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The Cricketer Guide to Touring 2024: Plan your next cricketing adventure

Cricket tours provide a unique opportunity for players to immerse themselves in the game without distraction of everyday life

The Cricketer presents its Touring Special 2024 to help you plan your perfect pre-season for your club or school.

Cricket tours provide a wonderful finishing school for players, who inevitably come back more experienced, confident and worldly wise, both on and off the field.

In this guide we speak to former professional players, touring operators and host destinations to discover magic of touring and how these unique experiences can ignite a lifelong love of the game.

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We were fortunate to have first travelled on the Australian Cricket Tour of the West Indies 1995 when the two 'big-boys' of world cricket still played 4 Test Matches, in four of the region's 5 Test nations.

30 years on, we hope to play 3 Tests from a lottery of 10 test nations, along with 6 white ball games. It's impossible to guess where we'll play but hope for Barbados , Antigua , St Kitts ,  St Lucia , St Vincent, Grenada , and Dominica .

The tiny proud nations filled with gorgeous beaches, swooping palms, awesome seafood, beach parties, rum shacks & catamaran day trips. Rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, and sugarcane plantations (that create each island's signature rum) are perfect backdrops for  West Indies Cricket Tours  filled with music, passion, and love for the game.

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026

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Australian ODI Cricket Tour To Pakistan 2026

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Australian Cricket Tour To Bangladesh 2026

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Brief History Of Veterans Cricket in Australia

The first game of Over 60s cricket in the world was played at Hurlington Park, Brighton, Victoria in January 2003. In England Veterans cricket for players aged over 50 years has been played in several counties since the mid 1980’s.

The inaugural Australian interstate over 60s carnival was held in Canberra in November 2006 at the ANU grounds, although this initial carnival was very much an adhoc affair. Teams from the ACT, Tasmania, NSW and Victoria competed. From this modest beginning 9 teams contested the first official National Championship held in Melbourne in November 2007.

As a prelude to the 2008 Championships, also held in Melbourne, an ‘Australian XI’ was selected to play a ‘Test’ against a touring England over 60 team at Hogden-Meckiff Oval in Mentone. Former Test Bowler, Geoff Dymock, captained the Australian team with former Test fast bowler, Ian Meckiff, tossing the coin to start the game. Two ACT players, Ron Axelby and Mike Gallagher played for the Australian team.

Following the Canberra Championships held in November 2010, the first Official Australian Over 60s team was selected to tour the UK in August 2011 and play a series of games against County over 60 teams as well as 2 ‘Test matches’ against the England over 60s team and a ‘Test’ against the Welsh National team. Ron Axelby from the ACT was selected to Captain the Australian team. The touring team was sanctioned by Cricket Australia who also provided caps and shirts.

The touring team was: Ron Axelby (Capt, ACT), Denis Axelby (ACT), John Bell (VC, QLD), Colin Cooke (QLD), Ross Chapman (QLD), Rob Agg (VIC), Arthur Pritchard (VIC), Allan Reid (SA), Chris Tobin (SA), Brian Breakspear (NSW), Doug Truman (NSW), Mike Gandy (TAS), Ian Frazer (TAS), and Ken Last (TAS). Rob Wilson from Victoria was team Manager. John Bell and Colin Cooke had played first class cricket with the QLD Sheffield team.

In November 2011, an England Over 60s team played two ‘Test matches’ against an Australian Eleven at Manly Oval in Sydney. The Australian team included ACT players, Ron Axelby (Capt), Denis Axelby, Tony Paterson, Peter Howes and Mike Gallagher. The first ‘Test’ was a very closely fought match which ended in a tie, a first for over 60s cricket. A ‘Test’ match was also played during the rest day at the Australian Championships in Armidale. Ron Axelby and Neil Bulger were selected in Australian team which lost a very close and hard fought match. Neil Bulger was named man of the match. In July 2012 an Australian Over 60s team toured the UK and played a series of matches against County teams and 4 Test matches. The Australian team included Tony Paterson and Paul Cullen from the ACT over 60s.

In Feb 2013 an Australian team toured New Zealand in an effort to promote Over 60s cricket in that Country, ACT players, Denis Axelby, Tony Paterson and Peter Howes were selected in the Australian Team. In Feb 2014 an Australian team undertook a promotional tour of South Africa. Denis Axelby and Paul Cullen were members of the Australia team.

In June 2015, an Australian Over 60s team returned to the UK to play 14 Games against English County teams, a ‘Test against Wales and a 3 Test series against the English Over 60s team. Three ACT players were selected in the Australia team, Murray Harrison (Vice Capt), Jim Martin and John Dedman. The team won the series 2-1 to become the first Australian Over 60s team to beat the English team in a Test match after 10 previous attempts.

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Taylor Swift Adds 3 Opening Acts to London Eras Tour Shows: 'I Chose Artists Whose Music I Love Listening to'

On Monday, May 27, the pop megastar announced that she would be adding three opening acts to her Wembley Stadium shows in June

The Eras Tour just got even better!

On Monday, May 27, Taylor Swift announced on her Instagram Stories that she would be adding three opening acts to her Wembley Stadium Eras Tour shows in London — Mette on Friday, June 21, Griff on Saturday, June 22 and Benson Boone on Sunday, June 23.

"I just found out Fortnight is #1 on the UK airplay chart!!!!" the "Cruel Summer" artist, 34, said alongside an Eras Tour poster. "Thought this might be a fun time to announce the first group of opening acts I'll be adding to the London shows, going on before Paramore . I chose artists whose music I love listening to, and I can't wait for them to add an extra jolt of excitement to our shows."

