Change in way children play seems to work Down Under…

By Richard Edwards

Key figure: Greg Chappell

THE Aussies haven’t done too much wrong in the past 30 years so when they decide to embark on a complete revamp of the way they introduce kids to cricket, the rest of the world should take note.
For the best part of 200 years it has generally been accepted that the youth game should mirror the adult game. But Down Under, that’s about to change for good.
Last August Cricket Australia announced a revamp of the way the sport is played in a bid to attract and retain players in the country’s junior system for lon...

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