Media arrangements for the Australian team ahead of the Johnnie Walker Super Series

The Australian one-day international squad will assemble in Melbourne on Sunday 2 October ahead of the Johnnie Walker Super Series.

The following are the media and practice arrangements:

Media open day

What: Open media session for Australian ODI players
Who: Australian ODI players except Ricky Ponting
Where: Garden Room 2 at Crown Towers, 6 Whiteman St, Southbank
When: Sunday 2 October, 1230-1400

This will be the only opportunity for electronic and print media in Melbourne to undertake one-on-one interviews with Australian players. Media will need to register their interest by contacting Belinda Dennett, via email on bdennett@cricket.com.au before 1400 on Saturday 1 October. In the event, demand exceeds availability, a mini press conference for all media will be held with the player(s) instead of one-on-ones. Radio stations should note that they will need to send a reporter, no phone interviews will be conducted during this time.

The Australian squad will train from 0900 to 1100 at Telstra Dome. This will be a vision only opportunity.

What: Photo opportunity and media conference with ICC World XI and Australian players
Who: All players from ICC World XI and Australian squads
Where: Zinc, Federation Square, Melbourne
When: Monday, 3 October 1200 - 1245

Civic Reception at Federation Square

What: Civic reception at Federation Square including unveiling of Johnnie Walker Super Series Trophy
Who: All players from ICC World XI and Australian squads, Victorian Premier Steve Bracks, and Lord Mayor of Melbourne, John So.
Where: Federation Square
When: Monday 3 October, 1300 - 1340

The Australian squad will train from 1500 to 1700 at Telstra Dome. A member of the squad will be available prior to training at 1445 in the Media Centre at Telstra Dome.

The Australian ODI team will take on the ICC World XI in a day-night match at Telstra Dome.