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30/07/2024

Young Richmond off-spinner Reiley Mark was woken in a hotel room in India by a 5am phone call from his manager. The surprise news from back in Australia was a game-changer for him. CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/3ywaOQC

30/07/2024

There's been a huge double-signing in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with Sorrento Sharks CricketClub securing two Premier Cricket players — one for the entire season and the other, who is arguably Victoria’s fastest bowler, for its T20 matches.

What a boost for Sorrento Cricket Club.

29/07/2024

Cadet journalists are kept busy no matter where they're based. See what Emma gets up to at News.com.au. Interested in becoming one of the new cadets at News Corp Australia? Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/4f4GUTY

26/07/2024

Planning to go on in just a playing capacity, Troy Stone looks back on his last 10 seasons in charge of Sunshine.

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3LHDJ7i

25/07/2024

Cricket Victoria has unveiled its latest wave of talented young players. Here’s a rundown on every member of the Vic Country U19 emerging squad 🔽

Cricket Victoria has unveiled its latest wave of talented young players. Here’s a rundown on every member of the Vic Country U19 emerging squad.

24/07/2024

In 10 seasons as coach, Troy Stone led Sunshine Cricket Club from cellar dweller to three straight premierships after a period of instability.

He reflects on his decade-long stint after standing down and reveals what’s next. 👇

For the last decade, every summer Troy Stone has planned how to guide Sunshine to the top of the mountain.

24/07/2024

Premier imports ... Greenvale Kangaroos Cricket Club has secured two former England Under-19 talents for the coming Premier Cricket season as well as four experienced local recruits.

Greenvale Kangaroos has secured a pair of Yorkshire imports for the coming Premier Cricket season.

23/07/2024

Wondered what it's like to be a journalist at one of the nation's biggest news companies? Here's a day in the life of Daily Telegraph cadet Mikaela on a regional rotation at the Gold Coast Bulletin. Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/4f4GUTY

19/07/2024

'Very pleased'.
In turmoil after the bizarre events of 2022-23, Endeavour Hills has made top-to-bottom changes and is on course to again be a full member of the VSDCA.
CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/3LrOydP

18/07/2024

Some Victorian talents stood out against the country's best.

The Cricket Mentoring side got the better of a talented NT Development side to close out a thrilling week of Junior Strike League action.

18/07/2024

An international cricketer, who made his debut at age 15 and struck his maiden ton last week, has joined the Dandenong District Association. Here’s how it happened 🦅🔽

Cranbourne is hoping its latest recruit will be “instrumental” in its journey back to the Dandenong District’s top flight.

17/07/2024

Victoria’s finest cricketers have risen from the state’s pathway system and this year’s emerging players squad is full of rising stars. Here’s what you need to know about every player in the 2024-25 Metro squad 🔽

It’s “a taste of the life” for these budding stars.

16/07/2024

The Diamond Valley Cricket Association off-season is in full swing with new players and coaches being unveiled across the competition.

Keep on top of every move in our signing tracker. 👇

Here’s a look at all of the confirmed moves.

15/07/2024

Interested in becoming a journalist? Apply for News Corp's National Editorial Cadet Program and see where it could take you 👉 https://bit.ly/4f4GUTY

13/07/2024

Peter Webb has been recognised by Sub-District cricket for his 50-year contribution to Oakleigh Cricket Club. Here he reflects on his time at the Oaks - and names his best Oakleigh team. CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/3LnC0E4

13/07/2024

Doutta Stars have been busy across the off-season, landing some impressive signings.

EVERY VTCA MOVE: https://bit.ly/4cqBKj9

12/07/2024

Williamstown Imperials have been busy in the VTCA off-season.

SEE ALL THE MOVES: https://bit.ly/4cqBKj9

12/07/2024

The signings have been coming thick and fast in recent weeks.

SEE EVERY MOVE: https://bit.ly/4cqBKj9

11/07/2024

There will be no shortage of top quickies this Victorian Premier Cricket season, with a number of pacemen crossing interstate lines or elevating from local cricket. SEE EVERY MOVE HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/3wupO0F

11/07/2024

Cricket Victoria says Tom Paddington ‘took a few big steps last season’. Now the St Kilda prospect has taken another stride forward, being included in CV’s new rookie program. CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/4606XaY

07/07/2024

Young guns: 10 players to look for when Cricket Victoria names its brightest male hopes from metropolitan and country ranks for the emerging players program. CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/4cnAYDR

02/07/2024

Get ready for fireworks...
Touted as a potential Big Bash player, a big-hitting ex-Premier batter has signed at South Caulfield Cricket Club in Cricket Southern Bayside. Details 👉 https://bit.ly/3W5wagW

01/07/2024

South Caulfield Cricket Club’s key signing is set to ignite Cricket Southern Bayside as South employ a “knock the score over” aggressive approach in 2024-25.

“It’s a big get.”

30/06/2024

Urge to emerge: Cricket Victoria is set to name 80 of its brightest male hopes from metropolitan and country ranks in the emerging players program. Here are 10 players to look for across the U19 and U17s - CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/4cnAYDR

28/06/2024

The Diamond Valley Cricket Association has been bolstered by the arrival of two new clubs for next summer and one side has already landed an impressive recruit.

The Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s top-three grades now have a better balance after the arrival of two new clubs.

27/06/2024

“With the local talent we’ve got, we just can’t wait to see these players unearthed in Premier Cricket.”

Box Hill Cricket Club has turned to a former AFL umpire as its next Premier women's head coach, who is bullish the club has the talent to rebound following star player exits. Here's why.

Box Hill has turned to an ex-AFL umpire to lead its women’s program in what he touts as a “reset”.

26/06/2024

The signings keep coming in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with an influx of new talent and players switching clubs.
Here are the latest to put pen to paper...

The signings keep coming in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with an influx of new talent and players switching clubs.

26/06/2024

A T20 boost for Victorian Premier Cricket, with more matches and use of a new ball. CODE SPORTS STORY: https://bit.ly/3XIhiWT

25/06/2024

An Australian Test star has put his hand up to perform a vital role with Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club in Victorian Premier Cricket.

Good things are happening at Frankston Peninsula — and now another.

24/06/2024

New management ... After three straight VSDCA semi-finals, St.Bernards Old Collegians Cricket Club hopes new coach Luke Davis and new captain Daniel O’Connell can keep the club among Subbies’ elite.

St Bernard’s is under new management.