<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Victorian Elite Cricket League — News</title><description>News from the Victorian Elite Cricket League: junior turf T20 cricket in Melbourne, the franchises, try-outs and the High Performance International Pathway.</description><link>https://vecl.au</link><language>en-au</language><item><title>VECL Try-Outs Explained: Who Can Try Out, What Happens, What to Bring</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-try-outs-explained-who-can-try-out-and-what-to-bring</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-try-outs-explained-who-can-try-out-and-what-to-bring</guid><description>The November try-outs pick both the December junior franchises and the HPIP camp squad. Who can come, what happens on the night, what to bring, and what happens afterwards.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>What VECL Is, and How the Junior Franchises Work</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/what-is-vecl-how-the-junior-franchises-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/what-is-vecl-how-the-junior-franchises-work</guid><description>A plain guide for Melbourne cricket families: what the Victorian Elite Cricket League is, how the three franchises are picked, and how a player gets into the league.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>A New Era for VECL: Andrew Walton Named Director, the KIOC Pathway Opens, and Trials Are Set</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/a-new-era-for-vecl-hpip-information-session-and-trials</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/a-new-era-for-vecl-hpip-information-session-and-trials</guid><description>Andrew Walton joins as Director of the league and of the High Performance International Pathway, built with the Karnataka Institute of Cricket. George Shaw is Head Coach of the Western Falcons. Hear it all at a free online session on 18 October, then trial on 4 or 9 November.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>One League. Two Countries. Your Opportunity.</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/one-league-two-countries-your-opportunity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/one-league-two-countries-your-opportunity</guid><description>Team selections open in Chennai and Melbourne: VECL Chennai&apos;s first season runs on Sundays from January to April 2027, with selection days on 6 and 13 December.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>International</category></item><item><title>VECL Comes to Chennai — And the Pathway Runs Both Ways</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-comes-to-chennai-and-the-pathway-runs-both-ways</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-comes-to-chennai-and-the-pathway-runs-both-ways</guid><description>VECL&apos;s first season in Chennai begins in January 2027 — four clubs, a season of Sundays, and a route between Melbourne and Chennai that runs both ways.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>International</category></item><item><title>Elite Cricket Group Five Years | VECL Next Innings</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/five-years-of-elite-the-next-innings-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/five-years-of-elite-the-next-innings-begins</guid><description>Elite Cricket Academy turns five: three centres, a new booking platform, and what the next chapter means for the Victorian Elite Cricket League.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - VECL JT20 Championship July 2026 — First List of Selected Players</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-vecl-jt20-championship-july-2026-first-list-of-selected-players</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-vecl-jt20-championship-july-2026-first-list-of-selected-players</guid><description>The first list of players selected for the VECL JT20 Under-12 Championship in July 2026.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Meet the Selection Panel for the VECL JT20 Team Selections!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/meet-the-selection-panel-for-the-vecl-jt20-tryouts</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/meet-the-selection-panel-for-the-vecl-jt20-tryouts</guid><description>The four selectors who assessed players at the VECL JT20 team selections in June 2026, and what they looked for.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>VECL JT20 12 &amp; Under Trials | Melbourne Junior T20 Cricket</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-jt20-12-under-championship-trials</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-jt20-12-under-championship-trials</guid><description>Trials for the JT20 12 &amp; Under Championship opened in June 2026, after the league&apos;s awards night in Melbourne.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Important Update - VECL JT20 Championship for 12 &amp; Under players June - July 2026</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-update-vecl-jt20-championship-for-12-under-players-june-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-update-vecl-jt20-championship-for-12-under-players-june-july-2026</guid><description>The schedule for the JT20 12 &amp; Under Championship 2026: team selections in June and matches in July.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Celebrating 5 Years of the Elite Journey</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/celebrating-5-years-of-the-elite-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/celebrating-5-years-of-the-elite-journey</guid><description>Five years of Elite Cricket Academy — from one coaching academy to the cricket ecosystem behind the league.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Celebrating Excellence – VECL Awards Ceremony 2026</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/celebrating-excellence-vecl-awards-ceremony-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/celebrating-excellence-vecl-awards-ceremony-2026</guid><description>The young cricketers recognised at the VECL Awards Ceremony 2026 for their performances in the December 2025 and March 2026 tournaments.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>VECL Indoor Cricket — Winter 2026 is Now Open</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-indoor-cricket-winter-2026-is-now-open</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-indoor-cricket-winter-2026-is-now-open</guid><description>VECL&apos;s first indoor tournament, Winter 2026, at Pakenham: senior men&apos;s 8-a-side and junior 6-a-side for boys and girls aged 8 to 15.