Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket Tasmania announce job cuts due to revenue constraints
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket Tasmania announce job cuts due to revenue constraints

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Cricket Tasmania has announced that there will be significant job losses in the association due to the reduction in revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cricket Tasmania Chief Executive Dominic Baker said that even though their financial position coming into the period was relatively good, “immediate and future impacts of coronavirus” has led them to the situation. “With reductions in revenue from Cricket Australia; no events at the Blundstone Arena Function Centre; and cancellation of major events like the One Day International in March and this year’s AFL matches, it would be negligent of us to not mitigate the risks that this new landscape poses,” Baker added. As per a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, Chief executive Andrew Ingleton said Cricket Victoria was not immune from the effects of pandemic.

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COVID-19 outbreaks force Big Bash teams' move to Melbourne to keep season alive
3 years ago

COVID-19 outbreaks force Big Bash teams' move to Melbourne to keep season alive

ABC  

Cricket Australia will play three Big Bash double-headers in Victoria in a bid to make up games lost through COVID-19 outbreaks. Key points: The double-headers will be played at the MCG on Monday, in Geelong on Tuesday and then Docklands Stadium on Thursday By week's end, 11 matches would have been played with only the postponed clash between Brisbane and …

Multiple COVID-19 outbreaks hit Australian domestic cricket leagues
3 years ago

Multiple COVID-19 outbreaks hit Australian domestic cricket leagues

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Multiple COVID-19 outbreaks inside bio-bubbles threw Australian domestic leagues haywire on Tuesday as cricket administrators grappled to keep schedules on track while players complained of anxiety. Two matches of the Women’s National Cricket League involving Western Australia were postponed till March due to border closures after a spike in COVID-19 cases. According to media reports, anxiety is high among …

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement issued by Cricket Australia said that Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, had developed mild symptoms and a PCR test revealed he was COVID-19 positive. "Hockley developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive result now confirmed. Hockey was recently quoted as saying …

Cricket world at war over Tim Paine scandal as Tasmanians issue 223 word statement defending him
3 years, 1 month ago

Cricket world at war over Tim Paine scandal as Tasmanians issue 223 word statement defending him

Daily Mail  

Cricket Tasmania has fired off a blistering statement defending former Test captain Tim Paine - claiming their colleagues on the mainland have treated him 'appallingly'. Tim Paine of Tasmania leaves the field after being dismissed during day two of the second XI cricket match between Tasmania and South Australia Second XI, at the Lindisfarne Cricket Club, in Tasmania, Tuesday, November …

Cricket Australia reports slight deficit in 2020/21 after COVID-hit year
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia reports slight deficit in 2020/21 after COVID-hit year

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia had a 6% increase in revenues to A$414.7 million in its 2020/21 accounts but posted a slight deficit due to the effects of COVID-19, the board said on Thursday. Australia hosted India over the home summer in a lucrative four-test series worth about A$400 million to the domestic game but cancelled a number of other internationals and faced …

India vs Australia: CA aiming mass relocation of players into NSW after COVID outbreak in South Australia, say reports
4 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: CA aiming mass relocation of players into NSW after COVID outbreak in South Australia, say reports

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According to the Australian media, Cricket Australia is continuously assessing the fast evolving situation. Sydney: Cricket Australia is reportedly bracing for a mass airlift of players and staff into New South Wales in an attempt to save the eagerly-awaited series against India as a coronavirus outbreak in South Australia threatens the start of the upcoming summer. As Western Australia, Queensland …

Cricket Australia postpone Test against Afghanistan, ODIs against New Zealand
4 years, 3 months ago

Cricket Australia postpone Test against Afghanistan, ODIs against New Zealand

Firstpost  

Australia were to host Afghanistan later this year at Perth in November while the Kiwis were to arrive in January 2021 but both the assignments have been postponed to the next summer. Melbourne: Cricket Australia on Friday postponed a one-off Test against Afghanistan and an ODI series against New Zealand, citing the complexity of scheduling international matches during the global …

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'
4 years, 6 months ago

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia has withdrawn a gloomy revenue forecast which led to the departure of chief executive Kevin Roberts last month and threatened an ugly standoff with the players' union. Cricket Australia said in a statement on Monday that it had “agreed a way forward on Australian cricket's response to COVID-19” with the union. READ| “The parties have agreed to postpone …

