Great news for people who love the gentlemen’s game – despite a stop-start buildup, the cricket season is back on. The men’s and women’s international teams will be in action, playing games across the country for The Ashes series, the most-awaited cricket tournament in Australia. And more locally, cricket teams are looking for players both big and small.
Australians, Brits and Indians get together
Cricket is thought to have originated as a children’s game in southeast England, with its first adult match being recorded in 1611. It spread to India, South Africa and Australia in the 1800s during the colonial era.
Today, India, Australia, and England draw the most passionate support for test cricket. England and Australia played the first-ever test match, and this year’s Ashes Series marks the 145th year of the two nations competing.
In India, cricket is a religion, with hundreds of millions of people following every game the national team plays. Here at home in Melbourne, the rivalry between the three nations is understandably intense, while test cricket today is more fast-paced and fun than ever before, thanks to the explosion of T20.
Cricket in Wyndham City
Here in Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest-growing local government areas, the opportunities to play cricket have grown along with all of its other sporting amenities.
The sporting club network is an essential part of Wyndham’s social fabric, with cricket clubs competing every Saturday and Sunday in friendly matches. Many kids love cricket, so if you’ve been thinking about signing yours up for a sport, head to Play Cricket to find the right club or centre. And here is a list of some of our local cricket clubs to get you started.
Point Cook Cricket Club is the oldest established sporting club in Point Cook and we are one of its major sponsors. It offers junior training for girls and boys, and a women’s club along with the men’s teams. Located at Saltwater Reserve, it’s surrounded by parklands and has a tennis centre and a playground, so is a beautiful spot for a picnic afterwards.
Sanctuary Lakes Cricket Club is based at Featherbrook Oval in Point Cook and is open to both seniors and children – this club is particularly well-known for its excellent girl’s programme.
Founded in 1982, Wyndham Vale Cricket Club moved to a new facility at the Wyndham Vale South Reserve and has teams for kids and adults.
Werribee Centrals Cricket Club at Galvin Park Reserve has junior training for ages five to fifteen, as well as seniors teams. A very family-friendly club, it welcomes everyone to come along for a free trial.
Truganini Cricket Club offers registration for ages six to seventeen, as well as seniors. Great coaches and facilities.
Seabrook Cricket Club is located at the vast Bruce Comben reserve in Altona Meadows and has been going for fifty years, moving to its current home in 1991. It has six senior sides and an established junior programme.
Tarneit Central Cricket Club with kids programmes and facilities, this cricket club is ideal for Tarneit locals and welcomes new members.
North West Cricket Club in Truganini is a popular amateur cricket club with more than 40 teams and almost 1000 players from diverse backgrounds, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
After the Game…
For a traditional post-match curry, we recommend Desi Dhaba in Tarneit – one of the best Indian restaurants in Melbourne right on our doorstep.
Talk to Established Property Today
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We’re always happy to chat with people wanting to gain an up-to-date picture of the local real estate market or explore their options, so don’t hesitate to give us a call today.