Under-19 players treated to an All-Star Masterclass
The Hong Kong women's U19s cricket team will head for an international tournament in Thailand next month with an extra spring in their step - after a coaching session from a quartet of the game's greats.
Hong Kong Cricket Association
06-Nov-2008
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The teenagers were given a masterclass by Australian legend Justin Langer, England bowler Matthew Hoggard, former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming and South African allrounder Tyron Henderson.
"It's great having these international cricketers come to our training, said team manager Angela Kwan during the coaching session at Mission Road Cricket Ground in Mong Kok.
"It's a thrill for the girls to meet their cricket idols and to have the opportunity to play with them and learn from them.
"We're playing in an Asian tournament in Chiangmai in Thailand from December 11 to 24 and this is a fantastic way to prepare for that tour."
The young Hong Kong players were given fielding practice, put through their bowling paces and then had the thrill of facing fast bowler Hoggard - 248 wickets in 67 test matches - in the nets.
Langer, Hoggard, Fleming and Henderson will be in the All-Stars team taking part in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes at the Kowloon Cricket Club from 8-9 November.
The All-Stars have been drawn in the Sobers group alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, Australia and hosts Hong Kong.
The Bradman Group will be contested by India, Pakistan, England and 2006 Sixes champions South Africa.
Tickets for the 2008 Sixes - priced at $780 for adults and $450 for children - are on sale at the following locations:
- China Cricket International, Sheung Wan (Tel: 2543 8500)
- Dot Cod Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Central (Tel: 2810 6988)
- Hong Kong Cricket Club, Happy Valley (Tel: 3511 8668)
- Kowloon Cricket Club, Jordan (Tel: 2376 4141)
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is fully sanctioned by the ICC and is the sport's longest-running, best-established and most high-profile sixes tournament.
Players who have taken part over the past 16 years include Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Steve and Mark Waugh, Viv Richards, Andrew Flintoff, Adam Gilchrist and Wasim Akram.
The tournament is organised and promoted by the Hong Kong Cricket Association's commercial arm, China Cricket International Limited.
The HKCA's proceeds from the Sixes will be ploughed directly back into cricket development in Hong Kong.
Related Links:
- Tournament Website: www.hksixes.com
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About the Hong Kong Cricket Association
The Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) is responsible for professionally administering cricket at all levels in Hong Kong. It aims to promote, expand and develop the sport, improve standards in all areas of the game and increase the number of participants from all sectors of the local community. It organises competitions throughout the year for all age groups, from primary school children to senior players. The HKCA's wholly owned subsidiary, China Cricket International Limited, is responsible for the organisation and management of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes.
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Tel: +852 2854 2136
Mob: +852 6052 3330
Fax: +852 3579 5955
Email: niall@tuf.com.hk