The Saputo Shield will bring an electric night of cricket to the Far North West, showcasing top-quality pink ball day-night action. The match will feature high-level and former professional players alongside some of the far north-west region’s most exciting emerging young talent.
You're invited to get to the ground to watch some of Circular Head’s finest, both current stars and those who have gone on to succeed elsewhere.
Wynyard's team will feature former Sri Lankan Under 19 player, Charitha Jayampathi, Yorkshire Academy Captain, Flynn Gunston, current Cricket Tasmania U17 pathways player, Maxwell Innes, current captain and former Tasmanian Under 19 leg-spinner, Riley Stafford, along with former professional player, Larry Kumara.
For the CH Invitational XI, former Tasmanian, Western Australian and Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper batsman, Tom Triffett, along with the well travelled and credentialed captain, Brent Burgess, Greater Northern Raiders paceman, Ben Spinks, local legends, Nic and Mitch Bellinger, Nick Littlejohn, Aaron Tuxworth and last year's BCL A Reserve run machine, Jotham Saward, to name a few. Coastal sporting icon Guy "Chalky" Grey, will be coaching the CH XI.
Why not bring your children down to the ground for a look? With high-level cricket on display and visible opportunities to aim high, the next generation of players will be inspired to dream bigger.
Bar and BBQ facilities will be open throughout the night, making it a social, family-friendly evening for the whole community. Big thanks to Saputo for supporting this inaugural event.
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