HEAT has forced the cancellation of Ballarat and Bendigo cricket challenge scheduled for Ballarat on Sunday.
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The annual carnival is a key lead-up to Melbourne Country Week at senior level, as well as catering across junior age groups.
A top of 40 degrees is forecast for Ballarat on Sunday after 37 on Saturday.
Ballarat Cricket Association last night stated that it had taken the proactive action in the interest of player safety.
"It's disappointing for all players and supporters, however, unfortunately in this case it's unavoidable."
SOLID START TO NZ TOUR FOR SHAW
He finished in the top 20 in a time trial yesterday to open the tour, 17 seconds off the pace.
NATIONAL MASTERS CYCLING CONFIRMED
CYCLING Victoria has confirmed Ballarat as the venue for the Australian Masters Cycling Championships on October 2-5.
This will be part of another busy year for road cycling in Ballarat.
On top of the Cycling Australian Road National Championships in January and being on the route of two stages in next week's Herald Sun Tour, Ballarat will be the venue for:
- Fred Icke Memorial at Creswick - May 31
- Melbourne-Ballarat Classic - July 26
- Victorian Club Team Cycling Championships - July 27
- NRS women's Tour of the Goldfields - October 17-19