Related: Taylor Swift Pens Heartfelt Note to Portugal After 2 Sold-Out Eras Tour Shows in Lisbon: 'Muito Obrigada'

Her new opening acts all replied to the news with excitement on social media.

"It’s a new ERA for ya girl… Opening the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” on June 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. Thank you @taylorswift13 - Never been so excited in my entire life!!! #TSTheErasTour ," wrote the "DARLING DRIVE" artist, 32, on social media alongside the tour poster.

The "Vertigo" performer, 23, shared a photo of the tour poster and a shot of her and Swift eating French fries together at the 2021 BRITs on social media : "TAYLOR SWIFT HAS INVITED ME ON THE ERAS TOUR!!!!!! 8 yr old me who had fearless on repeat wouldn’t believe this. So unbelievably grateful to Taylor for all the love she’s shown me and my music. See you at Wembley on June 22nd. Ly 📷 📷 📷 #TSTheErasTour ."

Swift previously gave Griff a shout-out in September 2023 on her Instagram Story, writing “Damn Griff I love this one,” as she shared her single "Vertigo."

“Her popping up the other week and posting ‘Vertigo’ is the most crazy thing because it's like — she never posts and she really doesn't have to do that. So it's really kind of her to be so generous with promoting that,” she told PEOPLE. “It's really cool.”

After she saw the post, Griff thought “What the f---?” and then, “How do I even thank her?”

The "Miss Me Too" singer said that while they don't "have a constant point of contact," Swift has become "this fairy godmother that pops up and makes things amazing for me."

The "Slow It Down" musician, 21, reshared the 14-time Grammy winner's Instagram Stories with the caption, "@taylorswift so excited to be a part of the show thank you for having me 😭❤️."

Related: Griff Talks Writing Vertigo Vol. 1 and the Special Shoutout from Her 'Fairy Godmother' Taylor Swift (Exclusive)

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Swift is currently in the midst of the European leg of her Eras Tour, where she performed in Paris, Stockholm and Lisbon.

Next, she'll be performing in Madrid before heading to the U.K. and Dublin in late June.

Swift plays Wembley for eight shows in London: June 21 to June 23 and Aug. 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20.

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John Stamos and Beach Boys tour 2024: How to get tickets and see them perform live on 16 dates

• Updated: May. 28, 2024, 9:27 a.m. |
• Published: May. 23, 2024, 3:05 p.m.

John Stamos will perform a handful of concerts with the Beach Boys this summer, including one show in New Jersey. Photo by Pat Kudej

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The Beach Boys are about to have a “Full House” at every concert after announcing this very special tour guest.

John Stamos is set to hit the road with the Beach Boys for 16 shows during their “Endless Summer Gold” tour, which began on Feb. 21 in Honolulu and will wrap up on Sept. 23 in Nashville .

Not every city will get a John Stamos appearance, but thankfully for us, New Jersey is one of the lucky ones.

Stamos and the Beach Boys will perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on June 1 .

John Stamos expressed his excitement about joining the Beach Boys as a special guest in a recent Instagram post .

This is not the first time the ‘90s icon has hit the live stage with the band. Stamos has appeared on multiple tours with the California group, including an appearance at Stagecoach Music Festival alongside the Beach Boys last month.

The Beach Boys also will perform at Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, N.J. on June 22 .

This summer tour is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album “Endless Summer,” which they released in 1974.

Tickets are currently available to the public to purchase on sites, such as Vivid Seats , StubHub , TicketCity , SeatGeek and Ticketmaster .

The cheapest ticket we could find for their New Jersey show, before fees, is $30 on Vivid Seats .

First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 by entering promo code NJ20 at checkout.

A complete list of the Beach Boys’ tour dates is available here .

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The Beach Boys is not the only rock band heading out on tour.

Here are a few more upcoming tours you won’t want to miss: Dave Matthews Band , Third Eye Blind , Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Rolling Stones .

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Murphy Introduces Camp Lejeune Justice Corrections Act to Streamline Implementation

Washington, D.C.  — Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), introduced legislation to remove barriers in the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. These barriers prohibit veterans from securing benefits that they are entitled to.  “The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was established to rectify the injustices our veterans faced and streamline their access to rightful claims,”    said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. “However, many still struggle to benefit due to unforeseen obstacles. I am committed to ensuring that the brave men and women who served our nation, along with their families and civilian workers, receive the justice they deserve after enduring exposure to contaminated water. These updates will help alleviate the backlog of cases, ensuring timely resolution and closure for all that have been affected.” “I am honored to join Congressman Greg Murphy in introducing this urgently needed legislation to bring justice to Camp Lejeune veterans across the country,”    said Congresswoman Deborah Ross. “Our brave veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country and should never face barriers to accessing the justice they deserve after exposure to toxic water during their time stationed at Camp Lejeune. Included in the historic PACT Act, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has enabled these veterans to finally seek damages in court. The legislation we are introducing today will make needed reforms to ensure that veterans nationwide do not face financial or logistical barriers to pursuing the long-overdue remedies they are owed.” Background Enacted in 2022 as part of the PACT Act, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows veterans and civilians to file tort claims against the U.S. government for damages related to harm caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. This bill addresses unforeseen consequences of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act by clarifying the right to jury trials, capping attorneys' fees, and expanding jurisdiction to alleviate the backlog of cases. Cosponsors Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Don Davis (NC-01), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), David Rouzer (NC-07), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Laurel Lee (FL-15) Supporters Special Operations Association of America  Fleet Reserve Association