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Countdown to the Exciting VECL JT20 Championship for 8 to 12 Year Olds in June 2026</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/countdown-to-the-exciting-vecl-jt20-championship-for-8-to-12-year-olds-in-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/countdown-to-the-exciting-vecl-jt20-championship-for-8-to-12-year-olds-in-june-2026</guid><description>Dates were set for the VECL JT20 Championship for 8 to 12 year olds in June 2026.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>🏏 Your Pathway to Premier Cricket Starts Here</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/your-pathway-to-premier-cricket-starts-here</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/your-pathway-to-premier-cricket-starts-here</guid><description>For players aiming at Premier or representative cricket: why structure, coaching and the right competitive environment matter.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Exciting Highlights from Day Two of VECL March 2026 Thrilling Games Recap</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/exciting-highlights-from-day-two-of-vecl-march-2026-thrilling-games-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/exciting-highlights-from-day-two-of-vecl-march-2026-thrilling-games-recap</guid><description>Day two of the VECL March 2026 tournament: a recap of the three matches played on 15 March.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>🏆 VECL JT20 League Awards Ceremony May 2026 🏆</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-jt20-league-awards-ceremony-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-jt20-league-awards-ceremony-may-2026</guid><description>An invitation to the VECL JT20 League Awards Ceremony in May 2026, celebrating the December 2025 and March 2026 tournaments.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>VECL March 2026 Tournament Official Second list of Player Selection Announcement!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-march-2026-tournament-official-second-list-of-player-selection-announcement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-march-2026-tournament-official-second-list-of-player-selection-announcement</guid><description>The second list of players selected and enrolled for the VECL March 2026 tournament.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>VECL March 2026 Tournament Official First list of Player Selection Announcement!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-march-2026-tournament-official-first-list-of-player-selection-announcement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-march-2026-tournament-official-first-list-of-player-selection-announcement</guid><description>The first list of players selected and enrolled for the VECL March 2026 tournament.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Important updates from VECL for March and Winter Tournaments!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-updates-from-vecl-for-march-and-winter-tournaments</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-updates-from-vecl-for-march-and-winter-tournaments</guid><description>The March 2026 JT20 schedule, with the tournament starting on 14 March, and an update on the winter competition.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Important Information - VECL March 2026 Tournament Schedule</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-information-vecl-march-2026-tournament-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-information-vecl-march-2026-tournament-schedule</guid><description>Team selection details and the schedule for the VECL March 2026 tournament.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Join the Victorian Elite Cricket League: Your Pathway to Cricket Greatness!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/join-the-victorian-elite-cricket-league-your-pathway-to-cricket-greatness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/join-the-victorian-elite-cricket-league-your-pathway-to-cricket-greatness</guid><description>What the Victorian Elite Cricket League offers a player who wants to take their cricket to the next level.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Finding the Best Local Junior Cricket Training Academy</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/finding-the-best-local-junior-cricket-training-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/finding-the-best-local-junior-cricket-training-academy</guid><description>A parent&apos;s guide to choosing a junior cricket training academy: coaching, facilities, competition and pathway.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Celebrating the First Round Award Winners of VECL JT20 Dec 2025 Edition</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/celebrating-the-first-round-award-winners-of-vecl-jt20-dec-2025-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/celebrating-the-first-round-award-winners-of-vecl-jt20-dec-2025-edition</guid><description>The first-round award winners from the VECL JT20 December 2025 tournament.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Workshop and Meet-and-Greet Announcement!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/workshop-and-meet-and-greet-announcement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/workshop-and-meet-and-greet-announcement</guid><description>A free batting workshop and meet-and-greet for retained players, held on 9 March 2026.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Registrations open for March 2026 Team Selections</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-registrations-open-for-march-2026-team-selections</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-registrations-open-for-march-2026-team-selections</guid><description>Registrations opened for team selections for the VECL March 2026 tournament on turf.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>A Heartfelt Thank You from VECL Cricket Tournament</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-vecl</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-vecl</guid><description>Thank you to the players, families, coaches and officials of the VECL JT20 December 2025 tournament.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>VECL Completes Team Trials and Moves Forward with December 2025 JT20 Cricket Tournament Enrolments</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-completes-team-trials-and-moves-forward-with-december-2025-jt20-cricket-tournament-enrolments</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-completes-team-trials-and-moves-forward-with-december-2025-jt20-cricket-tournament-enrolments</guid><description>Team trials for the December 2025 JT20 tournament were completed and enrolments began.