Maxwell, Younis and Fleming to celebrate Australian summer

Cricket Australia is thrilled to announce a vibrant cricket festival will kick off the blockbuster summer of cricket in Melbourne. The event will take place on 5 October from 3pm at Fed Square offering a unique opportunity for fans to meet and greet some of the biggest names in cricket.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, Pakistan's former T20 World Cup-winning captain Younis Khan, former Australian Test fast bowler and 1999 World Cup winner Damien Fleming, Australian T20 sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Australian Women's U19 cricketer Hasrat Gill will appear at the three-hour festival.

The event will engage and entertain cricket fans while promoting the international, and Big Bash League matches to be played in Melbourne. It will also generate excitement among multicultural cricket fans through player appearances from W/BBL players, autograph sessions and an opportunity to take photos with the Men’s and Women’s World Cup Trophies.

Entry is free with the event featuring a range of engaging activities, including:

• On-stage panel interviews with cricket stars
• Player appearances and autograph sessions
• A Trophy wall for photo opportunities
• Appearances by Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors to promote diversity and inclusion
• Big Bash mascots and inflatables creating a fun kid-friendly atmosphere
• Cricket activities and sign-ups for Woolworths Cricket Blast, an entry-level cricket skills program for kids aged 5-12.
• Community performances including drummers, dancers, and a DJ
• Prizes and giveaways to encourage audience participation

Joel Morrison, Executive General Manager Events and Operations:

“All cricket fans and aspiring players are invited to the Cricket Festival at Federation Square on Saturday 5 October to celebrate the upcoming blockbuster summer of cricket and to meet some of their heroes.

"Throughout the afternoon fans will have the opportunity to participate in various cricket activities, get up close and personal with ICC World Cup and Big Bash Leagues trophies, engage with activations by the Melbourne Stars and Renegades, Kayo Sports and much more.

“We can't to share in the excitement of the upcoming summer with cricket fans."