Cricket Australia, top players agree on revenue projections
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia, top players agree on revenue projections

The Hindu  

Australia’s top cricketers have reached an agreement with Cricket Australia that it should postpone its assessment of future revenue during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. The agreement announced on Saturday ended a one month impasse which followed the national body’s projection in June of an almost 50 per cent drop in revenue in the 2020-2021 financial year. READ| Australia’s …

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ tours
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ tours

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said it will cut bonuses of its senior management, remove 40 more staffers and “pause” international tours for the country’s A teams in a cost reduction effort to deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by interim chief executive Nick Hockley, who replaced Kevin Roberts after his resignation on Tuesday, Cricket Australia came …

Cricket Australia announces more job cuts, cost reductions amid COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia announces more job cuts, cost reductions amid COVID-19 crisis

India TV News  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday detailed a program of operational changes that, according to them, will deliver significant savings in response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation while ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the game. "The amended FY21 plan presented to staff today identifies cost reductions of approximately $40 million a year to partly mitigate the impact of COVID-19 …

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ international tours in cost reduction plan
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia to cut jobs, pause A teams’ international tours in cost reduction plan

Hindustan Times  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said it will cut bonuses of its senior management, remove 40 more staffers and “pause” international tours for the country’s A teams in a cost reduction effort to deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by interim chief executive Nick Hockley, who replaced Kevin Roberts after his resignation on Tuesday, Cricket Australia came …

Coronavirus impact: Cricket Australia reduce size of national umpire panel
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus impact: Cricket Australia reduce size of national umpire panel

India TV News  

Cricket Australia on Friday decided not to replace retired umpires Simon Fry and John Ward in its 12-member national panel for the upcoming season as part of its cost-cutting measures to deal with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. "When we were faced with the position of having to find 25 per cent savings this year, the umpire leadership …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers' Association rejects CA revenue forecasts
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers' Association rejects CA revenue forecasts

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Cricket Australia’s forecast of a near 50 percent plunge in the revenue that underpins player payments has been met with skepticism by the players’ union, who called for talks to “shine a light” on the board’s calculations. The Australian Cricketers’ Association said on Thursday that CA had forecast 2020/21 revenues would slump 48 percent to A$239.7 million from their previous …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket West Indies to temporarily halve players', staff salaries amid financial struggles
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket West Indies to temporarily halve players', staff salaries amid financial struggles

Firstpost  

Cricket West Indies said on Friday it will halve salaries for staff and players for up to six months as it struggles to deal with the debilitating economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Cricket West Indies said on Friday it will halve salaries for staff and players for up to six months as it struggles to deal with the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Firstpost  

Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be immune, board chief Kevin Roberts said on Friday. But Roberts said the board was still facing an A$80 million shortfall due to COVID-19 and the high likelihood Australia will not be able to host the Twenty20 …

Coronavirus: NZC to cut jobs to cope with economic fallout
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: NZC to cut jobs to cope with economic fallout

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZ$ 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the “challenges” posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive David White said on Wednesday. NZC’s cost-cutting measures would allow the cricket board to keep the same level of funding for the six major …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Cricket to lay off 15 percent of staff, shave $6 million in operating costs
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Cricket to lay off 15 percent of staff, shave $6 million in operating costs

Firstpost  

Players and staff for the national men’s Black Caps and women’s White Ferns teams would not be affected by the cost-cutting measures Wellington: New Zealand Cricket will cut up to 15% of staff and look to shave NZ$6 million in operating costs as part of proposals to cope with “challenging” conditions brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, Chief Executive David …

Cricket Australia rushed into cost-cutting measures in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, says NSW cricket chief
4 years, 7 months ago

Cricket Australia rushed into cost-cutting measures in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, says NSW cricket chief

Firstpost  

As part of its cost-cutting measures, Cricket Australia had furloughed about 80 percent of its staff and is currently pushing member states to agree to a 25 per cent cuts to their grants, besides being in talks with players about adjusting pay. Cricket Australia rushed into introducing cost-cutting measures and it should delay the slashing of grants of state associations …

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting

The Hindu  

The chairman of Australia's professional cricketers' union has lambasted the national board's cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying it could have “disastrous” consequences for the game over the long term. Australian Cricketers' Association Chairman Greg Dyer questioned the board's gloomy financial outlook, saying the game had “yet to experience a significant negative revenue event.” READ| “It …