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Completion of Enrolment for retained Players - What This Means for Our Team</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/completion-of-enrolment-for-retained-players-what-this-means-for-our-team</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/completion-of-enrolment-for-retained-players-what-this-means-for-our-team</guid><description>The second and final round of retained players completed enrolment for the December 2025 tournament.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Important Announcement - First round of retained players have completed their enrolments and ready to go!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-first-round-of-retained-players-have-completed-their-enrolments-and-ready-t</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-first-round-of-retained-players-have-completed-their-enrolments-and-ready-t</guid><description>The first round of retained players completed enrolment for the December 2025 VECL Championship.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Important Information - VECL Team Selection Schedule and details</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-information-vecl-team-selection-schedule-and-details</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-information-vecl-team-selection-schedule-and-details</guid><description>Team selection schedule and details for the next VECL tournament.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Important Announcement: VECL Junior T20 Cricket League Schedule!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-vecl-junior-t20-cricket-league-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-vecl-junior-t20-cricket-league-schedule</guid><description>The schedule for the VECL Junior T20 league was released.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - VECL JT20 Launched in India</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-vecl-jt20-launched-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-vecl-jt20-launched-in-india</guid><description>VECL announced its launch in India, bringing the league&apos;s format to young Indian cricketers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>International</category></item><item><title>Unveiling the VECL Exclusive App: Your Ultimate Companion for Live T20 Cricket Insights</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-vecl-exclusive-app-your-ultimate-companion-for-live-t20-cricket-insights</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-vecl-exclusive-app-your-ultimate-companion-for-live-t20-cricket-insights</guid><description>The VECL app: live scores, player statistics, leaderboards and match history, on iOS and Android.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Preparing for Success: VECL preseason workshop exclusive for current players!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/preparing-for-success-vecl-preseason-workshop-exclusive-for-current-players</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/preparing-for-success-vecl-preseason-workshop-exclusive-for-current-players</guid><description>A preseason workshop for current VECL players ahead of the December 2025 tournament.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Registrations open for December 2025 Team Selections</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-registrations-open-for-december-2025-team-selections</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-registrations-open-for-december-2025-team-selections</guid><description>Registrations opened for team selections for the VECL December 2025 tournament on turf.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Welcome to VECL JT20 12 &amp; Under Championship!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/welcome-to-vecl-jt20-12-under-championship</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/welcome-to-vecl-jt20-12-under-championship</guid><description>A welcome to the players, families and franchises of the VECL 12 &amp; Under JT20 Championship in July 2025.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Thanks to our New Match Ball Sponsor - Sturdy Sports</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/thanks-to-our-new-match-ball-sponsor-sturdy-sports</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/thanks-to-our-new-match-ball-sponsor-sturdy-sports</guid><description>Sturdy Sports joined VECL as official match ball sponsor.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Exciting Announcement Second List of Selected Players for the VECL 12 and Under Championship 2025</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/exciting-announcement-second-list-of-selected-players-for-the-vecl-12-and-under-championship-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/exciting-announcement-second-list-of-selected-players-for-the-vecl-12-and-under-championship-2025</guid><description>The second list of players selected for the VECL 12 and Under Championship 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Exciting Announcement First List of Selected Players for the VECL 12 and Under Championship 2025</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/exciting-announcement-first-list-of-selected-players-for-the-vecl-12-and-under-championship-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/exciting-announcement-first-list-of-selected-players-for-the-vecl-12-and-under-championship-2025</guid><description>The first list of players selected for the VECL 12 and Under Championship 2025.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Important Announcement - Team Selections VECL JT20 July</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-team-selections-vecl-jt20-july</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-team-selections-vecl-jt20-july</guid><description>A report from the team selection evening for the VECL JT20 July 2025 championship.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>VECL Awards Ceremony 2025 at Encore Event Centre!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-awards-ceremony-2025-at-encore-event-centre</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-awards-ceremony-2025-at-encore-event-centre</guid><description>The VECL Awards Evening on 24 May 2025 at the Encore Event Centre, and the players recognised.