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5-12-year-old participation
Highest multicultural participation
Registrations in 5-12-year-olds playing cricket surpassed 150,000 for the first time, with a seven percent increase to 153,004.
A record 116,239 South Asian participants registered in 2025-26.
Season
HIGHLIGHTS Seventh World Cup The Australian Women’s Team won an historic seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title.
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Ashes retained The Australian men’s team claim a 4-1 Ashes series victory at home to retain the urn.
New captain Sophie Molineux was appointed captain of the Australian Women’s Team.
Huge digital following 11m YouTube subscribers; 45m social media followers and 8.5m Australians visiting CA’s websites and apps.
Eyeballs on WBBL Weber WBBL|11 had the highest average audience per game since all matches were broadcast (128,000).
Most watched sports league The KFC BBL confirmed its status as Australia’s most watched sports league on a per game basis with an average audience of 808,000 viewers nationally per match. The BBL|15 final was played before a sold-out crowd of 55,018, a record cricket attendance at Perth Stadium.
Highest revenue Cricket Australia recorded record revenue of $601.1m for the 2025-26 season.
Leaving a legacy Usman Khawaja (international cricket) and Alyssa Healy (all formats) retired.
McGrath Foundation A record $12.02 million raised for McGrath Foundation during the 2026 NRMA Insurance Pink Test.
A record Ashes The NRMA Insurance Ashes Series was the highest-rating Test series during Cricket Australia’s partnership with Foxtel and Seven, with a daily average audience of 1.76 million. A total of 859,580 people attended Ashes Tests with an average crowd of 47,754 over 18 days of cricket.
Most watched day Boxing Day was the mostwatched day of cricket in the Seven and Fox era, with a cumulative average audience of 4.18 million.
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A message from the
CHAIR & CEO
Brilliant Experiences The Ashes attracted enormous crowds with 859,580 people attending the five Tests over 18 days at a record average of 47,754. Records were broken at every venue with the MCG hosting its greatest cricket attendance of 94,199 on Boxing Day and the SCG breaking its Test record total attendance with 211,032 people attending the five days. The daily average TV and streaming audience of 1.763 million made the Ashes the most viewed series in the Foxtel and Seven simulcast broadcast era, up 20% on the successful Border-Gavaskar Series. The crowds and audiences for the men’s white ball series against India and women’s multiformat series recorded significant audience growth on previous equivalent series. The Big Bash Leagues continued their strong momentum with a total attendance for BBL|15 and WBBL|11 of 1,089,043, up 12% on the previous season. The BBL was the most watched sports league in Australia on a per game basis with an average of 808,000 viewers including 13 matches which averaged more than one million viewers. We continue to adapt to the changing viewing habits of cricket fans with more than 5m Australians visiting cricket.com.au and the Cricket Australia Live and Big Bash apps, 11m subscribers on our YouTube channels and a combined total of 45m followers across our social media channels.
We are delighted to report a season in which public engagement with cricket reached exceptional levels.
Inspirational Players and Teams
The enduring tradition and fierce rivalry of the Ashes, India’s strong white-ball challenge and the continued excellence of our women’s teams across all formats created enormous excitement throughout a memorable home season.
A 4-1 series victory in the Men’s Ashes and the Australian Women’s victory in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in England emphasised the ongoing excellence of our national teams and world-class players on the international stage.
That pride was evident on days when packed Test and Big Bash League venues were matched by immense TV and streaming audiences across the day and night.
These performances, along with the excitement generated by the resurgent BBL and WBBL, continue to play an enormous role in inspiring participation as our players create genuine engagement with communities and fans.
Our targeted investment in development pathways and domestic competitions continues to produce inspirational players and teams and was again reflected in increased participation among 5-to-12-year-olds. At the same time, we continued to unlock the game’s value through increased commercial revenue. Planning has advanced for the 150th Anniversary Test at the MCG (March 11-15), an event that will celebrate the game’s heritage and greatest players while providing a window to cricket’s future. We have also maintained a strong focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead as we work to ensure the prosperity of Australian Cricket for future generations of participants, volunteers and communities.
We are grateful for the outstanding leadership of Alyssa Healy, who retired after a stellar career as captain, wicketkeeper and opening batter in all formats, and were pleased to announce Sophie Molineux as our new women’s captain. Congratulations to Belinda Clark Award winner Annabel Sutherland and AB Medal winner Travis Head who were among an array of players who performed extraordinarily well across all formats in international and domestic cricket. Strong investment in our domestic competitions and pathways programs underpins the continued production of top-class players and we are confident the escalation of the Under-19 and Australia A programs will enhance the progression of players to top-flight international cricket. Congratulations to South Australia on its back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles, WNCL champions Queensland Fire, One Day Cup winners New South Wales, BBL champions Perth Scorchers and WBBL champions Hobart Hurricanes.
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The National Indigenous Championships, National Inclusion Championships, inaugural Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup, and the MCC Foundation National Indigenous Training Camp helped broaden participation and development opportunities for many cricketers in Australia.
Participation Growth Australian Cricket achieved a significant milestone with more than 150,000 children aged 5-12 registered to play cricket across the summer, underlining the focus on bolstering this key growth area.
clubs, participation and high-performance success. We remain focused on disciplined cost management, pursuing new revenue opportunities and ensuring cricket remains financially strong for future generations.
Purpose-Led Partnerships We are proud of the outcomes achieved through our purpose-led partnerships as cricket continues to leverage its connection with vast audiences as well as local clubs and communities to deliver meaningful outcomes.
With more kids playing cricket than ever before, we have put a sharp focus on retention to ensure we produce more lifelong participants and fans. The 72% retention rate in junior cricket reflects the work undertaken to foster a lifelong connection with our game. The launch of Smash Series Cricket, which attracted more than 6000 registrations, was an important moment as we develop formats and timeslots that reflect participants’ changing needs and demands, and open cricket to more people. Continued increases in registered participation in key demographics including girls (+8%) and South Asians (+13%) were further indications of the success of our multicultural and inclusion policies as we continue to ensure cricket is ‘A Game for All’.
Our Social Impact Partnerships remain at the core of our community values. We were once again delighted to play a crucial role driving record fundraising at Sydney’s Pink Test for the McGrath Foundation, raising lifesaving Heart Health awareness at the Boxing Day Test with the Shane Warne Legacy, and supporting UNICEF Australia with their work across our region ensuring brighter futures for every child to grow up healthy, educated and safe. After the tragic attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, Australian Cricket showed its ability to bring communities together in times of shared grief. We thank everyone who contributed to the commemorations in Adelaide and Sydney and continue to offer our condolences to all those impacted and thanks to those who responded with such bravery and compassion.
An Historic Season to Come Our Financial Performance Cricket Australia registered record revenue of $602m in FY26, with surplus from operations for the year ended 30 June 2026 at $208.6m, an improvement of $99.0m on the previous year. The net surplus for the year ended 30 June 2026, after funding to members, was $81.8m, an improvement of $93.2m on the prior year. Funding to members increased by $5.8m to $126.8m, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of cricket across Australia. The strong financial result was anticipated and largely driven by the delivery of a successful cricket season featuring the Men’s Ashes Series against England and the broadcast revenue associated with the men’s white ball series against India. These blockbuster events generated record levels of media, commercial and match day revenue, while ongoing focus on cost management supported improved profitability across the business. CA closed the year with cash, cash equivalents and invested term deposits totalling $87.5m, which provides financial stability as we continue the ‘thrive’ phase of our five-year strategy and focus on growing the game and supporting a strong Australian Cricket ecosystem. Looking ahead, FY27 will see CA build on the momentum created in FY26 with the 150th Test against England in Melbourne, continued growth of the Big Bash Leagues, including the proposed introduction of private investment into our Big Bash
The 150th Anniversary Test Match at the MCG (March 11-15) will be a highlight of another compelling home season. Played as a day-night match, the occasion will celebrate cricket’s past, present and future, and provide a chance to honour some of the game’s greatest players. Due to the anticipated demand for tickets, a ballot was employed for the first time with the full public allocation for the first three days exhausted. Our men’s and women’s teams showcase their ability in every State and Territory against the Bangladesh and New Zealand men and women’s teams, and the England men’s white ball team, with the men’s Test matches in Darwin and Mackay unlocking another timeslot in our international schedule.
Thank You Much work has been undertaken over the past 12 months - including the progress made towards introducing private investment into the Big Bash Leagues - to ensure the game remains in a robust position for generations to come. We thank all those who have collaborated on various projects including State and Territory Associations, the Australian Cricketers’ Association, local associations and community clubs. We also thank the players, officials, community volunteers, administrators, employees, and commercial, media, government and charity partners whose hard work and dedication ensure cricket maintains its place as Australia’s national sport.
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Where the
game grows
Australian Cricket is entering the final year of our strategic plan Where the Game Grows 2022-2027. In the final ‘Thrive’ phase, our focus is on realising the system’s full potential through record-breaking summers and maximising cricket’s impact in Australia and internationally. Throughout FY26, our strategic priorities centred on capitalising on marquee international series and growing the number of Australians playing, attending and following cricket.
Multicultural engagement continued to grow, with a record 116,000 registered participants from South Asian cultural backgrounds, demonstrating the impact of the Multicultural Action Plan.
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The Big Bash League’s growth strategy continued to drive the league to new heights, with attendance over 1m for the second consecutive year, and the BBL remaining the most watched league in Australia on a per game basis.
Enhanced customer data and capability through the Customer Strategy helped grow Australian Cricket’s known customer base to a record 1.8 million, enabling greater personalisation and improved experiences for fans, participants and attendees.
Continued revenue growth delivered a record year for commercial partnerships, which expanded purpose-led relationships in Australia and overseas, and enabled greater investment back into the sport.
A targeted focus on 5-12-year-old participation delivered record numbers, including more than 31,000 girls in this age group playing cricket in Australia.
Key strategic growth projects progressed, including exploration of private investment in the Big Bash Leagues, establishment of the Local Organising Committee for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028, and planning for the 150th Anniversary Test match.
