Australia Cricket Schedule Announced; Ready to Host ENG, IND & SA
Cricket Australia has announced a jam-packed schedule for the next two years, with a focus on hosting international series in the northern regions of the country. For the first time in 17 years, the schedule spans 11 cities and 14 venues nationwide, providing fans with a thrilling calendar of cricketing action.
The schedule kicks off in October with a three-match ODI series against India, followed by a five-match T20I series, including a highly anticipated clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This will be the first time Australia will host a T20I series at the iconic venue.
The real excitement, however, begins in November when the Ashes series opener takes place at Perth Stadium on November 21. This will be the first time the Ashes series will be played in Perth since 1974, and fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to witness the historic rivalry between Australia and England.
The Ashes series will be played across four venues, with the second Test taking place at Adelaide Oval, the third at Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the fourth at Sydney Cricket Ground. The final Test will be played at Brisbane’s Gabba Stadium.
In addition to the Ashes series, Australia will also host India for a four-match Test series in December, with the first Test taking place at Adelaide Oval. This will be the first Test series to be played in Adelaide since 2014, and fans are expecting a thrilling contest between two of the world’s top Test teams.
In 2024, Australia will welcome South Africa for a three-match Test series, with the first Test taking place at Perth Stadium. This will be the first Test series to be played in Perth since 2012, and fans are excited to witness the skills of two of the world’s top Test teams.
The new schedule marks a significant shift in Cricket Australia’s approach to hosting international series. In the past, the focus has been on hosting series in the southern regions of the country, particularly Melbourne and Sydney. However, with the growth of cricket in the northern regions, Cricket Australia has recognized the need to expand its hosting capacity to include more venues.
“This is an exciting time for cricket in Australia,” said Cricket Australia’s Head of Operations, Peter Roach. “We’re thrilled to be hosting some of the world’s top teams and providing fans with a thrilling calendar of cricketing action. Our focus has been on ensuring that we have a schedule that is both competitive and sustainable, and we believe we have achieved that.”
The new schedule is expected to generate significant revenue for Cricket Australia, with the Ashes series and Test matches against India and South Africa expected to attract large crowds and significant broadcast revenue.
For fans, the new schedule provides a thrilling calendar of cricketing action, with something for everyone. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Test cricket or a lover of T20, there’s something to look forward to in the coming years.
In conclusion, the new cricket schedule announced by Cricket Australia is a significant development for the sport in the country. With a focus on hosting international series in the northern regions, fans are in for a treat, with a thrilling calendar of cricketing action to look forward to over the next two years.
