Cricket Australia: Sheffield Shield, BBL & Australian Cricket History

Cricket Australia (CA), formerly the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for cricket in Australia. Based in Melbourne, it oversees cricket across 6 state associations, multiple domestic tournaments, and the Australian men's, women's, and disability cricket teams.

History

Australia played their first Test match in 1877 (the very first Test ever played). The Australian Cricket Board was founded in 1905 to govern Australian cricket; it was renamed Cricket Australia in 2003. Australia are the most successful Test nation, having won five World Cups.

Sheffield Shield

The Sheffield Shield is Australia's premier first-class competition, contested between 6 state teams: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Started in 1892–93, it is one of the world's oldest domestic cricket competitions.

Big Bash League

The Big Bash League (BBL), launched in 2011, is Australia's T20 franchise competition. Eight city-based teams play over a summer schedule attracting large TV audiences. The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) runs concurrently, one of the premier women's T20 leagues globally.

• 6 state teams: NSW Blues, VIC Bushrangers, QLD Bulls, SA Redbacks, WA Warriors, TAS Tigers
• Big Bash League: 8 city teams in T20 franchise competition
• World Cup wins: 1987, 1996 (shared), 1999, 2003, 2007 (men's)
• Test record: most Test wins by any nation