</description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Over thirty of returning players have enrolled! VECL JT20 Championship!!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-over-thirty-of-returning-players-have-enrolled-vecl-jt20-championship</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-over-thirty-of-returning-players-have-enrolled-vecl-jt20-championship</guid><description>More than thirty players from the league&apos;s first two editions enrolled again for the July 2025 JT20 Championship.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement! Schedule for JT20 Championship - July 2025</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-schedule-for-jt20-championship-july-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-schedule-for-jt20-championship-july-2025</guid><description>The schedule for team selections, training and matches for the JT20 Championship in July 2025.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Countdown to VECL JT20 - 12 and Under Championship! July 2025 Excitement in the Air!!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/countdown-to-vecl-jt20-12-and-under-championship-july-2025-excitement-in-the-air</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/countdown-to-vecl-jt20-12-and-under-championship-july-2025-excitement-in-the-air</guid><description>Dates were set for the VECL 12 and Under Championship in July 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Elite Delhi Tour 2025</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/elite-delhi-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/elite-delhi-tour-2025</guid><description>Elite Cricket Academy&apos;s Under-14 and Under-19 teams were set to tour Delhi in September 2025 for a five-match series.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>International</category></item><item><title>Enhance Your Skills and Conditioning with Our Free VECL Fielding &amp; Fitness Workshop for Existing Members!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/enhance-your-skills-and-conditioning-with-our-free-vecl-fielding-fitness-workshop-for-existing-mem</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/enhance-your-skills-and-conditioning-with-our-free-vecl-fielding-fitness-workshop-for-existing-mem</guid><description>A free fielding and fitness workshop for returning VECL players.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Are You Ready to Compete in the Winter Cricket Tournament? Submit Your Expression of Interest Today!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/are-you-ready-to-compete-in-the-winter-cricket-tournament-submit-your-expression-of-interest-today</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/are-you-ready-to-compete-in-the-winter-cricket-tournament-submit-your-expression-of-interest-today</guid><description>Expressions of interest opened for the VECL winter tournament in 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Get Ready for Winter 2025 - VECL Winter Tournament Expression of Interest Now Open</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/get-ready-for-winter-2025-vecl-winter-tournament-expression-of-interest-now-open</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/get-ready-for-winter-2025-vecl-winter-tournament-expression-of-interest-now-open</guid><description>Expressions of interest opened for the VECL Winter 2025 tournament, May to August.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Watch the Exciting Highlights of Victorian Elite Cricket League on Our YouTube Channel Now!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/watch-the-exciting-highlights-of-victorian-elite-cricket-league-on-our-youtube-channel-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/watch-the-exciting-highlights-of-victorian-elite-cricket-league-on-our-youtube-channel-now</guid><description>Match highlights from the Victorian Elite Cricket League, on the league&apos;s YouTube channel.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>How Sponsorship Impacts Community Sports: A Look at VECL&apos;s Partnership with Sovereign Lives Victoria</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/how-sponsorship-impacts-community-sports-a-look-at-vecl-s-partnership-with-sovereign-lives-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/how-sponsorship-impacts-community-sports-a-look-at-vecl-s-partnership-with-sovereign-lives-victoria</guid><description>Sovereign Lives Victoria joined VECL as a sponsor, and what sponsorship makes possible for junior cricket.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Key Matchups and Exciting Fixtures Unveiled for the VECL JT20 Cricket Tournament in March 2025</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/key-matchups-and-exciting-fixtures-unveiled-for-the-vecl-jt20-cricket-tournament-in-march-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/key-matchups-and-exciting-fixtures-unveiled-for-the-vecl-jt20-cricket-tournament-in-march-2025</guid><description>Fixtures for the VECL JT20 tournament in March 2025.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Exploring the New Rules and Features of the VECL JT20 Update</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/exploring-the-new-rules-and-features-of-the-vecl-jt20-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/exploring-the-new-rules-and-features-of-the-vecl-jt20-update</guid><description>The VECL JT20 handbook: how matches are organised, and the league&apos;s commitment to a safe and inclusive game.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Selected players for March 2025 have received their offers to Join the Squad!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-selected-players-for-march-2025-have-received-their-offers-to-join-the-squad</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-selected-players-for-march-2025-have-received-their-offers-to-join-the-squad</guid><description>Players selected for the March 2025 tournament received their offers to join the squad.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Last Chance to Register for VECL March JT20 - Don&apos;t Miss Out!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/last-chance-to-register-for-vecl-march-jt20-don-t-miss-out</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/last-chance-to-register-for-vecl-march-jt20-don-t-miss-out</guid><description>Registration for team selection for the VECL March 2025 tournament closed on 23 February.