28th March 2023

Which IPL team will Steve Smith play for? Australian cricket star confirms 2023 involvement

Steve Smith has sent the cricket world into a frenzy after announcing he will be returning to the IPL. The Australian was not a part of the auction which was held in December 2022, but has taken to Twitter to announce his return to the biggest T20 league in the world. “Namaste India. I have got some exciting news for you. I am joining IPL 2023. I am joining an exceptional and passionate team in India,” Smith said in a video posted to Twitter. Smith is no stranger to the IPL having played for

23rd March 2023

IPL 2023 tickets: How to buy online via Paytm, BookMyShow and cost for Indian Premier League matches

The IPL 2023 season promises to be bigger and better than ever, and tickets for this year's action are hot property. With the tournament getting underway on March 31, as defending champions the Gujarat Titans face off against the Chennai Super Kings, fans are rushing to get their place in the stands. The opening fixture will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is one of 12 venues being used for the IPL 2023. Here's how you can get tickets for this year's action.

18th March 2023

What is Duckworth Lewis-Stern Method and how is it calculated ?

Many cricket fans scratch their heads and watch as the umpires access the conditions during a rain delay and question what it means for their side and favourite players. It often seems like Will Hunting would struggle to work out what is happening with the fabled system of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method. British Statisticians Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis calculated the formula as runs required with available sources on offer or wickets that have fallen. In 2014 the forefathers of the metho

18th March 2023

Alastair Clarkson and Harry Sheezel work wonders for North Melbourne

Alastair Clarkson has got the North Melbourne football club heading in the right direction, after their five-point win over the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. The Kangaroos had to hold off a fast-finishing Eagles side to prevail in Clarkson’s first game at the helm at North Melbourne. The role at North Melbourne comes as a homecoming from the 54-year-old. Clarkson played 41 games for the Roos between 1987-95. Clarkson is considered one of the greatest coaches of the modern a

15th March 2023

World Test Championship 2023: How India qualified for cricket's Test final

India has managed to secure the final spot in the World Test Championship with a 2-1 victory on home soil against Australia. The Aussies had already secured a place in the coveted final securing an unlikely 9 wicket-win over India in Indore in the third Test. The Indians place in the final required either a win or a draw in the final est in Ahmedabad.

Cranbourne Star News • 29th June 2022

Undermanned Casey suffer Wildcats fury

Casey Cavaliers had a reality check over the weekend with both the men’s and women’s sides suffering heavy losses against the Eltham Wildcats. The women were on court first and were missing start-shooter Monique Conti to a back injury. Casey started like a house on fire with a 5-0 start to the game with Rachel Bell scoring an early three to kick the margin out. The Wildcats quickly made their way back into the contest through Taylah Wynne who helped rally the side to a 20-19 lead at quarter-time.

Dandenong Star Journal • 29th June 2022

Thunder rattle their rivals

Dandenong Thunder has prevailed once again in a hotly contested ‘derby’ against Dandenong City. A 3-1 scoreline was overshadowed by five yellow cards. Lochhead struck a well-hit ball from beyond the 18-yard box past the keeper for Thunder’s first. The goal came after the keeper punched away a clearance which fell at the feet of Lochhead who fired home the opener. City continued to press forward and got the equaliser in the 41st minute through Gavin De Niese. The Dandenong City stalwart foun

Cranbourne Star News • 26th June 2022

City beat the rest

Melbourne City has been recognised at the 2022 Victorian Sports Awards as AED Authority Team of the Year. The award has previously been won by sporting powerhouses – Melbourne Storm and Melbourne Vixens. Melbourne City edged out fellow Melbourne A-League based-side Melbourne Victory and reigning AFL premiership side Melbourne to win the award. The Cranbourne based side won the 2021 A-League championship, in turn qualifying for the Asian Champions League. City finished the regular season on t

Dandenong Star Journal • 22nd June 2022

Hrustic’s road to Qatar

The journey from Heatherton United Soccer Club to the biggest stage at the World Cup has been one filled with hard work and determination for Ajdin Hrustic. Hrustic played his junior soccer with Heatherton United before recently taking centre stage on the world scene. Hrustic has made his name for German top-flight side Eintracht Frankfurt, where he was key in helping them secure the 2022 Europa Cup. Hrustic was formidable in the Europa League Final where he helped Eintracht Frankfurt achieve

Cranbourne Star News • 18th June 2022

End of the road

Melbourne City’s season came to an end in a way no one was expecting with a two-nil loss to Western United in the A-League Grand-Final. The 2021/22 campaign ended with a number of player’s coming to the end of their contracts, departing the club for greener pastures. English international Carl Jenkinson has departed the club after his six-month loan from Nottingham Forrest came to an end. Jenkinson had also featured for Arsenal before making the move to Nottingham Forrest.