Players union slams Cricket Australia's COVID-19 cost-cutting, says it would have 'disastrous long-term consequences'
4 years, 7 months ago

Players union slams Cricket Australia's COVID-19 cost-cutting, says it would have 'disastrous long-term consequences'

Firstpost  

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting at the end of the season, Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 percent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million fall in revenue. The chairman of Australia’s professional cricketers’ union has lambasted the national board’s cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying they could have “disastrous” consequences for the …

Club cricket set to resume in Australia from June 6
4 years, 7 months ago

Club cricket set to resume in Australia from June 6

The Hindu  

Competitive cricket is set to resume in Australia for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck the globe when the Darwin and District Cricket Competition season begins with a T20 tournament from June 6. Cricketers will not be allowed to use sweat or saliva to shine the ball in the competition and Darwin Cricket Management group is exploring various …

If Tasmania is going to come back from coronavirus experts say it will need to look in, not out
4 years, 7 months ago

If Tasmania is going to come back from coronavirus experts say it will need to look in, not out

ABC  

It was not that long ago that Tasmania's reputation was for forestry, minerals and manufacturing, and being the country's poorest state. Key points: Tasmania's economy is heavily dependent on tourists, international students and population growth, all of which will be in short supply post-coronavirus Demographer Lisa Denny says Tasmania will need to think differently about job creation, and invest in …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts

Firstpost  

Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains positive. Melbourne: Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains …

Coronavirus: ACA questions Cricket Australia’s financial warnings
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: ACA questions Cricket Australia’s financial warnings

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association, which said the game’s position remains positive. The financial position of cricket is therefore very positive relative to Australia’s winter sports,” Australian Cricketers Association chief executive Alistair Nicholson wrote in an email to members according to ESPNcricinfo. “The …

Current situation an opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Justin Langer
4 years, 8 months ago

Current situation an opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Justin Langer

India TV News  

Australia coach Justin Langer is looking at the COVID-19 pandemic as "an amazing opportunity" to fix the issues that have seeped into the country's once-thriving state and club level setups. "It wasn't that long ago that we prided ourselves on having an amazing club cricket system that fed into state domestic cricket, which fed into the best of the best …

Khawaja 'shocked' at financial situation faced by CA
4 years, 8 months ago

Khawaja 'shocked' at financial situation faced by CA

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja has revealed he is "very shocked" at the financial situation Cricket Australia finds itself in due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Australia is due to stage the ICC T20 World Cup, as well as welcome India for a lucrative tour, yet its home schedule could be at risk because of the global health crisis. Admitting it is disappointing …

Coronavirus: Australia won't be greedy in pay talks - Paine
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Australia won't be greedy in pay talks - Paine

The Hindu  

Tim Paine says Australia's players will not be greedy if they are asked to take a pay cut as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. "Players need to know the absolute financial positions of the game and the players aren't going to be greedy," he told ABC Radio. "So at the moment if a pay cut for us is on …

Cricket Australia finding temporary jobs for laid-off staff
4 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia finding temporary jobs for laid-off staff

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia has approached supermarket giant and one of its sponsors Woolworths to help with temporary jobs for its staff laid off until the end of June due to a financial crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “I wrote to Brad Banducci the CEO of Woolworths given that it is among organisations that need more staff at the moment,” CA …

Josh Hazlewood says his teammates are willing to take pay cuts if Cricket Australia is transparent about finances
4 years, 8 months ago

Josh Hazlewood says his teammates are willing to take pay cuts if Cricket Australia is transparent about finances

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Australia’s cricketers are willing to take pay cuts if it will help keep the game afloat during the coronavirus shutdown but the country’s board must be transparent about its finances, paceman Josh Hazlewood has said. Melbourne: Australia’s cricketers are willing to take pay cuts if it will help keep the game afloat during the coronavirus shutdown but the country’s board …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Adam Gilchrist, Mark Taylor feel pay cuts are inevitable for Australian cricketers
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Adam Gilchrist, Mark Taylor feel pay cuts are inevitable for Australian cricketers

Firstpost  

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor and wicket-keeping great Adam Gilchrist believe pay cuts are inevitable for the country’s cricketers as the sport gears up to deal with the expected financial crisis posed by the novel coronavirus. Sydney: Former Australia captain Mark Taylor and wicket-keeping great Adam Gilchrist believe pay cuts are inevitable for the country’s cricketers as the sport gears …

