The Australian Government and Cricket Australia are gearing up to celebrate the upcoming 2024-25 cricket season with an exciting event in Chennai on 25 May 2024. This gathering marks the six-month countdown to the much-anticipated Men’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series and will shine a spotlight on the Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams’ tours to Australia.
Set against a backdrop of cricket legends and leaders from various sectors, the evening will underscore the robust relationship between Australia and India. Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, emphasised the significance of the event by saying, “The Border-Gavaskar trophy series promises to be the highlight of this summer’s cricket calendar. That’s why I’m encouraging Indian business leaders to travel to Australia to be there for the big games, develop new connections with Australian corporates, and experience all Australia has to offer.”
This event is not just about celebrating cricket; it aims to bolster business ties. The Australia India Summer of Cricket will serve as a platform for Indian business leaders to explore opportunities and forge new connections with their Australian counterparts. A range of events, including conferences, gala functions, and business matching programs, will be held alongside the series in Australia to facilitate these connections.
Former Australian Test captain and CAIR Advisory Board Director, Adam Gilchrist, shared his enthusiasm for the program, stating, “We have been delighted to design a Summer of Cricket program with Cricket Australia that will help cricket be a binding force for our two nations across community, business, entertainment, and tourism. We can expect many not to be missed moments Downunder this Summer.”
Cricket Australia CEO, Nick Hockley, echoed this sentiment, highlighting cricket’s unique power to unite people. He remarked, “With the support of the Australian Government through the Centre for Australia-India Relations, it is wonderful to meet and spend time with so many leaders across business and government at such an exciting time for the game and the bilateral relationship. It is also great to experience the enormous anticipation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy and women’s ODI series this summer in Australia. We can’t wait to welcome all the hugely passionate and knowledgeable India fans to stadiums across Australia this blockbuster summer.”
The night will also celebrate Australian culture and tourism. In partnership with Qantas, Penfolds, and Star Sports, attendees will enjoy the best of Australian food and wine, and get a glimpse of the unique travel experiences available in Australia. Recently, Qantas announced an increase in flights from Bengaluru to Sydney, offering daily services from December 2024 to March 2025, thus adding over 12,000 seats to cater to peak season demand.
Additionally, the event will introduce a range of premium travel packages and experiences crafted around the cricket matches. These offerings, organised by the Cricket Australia Travel Office, will be available before tickets go on sale on 14 June 2024.
As the excitement builds, this celebration in Chennai is set to be a memorable start to what promises to be an unforgettable summer of cricket in Australia.
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