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Men’s
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The 2025-26 season featured a series of strong performances across formats, including a dominant Ashes victory and key series wins against top-ranked opposition, reflecting the strength, depth and competitiveness of Australia’s men’s teams. Australia’s 2025-26 international season began strongly, with clean sweeps of both the Test and T20I series against the West Indies. The team maintained its momentum at home, winning the T20I series against South Africa before narrowly missing out in the ODI series. The opening two T20Is in Darwin marked the return of men’s international cricket to the city for the first time in 17 years and they had strong support from local fans. A busy spring included a successful tour of New Zealand and a high-profile home series against India. Australia secured the ODI series against the world’s top-ranked side, while India claimed the five-match T20I series. One of the season’s standout achievements followed, with Australia producing a dominant 4-1 Ashes series victory. Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack with 31 wickets, while Travis Head starred with the bat, scoring 629 runs at an average of 62.90. Their performances were central to Australia retaining the Ashes and completing a memorable home summer. Australia’s ICC Men’s T20 Cup campaign ended at the group stage, while away white-ball series against Pakistan presented further challenges during the second half of the season. The team finished the season strongly in Bangladesh, responding to an ODI series defeat with a comprehensive 3-0 T20I series sweep, underlining the resilience and depth of the squad.
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SERIES
HELD IN
WINNER
RESULT
West Indies v Australia - Test
Jun 2025
Australia
3-0 (3)
West Indies v Australia - T20s
Jul 2025
Australia
5-0 (5)
Australia v South Africa - T20s
Aug 2025
Australia
2-1 (3)
Australia v South Africa - ODIs
Aug 2025
South Africa
1-2 (3)
New Zealand v Australia - T20s
Oct 2025
Australia
2-0 (3)
Australia v India - ODIs
Oct 2025
Australia
2-1 (3)
Australia v India - T20s
Oct 2025
India
1-2 (5)
The Ashes
Nov 2025
Australia
4-1 (5)
Pakistan v Australia - T20s
Jan 2026
Pakistan
3-0 (3)
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Feb 2026
India
Group Stage
Pakistan v Australia - ODIs
May 2026
Pakistan
1-2 (3)
Bangladesh v Australia ODIs
Jun 2026
Bangladesh
1-2 (3)
Bangladesh v Australia T20s
Jun 2026
Australia
3-0 (3)
Test Debut
Retirements
One-Day Cup
472 Brendan Doggett 473 Jake Weatherald
Usman Khawaja (international) Mitchell Starc (T20I)
ODI Debut
Sheffield Shield
250 Mitchell Owen 251 Matthew Renshaw 252 Oliver Peake 253 Liam Scott
South Australia made history by claiming back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time, defeating Victoria by 56 runs in the final at Junction Oval. In a remarkable turnaround, South Australia overcame a first-innings deficit before their bowlers sealed victory on the final day to claim the state’s 15th Sheffield Shield title.
New South Wales claimed the Dean Jones Trophy with a four-wicket victory over Tasmania in the Final at Bellerive Oval. The title marked NSW’s 13th domestic one-day championship and their first triumph since 2020-21.
T20I Debut 112 Mitchell Owen 113 Matthew Kuhnemann 114 Mahli Beardman 115 Jack Edwards 116 Matthew Renshaw 117 Nikhil Chaudhary 118 Joel Davies
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Women’s
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The Australian Women’s Team delivered another successful season, highlighted by a seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, a series of strong performances across formats and the beginning of a new leadership era. Australia’s international season commenced in the subcontinent in September, with a three-match ODI series against India serving as Australia’s final preparation ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup the following month. Australia claimed the series 2-1 before its World Cup campaign came to an end in the semi-final, where eventual champions India produced a record run chase to eliminate the world’s No. 1 ranked side. India returned to Australia in February for a multi-format series, with the visitors securing the opening T20I series before Australia responded with dominant performances in the ODI series and Test match. The series marked the end of an era, with Alyssa Healy playing her final match for Australia after an illustrious 299-game international career. All-rounder Sophie Molineux was subsequently appointed Healy’s successor across all three formats, taking charge of the side for the first time during the three-match T20I series. Australia then travelled to the West Indies, completing a dominant tour with clean sweeps across both series to finish the summer on a high. An historic seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title was secured in June, with Australia defeating England in the final in front of a sold-out crowd at Lord’s.
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HELD IN
WINNER
RESULT
India v Australia - ODIs
Sept 2025
Australia
2-1 (3)
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Oct 2025
India
Semi Final
Australia v India - T20s
Feb 2026
India
1-2 (3)
Australia v India - ODIs
Feb 2026
Australia
3-0 (3)
Australia v India - Test
March 2026
Australia
1-0 (1)
West Indies v Australia - T20s
March 2026
Australia
0-3 (3)
West Indies v Australia - ODIs
March 2026
Australia
0-3 (3)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
June 2026
Australia
Winners
Test Debut
T20I Debut
Spring Challenge
186 Lucy Hamilton
62 Lucy Hamilton
ODI Debut
Retirements
151 Lucy Hamilton
Alyssa Healy
The Hobart Hurricanes claimed back-to-back T20 Spring Challenge titles, defeating the Brisbane Heat by 88 runs in a rematch of the previous year’s Final. Elyse Villani starred with a match-winning half-century, while Maitlan Brown was named Player of the Tournament.
152 Tahlia Wilson New captain Victorian all-rounder Sophie Molineux became Australia’s newest all-format captain, leading the side for the first time in February. Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner were named joint vice-captains.
Women’s National Cricket League Queensland claimed a second WNCL title, defeating New South Wales by seven runs in a rain affected final. Grace Harris was named Player of the Final following an outstanding century. Katie Mack was named Player of the Year.
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BBL|15 The KFC Big Bash League delivered a record-breaking season in BBL|15, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading T20 competitions. The Perth Scorchers claimed a record sixth men’s title, defeating the Sydney Sixers before a sell-out crowd of 55,018 at Perth Stadium, setting a new attendance record for a BBL Final and the highest cricket crowd in the venue’s history. Attendance and broadcast audiences continued to grow. Total attendance reached 1,089,043 across 44 matches, up 12% year-on-year, while average audiences grew 5% year-on-year. The average attendance was 24,751 which was the highest since BBL|07 and ranked among the strongest across Australian sport.
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The Finals Series attracted 125,366 fans at an average of 31,342 per match, the highest since BBL|07, while the League welcomed its one millionth attendee for the season during The Knockout at Ninja Stadium.
On broadcast, the BBL maintained its status as Australia’s most-watched sporting league on a per-match basis. Thirteen matches averaged more than one million viewers, the most in a season since BBL|08, while the BBL|15 Finals Series delivered its highest ratings in the simulcast era, averaging 1.2 million viewers per match.
The season also generated significant digital engagement, with the League adding 1.2 million social media followers and delivering more than 1.5 billion content impressions, representing 115% growth on the previous season.
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WBBL|11 The Weber WBBL enjoyed another successful season, with record fan engagement, growing broadcast audiences and the Hobart Hurricanes claiming their first championship. The competition continued to strengthen its connection with fans, with broadcast audiences increasing 22% year-on-year to an average of 128,000 viewers per match across Seven, 7plus, Kayo Sports and Foxtel. Average home-and-away audiences have grown 71% since WBBL|09.
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The WBBL Final drew a broadcast audience of 480,000, making it the fourth highest-rating match in WBBL history. Heat v Thunder followed with 347,000 viewers, recording the highest audience for a home and away match since WBBL|05. Despite weather disruptions throughout the season, six of the eight host venues recorded growth in average attendance.
Attendance across the home-and-away season was highlighted by a record crowd of 5,023 at North Sydney Oval. The Perth Scorchers continued to lead the competition in attendance, averaging 3,094 spectators at the WACA Ground, the highest club average in the standalone WBBL era.
Digital engagement remained a key driver of growth, with league social channels attracting more than 60,000 new followers and the Big Bash App recording a 32% increase in users. The platform continues to serve as a primary destination for live scores, highlights and fan engagement experiences. CricketAustralia AustraliaAnnual AnnualReport Report 22026 026 Cricket
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Her Game Grows More than 6,500 girls participated in cricket through Her Game Grows, presented by Westpac, delivered across nearly 300 programs during the 2025-26 season.
Community
Cricket
Participation Growth Cricket participation reached record levels in 2025-26, with total registrations increasing to 670,183. Participation among 5 to 12-year-olds reached an all-time high, surpassing 150,000 registrations for the first time. Registrations increased seven per cent to 153,004, driven by continued growth in Woolworths Cricket Blast and Junior Cricket. Retention among participants in this age group improved to 57 per cent. Cricket Australia also launched the Big Bash Schools Challenge, a curriculum-aligned program designed to engage Foundation to Year 2 students through cricket-based physical activity. In its first year, more than 27,000 students across 217 schools participated in the four-week program.
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Women’s and girls’ cricket continued its strong growth trajectory, with registrations increasing seven per cent to 103,022. Participation among girls aged 5 to 12 grew to 31,333, while the number of women’s and girls’ teams increased by eight per cent and seven per cent respectively.
Multicultural Action Plan Participation among South Asian communities continued to grow, with registrations increasing 13 per cent to 116,239. Growth was supported by a 13 per cent increase in women and girls’ participation and a six per cent increase in registrations among 5 to 12-year-olds.
Junior Cricket Experience Following a successful pilot, Cricket Australia expanded its Junior Cricket Experience, providing greater flexibility for young participants through both traditional and social playing formats. The introduction of Smash Series Cricket, presented by Gatorade, created new opportunities for children to engage with the game while supporting improved retention and attracting new participants.
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Culture and
COMMUNITY Cricket Australia continued delivery of its second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, with a focus on strengthening relationships, respect and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Across the year, National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week provided opportunities for cultural learning and engagement, alongside cultural capability initiatives including the Koorie Heritage Trust Scar Tree Walk. Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, stakeholders and advisory groups also continued to inform Cricket Australia’s work and strengthen relationships.
