Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed the schedule and venues for the Dettol T20 International (T20I) Series between Australia and Sri Lanka.
The five-match series from February 11-20 will now be played across three venues, the SCG, Manuka Oval and MCG.
The second, third and fourth T20Is have been relocated from Queensland and Adelaide to minimise biosecurity risks by reducing travel across the country.
Nick Hockley, CA CEO, said: “CA will continue to prioritise the health and safety of all players, match officials, staff, fans, broadcasters and the wider community as we navigate the challenges presented by Covid-19.&nbsp;
“We know that fans in South Australia and Queensland will be disappointed to miss out on these matches and we remain committed to bringing international cricket to all states and territories across the country as safely as possible.
“We thank Sri Lanka Cricket for working closely with us to make the series possible and look forward to five entertaining matches.”
Ticket purchasers for all relocated matches will be fully refunded and will be contacted directly by the relevant ticket agent.
Tickets for the relocated matches will go on sale on next Friday (January 28).
Revised Dettol T20 International series schedule:
February 11: Australia v Sri Lanka, Sydney Cricket Ground, 7:10pm AEDT
February 13: Australia v Sri Lanka, Sydney Cricket Ground, 7:10pm AEDT
February 15: Australia v Sri Lanka, Manuka Oval, 7:10pm AEDT
February 18: Australia v Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground, 7:10pm AEDT
February 20: Australia v Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground, 5:10pm AEDT

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SCG To Host Two Aus-Sri Lanka T20Is

New Zealand’s men’s white-ball tour to Australia, scheduled for January 24 - February 9, has been postponed until further notice due to New Zealand’s border controls, quarantine requirements and the resulting uncertainty over when the squad would be able to return to New Zealand.
Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will discuss when the postponed fixtures can be played.&nbsp;
CA will confirm the schedule for the Dettol T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka in coming days.
Nick Hockley, CA CEO, said: “We are extremely disappointed that we won’t be able to play the scheduled matches against New Zealand as planned, however we will continue to work with New Zealand Cricket to reschedule the series.
“We thank NZC, who made every effort to make the series happen, however because they were unable to get certainty over return quarantine arrangements, it is simply just not possible at this time.
“We know fans will be disappointed and thank them for their understanding given the unique circumstances that the global pandemic presents for everyone.
“We look forward to welcoming Sri Lanka to Australia next month and will confirm the schedule for that series as soon as possible.”
Ticket purchasers for all matches that have been postponed will be fully refunded and will be contacted directly by the relevant ticket agent.

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Upcoming ODI, T20I Series Postponed

The McGrath Foundation, Cricket Australia and the SCG want to thank everyone around Australia and overseas who have purchased Virtual Pink Seats to help make the 14th New Year's Test the ‘pinkest’ Ashes ever.
More than 250,000 Virtual Pink Seats have been sold, raising over $5m to help fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia.
<code>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;It&amp;#39;s officially the pinkest Ashes ever!!&lt;br&gt;240,000 Virtual Pink Seats! We can hardly believe it! No matter where you&amp;#39;ve been supporting from, you&amp;#39;ve officially helped us make this the pinkest Ashes ever! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;cont.... &lt;a href="https://t.co/ko2G5k4q2z"&gt;pic.twitter.com/ko2G5k4q2z&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Mcgrathfdn (@McGrathFdn) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/McGrathFdn/status/1479697660508442626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 8, 2022&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;</code>
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The McGrath Foundation set the goal of selling 240,000 Virtual Pink Seats, the virtual equivalent of selling out the SCG over five days of the Pink Test.
Co-Founder &amp; President of the McGrath Foundation, Glenn McGrath, is in awe of the overwhelming support the McGrath Foundation receives each year at the Pink Test.
“We’re so proud that after 14 years, the Pink Test has become an iconic part of cricket, and the Australian summer. This year support has come from the SCG, from those at home, those stuck in ‘iso’ and even from overseas. Everyone has helped to make this the ‘pinkest’ Ashes by buying their Virtual Pink Seats and supporting our incredible McGrath Breast Care Nurses," McGrath said.
“The Virtual Pink Seats sold during the Pink Test will help the McGrath Foundation support over 3,600 individuals and families experiencing breast cancer this year. The Pink Test remains an integral part of our funding each year. McGrath Breast Care Nurses provide invaluable physical, psychological, and emotional support, from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.
“I’d also like to say a huge thank you to our partners at Cricket Australia and the SCG who deliver this incredible event each year, and of course the Australian community and those overseas who have helped us reach our goal of making this the ‘pinkest’ Ashes ever."
Venues NSW CEO, Kerrie Mather said, “It’s been an outstanding New Year’s Test with a real highlight being the coming together of SCG patrons and those watching at home to show their incredible support for the McGrath Foundation.
“To set a new fundraising record to help fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities around the country is an unbelievable achievement that everyone should be extremely proud of."
Cricket Australia chief executive officer Nick Hockley is extremely proud and grateful for the generous support from the community during the Vodafone Ashes Pink Test.
“Thank you to every single person who has donated to the McGrath Foundation to help reach this ground-breaking target,” Hockley said.
“The money raised will help the McGrath Foundation fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses around Australia to provide invaluable support that will make a real difference to people impacted by breast cancer and their families."

