WACA want regular date for Tests

'Some surety in scheduling would be ideal' - Tony Dodemaide © Getty Images

The Western Australia Cricket Association are lobbying Cricket Australia to establish a more regular date for the Perth Test to assist with marketing strategies after the ground has been plunged into debt through redevelopment.

Tony Dodemaide, the WACA's chief executive and a former Test bowler, told The Australian that a regular spot in the schedule would increase marketing opportunites and help increase membership. "It can really affect the way you run your business," he said. "Some surety in scheduling would be ideal. It's difficult because of the way the tour program goes internationally, and it does jump around here and there."

Last year, the WACA hosted Zimbabwe in October, although in the past Tests have been played until February. The ground has undergone development costing A$12 million (almost £4.8 million), and the Western Australia government have been approached for financial aid. Other ways of using the ground to generate money are needed after Aussie Rules matches were moved to the Subiaco Oval.

The WACA hosted its first match in February 1894 and is famous for its fast bouncy wicket and the Fremantle doctor, a breeze that assists the swing and quick bowlers.