Cricketers across Hume and Whittlesea were again left twiddling their thumbs on the weekend.
For the third straight week, wet weather has meant that most competitions didn’t ahead due to the number of grounds unavailable.
The Victorian Turf Cricket Association was the first to make the call, calling off games on Wednesday.
In an email to clubs, seen by Star Weekly, the association said there were 39 grounds not available even before Thursday’s heavy rainfall, with some grounds in the region flooded.
“The VTCA would like to inform all clubs, players and officials that play for Saturday 15th October has been called off,” the association said on social media.
“With a high percentage of grounds unable to get play on, along with the rain, we will continue to ask for updates throughout next week, with the hope of starting October 22nd.”
The VTCA has rescheduled round one to December 4, which was the designated catch up day.
The Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association made the call on Thursday, with round one now being abandoned with round two set to be played next weekend.
Victorian Premier Cricket called off all games across both the men’s and women’s competitions, with some grounds under water.
Players in the VTCA, VSDCA and men’s premier cricket are yet to play any cricket at all, with the first three weekends called off.
The Diamond Valley and North Metro cricket associations cancelled their junior grades during the week, before cancelling senior cricket on Sunday.
The North West Metropolitan Cricket Association, which is normally one of the last to cancel, also cancelled play for a second straight week.
“Whilst some grounds will be fit for play, to maintain equity across the competitions, all matches are cancelled,” the association said on social media on Friday.
“The safety and well being of players, officials and supporters always comes first. In some areas, we can’t get to the grounds to assess suitability for play.”