National Indigenous Cricket Championships The National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC), presented by Westpac, returned to Harrup Park on Yuwibara Country in Mackay for a second consecutive year, bringing together 13 teams across men’s and women’s competitions. Victoria claimed its first women’s NICC title, while Western Australia secured its fifth men’s championship and second in the standalone NICC era. Both sides completed undefeated campaigns. The championships continued to celebrate culture alongside competition, with players participating in cultural education sessions, a cultural day at Cape Hillsborough and barefoot circles held during the Opening Ceremony and before both finals. For the first time, the PNG Barramundis entered an invitational team as part of their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Players from PNG’s women’s team, the Lewas, also featured in the South Australia team alongside Northern Territory representatives.
NITV expanded its coverage of the event, broadcasting two matches on the penultimate day of competition and both championship finals. Cricket Australia thanks Presenting Partner Westpac, Inclusion Partner Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation, Mackay Regional Council and Harrup Park for their continued support. The participation of the PNG Barramundis and PNG Lewas players was made possible through the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program.
National Indigenous Training Camp The third annual National Indigenous Cricket Training Camp was held at the MCG on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country, bringing the Men’s and Women’s National Indigenous Development Squads together at one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues. Hosted by Cricket Australia and the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation, the camp provided 28 First Nations cricketers from across Australia with an intensive program focused on high-performance development, cultural connection and competitive cricket. A highlight of the camp was a pair of T20 matches against Melbourne Cricket Club Men’s and Women’s XIs at the MCG.
Inclusion cricket Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup Australia competed in the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India in November 2025. Led by captain Courtney Webeck, the 14-player squad played five matches during the tournament. Despite challenging conditions, the team delivered a strong performance in its first World Cup appearance, reaching the semi-finals before being defeated by eventual champions India. The tournament marked a significant milestone for Australia’s Women’s Blind Cricket Team and the continued growth of blind cricket nationally.
National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC) The National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC) were held in Western Australia for the first time, with Perth and Mandurah hosting 20 teams from across the country. Players competed across four divisions: Blind and Low Vision, Men’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Women’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Cricketers with an Intellectual Disability.
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Tasmania secured its first national title in the Cricketers with an Intellectual Disability division, while Western Australia’s Men’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing team claimed victory on home soil. Queensland’s Women’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing team and New South Wales’ Blind and Low Vision team both completed undefeated tournaments. Cricket Australia thanks Presenting Partner Westpac, long-time supporters Taverners Australia, WA Cricket, the WA Government and the City of Mandurah for their support of the Championships.
Underage
tournaments Cricket Australia’s national underage competitions play a critical role in identifying and developing the next generation of Australian cricketers. These tournaments provide young players with the opportunity to compete in a high-performance environment while gaining valuable experience against the best talent from across the country.
National Championships Under 19 Male Championships: South Australia Under 19 Female Championships: Queensland Under 17 Male Championships: Queensland Under 17 Female Championships: Queensland
International The Australian U19 men’s team played India in a multi-format series at home while the U19 women’s team toured Sri Lanka and then hosted Sri Lanka and England at home. The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup was played in Namibia and Zimbabwe in Jan-Feb 2026, where Australia lost in the semi-finals against England.
Umpires CA, through the network of the State and Local Cricket Associations, provides the system for umpires from community level to the international stage. CA remains committed to supporting and developing umpires at all levels of the game, recognising their vital role in maintaining the integrity and professionalism of cricket. Through ongoing education, high-performance programs and pathway opportunities, CA continues to invest in the growth of the officiating workforce across the country.
Sam Nogajski Men’s Test Match Umpiring Debut (Nov 2025) Donovan Koch Women’s Test Match Umpiring Debut (March 2026) David Gilbert Men’s Test Match Referee Debut (June 2026) Rod Tucker 100th Test Match (June 2026) Donovan Koch, Sam Nogajski, Paul Reiffel & Rod Tucker Appointed to the 2026 ICC T20 Word Cup in India Claire Polosak & Eloise Sheridan Appointed to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 Word Cup in England Eloise Sheridan Appointed on-field to the ICC Women’s World Cup Final in India
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PEOPLE Employee engagement remained a key focus throughout the year – as a people led organisation, flexibility and employee experience are central to how we work. Our people continue to demonstrate strong pride in working for CA, with results comparing very favourably to global benchmarks, while their contribution was instrumental in delivering the biggest summer of cricket on record. We also continued to celebrate the significant achievements of our people through the CA XI Awards, with more than 200 nominations recognising the contribution of colleagues across the organisation. We continued to invest in leadership capability, expanding our Hello Monday program to support the growth and development of both senior and emerging leaders across cricket.
CA’s Gender Pay Gap
Industry Gender Pay Gap
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10%
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30%
33%
40%
50%
Cricket Australia remains committed to advancing gender equity and inclusion. Our gender pay gap is 9.9% on a mean basis and 3.6% on a median basis, remaining significantly below the broader sports industry average of 33%. We continue to focus on pay equity, increasing female representation in leadership roles and creating inclusive pathways for women and girls across all levels of the game. These efforts support a more diverse and inclusive workforce and reinforce our ambition to be an employer of choice for women in Australia. Project Inspire is CA’s leadership development program for women in community cricket, designed to build leadership capability and increase the representation of women in leadership roles across the game. Following a successful inaugural cohort of 46 participants, the program evolved in 2025-26 to pair leadership development with practical club-based initiatives aimed at creating lasting opportunities for women and girls.
DIGITAL Engagement Cricket Australia’s digital platforms delivered record levels of engagement during the summer, connecting fans in Australia and around the world through premium content, innovative partnerships and enhanced fan experiences. Cricket Australia’s content strategy combined match highlights, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes storytelling, including the launch of a longer form video series Extra Cover, which provided fans with unique access throughout the Ashes summer.
Key highlights included: 1 70 million sessions from Australian users recorded across cricket.com.au and the CA Live app, up 6% year-on-year
1 .63 billion video views generated globally across all digital channels
V ideo views from Australian users on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app increased 25% year-on-year
B ig Bash digital channels delivered record growth, generating 2.4 billion impressions, 125 million engagements and 1.2 million new followers across league channels during the season, with triple-digit year-on-year growth across all three metrics.
3 .29 million new followers added across Cricket Australia’s social media platforms T ikTok followers grew 46% year-on-year, while video views grew 35% compared with the same period in 2024-25
T he Big Bash App continued to strengthen fan engagement, with total users increasing 41 per cent year-on-year and more than 4.3 million sessions recorded. Product innovation, including the introduction of daily games and a dedicated Gaming Hub, helped drive stronger repeat engagement and establish new fan habits throughout the season.
First Ball Campaign Cricket Australia expanded the reach of the game through an innovative collaboration with oOh!media, Initiative and Special Group, transforming 4,557 digital screens in office buildings and shopping centres nationwide into live viewing sites for the opening over of each NRMA Insurance Ashes Test.
In an Australian media first, the takeover showed the first ball across shopping centres and office buildings, demonstrating cricket’s ability to engage audiences in new ways and extend the game beyond traditional broadcast and digital channels.
Across the five-Test series, the campaign delivered 85 minutes of live coverage and reached more than 1.18 million Australians.
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Commercial
PARTNERSHIPS
It was a standout year for Cricket Australia’s commercial program, highlighted by the successful acquisition of several major new partners and the expansion of strategic relationships with existing sponsors. NRMA Insurance strengthened its commitment to cricket, securing naming rights to the Women’s International Series and extending its partnership for a further six years., while BKT Tyres expanded its partnership through naming rights for Australia’s men’s white-ball international series. As Naming Rights partner of Men’s Tests and Women’s Internationals, NRMA Insurance provided elevated fan experiences highlighted by the West Test Hill at the Perth Test and the Boundary Social activation across key Women’s internationals. A significant milestone was the appointment of Westpac as Cricket Australia’s Principal Partner. One of the most recognised brands in the country, Westpac’s long-term commitment represents one of the most significant commercial partnerships in the game’s history and reflects the strength, reach and cultural relevance of cricket across Australia.
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The commercial portfolio was further strengthened through the addition of Origin Energy, Aussie Broadband, Chemist Warehouse, McGuigan Wines and Hola Health, each bringing new investment and opportunities to connect with cricket’s diverse audiences. Origin joined as a Platinum Partner, supporting the national teams, Big Bash Leagues and grassroots cricket through the establishment of the Origin Community Cricket Fund for sustainable infrastructure projects. Together, these new and expanded partnerships strengthened Cricket Australia’s commercial foundations and reinforced the game’s position as one of Australia’s most valuable and trusted sporting properties.
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Platinum
BBL – Official Partners
Gold
Silver
Partners
WBBL – Official Partners
The Toyota Good for Cricket Raffle once again delivered meaningful support for grassroots cricket, with more than 800 clubs participating and $864,000 raised for community clubs across Australia. During the summer, Woolworths and Cricket Australia engaged shoppers nationwide with live Men’s Ashes and Women’s Test score updates from ambassadors Alana King and Alex Carey across 900+ digital screens, extending cricket’s reach and enhancing the customer experience.
had more than 6000 registrations, with 39 per cent of all registrations being women and girls. Woolworths Cricket Blast continues to grow, with another summer of fantastic participation in cricket’s entry point for young children. The program, designed for 5–to–10-year-olds, gives kids their first taste of the sport with fun, cricket-themed games and builds skills that last a lifetime. Registration numbers in Woolworths Cricket Blast were up five per cent year-on-year, with girls’ participation up eight per cent.