Cranbourne Star News • 16th June 2022

Momentum building for Cavaliers

The Casey Cavaliers have made an emphatic statement in its inaugural season of NBL1. The women’s Cavaliers side has shown its strength in the competition, currently sitting sixth on the ladder with six wins and four losses in their opening 10 games. The side had a successful back-to-back stint in Tasmania prior to the Queen’s Birthday bye weekend. A Saturday and Sunday fixture in the Apple Isle saw them have a 73-55 point win over the Hobart Chargers and a 85-71 win over the Launceston Tornad

Dandenong Star Journal • 14th June 2022

Hrustic’s magical moment

Dandenong locals Ajdin Hrustic and Bailey Wright have helped Australia inch one step closer to a place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Australia was forced to find an alternate path to qualify for its fifth World Cup in a row. The path would see them first take on the UAE, with a win seeing them progress to take on South-American giants Peru in a do-or-die inter-continental playoff match. Australia faced an opportunistic UAE outfit in Qatar, the host country for the World-Cup.

Dandenong Star Journal • 11th June 2022

Elvis’s big break

Dandenong’s very own Elvis Carter will be hoping to make waves when he makes his way to Missouri Valley College to pursue his dream of becoming the next NFL star. The 20-year-old Carter, who stands at just over 200cm, is an offensive lineman and a left tackle. The star has always been bigger than the rest of his counter-parts and was approached to play gridiron by the president of the Monash Warriors.

Cranbourne Star News • 9th June 2022

Change starts here

The seeds of change start at the grassroots level, family violence crusader Phil Cleary told a gathering of community representatives at a Together We Can leadership summit last week. “We don’t need the politicians to change the world we live in; give us the money and we can do what we have to do locally,“ he told the crowd. Cardinia Shire played host to a Together We Can event, which targets family and domestic violence in the community. The event held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre feature

Cranbourne Star News • 8th June 2022

Cavaliers thrive in Tassie

Casey Cavaliers were back on court in a monumental way over the weekend as they travelled south to Tasmania for the first time in their short NBL1 history to face the Hobart Chargers, Launceston Tornadoes and North-West Thunder. Both the men and women teams featured in frantic double-headers over Saturday and Sunday. The women were up on court first and took on the Chargers on Saturday evening. A fast and agile start from the Cavaliers saw them lunge out to a 29-14 opening term.

Berwick Star News • 7th June 2022

Hallam take a united stand

Narre South Saints had to face the weather and a formidable Black Rock side as they looked to continue their march towards finals. Black Rock controlled proceedings sliding out to a 24-point advantage at the main break. The gap continued to grow as Black Rock prevailed by 37 points. Saint Steven Sigeti finished with three goals while Black Rock’s Byron Wright kicked a game-high eight goals to help his side to all four points. Endeavour Hills had to be strong and bold to hold off Carrum Patte

Dandenong Star Journal • 6th June 2022

Power zap the Falcons at wet and windy Shepley

Gippsland Power and Dandenong Stingrays played a double-header at Shepley Oval on Saturday afternoon. The Stingrays were on show first against the Greater Western Victoria Rebels. Dandenong started in fine form as it continued to show its strength and power in the midfield through Taj Campbell-Farell who was damaging in the centre. Dandenong continued to be pressed throughout the game with the Rebels continuing to rally in the second half as the Stingrays lead stretched out to 30 going into t

Dandenong Star Journal • 6th June 2022

Eagles rock over Demons

Cranbourne Eagles were in full flight as they took on the Bentleigh Demons at Livingston Reserve. The Eagles continue to be a force to be reckoned with as they started with a four-goal opening term to lead by 24-points into the first break. Wayward kicking continued to plague both sides, as Melbourne’s unfavourable weather patterns played their part in influencing the result. At half-time Cranbourne lead by 14 points and continued to wrestle conditions. The Demons continued their inaccuracy

Dandenong Star Journal • 5th June 2022

Klu-Roong outmuscle Redlegs

The Dandenong Redlegs met the Hallam Hawks on Saturday afternoon to mark Indigenous Round. The round pays its respect to the traditional owners of the land coinciding with Reconciliation Week. Hallam changed its name to Hallam Klu-Roong Football Netball Club for the special occasion. Klu-Roong comes from the indigenous word for Hawk. Both sides had indigenous jerseys to mark the occasion on a special day. Dandenong started well and led by a point at quarter-time. Philip Muscat and Dakota D

Cranbourne Star News • 1st June 2022

Cavaliers knock Knox over

Casey Cavaliers were back on court on Saturday after a disappointing showing against the Frankston Blues last week. Both the men and women teams were trying to recover from tough losses. The men’s clash went into overtime against the Blues, eventually losing by 16 points, while the women fell five points short of a rampaging Frankston side featuring several Australian internationals. Both Cavaliers sides were looking for redemption against Knox Raiders at Casey Stadium on Saturday afternoon.