Author: News Desk

Cliff Notes – Hobart’s roof in doubt as cricket raises concerns Cricket Australia and Cricket Tasmania have expressed concerns that the proposed roof design for the new stadium may hinder its ability to host Test matches due to shadowing effects on the pitch. The Tasmanian government remains committed to a roofed stadium but is open to alternative designs, including a partial or operable roof, to address cricket’s concerns. The AU$775 million stadium project, a condition for Tasmania’s entry into the AFL, is set for completion by 2029, pending independent planning assessments and parliamentary approval. Shadow of doubt: Hobart’s roof in…

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Cliff Notes – Pope out as South Australia hope to break 29-year drought Legspinner Lloyd Pope will not play in the Sheffield Shield final as South Australia opts for an extra seamer, aiming to end a 29-year title drought against Queensland. Captain Nathan McSweeney confirmed Pope’s exclusion, citing the expected conditions at Karen Rolton Oval, which favour seam bowling over spin. Pope out as South Australia hope to break 29-year drought Legspinner Lloyd Pope will not get the chance to play in the Sheffield Shield final as South Australia look set to opt for an extra seamer in the hope…

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