After piloting the new social cricket format last summer, Cricket Australia worked with State and Territory cricketing bodies to begin its roll out of Smash Series Cricket, presented by Gatorade. Smash Series Cricket brings the spirit of backyard cricket into community settings across the country with an approach that is simple, social, flexible and full of energy. It is cricket that can be played in different “backyards”: at local clubs, schools, indoor centres, holiday venues and iconic grounds. The program
Cricket Australia’s fan festivals across the NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests received great support from partners with multiple activations. This includes the Liquorland Lounge, Australian Vintage Wine integration, Chemist Warehouse Mini-Mart, Woolworths BBQ, Kayo Beach, Westpac Ball Drop, Qantas Spin to Win, Toyota Display, Aussie Broadband Speed challenge, Gatorade Smash Series, and KFC Food Truck. 2026Cricket CricketAustralia AustraliaAnnual AnnualReport Report 2026
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BROADCAST Australian cricket continued to deliver record audiences across international cricket and the Big Bash Leagues, highlighting the strength of the game’s broadcast partnerships and the enduring popularity of cricket across free-to-air, subscription and streaming platforms.
T he BKT Tyres white ball series against India saw strong growth year-on-year, with the ODI series average audience per match up 37% and the average audience for non-abandoned T20 matches up 45%
Women’s International The NRMA Insurance women’s international summer saw strong audiences tune in during a competitive broadcast period, including the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. T he pink ball Test at the WACA Ground was the highest rating Test match not featuring England, with an average daily audience across the three days of play of 230,000, up 27% on the last Test match against India in 2021-22 T he final day of the Test match averaged 252,000 viewers, a record for a non-Ashes Test day
Men’s International Australia’s men’s international summer attracted record audiences, led by the NRMA Insurance Ashes Series, which became the highest-rating Test series under our partnership with Foxtel and Seven. Strong audiences tuned in for white ball series against South Africa and India. Daily average audience of 1.76 million across the Ashes Series, up 20% year-on-year and up 23% on the 2021-22 Ashes series F ifty of 51 sessions of play averaged more than one million viewers E leven sessions of play averaged more than two million or more viewers, a record for a Test series in the Foxtel and Seven era B oxing Day Test average audience of 2.19 million, the highestrating Test match in the Foxtel and Seven broadcast era West Test audience growth of 51% year-on-year, with an average audience of 1.73 million G abba pink-ball Test audience growth of 20% year-on-year, becoming the highest-rating pink-ball Test in the Foxtel and Seven era with an average audience of 1.81 million A delaide Test average audience of 1.62 million, with an average of 2.14 million viewers watching Australia retain the Ashes during the second session on Day Five T he NRMA Insurance Pink Test held an average audience of 1.66 million viewers across the five days
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T he ODI series averaged 202,000 viewers per match, which was up 11% on the 2023-24 South Africa ODI series, held at a similar time of the season T he ODI series included an average audience of 246,000 for Alyssa Healy’s final ODI - the 4th highest rating non-Ashes ODI in the last eight seasons
Our broadcast partners: FY26
Big Bash Leagues The Big Bash Leagues continued to strengthen its position as among the world’s most-watched T20 competitions, delivering strong audience growth across both the men’s and women’s competitions. K FC BBL|15 was Australia’s most-watched sporting league on a per-match basis, averaging 808,000 viewers (up 5% year-on-year), and marked the fourth consecutive season of average audience per game growth
T he Weber WBBL|11 Final attracted an average audience of 480,000, a 60% year-on-year increase and the fourth-highest rating WBBL match of all time
Broadcast Renewals Ahead of the 2025-26 season, CA renewed agreements with longstanding broadcast partners in the UK (TNT Sports, Sky Sports and the BBC). The 2025-26 season also marked the first year of renewed multi-year partnerships with Sky NZ, Willow and Pacific Aus TV.
P rimetime simulcast matches averaged 987,000 viewers, with thirteen matches averaging over one million viewers, the most in a single season since BBL|08 T he KFC BBL|15 Final attracted an average audience of 1.45 million The KFC BBL|15 Finals Series averaged 1.2 million viewers per match, the highest audience for a finals series of four or more games in League history W eber WBBL|11 achieved its highest average audience per match since all matches were fully broadcast in WBBL|07, averaging 128,000 viewers per game, an increase of 22% year-on-year
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Social
IMPACT
McGrath Foundation The 2026 NRMA Insurance Pink Test reached a record-breaking milestone, raising more than $12.02 million for the McGrath Foundation, funding 80 McGrath Cancer Care Nurses and supporting 8,000 families, the highest amount in the event’s history. The funds will enable the Foundation to extend the support of McGrath Cancer Care Nurses, ‘all cancer nurses’, to more Australian families. Delivered in partnership with Cricket Australia and the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Pink Test once again demonstrated the power of cricket to unite communities behind an important cause, with strong support from fans, players, volunteers, partners and donors contributing to another highly successful event.
Shane Warne Legacy A total of 7,431 health checks were completed during the NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test, with 56 SiSU Health stations located throughout the MCG as part of the Shane Warne Legacy health initiative. 37% of participants were encouraged to see their GP and 65% of participants have made or plan to make lifestyle changes. The Test also celebrated Shane Warne’s enduring legacy through the daily ‘tipping the hat’ tribute at 3:50pm, bringing together his family, cricket greats, and fans in recognition of his contribution to the game. Delivered in partnership with the Shane Warne Legacy, the initiative encouraged thousands of Australians to take proactive steps towards better health while honouring one of cricket’s most iconic figures.
UNICEF Australia Cricket Australia partnered with UNICEF Australia during the NRMA Insurance Women’s International Series to launch the ‘Until Every Child Can Play’ campaign, using the power of cricket to champion children’s rights and raise awareness of the challenges facing children around the world. The campaign highlighted the importance of access to education, nutrition and safe environments for play, with fans and the broader cricket community helping raise vital funds to support UNICEF’s work so children can survive, thrive and reach their full potential.
Afghanistan Women’s Team Throughout 2025-26, Cricket Australia continued its support of the Afghan Women’s cricket team, alongside the ICC and BCCI, using the game as a platform to foster connection and belonging. High-performance camps and international experiences enabled players to continue their cricket development while building confidence, visibility and pathways for future participation. A significant milestone came during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, where the team accessed elite training environments. In May 2026, a high-performance camp in Darwin, delivered with the support of NT Cricket, provided an opportunity for players to reconnect as a team, strengthen wellbeing and further their development, while also fostering local community engagement and cultural exchange. The program’s international engagement continued through opportunities in the United Kingdom, including activities at Lord’s.
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AND ACIF
Government partnerships continued to support cricket’s growth in Australia and internationally. Cricket Australia secured support through the Australian Government’s Centre for Australia-India Relations Maitri Grants program to deliver a Men’s Big Bash League match in Chennai, India, in December 2026 as part of the Government’s ‘G’day Namaste’ Australia Week initiative. The match will further strengthen cricket’s contribution to the Australia-India relationship while supporting the BBL’s engagement with fans and partners in India and globally.
Cricket Australia continued to work closely with diplomatic and consular networks to support the planning and delivery of international tours and strengthen relationships through sport. Domestically, Cricket Australia worked with governments and key stakeholders on major venue infrastructure projects, including the proposed Brisbane Stadium and Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart, helping ensure cricket’s contribution to the planning and future success of these venues.
Through its partnership with the Australian Government, Cricket Australia continued to deliver the PacificAus Sports and Team Up programs, supporting cricket development across the Pacific from grassroots participation to high-performance pathways. This included assisting teams from Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu in preparation for ICC World Cup qualifying tournaments. The Papua New Guinea Men’s Team participated in the National Indigenous Cricket Championships for the first time and received the Spirit of Cricket Award, while members of the Papua New Guinea Women’s Team also took part in the tournament.
Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) continued to support the delivery of community cricket facilities across the country, helping drive participation growth and improve infrastructure outcomes. In 2025-26, a $5.2 million ACIF investment helped deliver more than $100 million in community cricket infrastructure, achieving a 19:1 leverage ratio. The program also exceeded annual targets for the delivery of the National Community Cricket Infrastructure Strategy, gender-inclusive facilities and total infrastructure investment.
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Australian Cricket
Awards
Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head both claimed back-to back top honours at the Australian Cricket awards, winning the prestigious Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal respectively.
Volunteer of the Year Heidi Vanderlem, Emu Plains Cricket Club and Nepean District Cricket Association, NSW
Umpire of the Year Eloise Sheridan and Sam Nogajski
Woolworths Cricket Blaster of the Year Iggy Parsons, NSW
Toyota Community Club of the Year The Lakes Knights Cricket Club, QLD
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AWARD
RECIPIENT
AUSTRALIAN CRICKET AWARDS Belinda Clark Award
Annabel Sutherland
Allan Border Medal
Travis Head
Women’s ODI Player of the Year
Annabel Sutherland
Women’s T20I Player of the Year
Beth Mooney
Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year
Mitchell Starc
Men’s ODI Player of the Year
Mitchell Marsh
Men’s T20I Player of the Year
Tim David
Weber WBBL|11 Player of the Tournament
Georgia Wareham
KFC BBL|15 Player of the Tournament
Sam Harper
Women’s Domestic Player of the Year
Nicola Carey
Men’s Domestic Player of the Year
Jake Lehmann
Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year
Caoimhe Bray
Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year
Cooper Connolly
Community Impact Award
Josie Dooley
Hall of Fame Inductees
Brett Lee and Alex Blackwell
2025-26 STATE CRICKET AWARDS Sheffield Shield Player of the Year
Liam Scott (South Australia)
Women’s National Cricket League Player of the Year
Katie Mack (New South Wales)
One-Day Cup Player of the Year
Marnus Labuschagne (Queensland)
Benaud Spirit of Cricket Award (Men’s)
Tasmania
Benaud Spirit of Cricket Award (Women’s)
South Australia
Indigenous Cricketer of the Year
Brendan Doggett (South Australia and Melbourne Renegades)
T20 Spring Challenge Player of the Year
Maitlan Brown (Sydney Sixers) & Maddie Penna (Adelaide Strikers)
2026 NATIONAL COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS NRMA Insurance Volunteer of the Year
Heidi Vanderlem, Emu Plains Cricket Club and Nepean District Cricket Association, NSW
Toyota Community Cricket Club of the Year
The Lakes Knights Cricket Club, QLD
Westpac Women & Girls Initiative of the Year
Cricket Gold Coast Ltd, QLD
Aussie Broadband Technology & Media Initiative of the Year
Rockingham Hornets Cricket Club, WA
HCLTech Young Leader of the Year
Hayley Graham, Rouse Hill Rams Cricket Club, NSW
Woolworths Cricket Blast Coordinator of the Year
Zoe Lewis, Torquay Cricket Club, VIC
Celebrating Cricket in Schools Award
Marc Hughes, Moreton Bay College, QLD
Community Cricket Association of the Year
Metropolitan Junior Community Cricket Inc., WA
Community Cricket Coach of the Year
Allison Gray, Para Hills Cricket Club, SA
Community Cricket Partnership of the Year
Kalamunda Cricket Club & Blind Sports WA
Community Facility Project of the Year
City of Rockingham (Stan Twight Reserve), WA and Yelarbon Cricket Club (Yelarbon State School), QLD
Community Match Official of the Year
Kevin La Faber, Darwin & Districts Cricket Competition, NT
Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year
All Ability Sports Coaching and Warners Bay Cricket Club, NSW
Indoor Facility of the Year
Casey Stadium, VIC
Junior Initiative of the Year
Cleveland Thornlands Cricket Club, QLD
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HONOURS LIST
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Mitchell Starc
Usman Khawaja
Alyssa Healy
Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from T20 International cricket in September. A member of Australia’s 2021 ICC T20 World Cup winning team, Starc took 79 wickets in 65 T20Is – the most by an Australian fast bowler at the time of retirement. Only leg-spinner Adam Zampa had taken more T20I wickets for Australia.
