The Ashes bonanza

It isn't only the players and supporters who are eagerly awaiting the Ashes re-match, those in charge of the corporate side are in line for a huge windfall with unprecedented interest in the series leading to a big pay day for the host venues. Lachlan Begg, the sales manager for Queensland Cricket, has been working flat out for more than a year as the Gabba prepares to host the opening clash. Read the piece from the Courier Mail.

Already, without a ball yet bowled, Queensland Cricket is guaranteed a cash bonanza. For Begg and other employees at QC's Albion headquarters, crossing the t's and dotting the i's before Thursday's series opener, it is like filling out a Lotto form knowing the winning numbers.