Vusi Sibanda, a prominent figure in Zimbabwean cricket, played over 160 matches from 2001 to 2019. Following his retirement, he transitioned into coaching at Cricket ACT, overcoming challenges and navigating life changes. Initially drawn to cricket amidst family influences, he faced initial resistance from his parents. Now a head coach for the women’s team, Vusi aims to nurture talent in Canberra and contribute to the growth of cricket in the region.Continue readingFrom playing to coaching: Vusi Sibanda’s cricketing journey
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Queanbeyan District Cricket Club have gone back-to-back in the ACT Premier First Grade Men’s Douglas Cup Grand Final, in what has been described as one of the most exciting finals in cricket ACT history. Continue readingQueanbeyan pull off a win for the ages
The Canberra Indian Council recently organised a multicultural T20 women’s cricket competition to support future female cricketers. With enthusiastic community attendance, the Rising Rebels and Cricket Divas showcased their talent and teamwork. Cricket Divas ultimately 54 runs to 52 as the crowd cheered for the girls and celebrated inclusivity.Continue readingLocal girls’ cricket competition breaks barriers
In this episode, Zac Dowdell and James Blackmore discuss NRL, AFL, Premier League, cricket, the 100 Draft, F1, Supercars, and the 12 hour Sebring.Continue reading18 March, 2024
Young Indigenous Australian Cricketer Brock Larance is stepping through the ranks of the sporting world one over at a time. The talented all-rounder is a Biripi man that was born in Dubbo NSW but finds himself far from home as he chases his dreams on the western coast of the nation.Continue readingCulture through cricket: Q&A with Brock Larance
An interruption to a casual game of golf for Blake Macdonald ended up being an influential moment in his cricketing career. The then-17-year-old was in the middle of a round when he answered a call from Trent Copeland. The former test fast bowler, who was also the club captain of St George in Sydney, had an opportunity for the teenager from Canberra. The problem was Macdonald was unaware who he was talking to.Continue reading“I had no idea who it was”: the puzzling phone call that changed Blake Macdonald’s cricket career