Cricket Australia welcomes Younis Khan to its star-studded cricket festival

Cricket Australia is set to kick off a vibrant cricket festival to mark the beginning of an exciting summer of cricket on October 5, starting at 3 PM at Federation Square. The event promises fans an unparalleled opportunity to meet and greet some of cricket’s most celebrated figures.

The festival will feature Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, Pakistan's former T20 World Cup-winning captain Younus Khan, 1999 World Cup winner and former Australian Test fast bowler Damien Fleming, Victorian captain Will Sutherland, and rising star Hasrat Gill, an Australian Women’s U19 cricketer. Over the course of three hours, the event aims to engage and entertain cricket enthusiasts while promoting upcoming international matches and the Big Bash League (BBL) in Melbourne.

With free entry, attendees can look forward to an array of engaging activities designed to excite multicultural cricket fans. Highlights include:

• On-stage panel interviews with cricket stars
• Player appearances and autograph sessions
• A Trophy Wall for photo opportunities with the Men’s and Women’s World Cup trophies
• Appearances by Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors to promote diversity and inclusion
• Fun activities with Big Bash mascots and inflatables, perfect for kids
• Opportunities to sign up for Woolworths Cricket Blast, a skills program for children aged 5-12
• Community performances featuring drummers, dancers, and a DJ
• Prizes and giveaways to encourage audience participation

Joel Morrison, Executive General Manager of Events and Operations at Cricket Australia, expressed enthusiasm for the festival:

“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."