Cricket
Canberra still in the Test match mix
Lee Gaskin ACT SPORTS Minister Andrew Barr says bringing Test cricket to Canberra is a realistic goal, but it won't be at the expense of Tasmania.
Cricket
Stars align for sell-out Manuka showdown
Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian team on Wednesday.
Cricket
CA issues challenge to cricket in ACT
Lee Gaskin Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland says Canberrans should treat the inaugural visit of the Australian team like it's the last, to prove the demand for elite cricket is genuine.
Near full-strength side ready to tackle Windies at Manuka
Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian cricket team.
Cricket
Stars back Canberra bid for international games
Lee Gaskin Australian captain Michael Clarke has joined cricket greats in throwing support behind Canberra becoming a regular fixture on the international calendar.
Monday's Expert
Fans left to lament as CA cuts short Mr Cricket's farewell tour
Lee Gaskin Just when Cricket Australia had learnt how to give retiring greats a fitting send-off, it stuffs up the Mike Hussey farewell tour.
Cricket
Ponting backs rotation and Nine
Lee Gaskin Retired great Ricky Ponting says rotating players in and out of the Australian team is part of the modern game, but reckons Channel Nine has every right to feel short-changed for showing games with...
Cricket
Nine has a valid point, but players need to be rested, says Ponting
Lee Gaskin Retired great Ricky Ponting admits Channel Nine has every right to feel short-changed.
Cricket
Devoy takes the shine off Duke ball
Lee Gaskin Match-winning ACT Comets spinner Shane Devoy used the experimental English-made Duke ball to skittle South Australia, but doesn't believe it should replace the Kookaburra in Australian cricket.
Monday's Expert
Canberra deserves Test after Tasmania turns its back on series opener
Lee Gaskin C'mon Tasmania, it's time to hand over what's rightfully ours - Test cricket.
Cricket
Canberra to pitch for Test match
Lee Gaskin Move over Hobart, we're after your spot on the Test match calendar.
Cricket
Canberra needs a spot at big boys' table: Cairns
Lee Gaskin Chris Cairns says it is ''fundamentally wrong'' the ACT isn't a full member of Cricket Australia.
Cricket
Manuka to host Ponting's last game
Lee Gaskin Ricky Ponting's retirement from international cricket has ensured next year's Prime Minister's XI match will be the most emotional since Steve Waugh's send-off in 2004.
Cricket
Brothers unite for bash at big time
Lee Gaskin They went their separate ways at club level, but the Melbourne Renegades have reunited Jono and Blake Dean for the Big Bash League.
Cricket
India and China keen to back ACT in Big Bash
Lee Gaskin Investors from India and China have made approaches to Cricket ACT about financially backing a Canberra team in the Big Bash League.
Ponting to lead Prime Minister’s XI
Lee Gaskin Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting will lead the Prime Minister’s XI in the first-ever day night match at Manuka Oval next year.
Cricket
Verdict looms on Watson warm-up at Manuka Oval before Test
Lee Gaskin NSW will announce on Friday whether Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will make his comeback from injury in next week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.
Cricket, Rugby
Canberra set for a barmy invasion next year
Chris Wilson, Lee Gaskin Block your ears and warm up the beer - the British are coming, bringing two of the world's most iconic sporting teams and their passionate travelling supporters to Canberra next year.
Cricket
Calls for Ritchie to be dropped from Canberra match
Lee Gaskin Organisers have called for former Test batsman Greg Ritchie to be removed from a cricket tournament featuring Muslim players in response to claims of racist and anti-Muslim comments.
Cricket
Rain cheque plan for Manuka
Lee Gaskin Cricket ACT will take out rain insurance for next year's historic day-night PM's XI fixture to ensure there won't be another six-figure black hole in its budget.
