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Craig HillThe return of the Sheffield Shield
July 23rd 2008 00:16
The Sheffield Shield - one of Australian cricket's most iconic trophies - has been reinstated as the interstate first-class trophy this summer.
The return of the Sheffield Shield has been welcomed by fans and players alike as the prize to be fought over by the six states during the domestic first-class summer after an absence of nine years, during which the competition was known as the Pura Cup.
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said: "Cricket Australia is passionate about bringing back the history and tradition of the Sheffield Shield,
"This interstate first-class competition is most certainly the foundation upon which our number one ranked Australian Test team has been built.
"I look forward to watching with interest the new breed of Australian players rising through the ranks by playing the Sheffield Shield."
Cricket Australia managed to secure a new five-year sponsorship deal that will not include naming rights on the prestigious shield after the previous sponsor's contract ended. The Shield will just be "presented by Weet-Bix".
The shield boasts a rich history and originally began as a tournament between New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia in the summer of 1892. It is named after the Earl of Sheffield. [Cricket Australia]
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Comment by Muralidaran Ramesh Somasunderam
How great it is to see the Sheffield Shield return back to its rightful place, and importantly its correct name. This embodies everything, which is great about Australian cricket, and its tremendous history. Also having Weet- Bix as the sponsor of our premier domestic cricket competition adds to the Australian icon aspect very much. Now it is a case of seeing our great national cricket team dominate world cricket for the next decade or two.
I only hope other cricketing nations can be envious of us, as we hit all the right codes and do the correct aspects at the right time.
All accolades and congratulations must go to relevant persons at Cricket Australia.
I wish our national team, domestic state cricket teams and Cricket Australia all the very best in their future endeavours.
Yours Faithfully,
M. R. Somasunderam.