Which governing body was earlier known as the Australian Cricket Board?
a. PCB
b. Cricket Australia
c. BCCI
Answers
Cricket Australia was earlier known as the Australian Cricket Board.
Extra Information :
In the year of 1905, "Australian Board of Control for International Cricket" was formed and currently that board is known as Cricket Australia. Like BBCI (Board for Cricket Control in India), CA is also affiliated to ICC (International Cricket Council).
Names transformation time periods :
• Australian Board of Control for International Cricket (1905–1973)
• Australian Cricket Board (1973–2003)
• Cricket Australia (2003 – present)
Cricket Australia offers with various medals and trophies for the best players in the game for both men and women. They also show great respect by adding former masters of the game in Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
The great Sir Donald Bradman became it's chairman from 1960 to 1963 and again from 1969 to 1972. Currently Earl Eddings is the chairman.
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Cricket Australia (CA), formerly known as the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for professional and amateur cricket in Australia. It was originally formed in 1905 as the 'Australian Board of Control for International Cricket'. It is incorporated as an Australian Public Company, limited by guarantee.[3]
Cricket Australia
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Sport
Cricket
Jurisdiction
National
Abbreviation
CA
Founded
1905
Affiliation
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Headquarters
Jolimont, Melbourne, Australia
Chairman
Earl Eddings (Acting)
Chairperson
Cooper Rowe
Chief Exec
Kevin Roberts
Men's coach
Justin Langer
Women's coach
Matthew Mott
Operating income
Increase $99 million (2015 profit)[1]
Sponsor
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