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Congratulations to all players selected in our Metropolitan & Country squads, set to compete at the U19 Male National Championships in Albury, NSW, from November 30 until December 7, 2023

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/1753/cricket-nsw-announce-the-nsw-under-19-metropolitan-and-country-squads-for-the-australian-male-national-championships-in-albury

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Veterans Cricket Australia

Brisbane, Australia

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Australian Squad for the Over60s Cricket World Cup in Chennai, India – February 18 to March 4, 2024 has been announced. Congratulations to those selected.

Peter Jensen - NSW - Captain
Peter Judd - SA - Vice Captain
Bill Blair - Victoria - Tour Selector
Sam Davis - WA
Phil Jackson - Victoria
Richard Johnson - QLD
Bob McGhee - QLD
Claude Orlando - Tasmania
Peter O'Reilly - NSW
Tony Panecasio - NSW
Geoff Patterson - NSW
Graeme Pavey - Victoria
Stuart Ridge - NSW
Darren Smith - NSW
Andrew Walsh - QLD
Andrew Watson - QLD
David Wenham - SA
Bruce Worthington - QLD

Also congratulations to the follow who will be joining to support the team in Chennai.
David Head - Team Manager
Roger Bryce - Official Scorer
Gary Zealand - Team Physio

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Cricket NSW

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Week 9 – ‘The Opening Spell’

A tale of young and old, a story of bat versus ball, a record-breaking partnership and kit reveal above it all!

First ball – Bulldogs bite first against Sharks!

Daniel Solway opened the batting for Bankstown in their first-grade battle against Sutherland at Glenn McGrath Oval. Some 257 deliveries later, Solway’s innings came to an end, having accumulated 149 runs (13 fours, 1 six). He became the second player to pass the 500-run mark for the season and reached 8,000 first-grade runs in the innings. Solway sits at 8,050 first-grade runs at an average of 44.23 and has now achieved 24 centuries in the top division of NSW Premier Cricket.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3790984/week-9-the-opening-spell

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Cricket NSW

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Cricket NSW is celebrating Women and Girls Week from November 20-26, and the state’s Central Coast has more reason to feel joyous than just for a week.

It was eight years in the making, but Cricket NSW’s (CNSW) and Central Coast Cricket Association’s (CCCA) bid to have female only teams in every club at all community-based levels of the game has finally been a success.

Central Coast is fast turning out to be NSW’s female cricket hub. This year, during Women & Girls Week, Cricket NSW will celebrate stories of success for seven days, bringing forth extraordinary stories of ordinary women and girls who have thrived on and off the cricket field because of their love of the sport.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3790173/central-coast-leads-the-way-with-women-girls-teams-in-every-club

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Peter Procopis

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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A hearty congratulations to Captain Pat and his World Champion One Day side! Of course, Captain Pat also leads the current World Test Champions too. Not bad...not bad at all for a new age bloke with a few political views and a penchant for Aristotle-style Coaches as opposed to Aussie Alphas.
Okay, so I'm being a bit cheeky on this post, provoking a few of my grizzled, old Grade Cricket toughie comrades. You know, the Steve Waugh crew; my mob who reckon Langer was hard done by and that modern players are a bit precious and sometimes even petulant.
The irony of course of me stirring the pot this way is that I was an avowed Stephen Rodger acolyte; an avid admirer of his hard, old-school ways. But you grow older don't you, and you reflect. So, my cricket brothers, here are some scoring opportunities. Who's keen to play a few shots? C'mon, we're not the leaving "No Runnn" types, are we?
Half volley 1- the Australian pathway system is imperfect but producing good results. We win World Championships.
Half volley 2- the load management, training phasing and overall coaching of our bowlers was superb. How else did they peak so perfectly? The loading and resting and MRI scanning is working.
Half volley 3- you don't have to be as Hayden refers to them 'an Australian Great' to be a successful Head Coach of an Australian side.
Half tracker 1- the “new age' overall workload management of players that aims at keeping them mentally healthy and connected to their loved ones and communities seems to be working.
Half tracker 2- the Australian selection panel is doing a very, very good job.
Half tracker 3- the large contingent of support staff seem to be minimising injuries, maximising playing time and providing excellent environments for the players to excel in.
Anyone that saw my 2-over first grade bowling career one Sunny afternoon at Old Kings against Paramatta circa 2000 will recognise the deliveries above. Let's see if I do better than 1-17 this time. Play a few shots, lads and lasses.

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NSW Veterans Cricket

New South Wales, Australia

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NSW Over 60s Blues National Champions

NSW Over 60s Blues defeated Victoria by 8 wickets in the Division One Final of the Over 60s National Championships held in Perth from the 11 to 16 November 2023.

