Aust Day cricket back at Adelaide Oval
International cricket will return to Adelaide Oval on Australia Day this summer.
Cricket Australia announced today that Adelaide Oval would host a T20 match between Australia and India on 26 January.
The traditional Australia Day fixture was lost to Adelaide this year in the crowded schedule which included the one-day World Cup.
Next year’s Australia Day at Adelaide Oval will feature a double-header, with the Southern Stars taking on India in the opening match of the Commonwealth Bank Women’s International Series.
“I have always believed that Australia Day should be here at Adelaide Oval; it’s part of our DNA and part of our tradition here in South Australia,” said SACA Chief Executive, Keith Bradshaw.
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“This fixture is for the fans and we want to make sure that South Australian cricket fans can attend what is an iconic day on our State’s sporting calendar.”
Cricket Australia today also announced the summer’s Matador One-Day Cup and Sheffield Shield fixtures.
The Shield’s opening round will be a day-night affair, with all states given the chance to wrangle the pink ball.
The Redbacks’ opening game will be against the Blues from 27-30 October. A month later, Adelaide will host the first day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand.
The Redbacks’ return clash against NSW will be a Phillip Hughes tribute match, to be played at Coffs Harbour, near Hughes’ home town of Macksville.
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