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McGrath Foundation Shatters Records at SCG Test

Entry to Day 5 of the New Year's Ashes Test between Australia and England at the SCG will be by donation to the McGrath Foundation, Cricket Australia’s Charity Partner for the Sydney Test.
<a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=TESSCG0122" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GET TICKETS: NEW YEAR'S TEST —&nbsp;DAY 5</a>
All funds raised by the McGrath Foundation during the Pink Test go to supporting people with breast cancer by providing specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where they are most needed across Australia.
Tickets will be available for redemption by making a donation via Ticketek, with all public patrons required to have a ticket.
Public patrons will receive a general admission ticket, which will allow them access to the concourse levels of the Churchill-Brewongle and Victor Trumper Stands.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SCG Members can access the venue using their membership cards.
GATES OPEN: 9am
PLAY FROM: 10am

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New Year's Test: Day 5 By Donation

The Sydney Cricket Ground Media Centre has been re-named after an icon of Australian media – Richie Benaud.&nbsp;
The Richie Benaud Media Centre was officially unveiled on Tuesday at the SCG by Daphne Benaud, wife of the late Richie, long-time teammate and colleague Bill Lawry and SCG and Venues NSW Chairman Tony Shepherd.&nbsp;
Benaud was a brilliant all-rounder during his 12-year Australian Test career, becoming the first player to accumulate 2000 runs and 200 wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a broadcaster, his contribution was unrivalled over four decades.&nbsp;
Former Australian teammate Lawry paid tribute to his close friend at the opening of the Richie Benaud Media Centre at the SCG.
“Richie Benaud was not only a great cricketer, not only a great writer but possibly one of the best television personalities in the world of cricket,” Lawry said.
Daphne said it’s a proud honour for the Benaud family.&nbsp;
“The SCG was home base for Richie – he played his first and last Test matches here, he commentated on countless games at the SCG over a span of more than 40 years. It all reinforced Richie’s belief in the positive power of sport and technology,” Mrs Benaud said.&nbsp;
“After his playing days, Richie saw himself as one of a team – a media team that did their utmost to present sport in the best possible way.&nbsp;
“I know he would like all of those media pioneers and colleagues to be recognised for their consistent improvement in sports coverage.
“Richie would be very proud and honoured to have this place named the Richie Benaud Media Centre, and as Richie would say, 'It’s simply marvellous'.”&nbsp;
Shepherd said it is&nbsp;fitting recognition for an icon of Australian media.&nbsp;
“The new Richie Benaud Media Centre honours an Australian who has contributed so much to sport both on the field and off it – an icon of his particular field of sport,” Shepherd said.

