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Craig HillMatthew Hayden, Brad Hogg And Imparja Cup Day Four
February 13th 2009 23:56
Matthew Hayden’s Imparja Cup adventure in the outback continued as Tasmania knocked off reigning champions Queensland.
The biggest story of Day 4 on the field was undoubtedly the clash of last year’s Finalists Queensland and Tasmania, with the underdog Tasmanians turning the tables and defeating the previously unbeaten Queenslanders. Tasmania did it convincingly bowling out Queensland for 109 and then chasing the runs down with overs to spare, grabbing second spot on the table ahead of Saturday’s Final.
Off the field Matthew Hayden and Brad Hogg took an amazing journey 120 kilometers south of Alice Springs where they visited the remote community of Titjikala. The 250-strong population of Titjikala were treated to a surprise visit from the recently retired internationals, Hayden and Hogg experiencing all aspects of the local culture – from school and the local women’s art centre through to some breathtaking sights and digging for bush onions.
First up was a visit to the Titjikala School, where bats, balls and t-shirts were handed out and games of cricket quickly broke out, Hayden particularly impressed by the hand-eye coordination of the children in hitting the stumps with throws from the field.
Next stop was the Women’s Art Centre, where all were fascinated by the stunning range of pieces and met the artists to get the stories behind the paintings. CA Chairman Jack Clarke was so impressed that he purchased a huge piece to take back home to Adelaide. A number of painted cricket bats were signed by the players that will be used for charity auctions at a later date.
Meanwhile a barbeque was started for the locals outside, giving the hungry travelers a chance to re-energise themselves before another game of cricket where children again displayed some brilliant raw skills.
Local woman, and cricket fan, Dora then jumped aboard with Matt Hayden at the wheel to head to Chalmers Pillar, a spectacular outlook , and as explained by the locals, inspiration for a dreamtime story of unrequited love.
Heading back to Titjikala there was one more stop as the crew were shown how to dig for, and sample, bush onions. It was here that the rough terrain proved too much for Hayden’s vehicle, a flat tyre leaving the party in a spot of bother. However the two cricketers combined in a way that cricket fans have never seen, the two bush boys Hayden and Hogg getting amongst the red dust to change the tyre together and everybody safely back to Alice Springs.
The biggest story of Day 4 on the field was undoubtedly the clash of last year’s Finalists Queensland and Tasmania, with the underdog Tasmanians turning the tables and defeating the previously unbeaten Queenslanders. Tasmania did it convincingly bowling out Queensland for 109 and then chasing the runs down with overs to spare, grabbing second spot on the table ahead of Saturday’s Final.
Off the field Matthew Hayden and Brad Hogg took an amazing journey 120 kilometers south of Alice Springs where they visited the remote community of Titjikala. The 250-strong population of Titjikala were treated to a surprise visit from the recently retired internationals, Hayden and Hogg experiencing all aspects of the local culture – from school and the local women’s art centre through to some breathtaking sights and digging for bush onions.
First up was a visit to the Titjikala School, where bats, balls and t-shirts were handed out and games of cricket quickly broke out, Hayden particularly impressed by the hand-eye coordination of the children in hitting the stumps with throws from the field.
Matthew Hayden and Brad Hogg have a hit with the locals
Next stop was the Women’s Art Centre, where all were fascinated by the stunning range of pieces and met the artists to get the stories behind the paintings. CA Chairman Jack Clarke was so impressed that he purchased a huge piece to take back home to Adelaide. A number of painted cricket bats were signed by the players that will be used for charity auctions at a later date.
Meanwhile a barbeque was started for the locals outside, giving the hungry travelers a chance to re-energise themselves before another game of cricket where children again displayed some brilliant raw skills.
Local woman, and cricket fan, Dora then jumped aboard with Matt Hayden at the wheel to head to Chalmers Pillar, a spectacular outlook , and as explained by the locals, inspiration for a dreamtime story of unrequited love.
Heading back to Titjikala there was one more stop as the crew were shown how to dig for, and sample, bush onions. It was here that the rough terrain proved too much for Hayden’s vehicle, a flat tyre leaving the party in a spot of bother. However the two cricketers combined in a way that cricket fans have never seen, the two bush boys Hayden and Hogg getting amongst the red dust to change the tyre together and everybody safely back to Alice Springs.
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