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NSW cricketers Pelle, Hicks to blitz through Far North Coast

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Matt Barlow

01 August 2025, 1:38 AM

NSW cricketers Pelle, Hicks to blitz through Far North CoastNSW Batsman Ryan Hicks (Photo: Cricket Australia)

NSW Breaker, wicketkeeper-batter Kate Pelle and NSW Blue Ryan Hicks will travel to the state's Far North Coast on August 6 and 7 to meet our state's youngest cricketers and cricket lovers with one mission: to inspire everyone to play and love cricket. 


 

On August 6, Pelle and Hicks are set to visit an after-school cricket clinic in Lismore where the local association will be launching their new cricket age grouping and formats for the upcoming season. Also on the cards is a meet and greet session with Far North Coast volunteers.

 

On August 7, the players will travel to Ballina and attend a lunchtime blast and participate in a girls' cricket program. They will also attend a Sydney Sixers School Smash Gala Day in Ballina with 100 children from five schools participating in the program.

  

The players' visit is a part of Cricket NSW's Country Blitz, where a contingent of 25 players are travelling to 12 Country NSW regions to participate in over 50 events and meet children and volunteers. These events include school visits, come-and-try days, cricket clinics, school smashes, meet-and greets, and breakfasts and lunches with cricket club and association members. 


 

Registrations to play cricket this season are open with local clubs and children will have the opportunity to learn from their cricketing heroes and to help them get ready for the coming season.    

 

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Cricket NSW's Chief Community Cricket Officer, Martin Gleeson, said Country Blitz is one of the biggest highlights of the cricket pre-season each year. Gleeson said: 

 

"Many of our elite players in the state and WBBL teams began their journeys in Country NSW and the Country Blitz provides a great opportunity for our players to support Country communities as they get ready for the massive summer of cricket that we're set to have."


 

"Country Blitz also supports local clubs with their promotions and recruitment for the coming season and for our staff and players to meet and thank the many volunteers who are essential to the game's success locally."

 

"Cricket is an integral part of Australia's great sporting tradition. Our mission at Cricket NSW is to inspire every child in the state to play and love the game." 

 

LOCAL CONTACT: Jacob Graham: jacob.graham@cricketnsw.com.au Mobile: 0400 051 625


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