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Marvellous: Benaud Honoured in Media Centre Re-naming

On Jane McGrath Day, we remember Valerie Morris – the first wife of Test 'Invincible' Arthur Morris –&nbsp;who sadly lost her battle with breast cancer in 1957.
Stories of Morris' rise from schoolboy star to International stardom –&nbsp;including love and loss&nbsp;–&nbsp;are now on display at Sydney Cricket Ground Museum, to coincide with the 2022 New Year's Test.
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The collection features items and photos of Morris' war service, prized items from his playing career and the many honours bestowed upon him in retirement.&nbsp;
Morris had a strong connection to the Sydney Cricket Ground from an early age –&nbsp;and he made his first-class debut at the ground scoring two centuries for NSW in 1940. Morris would go on to represent Australia, and later became Deputy Chairman and SCG Trustee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<code>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Test &amp;#39;Invincible&amp;#39;, former SCG Trustee and Deputy Chairman , Arthur Morris, sadly lost his first wife, Valerie, to breast cancer in 1957. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Morris&amp;#39; journey from schoolboy star to Invincible is now on display in the SCG Museum.&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveOurSCG?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#LoveOurSCG&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashes?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Ashes&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/McGrathFdn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@McGrathFdn&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/BM0QEaNKrK"&gt;pic.twitter.com/BM0QEaNKrK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/scg/status/1479227312704921602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 6, 2022&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</code>
“Arthur’s contribution to our great ground will long be remembered – as a Test cricketer, described as a batsmen’s batsman, admired by his peers, as an ‘Invincible’, Trustee of the SCG for more than 20 years, and as a friend,” said Venues NSW Chairman, Mr Tony Shepherd.&nbsp;&nbsp;
“With the Arthur Morris Gates at the SCG and this new collection, Arthur’s memory will forever be etched into the rich history and heritage of our great ground."
The collection was donated by Arthur’s wife Judith and now forms part of the SCG Museum archives.&nbsp;
ARTHUR MORRIS EXHIBITION&nbsp;
Learn about Arthur Morris’s journey from school in Dungog to his NSW debut and then joining Bradman’s 1948 Invincibles at our special exhibition in the SCG museum this summer. As well as playing for NSW and Australia, Arthur was a longtime Trustee of the Sydney Cricket Ground. The SCG museum is on the ground floor of the Ladies Pavilion and is open each day of the Test within the Members Reserve or is accessible as part of the SCG Tour on non-match days.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Arthur Morris Collection at the SCG Museum

Australia have made just one change for the New Year's Test at the SCG, with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood missing again as he continues his recovery from a side injury.
Usman Khawaja is back for his first Test in two-and-a-half years, replacing Travis Head after the South Australian tested positive to COVID-19.
Hazlewood's absence means Scott Boland retains his spot after his heroics in Melbourne last week.
Australia XI:&nbsp;Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
Squads
Australia:&nbsp;Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith (vc), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner
England:&nbsp;Joe Root (c), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Haseeb Hameed, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dawid Malan, Craig Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

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Cummins Confirms Australia's XI for Sydney Test