Usman Khawaja retired from international cricket after an outstanding career in which he played 88 Tests scoring 6,229 runs at 42.95 including 16 centuries and 40 ODIs scoring 1,554 runs at 42 with two centuries. Beyond the field, Usman has been an inspirational contributor to programs aiding inclusion and ensuring cricket lives its goal of being a Sport for All.
Australian women’s captain Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. An outstanding wicketkeeper/ batter, Healy amassed more than 7000 runs in the three international formats – behind only Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry in the list of Australia’s all-time leading scorers. She is also the most prolific wicketkeeper in women’s international cricket with 269 dismissals across all formats and a member of eight ICC World Cup winning teams.
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VALE Bob Simpson
John Maclean MBE
Peter McConnell
Bob Simpson made an indelible mark on the game as a player and coach including of the Australian men’s team. He played 62 Tests scoring 4869 runs at 46.81 including 10 centuries, 27 halfcenturies with a top score of 311. He took 110 catches and 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five wicket hauls and best figures of 5/57.
A talented wicketkeeper, John Maclean played four Tests and two ODIs for Australia and was an enormous contributor to Queensland Cricket in many official and voluntary capacities including President from 1992-94.
Peter McConnell umpired 24 Test Matches after his debut in 1983-84 series. He also stood in 68 One Day Internationals including the 1992 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and seven Sheffield Shield Finals.
Gordan Rorke A fast bowler renowned for his tall physique and fearsome pace, Gordon Rorke played four Tests for Australia against India and England in 1959.
Julie Calvert As an accomplished wicketkeeper and batter, Julie Calvert played six one day international for Australia from 1994-95 and was a stalwart of Victorian domestic teams for more than a decade.
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Our
Leaders CA Board
Mike Baird AO Chair – CA Director from 2021
Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO Deputy Chair – CA Director from 2021
David Boon MBE CA Director from 2025
Clea Smith CA Director from 2022
Dr Lachlan Henderson CA Director from 2018
Sarah Adam-Gedge CA Director from 2023
Richard Freudenstein CA Director from 2019
Dr David Maddocks CA Director from 2022
James Orchard CA Director from 2024
Greg Rowell CA Director from 2021
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Todd Greenberg
Jodie Newton
James Allsopp
Sarah Pragnell
Chief Executive Officer Joined CA and the Executive Team in 2025
Chief People & Strategy Officer Joined CA and the Executive Team in 2022
Chief of Cricket Joined CA and the Executive Team in 2021
Chief Financial Officer Joined CA and the Executive Team in 2024
Ed Sanders
Kate Ingber
Alex Lavelle
Alistair Dobson
Chief Commercial Officer Joined CA and the Executive Team in 2024
Executive General Manager, Legal & Business Affairs Joined CA in 2021 and the Executive Team in 2022
Executive General Manager, Digital, Marketing and Communications Joined CA in 2021 and the Executive Team in 2022
Executive General Manager, Big Bash Leagues Joined CA in 2019 and the Executive Team in 2021
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Financial and Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 Cricket Australia (Company limited by guarantee) ABN 53 006 089 130
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CRICKET AUSTRALIA
Financial and Directors’ Report
Contents Directors' report
35
Auditor's Independence Declaration
39
Financial report Statement of comprehensive income
40
Statement of financial position
41
Statement of changes in equity
42
Statement of cash flows
43
Notes to the financial statements
45
Directors' declaration
58
Independent auditor's report to the members
59
The financial statements contained within the financial report are the financial statements of Cricket Australia as an individual entity. The financial statements are presented in the Australian dollar ($). Cricket Australia is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its principal place of business is: Cricket Australia 60 Jolimont Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 A description of the nature of the entity’s operations and its principal activities is included in the directors’ report on page 5, which is not part of the financial statements. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Directors on 10/09/2026. The Directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.
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For the year ended 30 June 2026
CRICKET AUSTRALIA
Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2026
The Directors present their report on Cricket Australia (the “Company”) for the year ended 30 June 2026.
Information on Directors The following persons were Directors of Cricket Australia during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report: Cricket Australia Director Experience at 30 June 2026
Special Responsibilities
Michael B Baird AO (appointed 28 Feb 21) University of Sydney – Bachelor of Arts (Econ.) Sydney University – Honorary Doctorate (Business) Western Sydney University – Honorary Doctorate (Infrastructure and Western Sydney) University of British Columbia, Regent College – Diploma of Christian Studies
5 years, 4 months
Cricket Australia, Chair (1 Jul 25 - present) Nominations Committee, Chair (1 Jul 25 - 31 Oct 2025)
Richard J Freudenstein (appointed 10 Jun 19) University of Sydney - Bachelor of Laws (Hons) University of Sydney Bachelor of Economics
7 years, 1 month
Audit & Risk Committee (1 Jul 25 - present)
David C Boon MBE (appointed 28 Mar 25) Diploma of Business Management Australian International Cricketer 1984 - 1996 ICC Match Referee Australian Selector
1 year, 3 months
Dr Vanessa A Guthrie AO (appointed 28 Feb 21) Curtin University - Honorary Doctor of Science, Sustainability Studies The University of Western Australia - Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law University of Tasmania - Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geology/Earth Science, General University of New England (AU) - Bachelor of Science (Hons) Diploma in Natural Resources UNE Diploma in Business from Australian Graduate School of Management (UNSW/USyd)
5 years, 4 months
Cricket Australia, Deputy Chair (1 Jul 25 - present) People, Culture & Sustainability Committee, Chair (1 Jul 25 - present) National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Group (1 Jul 25 - present)
Dr Lachlan J Henderson (appointed 3 Sep 18) Monash University - Master of Health Services Management The University of Western Australia - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
7 years, 9 months
Nominations Committee (1 Jul 25 - present - Chair position held since Oct 25) People, Culture & Sustainability Committee (1 Jul 25 - present)
Greg J Rowell (appointed 10 Jun 21) The University of Queensland - Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law University of Canberra - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration Queensland University of Technology Post Graduate Diploma Legal Practice Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors
5 years, 1 month
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Group, Co-Chair (1 Jul 25 - present)
Sarah Adam-Gedge (appointed 15 Mar 23) Queensland University of Technology - Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
3 years, 3 months
Audit & Risk Committee, Chair (1 Jul 25 - present) National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Group (1 Jul 25 - present)
Clea R Smith (appointed 16 Oct 22) Deakin University - Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc (Sport Coaching and Administration) Australian Institute of Management Master of Business Administration (Management) Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
3 years, 8 months
People, Culture & Sustainability Committee (1 Jul 25 - present)
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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2026
Information on Directors (continued) Dr David L Maddocks (appointed 14 Nov 22) Monash University - LL.B (Hons), BA University of Melbourne - MA (Clinical Neuropsychology) Lincoln Institute - Post Grad Dip (Neurosciences) University of Melbourne - Doctor of Philosophy PhD, Faculty of Medicine
3 years, 7 months
James R Orchard (appointed 24 Jul 24) University of South Australia - Bachelor of Business (Marketing, Finance) Flinders University - Graduate Diploma in Accounting Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
1 year, 11 months
Audit & Risk Committee (1 Jul 25 - present) People, Culture & Sustainability Committee (1 Jul 25 - present)
Audit & Risk Committee (1 Jul 25 - present)
Meetings of Directors The numbers of meetings of the company’s board of Directors and of each board committee held during the year ended 30 June 2026, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: Meetings of committees Full meetings of directors
Audit and Risk
Nominations H
A
1
1
Meetings held (H) whilst a Director and attended (A)
H
A
H
A
S Adam-Gedge
16
14
5
5
M B Baird AO
16
16
D C Boon
16
13
R J Freudenstein
16
13
V A Guthrie AO
16
13
L J Henderson
16
14
D Maddocks
16
15
5
5
J R Orchard
16
16
5
5
G J Rowell
16
16
C R Smith
16
14
5
The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to consider and recommend to the Members candidates to be elected as Directors of the Company in accordance with the Constitution. The role of the People, Culture & Sustainability Committee is to ensure that Cricket Australia implements an appropriate People and Culture strategy to enable it to execute the Australian Cricket Strategy.
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H
A
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
4
1
The function of the Audit & Risk Committee is to provide assurance and oversight of the financial statements, financial audit process, the execution of risk management, compliance frameworks and the assurance processes that assess the effectiveness of identified risk mitigation strategies. Furthermore, the Committee monitors the broader financial matters of Cricket Australia, including but not limited to financial results, annual budgets and oversight of the hedging advisory group.
