Archive for Category: "Cricket"

Weatherill’s betting reforms please South Australians

Weatherill’s betting reforms please South Australians

The South Australian Government recently introduced a plan to place betting advertisement restrictions on live sporting games which has been positively received by South Australians. TOM EDWARDS reports.

Former Redbacks support Botha

Former Redbacks support Botha

Last year’s recruitment of South African Johan Botha to captain the Redbacks for two summers raised eyebrows in the South Australian cricket community. However former South Australian coach Wayne Phillips has backed the recruitment of Botha as state captain this summer, saying there’s a lot to like about the way the Redbacks are playing under his captaincy. BERNHARD SAYER reports.

Ramblers Juniors sales ‘pitch’

Ramblers Juniors sales ‘pitch’

The Coromandel Ramblers Cricket Club has reinforced their reputation as a leader in junior cricket development in the Adelaide Hills after completing a new pitch project last week. TOM EDWARDS reports.

Dragons set to make a return to Turf Cricket

Dragons set to make a return to Turf Cricket

The Westminster Old Scholars Cricket Club is looking to make a return to the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association this year, after a few years hiatus from the competition. MITCHELL TILLER reports.

One Day International Cricket: Not gone, but being forgotten?

One Day International Cricket: Not gone, but being forgotten?

With dwindling numbers at the final of the Tri-Series in Adelaide last week, is the once-heralded One Day International series losing ground on the 20/20 series’ popularity? SAM FLEMING reports…

The law of the game

By ANGUS DEARLOVE. Finding the correct balance between work and life can be tough… just ask Lachlan McAuliffe.

Local cricketer reaches Lofty heights

Prominent Hills cricketer Dave Bennett has been rewarded an English cricket contract to play for Division One provincial side Locks Heath, writes ADAM LUITJES.