The Sydney Cricket Ground is supporting the McGrath Foundation’s efforts to make the 2021-22 New Year’s Test the ‘Pinkest’ Ashes on record.
Having raised more than $3 Million dollars last summer, the Virtual Pink Seat campaign returns in 2022 –&nbsp;allowing people far and wide to support the foundation’s work to fund the integral works of McGrath Breast Care Nurses.
The Australian Men's Cricket Team gathered at the SCG on Monday (January 3) to don their now-traditional 'Baggy Pinks' ahead of the New Year's Test getting underway on Wednesday (January 5).
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Glenn McGrath, McGrath Foundation Co-Founder and President, said the money raised from the sale of Virtual Pink Seats is integral in ensuring the McGrath Foundation can support the 55 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every day.
“The past two years have been full of uncertainty for us all, but there’s no doubt that for people living with breast cancer things continue to be even more challenging,” McGrath said.
“Last year the Virtual Pink Seats allowed fans to be part of the Pink Test even though crowds were restricted. While we’d love to all be coming together to celebrate and unite in support like we once could, things remain challenging.
“What we can do is unite in pink. We’ve always said pink is more than a colour. To us, pink is an attitude. It’s a show of support for people with breast cancer, not only at the SCG, but right around Australia and beyond, and we saw just how powerful that can be last year.
“This year no matter whether you’re at the ground, staying at home, stuck in ‘iso’, or watching from overseas, we want your help to create an Ashes Pink-wash by buying a Virtual Pink Seat and sharing it across your socials to show support for families experiencing breast cancer.
“Last year we didn’t know what to expect and Australia overwhelmed us with support, buying 150,000 seats. This year we’re anticipating even greater support, so we’ve built a stadium with 240,000 Virtual Pink Seats. That will make this the ‘pinkest’ Ashes and help us ensure no one goes through breast cancer without the care of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse.”
Venues NSW CEO, Kerrie Mather said, “We’re proud that support for the McGrath Foundation now extends far beyond our wonderful old ground. The Virtual Pink Seat campaign takes the great work of the McGrath Foundation to a whole new level and continues the legacy of Jane McGrath and the Sydney Pink Test.”

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McGrath Foundation Rallies For ‘Pinkest’ Ashes 

Bowl your friends and family over this Christmas by gifting a memorable SCG Tour experience.
Hear stories of sporting legends and giants of the game as you take an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the historic Sydney Cricket Ground.&nbsp;
Guests will experience the magic and awe of the SCG first-hand, as they follow in the footsteps of the many champions that have gone before.
To book a tour or to browse a range of special SCG items, <a href="https://sydneycricketgroundtours.rezdy.com/index" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here.</a>

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Bowl Them Over: Gift an SCG Tour This Christmas

Rebecca Wilson,&nbsp;Debbie&nbsp;Spillane&nbsp;and Kerry Packer are&nbsp;among 12 sports broadcasters, media personalities&nbsp;and journalists to be&nbsp;honoured&nbsp;in the second induction&nbsp;to&nbsp;the Sydney Cricket Ground’s Media Hall of&nbsp;Honour.&nbsp;
The SCG Media Hall of Honour opened in 2014 to&nbsp;recognise&nbsp;the finest journalists, authors, broadcasters and photographers of theirs, or any generation.&nbsp;
The 2021 inductees are:&nbsp;Gordon Bray, Claude Corbett, Herb Fishwick, Mike Gibson, Tom Goodman, Ray Hadley, Jim Maxwell, Rex Mossop, Les Murray, Kerry Packer, Debbie Spillane, Rebecca Wilson.&nbsp; 
 
They join the inaugural inductees: Richie Benaud, Tiger Black, Ernie Christensen, JC Davis, Jack Fingleton, Ian Heads, Frank Hyde, Norman May, Alan McGilvray, Johnnie Moyes, John O’Gready, Bill O’Reilly, Ray Robinson, Jim Shepherd, and Ray Warren.
<a href="https://www.sydneycricketground.com.au/media_hall_of_honour_scg">Details of all inductees are available.</a>
The Media Hall of&nbsp;Honour&nbsp;is in the SCG’s MA Noble&nbsp;Don Bradman Dally Messenger Grandstand, linking the world-class cricket press&nbsp;centre&nbsp;to the state-of-the-art broadcast facilities on level three.&nbsp;

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Second Induction To SCG Media Hall of Honour

Radio icon Ray Hadley said he was 'absolutely stunned' to be included in the SCG Media Hall of Honour.
Hadley is the pre-eminent play-by-play caller of the National Rugby League era and continues the sport’s tradition of broadcasting excellence established by fellow Media Hall of Honour members Frank Hyde, Tiger Black and Ray Warren.
Hadley was one of five names inducted into the Hall of Honour, joining Gordon Bray (Rugby Broadcaster), Herbert Fishwick (Photographer), Tom Goodman (Rugby League and Cricket Journalist) and Les Murray (Football Brodcaster) in the prized list.
Hadley learned of his induction live on-air.
LISTEN HERE:
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<a href="https://sydneycricketground.com.au/media_hall_of_honour_scg">Click here to see the list of current Hall of Honour inductees.&nbsp;</a>

