Commonwealth Bank to invest in Victoria's cricketing future

With the aim of developing future Victorian and Australian cricketers, the Commonwealth Bank and Cricket Victoria today announced an exciting new partnership.

The initiative will provide a clear pathway for cricketers from junior representative ranks through to first-class cricket and will be known as the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Victoria Pathway Development Program. The four-year partnership will provide junior Victorian cricketers with enhanced levels of skill and personal development, as well as access to the latest in cricket technology.

Commonwealth Bank Regional General Manager, Mr Richard Porter said he was delighted to be associated with the Pathway program. "We view Cricket Victoria's Pathway program to be consistent with many values and objectives of the Commonwealth Bank. A commitment to community, in particular providing opportunities for young people to strive for achievement is central to our philosophy and as such we are very excited."

Cricket Victoria President Mr Bob Merriman said the announcement was another chapter in what has been a successful partnership. "Cricket Victoria's association with the Commonwealth Bank has been a long and fruitful partnership for both organisations. Their commitment to the game of cricket has been quite outstanding from both a national and state perspective and we are delighted that they are going to partner Cricket Victoria's quest to develop our state's young players".

The Commonwealth Bank Cricket Victoria Pathway Development Program consists of a series of programs and competitions for talented cricketers beginning at Under 13 level and includes statewide championships at Under 15, Under 16 and Under 18 age levels. These programs feed players through to the State Youth teams, Victorian Bushrangers and ultimately Australian representation.