Back Row - Richard Rowlings, Paul Adams, Alister Little, Stuart Ridge, Chris Cox, Gary Whitaker, Darren Smith
Front Row - Tony Panecasio, Barry Hoy, Matthew Brennan, Geoff Patterson, Peter Jenson (Captain), Peter O'Reily, Rohan Wilson

Match Scorecard -
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/veterans-cricket-australia/national-championships-summer-202324/o60-national-veterans-cricket-championship-division-1-john-hammer-cup/game-centre/c311dd7e

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James Psarakis

HR Manager

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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I.T Job Opportunities and a little cricket

🏆🏆 AUSTRALIA ARE CHAMPS AGAIN 🏆🏆

Happy Monday everyone, I've never been more excited to wake up Monday morning as it turns out my prediction of a few months back that Australian would beat India in the final has aged quite well.
A hell of a tournament from both teams but as I said in my post a few months back, India haven't handled the pressure in big moments over the past decade or so and this was no different. Over 130,000 people in attendance, millions of people watching with all eyes on them maybe got the better of them I feel. Mind you, the Aussies played outstanding cricket I thought. Stuck to their game plans throughout and backed the process they had in place.

I don't like saying I told you so... but in this case I think I can, right? 🤔🤣

On another note, I am working a few roles as we head into the holiday season:
💻Senior Backend - Node/TypeScript/GCP - Melbourne bases
💻Engineering Lead - Ruby on Rails/Node/TypeScript/React/AWS - Melbourne or Sydney
💻Test Lead - Transformation project on an internal system - Sydney based

If you're interested in any of these please reach out for a chat.

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Cricket Australia Community

Melbourne, Australia

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CHAMPIONS! 🏆

So proud of our INCREDIBLE team! 🇦🇺

#CWC23

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Cricket NSW

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The cricket family and wider community is saddened by the passing overnight of former Cricket NSW chairman and Life Member Dr Gorur ‘Harry’ Harinath OAM.

Dr Harinath came to Australia from Hyderabad in 1971 and began work at the Mercy Hospital in Tasmania with barely a dollar to his name, before forging a highly successful medical career and making a seismic contribution to cricket.

After a year in the Apple Isle, Harinath built a friendship with former Pakistani batsman Sadiq Mohammad and was recruited to play for his cricket team, thus beginning a five-decade long connection to the game in this country.

In 1977, Dr Harinath joined Balmain Cricket Club (now Sydney Cricket Club) as their team doctor at the invitation of then Australian Cricket Board chairman Fred Bennett. It wasn’t long before Dr Harinath's passion and administrative skills led to him to the club’s presidency - a role he held for more than 30 years.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/1748/vale-dr-gorur-lsquoharryrsquo-harinath-oam

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Prahran Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Vale Patrick Hugh Smith OAM

It is with sadness that we report the sudden passing of former club captain and Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Smith on 12 November 2023 at the age of 71.

Born on January 20, 1952, Pat will be remembered for his outstanding career as one of Australia’s greatest sports journalists. Winner of three Walkley Awards, he was a former football, cricket and athletics writer and columnist for The Sun, and sports editor for The Age and The Australian newspapers in a career spanning almost 50 years.

He was also a longtime contributor to 1116 SEN where he worked alongside Richmond icon Kevin Bartlett for two decades.

Smith’s Walkley Awards came in 1997, 2002 and 2004 when he was recognised for his sharp commentary and cold analysis.

He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021 for his services to print media as a journalist.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/441/prahran-cricket-club/blog/1744/vale-patrick-hugh-smith-oam

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Bankstown District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Congratulations to Tony Clark who will play his 700th Grade Game this weekend when he plays for 4s at Kelso North. Tony debuted in 1981/82 for Sutherland District Cricket Club (this weeks opponents), and has also played for Campbelltown and Blacktown over the past 43 seasons, and is a life member of Sutherland and the SCA.
Tony also took his 1100th grade wicket last season and is set to represent NSW at the Over 50s championship next month having captained Australia at the World Cup last March.

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Congratulations Dale Mckay on reaching your 300th game for Hawkesbury Cricket Club.
From a young boy dreaming of big things, to playing first grade and achieving higher cricketing honors you should be really proud to hit this milestone.
We wish you all the best tomorrow in becoming the 8th player to reach 300 games . KTFH 🦅🦅🦅

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Cricket NSW

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The Cricket NSW Foundation will host its second annual Charity Golf Day at Bonnie Doon Golf Club on Thursday April 4, providing an awesome opportunity for golfers to line up alongside a host of cricket stars.

This year, superstars Alyssa Healy, Mitchell Starc, Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques and Sydney Thunder skipper Chris Green were amongst many NSW cricketers who teed off to support the foundation.

Along with the current NSW stars and dozens of other golfers who took on the four-person Ambrose format, the crowd was treated to a post round function with MCs Brendan Julian and Jay Lenton, alongside NSW and Australian cricket legends, Michael Bevan and Geoff Lawson.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3788167/tee-it-up-with-cricket-stars
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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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It was Archie Gray’s Day. A tribute cricket game between Archie’s much loved Western Suburbs Magpies and the Manly Warringah Waratahs.

