Category: Premier Cricket
Cricket Victoria unveils 2026/27 State Umpiring Panel
Cricket Victoria is pleased to unveil its State Umpiring Panel for the 2026/27 season. Following a thorough selection process assessing performance, capability, and alignment with the demands of State-level officiating, six umpires have been named to this season’s panel.
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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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Victorian cricket set to shine under CitiPower Centre lights
Cricket Victoria is pleased to confirm it has received approval from the Minister for Planning to begin the construction of four light towers at the CitiPower Centre, ready for season 2026/27. The lights will enable Cricket Victoria to host evening
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Cricket Victoria signs new partnership with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
Cricket Victoria is proud to welcome Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) as an official partner. This three-year partnership reaffirms Cricket Victoria’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices throughout cricket communities. Through this multifaceted partnership, CDS
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Five Victorians named in Australia Under 19 Squad for Sri Lanka tour
Cricket Australia’s Youth Selection Panel (YSP) has named a 15-player Australia Under 19 Women’s squad to tour Sri Lanka next month. The squad features five Victorians – Ira Aery, Eva Baird, Samara Dulvin, Jasmine Kamboj & Charli McLennan – who
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Three Victorians named in Australia U19’s Men’s Squad
Cricket Australia (CA) has named a 15-player squad for the men’s U19 series against India, which will feature three 50-over matches and two four-day fixtures in Brisbane and Mackay from 21 September to 10 October. Among the squad are two
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Vale Jill Crowther
Cricket Victoria is deeply saddened by the passing of Life Member Jill Crowther, a long-serving and passionate contributor to women’s cricket in Victoria. Ms Crowther died on July 8 following complications arising from illness. Ms Crowther’s lifelong dedication to the
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Cricket Victoria unveils 2025/26 State Umpiring Panel
Cricket Victoria is pleased to unveil our State Umpiring Panel for the 2025/26 season. Following a thorough selection process assessing performance, capability, and alignment with the demands of State-level officiating, six umpires have been named to this season’s panel. The
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Pioneering umpire Lisa McCabe calls stumps
Cricket Victoria would like to congratulate pioneering Victorian umpire Lisa McCabe, who has announced her retirement from officiating. From her humble beginnings in country Victoria to officiating on the international stage, McCabe’s career is a remarkable story of growth, perseverance,
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Victoria name 2nd XI rookie squad to take on South Australia
Victoria have named a 12-player rookie squad for its three-day 2nd XI game against South Australia in Bendigo, starting on Monday.
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Premier Cricket returns to the ‘G
In a boost for Kookaburra Victorian Premier Cricket, the Melbourne Cricket Club will host two matches this season at Australia's premier sporting venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Cricket Victoria celebrates 2022-23 Premier Cricket award winners
Essendon Maribyrnong Park captain Makinley Blows and Carlton batsman Harrison Smyth are this morning toasting their success after winning the Una Paisley Medal and Jack Ryder Medal respectively at the Kookaburra Premier Cricket Awards held at the MCG last night.
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Melbourne claims their 22nd Victorian Premier Cricket premiership
Cricket Victoria congratulates the Melbourne Cricket Club on winning the Kookaburra Victorian Premier Cricket Men’s First XI Final against Carlton at Windy Hill over the weekend.
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Carlton and Melbourne to meet in Kookaburra Men’s Premier First XI Grand Final
Two heavyweight clubs will meet in this weekend’s Kookaburra Men’s Premier First XI Grand Final when Carlton and Melbourne play off for the title in a three-day match held at Windy Hill.
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Geelong Cricket Club to join Women’s Premier Cricket Firsts
Geelong Cricket Club will be elevated to the Kookaburra Women's Premier Cricket Firsts competition next season.
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Windy Hill selected to host Men’s Premier Final
Windy Hill has been named as the venue to host the Kookaburra Men’s Premier Firsts Grand Final for 2022-23.
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Premier Cricket playing dates confirmed for 2022-23
Cricket Victoria has confirmed the Victorian Premier Cricket playing dates for both the Men’s and Women’s 2022-23 seasons.
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Russ and Devchand win Premier Cricket’s top honours in season 2021-22
Footscray batting all-rounder Dean Russ and Ringwood all-rounder Bhavisha Devchand are this morning toasting their success after winning the Jack Ryder Medal and Una Paisley Medal respectively at the Kookaburra Premier Cricket Awards held at the MCG last night.
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