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Congratulations to Suman Adirala – April Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to recognise United Tarneit Sports Club’s Suman Adirala as the April Volunteer of the Month, celebrating his outstanding contribution to community cricket during National Volunteer Week. Suman has played a pivotal role in transforming UTSC’s junior
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Cricket Victoria Foundation celebrates inaugural Cricket and Culture Leadership Camp
The Cricket Victoria Foundation, in partnership with the Phillips Foundation, hosted its inaugural Cricket and Culture Leadership Camp for 22 young female leaders of South-Asian heritage over the weekend of May 9 & 10. The two-day overnight camp, filled with
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Victoria wins maiden women’s National Indigenous Cricket Championship title
Victoria has won its first women’s National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC), defeating New South Wales in the decider and completing an unbeaten tournament run. A complete team performance, Victoria’s 58-run win was capped off by a number of players claiming
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Congratulations to Helen James – March Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Seaford Tigers Cricket Club’s Helen James has been recognised as Cricket Victoria’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for March 2026, following her outstanding contribution to creating a more inclusive and welcoming club environment. Already a driving force behind the club’s
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Victoria names squads for 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships
Cricket Victoria has named its Men’s and Women’s squads set to compete at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) held on Yuwibara Country in Mackay, Queensland from April 14 to 19, 2026. The NICC showcases some of the
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Cricket Victoria Foundation unveils new strategic pillars to drive community impact
The Cricket Victoria Foundation has announced a refreshed strategic framework, introducing three pillars that will guide how it invests in people and communities across Victoria. The three pillars – Access to the Game, Building the Future, and Strengthening Community
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Melbourne’s international summer locked in as Junction Oval enters the spotlight
Cricket Victoria has welcomed the announcement of a blockbuster international schedule for Melbourne next summer, highlighted by a historic milestone for Junction Oval. Confirmed by Cricket Australia today, the schedule features five international matches across men’s and women’s cricket, including
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Cricket Victoria joins Victorian Government to help keep kids safe and engaged
Cricket Victoria is proud to be one of 12 organisations selected by the Victorian Government to deliver sport and activity programs that help keep students engaged, connected, and on the right path. These programs will run across more than 30
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Victoria has named its 13-player squad for its final two WNCL matches of the season
Victoria will travel to Brisbane to take on the Queensland Fire, with matches taking place on March 12 and March 14. With several senior players unavailable due to international duties and injury, Victoria has taken the opportunity to reward strong
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Vale Eddie Illingworth
Cricket Victoria is saddened by the passing of former Victorian pace bowler Eddie Illingworth, who represented the state in the early 1960s. Illingworth played five matches for Victoria between the 1961/62 and 1964/65 Sheffield Shield seasons, contributing with both bat and ball.
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Cricket Victoria Canteen Grant recipients announced for 2025-26
Cricket Victoria is a proud to announce 18 clubs have been awarded funding supporting improved electrical safety and club services through the 2025-26 Canteen Grants Program. Now in its eighth year, the program has reached a significant milestone in 2025-26,
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Victoria announces squad for clashes against WA
Victoria has named its 13-player squad for next week’s Women’s National Cricket League fixtures against Western Australia, with matches to be played at Jubilee Park in Ringwood on Monday and Wednesday. The Victorians return to home soil looking to build
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Congratulations to Jordan Papadopoulos – February’s Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month
Cricket Victoria is proud to congratulate Jordan Papadopoulos, named Kookaburra Volunteer of the Month for February 2026 in recognition of his incredible contribution to Holy Trinity Cricket Club and broader community. A driven club president of Holy Trinity CC, Jordan
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Cricket Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year Award to honour David Jukes
Cricket Victoria is proud to announce the renaming of the David Jukes Volunteer of the Year Award, an annual honour recognising the extraordinary contribution of community cricket officials who dedicate countless hours to the game at grassroots level. The
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Victoria names squads for WNCL and Dean Jones Trophy matches
Victoria has announced its squad for this week’s WNCL and Dean Jones Trophy matches. Wicketkeeper Sam Harper will look to carry his BBL Player of the Tournament winning form into the one-day contest, while captain Will Sutherland will lead the
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2025-26 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund Applications Now Open
To apply for a grant in the 2025-26 ACIF Program, click here to head to our grants page. – Victorian clubs, associations, schools, and local governments are encouraged to apply for the 2025-26 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. The Australian Cricket
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Cricket Victoria and Matador unite to bring communities together through BBQ and cricket
Cricket Victoria has announced a new partnership with Matador, the BBQ brand renowned for creating exceptional outdoor cooking experiences. Built on the shared belief that cricket clubs are at the heart of local communities, the partnership will launch a state-wide
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Molineux appointed Australian captain as Victorians feature prominently in India series squads
Victorian all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been named captain of the Australian Women’s Team, marking a major milestone in her career and reinforcing Victoria’s strong representation at national level ahead of the upcoming multi-format series against India. The 28-year-old will make
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