The two clubs came together to play a charity game in honour of Archie and to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Mark Hughes Foundation and Brain Cancer research.

Archie Gray, a hugely talented leg spinner lost his battle with brain cancer on 8 November 2022 at just 17 years of age.

It was fitting, emotional and exciting to see Archie's two brothers Finn and Charlie be the stars of the show.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1741/finn-and-charlie-gray-star-in-archies-charity-game

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Coaches Association HKHDCCA

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Registrations are now open for the following Coaches' Association (HKHDCCA) / Northern District Cricket Club school holiday junior cricket clinics (8.30am – 2.00pm each day).

* Wed. 10 & Thurs. 11 January 2024 – Mark Taylor Oval, Waitara

* Mon. 15 & Tues. 16 January 2024 – Greenway No. 2 Oval, Cherrybrook

* Tues. 23 & Wed. 24 January 2024 – Mark Taylor Oval, Waitara

Link to flyer and other information regarding these school holiday junior cricket clinics:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1307/coaches-association-hkhdcca/blog/1739/coaches-association-cricket-clinics-in-january-2024

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Cricket NSW

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Week 8 – ‘The Opening Spell'

When you deliver such a great performance it makes the news!

First ball – Bray puts Brewer Shield on broadcast!

Caoimhe Bray struck Greater Hunter Coast Premier Cricket Club’s first-ever century in their Brewer Shield win against Gordon over the weekend.

Bray’s unbeaten knock of 106* was captured by local broadcast outlet, NBN News, and featured on the coverage presented by Adam Murray – NBN News Newcastle.

Second ball – Spin king surpasses wicket-taking century!

Blacktown Mounties ever-reliable first-grade spin option, Smit Raval, claimed figures of 6-87

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3784444/week-8-the-opening-spell

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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The South Queensland Indigenous Men’s team emerged victorious in the inaugural Michael Mainhardt T20 Indigenous Challenge in Cairns over the weekend. The team, boasting a formidable lineup that included several current Queensland Indigenous state representatives, faced a formidable North Queensland side fuelled by pride and passion.

Queensland’s latest addition to the talent pathway calendar, supported by Lords Taverners Queensland, featured a three-game series that culminated on early Sunday morning. After both teams displayed remarkable cricket skills on day one, each securing one win, the ultimate winner was determined. In the first game, South Queensland showcased their prowess, posting a total score of 119, propelled by a stellar performance from Gold Coast rookie Zak Patel, who scored 31 from 39. Despite a resilient effort from North Queensland, they fell two runs short on the final ball.

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3784355/south-qld-secure-historic-win

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Graham Mackie

Yamba, NSW, Australia

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Vale Tony Corcoran

I first met Tony when I arrived in Dubbo as a first year out secondary teacher at Dubbo South High in 1974

South High also had a team in the Whitney Cup which was made up of Lloyd Keir and myself and the rest being school kids such as Wayne Munro, Mark Ferguson, Steve Wheeler and the Allan twins.

Tony was one of those classy left-handers who played the good ball on its merits and dispatched the bad ball to the boundary. He was always immaculately dressed, and his cricket was reflective of this.

He moved to Glen Innes where he was well known in the Stock and Station industry and later became Head of Elders - at some stage Tony also played for University in the Brisbane grade competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/192/graham-mackie/blog/1725/vale-tony-corcoran

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Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts Cricket Club

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Captain Morgan takes 6 wickets in 6 balls to win the game for Mudgeeraba Nerang against Surfers Paradise

What happened next is one of the great wonders of cricket. Has it ever been done before as Morgan dismissed Gardner on the first ball of the over and proceeded to take another 5 wickets with his 5 remaining balls. Surfers Paradise were bowled on for 174 off the last ball of Morgan’s over and Mudgeeraba Nerang won by 4 funs.

Gareth Morgan took 6 wickets in on over to finish the game with figures of 6 overs 7 for 16.

You gotta love cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1287/mudgeeraba-nerang-and-districts-cricket-club/blog/1724/captain-morgan-takes-6-wickets-in-6-balls-to-win-the-game-for-mudgeeraba-nerang-against-surfers-paradise

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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Queensland Cricket has unveiled its latest crop of talented young players with the announcement of the State male and female Under-19 teams for the National championships next month.

The Under-19 female team will play on home turf next month when Brisbane hosts the National championships, while the male squad will travel to Albury in Victoria for their title.

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3776285/u19-teams-unveiled

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CHAMPIONS! 🏆 So proud of our INCREDIBLE team! 🇦🇺 #CWC23

CHAMPIONS! 🏆

So proud of our INCREDIBLE team! 🇦🇺

#CWC23