ICC warns players to beware of fixers despite lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

ICC warns players to beware of fixers despite lockdown

The Hindu  

Elite level cricket may have been suspended because of the coronavirus but the sport's anti-corruption chief has told players to remain aware of approaches by potential fixers. READ | But Alex Marshall, the head of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit, said it was wrong to assume this would lead to a decline in approaches from criminals who have long …

Tasmania's coronavirus cases jump to more than 100 after nine new cases confirmed
4 years, 9 months ago

Tasmania's coronavirus cases jump to more than 100 after nine new cases confirmed

ABC  

Tasmania's coronavirus cases have risen by nine to a total of 107. Key points: Three staff associated with both the North West Regional and the North West Private hospitals have tested positive Four of the nine new coronavirus cases are patients who received care at both hospitals More staff are joining the team trying to manage the coronavirus outbreak in …

Tasmanian destinations visited by coronavirus-infected pair, number of cases rises
4 years, 9 months ago

Tasmanian destinations visited by coronavirus-infected pair, number of cases rises

ABC  

Another coronavirus case has been diagnosed in Tasmania overnight, taking the state's tally to 72. Key points: Tasmania has confirmed three new coronavirus cases in the past day Authorities said in a separate case, two tourists who travelled around Tasmania had later tested positive for coronavirus after returning to their home state A list of locations where the pair visited …

Coronavirus: Aaron Finch talks financial losses due to COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Aaron Finch talks financial losses due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Australia’s ODI skipper Aaron Finch has said that his country’s cricketers risk getting a massive financial jolt if the IPL and their home season are halted by the COVID-19 pandemic but they have to accept the situation as “we’re all in this together“. We understand we’re all in this together,” Finch told radio station SEN. “I’m sure in the long …

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, says Tim Paine
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, says Tim Paine

The Hindu  

Australian Test captain Tim Paine on Wednesday said the threat of COVID-19 pandemic is bigger than the game of cricket and needs to be taken seriously, justifying the suspension of almost all the ongoing action to contain the deadly outbreak. I know it’s even harder this time of year when you’ve got finals and trophies are on the line and …

Three new coronavirus cases in Tasmania
4 years, 9 months ago

Three new coronavirus cases in Tasmania

ABC  

Tasmania has three more confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the state's total to 10 A woman and two men, all in their 40s, have tested positive to the virus, the Tasmanian Government announced on Wednesday. Today, further steps in mitigating the effects of the pandemic included the cancellation of Hobart's iconic Salamanca Markets, a major tourist drawcard and one of …

Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak hits community and junior sport as competitions put on hold
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak hits community and junior sport as competitions put on hold

ABC  

It is not just the major national sporting events being stalled by coronavirus — everyone from semi-professional all the way to junior athletes across the country are being caught up in the storm. Key points: All community football is postponed until May 31 and soccer until April 14 The State Basketball League is off until May 29, other levels until …

Australia cancels all cricket because of coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia cancels all cricket because of coronavirus

The Hindu  

Australia's domestic Sheffield Shield was called off on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic with New South Wales declared champion as all cricket nationwide was halted. Read: COVID-19: BCCI asks employees to work from home Australia's three-match one-day international series against New Zealand, being played with no spectators, had been abandoned at the weekend with Australia 1-0 up after Wellington …

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand Cricket cancels Plunket Shield, table toppers Wellington Firebirds declared winners
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand Cricket cancels Plunket Shield, table toppers Wellington Firebirds declared winners

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Chief executive David White said New Zealand Cricket took the ‘difficult decision’ after receiving expert medical advice and following the government’s move to tighten border controls Wellington: New Zealand Cricket cancelled the last two rounds of the Plunket Shield due to the coronavirus pandemic and awarded the title to league leaders Wellington Firebirds on Monday. Chief executive David White said …

Second confirmed coronavirus case in Tasmania amid warning situation could peak at Easter
4 years, 10 months ago

Second confirmed coronavirus case in Tasmania amid warning situation could peak at Easter

ABC  

A second person has tested positive for coronavirus in Tasmania as health workers are warned the number of cases could peak around Easter. Key points: The second case was confirmed in Hobart, but further details have not been made available Last week, a 40-year-old man tested positive in Launceston, in the state's north Health staff has been briefed about the …

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