People, Culture & Sustainability
1
Company secretary The Company Secretary is Ms Kate Ingber, Executive General Manager Legal & Business Affairs.
International Cricket Council Cricket Australia is entitled to appoint a director to the board of the International Cricket Council Limited, ICC Development (International) Limited and ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC. The CA director also serves on various committees of the ICC.
CRICKET AUSTRALIA
Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2026
International Cricket Council Board, Committee and Working Group Meetings
M B Baird AO
H
A
22
22
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Group (NATSICAG) Cricket Australia has three board representatives on the NATSICAG advisory group including the co-chair Greg Rowell. The advisory group’s main mandate is to monitor and advise in relation to the Reconciliation Action Plan.
NATSICAG Committee Meetings H
A
S Adam-Gedge
3
3
G J Rowell
3
3
V A Guthrie AO
3
2
Principal activities The principal activity of the Company is to promote, administer and encourage the game of cricket in Australia.
Form of entity and place of business Cricket Australia, incorporated in Victoria, is a company limited by guarantee. Under its constitution, the liability of members is limited to $1,000 per member. At the date of this report, the Company’s registered office and principal place of business is located at 60 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne, Victoria.
Strategy and operations The current five-year strategy provides the Company with a purpose, which is to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket, and a vision, to be a sport for all that makes Australians proud. In 2026, the Company moved into the ‘thrive’ phase of the strategy which is focused on maximizing positive impact at home and abroad, capitalizing on blockbuster summers and supporting a thriving Australian Cricket system at its full potential. A highlight of FY26 was delivery of a successful cricket season with compelling content from the Men’s white ball series against India and the Men’s Ashes Series with England resulting in multiple sold out days of cricket and new commercial partnerships. Performance indicators such as attendance at matches, team performance, known customers, registered participant numbers and employee engagement levels are used to measure the Company’s performance against its strategy.
Review of operations The net result of operations for the year ended 30 June 2026, after funding to Members of $126,786,000 (2025: $120,939,000) was a net surplus of $81,823,000 (2025: $11,334,000 net deficit).
Significant changes in the state of affairs In the opinion of the Directors there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company that occurred during the financial year. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Events since the end of the financial year The Company noted no material events have taken place since the end of the financial year.
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Directors’ Report
Likely developments and expected results of operations At the time of preparation of this financial report, the Directors are not aware of any major changes in operations nor an associated change in the future results of those operations in subsequent financial years.
Environmental regulation The Company is not affected by any significant environmental regulation in respect of its operations.
For the year ended 30 June 2026
include costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the Directors and officers in their capacity as officers of the Company.
Auditor’s independence declaration A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 7. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors.
Insurance of officers During the financial year, the Company paid insurance premiums in respect of certain officers of the Company. The insurance policy covers any Director or officer of the Company including past, present and future Directors, Company Secretary, Chief Executive Officer and employees of the Company. The liabilities insured
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Adam-Gedge
M B Baird AO
Director Melbourne
Director Melbourne
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ABN 74 490 121 060 477 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 GPO Box 78 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel: +61 3 9671 7000 Fax: +61 3 9671 7001 www.deloitte.com.au
10 September 2026
The Directors Cricket Australia 60 Jolimont Street JOLIMONT VIC 3002 Dear Members of the Board Auditor’s Independence Declaration to Cricket Australia. In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the following declaration of independence to the directors of Cricket Australia. As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial report of Cricket Australia for the year ended 30 June 2026, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: • The auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and • Any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Yours faithfully DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
Anneke du Toit Partner Chartered Accountants
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Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2026
Notes
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Revenue
3
598,266
453,687
Other income
4
2,823
1,865
601,089
455,552
Administrative expenses
(64,191)
(48,516)
Commercial expenses
(43,342)
(36,639)
(2,884)
(2,569)
Finance costs
(448)
(434)
Match expenses
(62,581)
(50,473)
Marketing
(30,371)
(30,805)
National teams
(26,861)
(22,755)
Pathways & community
(15,764)
(20,408)
Player payments
(146,038)
(133,348)
Total expenses
(392,480)
(345,947)
Surplus from continuing operations
208,609
109,605
(3,825)
(3,825)
(122,961)
(117,114)
(126,786)
(120,939)
81,823
(11,334)
8,808
(2,065)
Other comprehensive income/(deficit) for the year, net of tax
8,808
(2,065)
Total comprehensive income/(deficit) for the year
90,631
(13,399)
Total revenue and other income Expenditure from operating activities
Depreciation and amortisation
5
Funding to Members Strategic funding Member funding
21
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Other comprehensive income Item that may be reclassified to profit or loss Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges
17(a)
The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Statement of financial position
For the year ended 30 June 2026
Notes
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Current assets Cash and cash equivalents
6
67,522
22,108
Trade and other receivables
7
19,471
14,528
3,804
3,910
ASSETS
Inventories Derivative financial instruments
10
447
676
Investments
8
20,000
-
Other current assets
9
9,069
6,297
120,313
47,519
Total current assets Non-current assets Trade and other receivables
7
6,798
Derivative financial instruments
10
3,005
2,028
Property, plant and equipment
11
32,542
30,957
883
-
-
2,404
2,115
3,645
Total non-current assets
45,343
39,034
Total assets
165,656
86,553
21,698
19,705
170
-
Right-of-use assets Investment properties Intangible assets
-
LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables
12
Lease liabilities Derivative financial instruments
10
486
5,822
Provisions
14
22,802
15,634
Revenue received in advance
13
15,184
32,850
60,340
74,011
Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities
735
-
Provisions
14
12,378
7,460
Revenue received in advance
13
14,065
14,851
Derivative financial instruments
10
1,269
3,993
Total non-current liabilities
28,447
26,304
Total liabilities
88,787
100,315
Net assets/(liabilities)
76,869
(13,762)
MEMBERS’ FUNDS Hedging reserve
17(a)
1,697
(7,111)
Accumulated funds
17(b)
75,172
(6,651)
76,869
(13,762)
Total members' funds The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 June 2026
Hedging reserve $‘000
Accumulated funds $‘000
Total members’ funds $‘000
(5,046)
4,683
(363)
-
(11,334)
(11,334)
Other comprehensive income
(2,065)
-
(2,065)
Total comprehensive income for the year
(2,065)
(11,334)
(13,399)
(7,111)
(6,651)
(13,762)
Notes Balance at 1 July 2024 Deficit for the year
Balance at 30 June 2025
Total
Hedging reserve $‘000
Accumulated funds $‘000
Total members’ funds $‘000
(7,111)
(6,651)
(13,762)
-
81,823
81,823
Other comprehensive income
8,808
-
8,808
Total comprehensive income for the year
8,808
81,823
90,631
Balance at 30 June 2026
1,697
75,172
76,869
Balance at 1 July 2025 Surplus for the year
The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2026
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from spectators, media, sponsors and customers
624,994
518,316
Payments to suppliers and employees
(339,584)
(313,366)
Payments to members
(218,293)
(208,904)
Interest received
2,738
1,815
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities
69,855
(2,139)
(451)
(2,825)
Proceeds from investments Payments for investments
(20,000)
2,000 -
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities
(20,451)
(825)
Cash flows from financing activities Payment of transaction costs related to borrowings
(295)
(310)
Principal elements of lease payments
(84)
-
Loans to related parties
(3,611)
(239)
Net cash (outflow) from financing activities
(3,990)
(549)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
45,414
(3,513)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
22,108
25,621
67,522
22,108
Notes
Cash flows from investing activities Payments for plant and equipment and assets under construction
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
11
6
The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Notes to the financial statements
Contents of the notes to the financial statements Page
44
1
Summary of material accounting policies
45
2
Critical estimates, judgements and errors
49
3
Revenue
50
4
Other income
50
5
Expenses
50
6
Current assets - Cash and cash equivalents
51
7
Trade and other receivables
51
8
Investments
52
9
Current assets - Other current assets
52
10
Derivatives
52
11
Property, plant and equipment
53
12
Current liabilities - Trade and other payables
53
13
Revenue received in advance
53
14
Provisions
54
15
Non-current liabilities - Borrowings
54
16
Capital
54
17
Other reserves and accumulated funds
55
18
Remuneration of auditors
56
19
Contingencies
56
20
Commitments
56
21
Related party transactions
56
22
Events occurring after the reporting period
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CRICKET AUSTRALIA
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
1 Summary of material accounting policies This note provides a list of the material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements to the extent they have not already been disclosed in the other notes below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unlesS otherwise stated. The financial statements are for Cricket Australia. (a) Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.
(ii) Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are generally recognised in profit or loss. They are deferred in equity if they relate to qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges or are attributable to part of the net investment in a foreign operation. (c) Revenue recognition
(i) Statement of compliance
(i) International and domestic media rights
The Company does not have ‘public accountability’ as defined in AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and is therefore eligible to apply the ‘Tier 2’ reporting framework under Australian Accounting Standards.
The Company enters into agreements with broadcast partners in respect of international and domestic broadcast rights for the viewing of live and archive footage of cricket matches held in Australia. These agreements span between a period of one to seven years in length.
The financial statements comply with the recognition and measurement requirements of Australian Accounting Standards, the presentation requirements in those Standards as modified by AASB 1060 General Purpose Financial Statements - Simplified Disclosures for For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Tier 2 Entities (AASB 1060) and the disclosure requirements in AASB 1060. Accordingly, the financial statements comply with Australian Accounting Standards - Simplified Disclosures. (ii) Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the following: • certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) - measured at fair value or revalued amount (iii) New and amended standards adopted by the entity The Company has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that are mandatory for the reporting period. The applications of these standards did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. (iv) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted Certain new accounting amendments to accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2026 reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the Company. The Company’s assessment indicates that there are no new Australian Accounting standards or interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective with an expected material impact on the Company’s financial statements in the period of initial application. (b) Foreign currency translation (i) Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of each of the Company’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’).
