We are proud to be the first tertiary education provider to partner with WA Cricket to benefit both our students and the community.

WA Cricket is the governing body of cricket in Western Australia, overseeing the development of the game throughout metro, rural and regional areas in the State. The organisation strives to be a leader in Australian sport, while helping achieve the national vision of cricket being Australia’s favourite sport and a sport for all Australians.

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Stronger together

Our partnership offers many collaborative opportunities for Murdoch and WA Cricket through:

  • research
  • knowledge sharing
  • scholarships
  • work integrated learning
  • student development and employability opportunities.

WA Cricket provides Murdoch students with opportunities to volunteer at coaching clinics and school programs, as well as casual employment opportunities through student work placements at the WACA Ground.

WACA players Chloe Piparo and Ashton Turner with WACA CEO Christina Matthews and Murdoch Vice Chancellor Eeva Leinonen.
From left to right: WA Cricket players Chloe Piparo and Ashton Turner, CEO Christina Matthews and former Murdoch Vice Chancellor Eeva Leinonen.

Sports science research in action

Through the partnership, our sports science research is helping WA Cricket’s elite cricketers:

  • improve their efficiency and speed when running between the wickets
  • fine-tune their batting and bowling actions
  • conserve energy
  • help players to refine their actions to avoid injury.
There are many ways you can donate to our education and research.
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