NT Indigenous squads announced

The NICC runs alongside the NT Cricket Imparja Cup and is now in its third year, bringing together Australia’s most talented male and female Indigenous cricketers from each state and forms part of Australian cricket’s elite development pathway.

Supported by the Lord’s Taverners NT, the Territory teams will compete in the men’s and women’s National Indigenous Cricket Championships from 5 – 12 February 2018. Games will be played across Traeger Park, Albrecht Oval and Jim McConville Park in Alice Springs.

NT Cricket Senior Manager Pathways & Cricket, Mark Sorell, sees this competition as an important step for Indigenous cricketers. “We have an incredible depth of talent in the Northern Territory and it is invaluable for our most talented Indigenous cricketers to have the opportunity to play at a national level. D’Arcy Short is a proud Mitakoodi man who played in the NICC/Imparja Cup and is currently under the eyes of national selectors.

“We have seen a massive interest in Indigenous cricket this year with our remote cricket programs and the BBL and WBBL hosting the inaugural Indigenous round in Alice Springs in January. It showcased the region and reminded Australia that the NT contributes robust and short format specialist players to our national cricket programs.

“The 2018 NT male team features Zac Chapman, our NT Strike wicket keeper who had a solid SACA Redbacks League season and will be looking to again secure a spot in the national Indigenous team. He is supported by strong players from across the Territory. Darrell Lowe will captain the team and is joined by his son, Ariki, who is an emerging talent. It’s great to show the depth of talent we have in the NT in our first father and son combination to represent the NT at the NICC. Darrell sets a great example for the younger players and is well respected in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.

“In the female squad, Sally Moylan’s experience, maturity and power adds to the NT’s line up and we are excited to see Sally back in the NT colours again this year. Nicole Honeysett returns for her second NICC after recently representing the NT women in the Australian Country Cricket

Championships in Geraldton in January. Rita Tomlins adds leadership and complements the group of young talent. Rita is a great leader and mentor for our younger players and will be a key part of our success", he said. 

NICC - NT Men's Squad

NICC - NT Women's Squad

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