Cricket greats to visit Inverell
19 February 2021
Australian cricket greats Greg Matthews, Julia Price and current Melbourne Renegade, Josh Lalor, are just some of the exciting names set to be part of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) Masters Tour coming to Inverell on February 27 and 28 2021.
Inverell Shire Council mayor, Paul Harmon says he’s thrilled Inverell will be hosting the visit from Australian Cricketers’ Association and says locals will have a chance to see some of their favourite stars in action.
“Headline players include fan favourite, Greg Matthews, through to current Big Bash players such as the Renegades’ Josh Lalor as well as two-time World Cup champion Julia Price”.
The two-day visit will include cricket clinics on Saturday 27th and a T20 match on Sunday from 1pm with visiting stars and Inverell Cricket Association players in action. Entry to Varley Oval will be by gold coin donation.
“There will be a canteen in operation and also the Inverell Saints are running the bar for the T20 game, so we hope to see a big crowd along to enjoy the afternoon”.
Kelly Applebee, ACA General Manager – Member Programs and Relations said the association is excited to help out the local cricket scene.
“The ACA is excited to bring its Masters program to Inverell and give back to a community which was impacted by the bushfires last summer,” she said.
“Our players place an enormous emphasis on helping out the community and we’re looking forward to connecting with local cricket clubs and community members, and the tour will also provide a unique opportunity for local families to rub shoulders with some greats of the game.”
COVID-19 safety measures will be in place at all events, and numbers will be capped at 3000 people at the unticketed T20 match. Details of the two-day visit are:
Cricket Clinic with the Masters: Saturday, 27 February, 1-3pm – Varley Oval;
T20 Match vs Inverell Cricket Association: Sunday, 28 February, 1pm, Varley Oval;
Night with the Masters: Sunday, 28 February, 5-7pm, Inverell RSM Club, tickets $5 per person or $20 / family. Book tickets online at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=714362&
Information on the Masters already announced:
Julia Price – Julia Price is a two-time World Cup champion, winning in both 1997 and 2005. The wicketkeeper-batter played 94 international games for Australia over a ten year period, which also yielded over 100 games for Queensland. In 2019, she became the first female to coach in men’s BBL, as assistant to the Brisbane Heat. She is the current head coach of the USA Women’s Cricket Team.
Josh Lalor – Left-arm quick Josh Lalor is currently contracted to the Melbourne Renegades, playing seven games during BB10. Having made his first-class debut in 2011 for New South Wales, Lalor has represented Australia A and joined the Renegades this season after a long stint with Brisbane Heat.
Greg Matthews – Greg Matthews is an icon of Australian cricket. His charismatic nature and extravagance on the field elevated him to cult-hero status. ‘Mo,’ as he is more commonly known, played 33 Test matches and 59 ODI’s for Australia through the 1980s and 1990s. Matthews holds NSW’s record for most matches and wickets taken and has four Test centuries to his name.
Mark Cosgrove – Powerful batter Mark Cosgrove played three One Day Internationals for Australia during his 221-game first-class career. The South Australian legend also played for Tasmania and the Sydney Sixers and spent a number of seasons in England’s Country Championship with Leicestershire.
Jason Krezja – New South Wales off-spinner Jason Krezja played two Test matches, taking a remarkable 12 wickets in what would be his final red ball game for Australia. Krezja also played eight One Day Internationals in Australian colours over a ten-year professional cricket career.
Scott Coyte – Former New South Wales and Sydney Thunder bowler Scott Coyte represented Australia at the Under-19 World Cup in 2004 and last played for the Sydney Thunder in 2014.
Image: Courtesy of Australian Cricketers’ Association
Further information: Fiona Adams, Inverell Shire Council, 02 67288288, council@inverell.nsw.gov.au
