Cricket season is back in Sydney, and 23 players from the Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder, NSW Blues and Breakers are stepping off the pitch and into schools, clubs and communities to inspire the next generation.
As part of Cricket NSW’s Metro Blitz on 13 and 15 August, players will fan out across the city for school visits, come-and-try days, cricket clinics and Smash Series programs, some already drawing more than 100 registrations. The events mark the launch of the 2025/26 season and give young cricketers the chance to learn from those who have made the game their career.
Sydney Thunder’s Ollie Davies and Ryan Hadley will be at Cricket Central in Sydney Olympic Park on 13 August, joining junior players for the official season start. Others will head back to where it all began for them. Sarah Coyte is returning to her hometown in the Macarthur region to meet Cricket Blast participants, while Claire Moore will take the Ruth Preddy Cup to her junior club in the Hawkesbury to celebrate last season’s success. Jack Nisbet, Joel Davies and Will Salzmann will also be visiting the areas where they first played.
Cricket NSW’s Chief Community Cricket Officer, Martin Gleeson, said the Metro Blitz is about more than just starting the season. “As we get ready for the massive summer of cricket that we’re set to have, we’re getting our cricketers to demonstrate the wonderful sport that cricket is and how one can start playing the game. Most of the players heading out this week started playing when they were young and they are looking forward to getting out across Sydney to inspire the next generation to pick up and bat and ball this season,” he said.
Gleeson added that the initiative will also help local clubs recruit players and give staff and players a chance to thank the volunteers who keep the sport thriving. “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.”
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