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Hadley 'Stunned' by Media Hall of Honour Induction

The Sydney Swans will mark their return to the SCG in Round 2 of the 2022 AFL season in a clash against the Geelong Cats, the AFL has confirmed.&nbsp;
The Swans-Cats fixture (7.50pm Friday, March 25) is the first of 11 home games to be played at the SCG.
Sydney kick-off their season in a crosstown derby against GWS in Round 1 at Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia).&nbsp;
Star forward Lance 'Buddy' Franklin is perfectly poised to eclipse the magical milestone of 1,000 career goals in the opening rounds, sitting with 995 majors to his name headed into the 2022 season.
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“Our first home game of the year will be a blockbuster Friday night match at the SCG against Geelong, which will follow the season opening Sydney Derby at Accor Stadium. What a great way to celebrate the start of the AFL season in Sydney," Swans CEO Tom Harley said.
“In what the AFL has released so far, we have a great mix of time slots for fans, from blockbuster night games to the popular day and twilight fixtures at the SCG."&nbsp;
<code>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Season 2022 marks our 40th year in the harbour city!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So our fixture release video is proudly presented by the sweet sounds of 1982.&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bloods?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Bloods&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/cT6q4AFxKj"&gt;pic.twitter.com/cT6q4AFxKj&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/sydneyswans/status/1468763736861147141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;December 9, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</code>
<a href="https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/1038680/2022-fixture-released?spMailingID=7702951&amp;spUserID=Mjg5OTE4MTIwMDM1S0&amp;spJobID=1400231604&amp;spReportId=MTQwMDIzMTYwNAS2" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to see the full Swans fixture list.</a>

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Sydney Swans Confirm 2022 Fixture

Under the current&nbsp;<a href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/file/Public%20Health%20(COVID-19%20General)%20Order%202021_211110.pdf">public health order,</a>&nbsp;all event attendees over 16 years of age must provide a proof of COVID-19 vaccination&nbsp;before entering the SCG, or an appropriate medical exemption.
Attendees are&nbsp;not required&nbsp;to check-in to the SCG via the Service NSW app.&nbsp;Please have your proof of vaccination downloaded&nbsp;and ready to present,&nbsp;ahead of time.
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Important Information Ahead of Sixers-Hurricanes

Stuart Clark has fond memories of the 2006-07 Ashes series –&nbsp;and there's little wonder why.
The towering Test quick took more wickets than any other bowler to spearhead the hosts' charge towards the eventual 5-0 series victory.
It was the ultimate redemption story for the Australians following on from the disappointment of the 2005 Ashes tour in England.
"Everyone of those Australian Test matches was a highlight," <a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/scgpod/330295/" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clark told the SCG Podcast.</a>
"But Sydney, it was the first time my mum and dad got a chance to watch me play cricket at the SCG, live for Australia.&nbsp;
"It was a very special moment for me, and my whole family. I got a few wickets, and a few runs as well... It was just a huge, huge moment. It all culminated at the SCG."
LISTEN HERE:
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'There's Nothing Better': Clark Talks Ashes, SCG

