How your state reacted to the 2016-17 schedule

The 2016-17 summer will see up to 41 days of international cricket spread around the country, with six Test matches and four nations visiting these shores.

Announced today were Commonwealth Bank Test series against South Africa and Pakistan, plus Victoria Bitter ODI series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

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A three-match KFC T20 International series against Sri Lanka was confirmed for February 17, 19 and 22 but venues have yet to be confirmed.

Also today, it was confirmed that Canberra would become Australia’s tenth Test venue with a five-day match confirmed for the 2018-19 summer when Sri Lanka tour.

Below is how the states reacted to news of the 2016-17 summer schedule

WACA Ground, Perth
First Commonwealth Bank Test v South Africa: November 3-7
Third VB ODI v Pakistan: January 19

The opening Commonwealth Bank Test match of the summer marks the first time since hosting Zimbabwe in October 2003 that the WACA Ground will hold the opening Test of the summer.

It comes as welcome news to a state that is home to about a quarter of the country’s South African expat population, and the time difference between WA and South Africa will allow for primetime viewing.

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WACA CEO Christina Matthews said: "This is a fantastic result for the people of Western Australia and WA cricket’s members and fans.

"WA cricket is currently undergoing an exciting and widespread transformation, particularly in relation to how it works with the State Government and the developing Perth Stadium. The decision to play the opening Test in WA is a sign of WA’s growing importance in the staging of international cricket.

"We look forward to welcoming both Australia and South Africa for the First Test and creating an enjoyable experience for their supporters."

Blundstone Arena, Hobart
Second Commonwealth Bank Test v South Africa: November 12-16

South Africa will play their first ever Test in Hobart in November with Blundstone Arena to host Steve Smith’s men for a five-day contest for the second successive year.

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Cricket Tasmania CEO David Johnston said CA and Cricket Tasmania were working closely to provide a range of content to attract new audiences to international cricket in Hobart.

"This is a real win for Tasmania as we have retained a Hobart Test match featuring South Africa for the upcoming summer at a great time during November," Johnston said.

"We have worked very closely with Cricket Australia to provide some certainty over international men’s content for the coming years, which we hope will grow interest and demand for attending international matches at Blundstone Arena, which is now a truly world-class venue.

"The Test match between Australia and South Africa presents a great opportunity for Tasmanian cricket fans to see two of the world’s great teams in action and the following year we can expect to see England venture to Hobart for a limited overs match during the Ashes Series."

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Cricket Australia chief executive officer James Sutherland was at pains to point out the announcement of a 2018-19 Test match for Canberra did not spell the end of international cricket on the Apple Isle.

"We've had some extensive discussions with Cricket Tasmania over the course of the planning session we've had for this program and we've been able to provide some certainty for Cricket Tasmania and the Tasmanian cricket community over the next three years.

"There'll be a Test match against South Africa this year, next year and the year after (will be) limited overs contents.

"2017(-18) is an Ashes year so I'd be expecting England to play a one-day match or a Twenty20 match at Blundstone Arena. And then probably looking a bit further ahead to 18-19, we’ll get there with arrangements with visiting teams." 

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Third Commonwealth Bank Test v South Africa: November 12-16
Fifth VB ODI v Pakistan: January 26

Adelaide are celebrating the return of an Australia Day one-day international to their city, but there remains some ambiguity around the start time for the scheduled third Test match against South Africa.

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SACA CEO Keith Bradshaw said he was hopeful of a positive outcome for members and fans in South Australia.

"We have a fantastic Test match against South Africa in late November, one of the leading Test playing nations in the world and we’re going to see a great spectacle,” Bradshaw said.

"It’s exciting that we’re going to see 50-over cricket here on Australia Day at Adelaide Oval again and I’m sure that SACA Members and the public will be thrilled with that result.

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"I can understand the trepidation (from players) given that they haven’t played pink-ball cricket under lights. Having said that, what we’re really trying to show is that this is about putting the fans first and we saw that last year with 123,000 people across three days here at Adelaide Oval.

"It is the way the game is heading at the moment and we are going to see more day-night Test cricket.

"I’m really hopeful that with the discussions between the two respective Boards we will see a day-night Test match and putting fans first; let’s hope we get a good outcome on that front."

The Gabba, Brisbane
First Commonwealth Bank Test v Pakistan: December 15-19
First VB ODI v Pakistan: January 13

While the Gabba has lost the opening Test of the summer, it will host the first of the Pakistan series, Brisbane’s maiden day-night Test to be held on December 15-19.

The Test will mark the 85th anniversary of the first Test played at the Gabba and will be take place at the start of the school holiday period in an effort to maximise crowd attendances.

"Hosting a day-night Test in Brisbane is going to be a real win for cricket and Queensland," said Queensland Cricket Chairman Jim Holding.

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"The tourism industry is vital to Queensland's economy and we are confident that a day-night Test at the Gabba will draw people from far and wide to Queensland, particularly during the start of the school holiday period.

"We know that revitalising the Brisbane Test Match is important to our cricket fans - young and old - who deserve to be a part of a great cricketing event and inspire the next generation of cricketers from Queensland as they see their heroes in action under lights."

MCG, Melbourne
Third Chappell-Hadlee VB ODI v New Zealand: December 9
Second Commonwealth Bank Test v Pakistan: December 26-30
Second VB ODI v Pakistan: January 15

Cricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide said the international season held an exciting line-up for Victorian cricket fans.

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"It’s a big summer ahead with New Zealand and Pakistan coming to our shores. The Boxing Day Test has an unrivalled following and it’s the first time since 2009 that Victorian fans have had the opportunity to watch Pakistan play Test cricket here," Dodemaide said.

"New Zealand, as the second-ranked ODI team in the world, will be strong competition for the Australian side at the home of cricket in Australia and we can’t wait for the action to start."

SCG, Sydney
First Chappell-Hadlee VB ODI v New Zealand: December 4
Third Commonwealth Bank Test v Pakistan: January 3-7
Fourth VB ODI v Pakistan: January 22

Cricket NSW CEO Andrew Jones urged fans in NSW to embrace international cricket a month earlier than usual with the arrival of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

"This will be a great opportunity to see last year’s World Cup finalists rekindle their rivalry,” Mr Jones said.

"As we saw during the World Cup and last summer, New Zealand are always spirited competitors.

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"Pakistan will provide a serious challenge during the Test and one-day series with some adventurous batting and genuine fast bowling.

"With captain Steve Smith leading a host of fellow NSW players in the Test and one-day teams this shapes as another entertaining summer of international cricket for fans of all ages."

Manuka Oval, Canberra
Second Chappell-Hadlee VB ODI v New Zealand: December 6

The announcement of NZ's first ever ODI in Canberra was complemented by confirmation thatManuka Oval will become Australia's 10th Test cricket venue when it hosts a Test in 2018-19.

"The ACT Government has invested significantly in Manuka Oval in recent years to ensure that the venue was well placed to host Test match cricket," said ACT Government Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

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"Today's announcement is a big win for cricket fans in the Canberra region and for the city more broadly.

"I want to thank Cricket Australia for having the vision to bring a Test match to Canberra and I look forward to working with them on ensuring the game is an outstanding success."