Sydney Sports: Cricket Season Preview
The cricket season is set to be one of the most exciting in years.
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Australia|Sydney Digital Edition
Saturday 19 September 2026
The Metropolitan Journal
New South Wales
Sydney's best sporting events are packed with AFL, cricket, rugby league, and more.
The Sports Desk is a contributing writer covering sports and public affairs for The Sydney Times.
Sydney's best sporting events are packed with AFL, cricket, rugby league, and more. The city's vibrant sports scene continues to attract fans from across Australia.
Sydney's best sporting events are packed with AFL, cricket, rugby league, and more. The city's vibrant sports scene continues to attract fans from across Australia. The AFL, Cricket Australia, and NRL provide event schedules and team information.
The sports calendar reflects Sydney's growing reputation as a centre for sporting events. The SCG and Accor Stadium host the majority of Sydney's sporting fixtures. The Transport for NSW provides match day transport services.
The combined sports programme provides visitors with a dense period of sporting activity across the metropolitan area. The AFL, Cricket Australia, and NRL provide event schedules and results.
Explore Sydney sports coverage at the Sports hub
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The AFL provides event schedules at AFL. Cricket Australia provides schedules at Cricket Australia. NRL provides schedules at NRL.
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