Cricket
Finch on track for World Cup
Australian cricket officials have backed Colac district export Aaron Finch to be fit to lead the nation at October’s Twenty20 World Cup, despite the star batsman recovering from knee surgery.
Sports funding welcome
Colac’s mayor has welcomed recently announced State Government funding for technology upgrades at Colac and Birregurra sports grounds.
Medallist returns to City
City United captain Shane Currie says having Bill Johnston Medallists Dylan Slater and Luke Inglis in the same batting line-up is a mouth-watering prospect ahead of the upcoming cricket season.
Boyd on board
A Stoneyford premiership player joined Colac District Cricket Association’s board at Wednesday’s annual meeting, while the introduction of a salary cap is set to get the green light.
Family link lures Cat to Colac
Emerging batsman Will Ruddell says the lure of helping mentor his younger brother at Colac has landed him at Lake Oval after taking a step back from Premier cricket.
Salary cap on the agenda
Colac district cricket officials expect the new salary cap to be the main talking point at next month’s annual general meeting.
Rodda returns to lead ‘Warra
Jaccob Rodda says a desire to lead the district’s top female cricket talent again has lured him back to coaching Irrewarra’s team in a Geelong-based competition.
District joins bid to host national carnival
CDCA chairman Steve Millar says the league’s bid to host games during a national cricket carnival could be a major boost for the region.