Auckland Bay Caps Old Boys enjoying mateship on the Gold Coast. Photo: Dylan Brayshaw
Cricket teams have ventured from farther than ever before to battle for gold at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games.
A team from Sri Lanka, two from New Zealand and two from interstate have joined three Queensland teams in the chase for runs and wickets on the Gold Coast.
Today, two of the international teams from opposite ends of the North Island competed against each other at the Southport-Labrador Cricket Club.
Rhys Henderson from the Auckland Bay Caps Old Boys explained these games have provided the best excuse for a boys’ trip away while speaking after his team’s match against the Wellington Skulls.
Inland Revenue Cricket of Sri Lanka is one of three international teams in the cricket competition. Photo: Dylan Brayshaw
Members of the team have been taking full advantage of their time on the Gold Coast by hitting the beach and joining in on the nightly entertainment.
They plan on using tomorrow’s cricket rest day to experience the city’s famous greens with a friendly round of golf.
The Caps and the Skulls are joined in the competition by Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Cricket of Sri Lanka, Victoria’s Gisborne Slayers, Slingers (SA) and the three Queensland teams Marvellous, Southport-Labrador Tigers and Waterford Wounded.
1300 Medics’ Tim Dean is on hand at the oval to ensure a safe transition for international and interstate players adjusting to the conditions and advises competitors to stay sun smart, drink plenty of water, warm up and stretch before games, wear protective gear and seek medical advice if injured.
“Definitely keep those fluids up, that’s a big part of preventing dehydration,” Dean said.
