Sydney Bash – Hong Kong T20 cricketers to face Sixers and Thunder during Australia tour
They will take on top Big Bash League teams in the rural, coastal city of Coffs Harbour as they prepare for Netherlands’ visit next year
Hong Kong cricketers have a chance to beef up their T20 skills against world-class opposition ahead of a home series against the Netherlands when they take on Australia’s inaugural Big Bash League champions Sydney Sixers in December.
The 10-day tour to New South Wales will also feature a clash against another BBL team, Sydney Thunder, and also includes a cricket clinic given by the Sixers players, who will be passing on their knowledge to the local community.
Australia’s only experience of Hong Kong cricket was last year when local Chinese player Ming Li took part in the BBL for the Sixers as a guest player as part of the league’s regional development programme.
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“To play in the country, and experience country life in New South Wales is a great opportunity for the guys and will be a great character-building experience,” said Hong Kong Cricket Association chief executive Tim Cutler.