International media rights revenue is recognised, after allowance for commission and charges, at the completion of the relevant match covered by the underlying contract. The company has provided a right to use its intellectual property to the broadcast partners where the control of the rights are transferred to the customer at the point in time a match is successfully completed (at which the customer is able to use and benefit from the licence). Domestic media rights revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the duration of a season as the Company has provided a right to access its intellectual property to the broadcast partners throughout the licence period. As the agreement provides the broadcast partners with the media rights over the term where the licence fee does not vary based on the number of matches, revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over time. (ii) Commercial sponsorships The Company enters into contracts with customers for the sponsorship of matches, series, teams and services in exchange for promoting the brand of the sponsor. Sponsorship agreements typically cover a period between one to three years. Consideration received under sponsorship agreements may be cash or value in kind goods and services (non-cash). The fair value of non-cash transactions received or expected to be received are included in the total transaction price of the agreement. Value in kind elements are typically specified in the sponsorship agreements and there is no significant judgement involved in estimating such consideration. The Company may have various performance obligations over the duration of a contract, with the overall objective of promoting and furthering the brand of the sponsor. In respect of contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the total consideration receivable to each separately identifiable performance obligation based on their relative fair values, and then recognises the allocated revenue as performance obligations are satisfied evenly over time. Revenue is therefore recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the sponsorship agreement.
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Notes to the financial statements
(iii) Match income
(d) Income tax
The Company enters into agreements with state and territory cricket associations or venues to receive a percentage of gross gate takings for all international cricket matches held in Australia. Revenue is recognised at a point in time, when each match has been played.
The Company is exempt from Australian income tax pursuant to Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
(iv) Distributions The Company recognises distributions received under its member agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC). Revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement subject to the application of a constraint on this variable consideration. Due to the variable nature of tournament revenue impacting the distribution amounts and the authorisation mechanisms in place for the approval of distributions, the Company’s ability to recognise revenue is constrained by external factors beyond the Company’s control. As such the Company has applied a full constraint in relation to variable consideration in its assessment of the revenue recognised as the Company is not able to conclude that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognised would not occur when the uncertainty is resolved (which is at the time of receipt of distributions as the distributions are at the sole discretion of the ICC board). (c) Revenue recognition (continued) (v) Grants Grant revenue is received by the Company from agreements with Government and private bodies for a range of projects and initiatives. These include both operating and capital grants. The Company assesses each grant agreement as to whether it is a donation and falls under the scope of AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities or is a contract with a customer under AASB 15. Most of the Company’s agreements are deemed enforceable and have sufficiently specific performance obligations and are therefore recognised in accordance with AASB 15. Operating grant revenue within the scope of AASB 15 is recognised over time as the distinct performance obligations set out within the grant agreement are satisfied. Capital grants are recognised progressively over time as the underlying asset is constructed. The progressive percentage costs incurred is used to recognise revenue because this most closely reflects the construction progress as costs are incurred as the works are done. Income from grants without any sufficiently specific performance obligations is recognised when the Company has an unconditional right to receive cash, which usually coincides with the receipt of cash. The Company recognises contract liabilities for consideration received in respect of unsatisfied performance obligations and reports these amounts as revenue received in advance in the statement of financial position (see note 13). Similarly, if the Company satisfies a performance obligation before it receives the consideration, the Company recognises either a contract asset, reported as accrued income, or a receivable in its statement of financial position, depending on whether something other than the passage of time is required before the consideration is due. Accrued income and receivables are subject to an impairment assessment in accordance with AASB 9.
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(e) Impairment of assets Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cashgenerating units). Non-financial assets that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting year. (f) Cash and cash equivalents For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. (g) Other loans and receivables Loans and receivables are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the reporting date which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the statement of financial position (note 7). (h) Accrued income Accrued income is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Company performs its obligations by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, accrued income is recognised for the earned consideration. Accrued income is included in trade and other receivables in the statement of financial position (note 7). (i) Financial assets (i) Trade and other receivables Receivables are recorded at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset, or where appropriate, a shorter period.
CRICKET AUSTRALIA
Notes to the financial statements
(ii) Impairment of financial assets The Company recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses of investments in debt instruments that are measured at amortised cost. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition of the respective financial instrument. The Company always recognises lifetime expected credit losses (ECL) for trade receivables. The ECL on this financial asset is estimated using a provision matrix based on the Company’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtors, general economic conditions and an assessment of both the current as well as forecast direction of conditions at the reporting date, including time value of money where applicable. For all other financial instruments, the Company recognises lifetime ECL when there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. However, if the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measure the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to 12-month ECL. Lifetime ECL represents the expected credit losses that will result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. In contrast, 12-month ECL represents the portion of lifetime ECL that is expected to result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date. (j) Derivatives and hedging activities Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into, and they are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Company designates certain derivatives as hedges of a particular risk associated with the cash flows of recognised assets and liabilities and highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). At inception of the hedge relationship, the Company documents the economic relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items including whether changes in the cash flows of the hedging instruments are expected to offset changes in the cash flows of hedged items. The Company documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking its hedge transactions. Movements in the hedging reserve in member funds’ equity are shown in note 17. The full fair value of a hedging derivative is classified as a non-current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedged item is more than 12 months; it is classified as a current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedged item is less than 12 months. Trading derivatives are classified as a current asset or liability. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in equity in the hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in statement of comprehensive income within other income or other expense.
For the year ended 30 June 2026
Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the statement of comprehensive income in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss (for instance when the forecast media income that is hedged takes place). When a hedging instrument expires, or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative deferred gain or loss and deferred costs of hedging in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. When the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the statement of comprehensive income. (k) Property, plant and equipment Freehold land is carried at cost and is not depreciated. Property, plant and equipment (excluding freehold land) is stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the diminishing value basis to allocate the cost or revalued amounts of the assets, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter lease term as follows: • Buildings 2.5% • Plant and equipment 20% - 30% • Leasehold improvements 20% • Freehold improvements 20% The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting year. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (note 1(e)). Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in profit or loss. When revalued assets are sold, it is Company policy to transfer any amounts included in other reserves in respect of those assets to retained earnings. (l) Intangible assets Assets that are identifiable as non-monetary without physical substance are recognised as intangible assets. The Company estimates the useful life of the internally generated software to be 5 years based on the expected technical obsolescence of such assets. However, the actual useful life may be shorter or longer than 5 years, depending on future technological innovations.
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Notes to the financial statements
(m) Trade and other payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. (n) Provisions Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and make good obligations are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations might be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense. (o) Employee benefits (i) Short-term obligations Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liability for annual leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables. (ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations The liabilities for long service leave and annual leave that are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period of highquality corporate bonds with terms and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
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The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur. (iii) Player payments adjustments A liability is recognised and is measured as the expected future payments to be made to players in relation to entitlements arising for service up to balance date, determined in accordance with the 2023-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The player payment adjustment in any relevant contract year will represent any shortfall in the Player Payments Pool (PPP) that has arisen due to actual Australian Cricket Revenue (ACR) exceeding the Australian Cricket Revenue Estimate, less any excess in the PPP that has arisen in any relevant contract year due to the ACR Estimate exceeding actual ACR. (p) Funding to members Funding payments are made to the Members of the Company to support ongoing operations including state player payments and game development. Funding payments are recognised as an expense to the extent that payment is required by virtue of the By Laws. Clause 3 of the By Laws of the Company permits the funding from time to time of surplus funds (over and above the obligations under the By Laws) provided it is for the purposes of promoting and developing the game of cricket. Such discretionary funding payments are recognised directly as adjustments against accumulated funds. (q) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flows. (r) Rounding of amounts The company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Legislative Instrument 2016/191, relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the financial statements. Amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off in accordance with the instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.
CRICKET AUSTRALIA
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
2 Critical estimates, judgements and errors The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Company’s accounting policies. (a) Critical accounting estimates and assumptions The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. (i) Provision for Employee Entitlements – Player payment adjustments The Company recognises a provision for the expected longterm obligations arising under a revenue share agreement with the Australian Cricketers’ Association. To the extent that actual revenue varies from current forecasts over the agreed term, the ultimate amount payable will vary. Refer note 14 for further details. (ii) Distributions from the International Cricket Council (ICC) The Company is entitled to funding from the International Cricket Council (‘ICC’) as part of its member agreement. Due to the variability of the distributions, the Company has applied a full constraint in relation to the consideration received as the Company is not able to conclude that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognised would not occur when the uncertainty is resolved (which is at the time of receipt of distributions as the distributions are at the sole discretion of the ICC board).
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
3 Revenue 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Media, broadcasting & marketing
358,769
283,065
Commercial sponsorship
99,928
69,918
Match Income
86,494
47,137
Distributions
40,980
41,266
Grants
4,512
5,500
Other revenue
7,583
6,801
Total revenue
598,266
453,687
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Rental income
86
50
Interest income
2,737
1,815
2,823
1,865
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
1,247
964
107
-
-
23
1,354
987
Software
1,530
1,582
Total amortisation
1,530
1,582
Total depreciation and amortisation
2,884
2,569
Employee benefits expenses (including Cricket Australia player payments)
140,766
126,606
State player payments
71,662
68,973
4 Other income
5 Expenses The net result includes the following specific items:
Depreciation Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Investment properties Total depreciation
Amortisation
Employee benefits expenses
Employee benefit expense includes MOU related adjustments to the player payment
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
6 Current assets - Cash and cash equivalents 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Current assets Cash at hand
55,361
19,682
Interest bearing deposits
12,000
2,000
161
426
67,522
22,108
Restricted cash - Government Grants *
* The cash and cash equivalents disclosed above and in the statement of cash flows include $161,000 (2025: $426,000) of restricted cash held for government grants. These funds are not available for general use.
