Cricket Victoria and Mildura Rural City Council have strengthened their commitment to regional cricket, announcing a new partnership to bring elite cricket, talent development and community engagement opportunities to the Sunraysia region.
As part of the partnership for the 2026-27 season, the Men and Women’s Victorian State Teams will travel to the region for pre-season camps, and the Mildura Sporting Precinct will host a Victorian Second XI match.
Cricket Victoria will also deliver player pathway activities, community initiatives as well as highlight the region’s tourism drawcards.
The partnership reflects a shared vision of growing participation, strengthening cricket pathways and positioning Mildura as one of regional Australia’s leading tourism destinations for elite sport.
Cricket Victoria’s Government Relations and Infrastructure Manager, Jonathan Schomburgk, said the partnership demonstrates Cricket Victoria’s ongoing investment in regional communities.
“Regional Victoria is at the heart of our game, and partnerships like this ensure communities such as Mildura have the opportunity to experience elite cricket while creating meaningful opportunities for local players, coaches and volunteers,” Schomburgk said.
Mildura Rural City Councillor for Events and Tourism Rebecca Crossling welcomed the new partnership with Cricket Victoria which she said would provide a raft of benefits for the region both on and off the sporting field.
“For local cricketers to meet, learn from and witness playing at his level will not only inspire them to continue their passion and growth in the sport, but could also attract even more players, increasing participation,” Cr Crossling said.
The partnership also complements Cricket Victoria’s ongoing investment in regional infrastructure through the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF). To date, the ACIF has invested more than $630,000 across 14 projects throughout the Mildura region, including support for the continued development of the Mildura Sporting Precinct.
Image: Mildura Rural City Council