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Taking our Game to the Next Level: Our New Partnership with Seabrook Cricket Club</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/taking-our-game-to-the-next-level-our-new-partnership-with-seabrook-cricket-club</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/taking-our-game-to-the-next-level-our-new-partnership-with-seabrook-cricket-club</guid><description>VECL announced a partnership with Seabrook Cricket Club.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Meet the Future Stars - Second List of Retained Players for March 2025!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/meet-the-future-stars-second-list-of-retained-players-for-march-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/meet-the-future-stars-second-list-of-retained-players-for-march-2025</guid><description>The second list of retained and enrolled players for the March 2025 tournament.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Who Will Be Crowned the Best of the Best? VECL Awards Ceremony Invitation!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-awards-ceremony-invitation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-awards-ceremony-invitation</guid><description>An invitation for players and families to the VECL Awards Ceremony on 24 May 2025.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Meet Our New Senior Coaches at VECL: A Game-Changing Addition to our Coaching Panel!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/meet-our-new-senior-coaches-at-vecl-a-game-changing-addition-to-our-coaching-panel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/meet-our-new-senior-coaches-at-vecl-a-game-changing-addition-to-our-coaching-panel</guid><description>New senior coaches joined the VECL coaching panel in 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Important Announcement - VECL Registrations Open Now!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-vecl-registrations-open-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-vecl-registrations-open-now</guid><description>Registrations opened for the March 2025 edition across the Western Falcons, Eastern Panthers and Northern Warriors.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Unveiling the First list of retained players for March 2025</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-unveiling-the-first-list-of-retained-players-for-march-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-unveiling-the-first-list-of-retained-players-for-march-2025</guid><description>The first list of retained and enrolled players for the March 2025 tournament.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Introducing the Third Franchise - Northern Warriors Cricket Team!!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-introducing-the-third-franchise-northern-warriors-cricket-team</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-introducing-the-third-franchise-northern-warriors-cricket-team</guid><description>The Northern Warriors joined the league as its third franchise.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Announcement! - Schedule for Team Selection and Training!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/announcement-schedule-for-team-selection-and-training</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/announcement-schedule-for-team-selection-and-training</guid><description>The team selection and training schedule for the VECL Junior T20 league, March 2025.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Registrations Open for VECL JT20 March tournament!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-registrations-open-for-vecl-jt20-march-tournament</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-registrations-open-for-vecl-jt20-march-tournament</guid><description>Registrations opened for the VECL JT20 March 2025 tournament, played on turf.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Unveiling the Most Valuable Bowler of VECL JT20 2024 - Sabari Dharshan Dhanasekar</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-most-valuable-bowler-of-vecl-jt20-2024-sabari-dharshan-dhanasekar</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-most-valuable-bowler-of-vecl-jt20-2024-sabari-dharshan-dhanasekar</guid><description>Sabari Dharshan Dhanasekar was named Most Valuable Bowler of the VECL JT20 December 2024 tournament.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Unveiling the Most Valuable Fielder of VECL JT20 2024 - Ishaan Burgu!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-most-valuable-fielder-of-vecl-jt20-2024-ishaan-burgu</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-most-valuable-fielder-of-vecl-jt20-2024-ishaan-burgu</guid><description>Ishaan Burgu was named Most Valuable Fielder of the VECL JT20 December 2024 tournament.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Unveiling the Most Valuable Player of VECL JT20 Dec 2024</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-most-valuable-player-of-vecl-jt20-dec-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/unveiling-the-most-valuable-player-of-vecl-jt20-dec-2024</guid><description>Declan Zaal was named Most Valuable Player of the VECL JT20 December 2024 tournament, with 226 runs and a top score of 52.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>VECL is Inviting partners to join us and grow!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/vecl-is-inviting-partners-to-join-us-and-grow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/vecl-is-inviting-partners-to-join-us-and-grow</guid><description>VECL invited partners to join the league as it grew in its first season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>The moment we were waiting for is finally here - VECL JT20 Dec 2024 Starts tomorrow!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/the-moment-we-were-waiting-for-is-finally-here-vecl-jt20-dec-2024-starts-tomorrow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/the-moment-we-were-waiting-for-is-finally-here-vecl-jt20-dec-2024-starts-tomorrow</guid><description>The first VECL tournament began on 23 December 2024 at Laverton and Galvin Park.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Third list of players have received their offers!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-third-list-of-players-have-received-their-offers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-third-list-of-players-have-received-their-offers</guid><description>The third group of players received offers for the first VECL tournament, December 2024.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - Second list of selected players have received their offers to Join the Squad!