Friends, family and members of the general public gathered at the SCG on Monday (November 29) to honour to the late great, Alan Davidson.
Venues NSW Chairman Tony Shepherd and Venues NSW Board member Alan Jones joined former Prime Minister John Howard and ex-Test captain Mark ‘Tubby’ Taylor to pay their respects.
Davidson died peacefully on the morning of October 30, aged 92, surrounded by his family.
As a brilliant all-rounder for Australia and NSW, sports administrator and benefactor, Davidson leaves an enormous legacy across all levels of cricket in Australia and wherever the game is played.
“Alan Davidson is a true hero of the Sydney Cricket Ground. He not only was a wonderful cricketer but a great administrator, a trustee for many years and a Life Member,” SCG and Venues NSW Chairman Tony Shepherd AO said.
“He was a great man and a great cricketer, but an even better person.”
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Davidson made his First-Class debut for NSW during the 1949-50 season and his Test debut on the 1953 Ashes tour. He went on to play 44 Tests, taking 186 wickets at 20.53 with best figures of 7/93 and scored 1328 runs at 24.5, with a top score of 80.
“He gave so much of himself and his time to cricket, and he never asked for anything in return,” Taylor said.
“The game of today could do with a few more ‘Davo’s’. There’s no doubt that the game in this country is richer for Alan Davidson.”

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Remembering 'Davo': Tributes Flow For Cricket Great

Merivale will bring its trademark food and beverage offering to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in time for the summer of cricket and be the first in-house hospitality partner at the new Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) when it opens in 2022. 
 
Following an extensive competitive tender process, Merivale has been named as the exclusive hospitality experience partner of the SCG and SFS precinct. From December 2021, Merivale will provide all catering and beverage services at both venues for an initial term of nearly six years until September 2027. 
 
Merivale operates some of Australia’s most iconic dining and entertainment venues and will bring its expertise to the Sydney Cricket Ground for the start of the BBL in December and then in time for Sydney’s New Year’s Test. 
 
The partnership will see Merivale’s celebrated executive chefs Danielle Alvarez (Fred’s), Jordan Toft (mimi’s, Bert’s Bar &amp; Brasserie), Dan Hong (Ms.G’s, Mr. Wong), Mike Eggert (Totti’s), Ben Greeno (The Paddington, Hotel Centennial) and Vincenzo Biondini (Vinnie’s Pizza) bring their expertise into a stadium setting under the leadership of CEO Justin Hemmes, Group Operations Manager (Events) Debbie Higgins and senior talent across the business including Franck Moreau MS and Sam Egerton.&nbsp; 
 
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes&nbsp;said Merivale will bring Sydney’s most popular bar and restaurant brands to the city’s most celebrated sporting venues.&nbsp; 
 
“In partnering with Venues NSW, we will strive to provide the most enjoyable and exciting experience to the people of NSW and to all guests of the SCG and the new SFS; food and beverage forms an integral part of the overall experience, and we look forward to delivering on all occasions,” Hemmes said. 
 
“This is an incredible and truly unique opportunity for Merivale; we are humbled to be a part of Sydney’s sporting and entertainment history. I want to sincerely thank Venues NSW for sharing our vision. This new partnership will see us bring together Merivale's wonderful talent pool, diverse restaurant brands, quality service and inherent love of Sydney to help deliver a world-class experience to every person who steps into the stadium.” 
 
SCG and Venues NSW Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Mather&nbsp;said preparations are in full swing for The Ashes New Year’s Test match in January 2022, the largest annual sporting event on the NSW calendar. 
 
“This is a transformational moment for our precinct and I am so excited about this new partnership with Merivale. I know they will offer our customers, members, sporting and entertainment partners the highest quality food and drink this city has to offer. 
 
“When Merivale brings the best from its amazing collection of venues, we will set a new benchmark in live experiences.” 
 
The SCG’s summer menus are currently being refined by the Merivale executive chef team and the partnership will deliver an offering focused on quality, variety, value for money and ease and speed of service.&nbsp;
WILL IT COST PATRONS MORE?
There will be options at all price points for our customers, including the following staples:
<ul>
 <li>Hot chips $5</li>
 <li>Hot dog $5</li>
 <li>Meat pie $5.50</li>
 <li>Water $4.50</li>
 <li>Coke $4.50</li>
</ul>
On top of the staples, Merivale will bring some of its sought-after, high-quality and premium food and beverage offerings into the stadiums.

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