An international cricket team will steam in to the Central Coast next week for a game against NSW Country.

Central Coast Council has been working with the Central Coast Veterans Cricket Association (aka the Cyclones) to host a match between the NSW Country Over 60s and the touring England Over 60s on Tuesday 22 November at Baker Park, Wyong.

Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said he was really pleased when he heard the Central Coast will be hosting its first international cricket game.

“What a great opportunity for the Central Coast to show off our great region to international visitors,” Mr Reynolds said.

“We are happy to be working with the Cyclones and are directly sponsoring this international match through one of our grants.

“Let’s hope NSW Country give the English team a good run before they take on the Australian team in three one day tests.”

Council staff are working hard this week to make sure the oval is in tip top shape for the upcoming match.

Baker Park has one of the best turf pitches on the Coast as well as a grand stand for great viewing so spectators won’t miss a ball.

Central Coast Seniors Cricket Association President, Mr Bob Newman, was hit for six with the support he has received.

“This is the first time Central Coast Cricket has hosted an international match so we wanted to make sure we had the best suited facilities and worked closely with Council to achieve this,” Mr Newman said.

“Veteran’s Cricket is the biggest growing demographic in Australia and really highlights the comradery and fellowship we have.

“We are lucky enough to have two Coast players representing NSW Country in the game - Doug Trigg and Greig Buscombe, with Doug named as captain!

“All-round, this will be a massive day for Veteran’s Cricket on the Central Coast. When we pull up stumps it will be a match to remember.”

The game starts at 10:30am on Tuesday 22 November and will be 45 overs each.

Find out how you can be involved! More details are available by calling Bob Newman on 0418 624 559.