paine sexting saga is ordered by a magistrate to front court in person at her next appearance on charges alleging she stole from former employer Cricket Tasmania, after she called in from her car.

AAP · Jun 9, 2022

Ponting joins Hurricanes as BBL strategist

The Hobart Hurricanes have secured Ricky Ponting as their head of strategy for three years.

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