Cricket Australia is the governing body for cricket in Australia, tracing its origins to the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket founded in 1905 and headquartered in Melbourne, one of the founding members of world cricket's original Test-playing nations. It oversees the Australian men's and women's national cricket teams, organizes the Big Bash League domestic Twenty20 competition, and administers the historic Ashes rivalry contested against England.
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Body TypeNational cricket governing body, company limited by guarantee 1 HeadquartersJolimont, Melbourne, Australia 1 FoundersNew South Wales Cricket Association, Victorian Cricket Association 1 Body Type
Body Type (category)National Governing Body 1 Body Type (category)Sports Governing Body (general) 1 Body Type (category) FAQs
How far back does Cricket Australia's history go?
It traces back to a board founded in 1905.
Cricket Australia traces its origins to the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, founded in 1905, making it one of the founding members of world cricket's original Test-playing nations. Headquartered in Melbourne, it organizes the Big Bash League and administers the historic Ashes rivalry against England.
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Source states the nation's full ICC membership; the board is that nation's member body
Source Cricket Australia, Wikipedia
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Cricket Australia (CA) is a company which operates some professional and amateur cricket competitions and teams in Australia.
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1. Cricket Australia, Wikipedia
Introduction
It had its origins in the 'Australian Board of Control for International Cricket', formed in 1905.
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Jolimont, Melbourne, Australia
Corporate structure section
The company was incorporated in 1982, with members' liability limited by guarantee.
History section [founder-names] [3]
The foundation members were the New South Wales Cricket Association and the Victorian Cricket Association.
Associated With: International Cricket Council (ICC), History section
Australia has been a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since its inception in 1909.
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The Two Associations Behind Cricket Australia's Name
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