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-second-list-of-selected-players-have-received-their-offers-to-join-the-squad</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-second-list-of-selected-players-have-received-their-offers-to-join-the-squad</guid><description>The second group of players received offers for the first VECL tournament, December 2024.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Strategic Partnership Announcement - Laverton Cricket Club &amp; VECL</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/strategic-partnership-announcement-laverton-cricket-club-vecl</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/strategic-partnership-announcement-laverton-cricket-club-vecl</guid><description>VECL announced a partnership with Laverton Cricket Club.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Strategic Partnership Announcement - Werribee Centrals Cricket Club &amp; VECL</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/strategic-partnership-announcement-werribee-centrals-cricket-club-vecl</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/strategic-partnership-announcement-werribee-centrals-cricket-club-vecl</guid><description>VECL announced a partnership with Werribee Centrals Cricket Club.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Important Announcement Team Selections Update!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-team-selections-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-announcement-team-selections-update</guid><description>More than 85 players registered for the league&apos;s first tournament in the space of two days.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Junior T20 League Team Selection Night - 02/12/2024</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/junior-t20-league-team-selection-night-02-12-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/junior-t20-league-team-selection-night-02-12-2024</guid><description>The second team selection night for the first VECL tournament, held at the Junction Oval indoor nets on 2 December 2024.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Major Announcement - First list of selected players have received their offers to join the squad!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-first-list-of-selected-players-have-received-their-offers-to-join-the-squad</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/major-announcement-first-list-of-selected-players-have-received-their-offers-to-join-the-squad</guid><description>The first group of players received offers for the first VECL tournament, December 2024.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Players</category></item><item><title>Important - Full details of the VECL JT20 package for matches and ongoing player development support!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/important-full-details-of-the-vecl-jt20-package-for-matches-and-ongoing-player-development-support</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/important-full-details-of-the-vecl-jt20-package-for-matches-and-ongoing-player-development-support</guid><description>What selected players received in the league&apos;s first season: matches on turf in December 2024 and a structured development programme.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Junior T20 League Team Selection Night - 25/11/2024</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/junior-t20-league-team-selection-night-25-11-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/junior-t20-league-team-selection-night-25-11-2024</guid><description>The first team selection night for the league&apos;s first tournament, held on 25 November 2024.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Announcement - Registration for Team Selection Closing on 24/11/2024</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/announcement-registration-for-team-selection-closing-on-24-11-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/announcement-registration-for-team-selection-closing-on-24-11-2024</guid><description>Registration for the league&apos;s first team selections closed on 24 November 2024.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Junior Cricket and VECL&apos;s role in providing more opportunities! A note from Dhana!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/junior-cricket-and-vecl-s-role-in-providing-more-opportunities-a-note-from-dhana</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/junior-cricket-and-vecl-s-role-in-providing-more-opportunities-a-note-from-dhana</guid><description>A note from Dhana Murugavel on why junior cricketers need more matches, and the role VECL was set up to play.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Announcement - Unveiling VECL&apos;s Elite Coaching Panel!!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/announcement-unveiling-vecl-s-elite-coaching-panel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/announcement-unveiling-vecl-s-elite-coaching-panel</guid><description>The coaching panel assembled for the league&apos;s first season.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Exclusive insights from our Head of Franchise and Director of Coaching George Shaw and Brett Talbot!</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/exclusive-insights-from-our-head-of-franchise-and-director-of-coaching-george-shaw-and-brett-talbot</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/exclusive-insights-from-our-head-of-franchise-and-director-of-coaching-george-shaw-and-brett-talbot</guid><description>George Shaw and Brett Talbot on what VECL offered players in the league&apos;s first season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pathway</category></item><item><title>Schedule for Team selection and Training</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/schedule-for-team-selection-and-training</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/schedule-for-team-selection-and-training</guid><description>The team selection and training schedule for the league&apos;s first tournament, November 2024.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Announcing the Head of Franchise</title><link>https://vecl.au/news/announcing-the-head-of-franchise</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vecl.au/news/announcing-the-head-of-franchise</guid><description>VECL announced the Heads of Franchise for its first season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>League</category></item><item><title>Exciting News coming soon: Announcing the Head of Franchise (HoF) - 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