7 Trade and other receivables 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Current Trade receivables
10,185
8,813
Loss allowance
(1,783)
(1,198)
8,402
7,615
-
2,000
Other receivables
2,227
1,093
Accrued income
8,842
3,820
19,471
14,528
Non-current Loans to related parties
2,725
-
Other receivables
4,073
-
Loans to related parties
6,798
(a) Receivables due from Members and other related parties As at 30 June 2026, trade and other receivables include amounts receivable from Members of $16,847,918 (2025: $6,753,212) and amounts from other related parties of $725,469 (2025: nil). As at 30 June 2026, loans to members and other related parties include: • a strategic loan made to Cricket Tasmania of $2,000,000 due in full by 30 June 2028 (2025: $2,000,000). • a loan arrangement with an associate member with a repayment date of 31 August 2032. Due to the current financial position of the associate member, Cricket Australia has fully impaired the amounts receivable from the associate member as at 30 June 2026. This impairment will be reviewed annually and reassessed based on the associate member’s financial capacity to make repayments in future years. • a loan arrangement has been entered into with T20 World Cup 2028 Ltd with a current drawdown balance of $725,469 due in full by 30 June 2029 (2025: $nil). These loan arrangements are interest free with the respective parties.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
8 Investments Investments include term deposits with original maturities exceeding three months, which are not classified as cash and cash equivalents.
Investments
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
20,000
-
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
9,069
6,297
9,069
6,297
9 Current assets - Other current assets
Prepayments
10 Derivatives The Company has the following derivative financial instruments in the following line items in the statement of financial position: 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Current assets Forward foreign exchange contracts
447
393
Purchased foreign exchange options
-
283
Total current derivative financial instrument assets
447
676
Non-current assets Investments -Forward FX Contracts - Non-Current
3,005
742
-
1,286
Total non-current derivative financial instrument assets
3,005
2,028
Current liabilities Forward foreign exchange contracts
(486)
(5,539)
Purchased foreign exchange options
-
(283)
Total current derivative financial instrument liabilities
(486)
(5,822)
Non-current liabilities Forward foreign exchange contracts
(1,269)
(3,433)
Purchased foreign exchange options
-
(560)
(1,269)
(3,993)
Purchased foreign exchange options
Total non-current derivative financial instrument liabilities
In the year ended 30 June 2026, there was no unrealised gain/loss (2025: nil) in forward exchange contracts transferred to the statement of comprehensive income. From time to time, the Company enters into derivative financial instrument contracts to mitigate foreign exchange risk in respect to overseas revenues in accordance with the Company’s financial risk management policies. The Company has assessed the contracts for hedge effectiveness with the deferred gain in relation to those contracts assessed as effective hedges recognised in the hedging reserve at balance date, in accordance with accounting policy 1(j). The contracts are timed to mature when revenues are due to be received and are treated as cash flow hedges.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
11 Property, plant and equipment Freehold land $‘000
Buildings $‘000
Freehold Improvements $‘000
Office and computer equipment $’000
Assets under construction $’000
Total $’000
8,756
18,994
114
2,943
150
30,957
Additions
-
109
-
342
-
451
Disposals
-
-
-
(23)
-
(23)
Transfers
1,500
922
-
132
(150)
2,404
-
(504)
(23)
(720)
-
(1,247)
Closing net book amount
10,256
19,521
91
2,674
At 30 June 2026 Cost
10,256
27,951
4,351
8,210
-
50,768
-
(8,430)
(4,260)
(5,536)
-
(18,226)
10,256
19,521
91
2,674
-
32,542
Non-current
Year ended 30 June 2026 Opening net book amount
Depreciation charge
Accumulated depreciation Net book amount
32,542
An investment property was transferred to Property, plant and equipment within the financial year given it is now occupied by Cricket Australia.
12 Current liabilities - Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
21,698
19,705
As at 30 June 2026, trade and other payables include amounts due to Members of $3,153,042 (2025: $1,832,367).
13 Revenue received in advance 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Current Media rights, sponsorship, grants and other
15,184
32,850
Non-current Media rights, sponsorship, grants and other
14,065
14,851
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
14 Provisions 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Current Annual Leave
4,438
4,331
Long service leave
3,620
2,857
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Cricket Grassroots Fund
1,953
1,950
Other provisions*
12,785
6,469
22,802
15,634
Non-current Long service leave
455
395
Umpires' Retirement Benefits Scheme (URBS) entitlements
250
276
Cricket Grassroots Fund
2,069
3,925
Provisions - Player Payments Pool - Non Current**
9,604
435
-
2,429
12,378
7,460
Provision for player payments
Other Provisions
*The Company is involved in a number of legal and commercial matters arising in the ordinary course of operations. The Company has recognised provisions where appropriate and disclosed contingent liabilities where material. Further information regarding the nature, potential financial effect and status of certain matters has not been disclosed given the proceedings and negotiations are ongoing. Certain legal matters fall under the Company’s insurance coverage. Any costs associated with those particular matters are expected to be fully reimbursed. **The Company entered into an arrangement with the Australian Cricketers' Association which entitles professional cricketers to a certain share of Australian Cricket Revenue (ACR) as part of a five year agreement to 30 June 2028, with settlement expected in October 2028. This share consists of a guaranteed percentage plus a performance percentage. A provision for player payments based on reported ACR is recognised at 30 June 2026.
15 Non-current liabilities - Borrowings
Secured Bank loan
The Company has a Facility Agreement with National Australia Bank for $70m until 30 June 2030.
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2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
-
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
16 Capital The Company is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. Under its constitution, the liability of Members is limited to $1,000 per Member and the Board cannot declare a dividend to Members, however grants may be made in accordance with the By Laws.
17 Other reserves and accumulated funds (a) Other reserves (i) Nature and purpose of other reserves It is the policy of the Company to enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage the foreign currency risk anticipated with media rights revenue and ICC member distributions out to 2030. Basis adjustments are made to the initial carrying amounts when the anticipated purchases take place. The Group has entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk arising from contracted and anticipated future transactions. The revenue will be recognised over the next 5 financial years, at which time the amount deferred in equity will be reclassified to profit or loss. 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
1,697
(7,111)
Opening balance
(7,111)
(5,046)
Revaluation
5,984
3,107
Transfer to net surplus/(deficit)
2,824
(5,172)
Balance 30 June
1,697
(7,111)
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
Balance 1 July
(6,651)
4,683
Net surplus/(deficit) for the year
81,823
(11,334)
Balance 30 June
75,172
(6,651)
Hedging reserve Movements: Hedging reserve
The hedging reserve is used to record the deferred gains or losses on effective cash flows as described in note 1(j). (b) Accumulated funds Movements in accumulated funds were as follows:
Funding paid to Members has been recognised in accordance with the accounting policy disclosed in note 1(p).
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2026
18 Remuneration of auditors During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of Cricket Australia, its related practices and non-related audit firms: (i) Audit and other assurance services 2026 $
2025 $
Audit and review of financial reports
150,000
144,500
Other assurance and agreed-upon procedures under other legislation or contractual arrangements
28,000
20,000
Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services
178,000
164,500
Other services - tax compliance
143,153
110,827
Other services - feasibility study
325,398
53,903
Total remuneration for other services
468,551
164,730
(ii) Other services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu are the auditors of Cricket Australia. The Other Services - tax compliance, were provided by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLP, India. The Other Services - feasibility study, were provided by Deloitte SRT Pty Ltd.
19 Contingencies The Company had no contingent liabilities at 30 June 2026 (2025: nil).
20 Commitments Capital commitments The Company had no capital commitments contracted at 30 June 2026 (2025: nil).
21 Related party transactions (a) Directors The names of each person who were Directors of the Company at any time during the financial year are as follows: M B Baird AO, V A Guthrie AO, S Adam-Gedge, R J Freudenstein, J R Orchard, L J Henderson, D L Maddocks, G J Rowell, C Smith, D C Boon (b) Key management personnel compensation
Aggregate key management personnel compensation
2026 $
2025 $
3,222,233
3,614,000
(c) Payments to and from Members & other related parties In accordance with the Company’s By-Laws, payments are made to Members to fund the fulfilment of strategic objectives across Australian Cricket. The levels of funding to Members are set-out per the funding agreements. Additional funding, is provided in recognition of profits Members would have generated from individual activities.
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Notes to the financial statements
Funding from current earnings Strategic Funding
State Player Payments
For the year ended 30 June 2026
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
122,961
117,114
3,825
3,825
126,786
120,939
2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
71,662
68,973
The Company undertook transactions with each of the Members during the year in the normal course of business. As at 30 June 2026, the Company has forecasted that it will provide funding to Members in the 2026-27 financial year of $204,241,546 (2025: $198,494,905). 2026 $‘000
2025 $‘000
16,848
6,753
Amounts payable to Members at balance date
3,153
1,832
Amounts receivable from T20 World Cup 2028 Ltd at balance date
725
-
Amounts receivable from Members at balance date
22 Events occurring after the reporting period On 7 September 2026, the Cricket Australia Board agreed to take a step toward bringing private investment into the Big Bash Leagues, beginning with the launch of a sales process for the Melbourne Renegades. This has no impact on the financial statements presented. No other matter or circumstance has occurred subsequent to year end that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company or economic entity in subsequent financial years.
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Directors’ declaration
In the Directors’ opinion: (a) the financial statements and notes set out on pages 8 to 27 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, and (ii) g iving a true and fair view of the entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2026 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date, and (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable, This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Adam-Gedge
M B Baird AO
Director Melbourne
Director Melbourne
10 September 2026
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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ABN 74 490 121 060 477 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 GPO Box 78 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel: +61 (0) 3 9671 7000 Fax: +61 (0) 3 9671 7001 www.deloitte.com.au
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Cricket Australia Report on the audit of the financial report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Cricket Australia (the “Company”) which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2026, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including material accounting policy information and other explanatory information and the directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: • Giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2026 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and • Complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Simplified Disclosures and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) issued by the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board Limited (the Code) that are relevant to audits of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Other information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2026, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Member of Deloitte Asia Pacific Limited and the Deloitte organisation.
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In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report The directors of the Company are responsible: •
For the preparation of the financial report in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Simplified Disclosures; and
•
For such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company, and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
Anneke du Toit Partner Chartered Accountants Melbourne, 10 September 2026
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