'Worth less at Manuka': Victoria slaps down Canberra's bid, but Boorer undeterred for Big Bash ownership The latest news and gossip from around the grounds in Canberra. The Canberra Times · Sep 10
'Worse off': BBL sales slammed by Cricket NSW Cricket Australia's decision to open up the Big Bash League to privatisation could lead to the sport being "worse off", according to Cricket NSW. AAP · Sep 9
'Pretty easy': inside CA's plan to defend Test summer With private money set to roll into the Big Bash League, Cricket Australia plans to safeguard the Test schedule against new owners. AAP · Sep 8
New Cricket ACT boss locked in, reveals bid to 'unlock new opportunities' The role had been left vacant following Olivia Thornton's exit. The Canberra Times · Jun 25
CRIK:Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation. AAP · Jun 15
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation. AAP · Jun 15
CRIK:Victoria's BBL bombshell leads to 'confusion, anxiety' Cricket Victoria's plans to sell one of its BBL licences to private investors is no done deal, says the sport's players union. AAP · Jun 3
CRIK:'Quite funny': Cummins' jab at Stars amid BBL merger Pat Cummins is a fan of Cricket Victoria's plans to sell off one of its BBL franchises, provided the privatisation process is handled correctly. AAP · Jun 3
Victoria's BBL bombshell leads to 'confusion, anxiety' Cricket Victoria's plans to sell one of its BBL licences to private investors is no done deal, says the sport's players union. AAP · Jun 3
Melbourne Stars and Renegades killed off in latest Big Bash League privatisation move Cricket Victoria has killed off both the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades in an extraordinary reset triggered by the privatisation of Australian cricket The Guardian - AU · Jun 3
For sale: Canberra's billion-dollar tech boss seeks clarity on Big Bash deal A merger could throw Canberra back into the mix for a BBL team. The Canberra Times · Jun 2
CRIK:Plan for Stars, Renegades to merge in BBL shake-up Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades. AAP · Jun 2
CRIK:Stars, Renegades set to merge in BBL shake-up Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades. AAP · Jun 2
Plan for Stars, Renegades to merge in BBL shake-up Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades. AAP · Jun 2
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23 The cricket simulator that bowls ‘a million variations’ – and won’t judge batters for fresh-airing a few With the HiTZ system, batters can select pace or spin, program line, seam and swing, and finally train all on their own
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has indicated the Melbourne Renegades are leaning towards staying at Marvel Stadium rather than relocating.
The Fashion Central · Oct 30, 2025 17-Year-Old Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in the Neck by a Ball During Practice Session Melbourne’s cricket community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who died after being struck in the neck by a ball while training at the Wally
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025 In an affluent and crowded T20 market how is the BBL supposed to compete? Australian cricket’s shortest format faces a challenge to stay relevant as IPL teams become global franchises with outposts dotted across the world
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024 Dean Jones Trophy: One-day competition named after cricketer before his time Australia’s men’s domestic 50-over tournament has been renamed in honour of the Victorian batter who revolutionised the game
AAP · Nov 15, 2024 Disgraced ex-Victoria coach cops another misconduct ban Ex-Test player and Victoria's former interim women's coach Dulip Samaraweera has been hit with another ban after misconduct accusations from a second player.
AAP · Sep 19, 2024 Samaraweera gets 20-year ban for reprehensible conduct Cricket Australia has banned a former Test player from working in the game for two decades following an investigation by its code of conduct commission.
The Times of India · May 10, 2024 'Impact-player rule is not permanent, will be re-analysed' - BCCI secretary Jay Shah There have been voices questioning the 'Impact Player' rule that has been in force in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the 2023 edition, but the BCCI secretary Jay Shah says the board has not received any feedback on it, while it is set to be reviewed after the conclusion…
The Times of India · Apr 2, 2024 Talks on between BCCI, ECB and CA to revive CLT20: Cricket Victoria CEO MUMBAI: The cricket boards of India, England and Australia are keen on reviving the Champions League Twenty20, or CLT20 as it was called, according to Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins. However, with the men's calendar being packed currently due to many bilateral series and ICC events, the first edition of…
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 Pies appoint ex-ballet employee Wright as AFLW coach Former North Melbourne utility Sam Wright says it's an honour to be named Collingwood's new AFLW coach.
AAP · Oct 13, 2023 Pucovski rested from Shield under 'managed' return Will Pucovski has been slated to miss Victoria's second-round Sheffield Shield match against Queensland with officials insistent it's part of a managed return.