Victorian squads prepare for National Indigenous Cricket Championships
In February, the MCC Foundation hosted Victoria’s Indigenous Men’s and Women’s cricket squads at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships, which will be held this week on Yuwibara Country in Mackay, Queensland from April 14-19.
The squads gathered at the MCG to prepare the gifts they will exchange with players from other states and territories when the championships commence, a tradition that reflects the culture at the heart of the tournament.
The Victorian squads also took advantage of the MCC’s world-class indoor training facilities, using the indoor nets to sharpen their skills and prepare ahead of the national competition.
Joining the players was former NICC Victorian representative and founder of Liwik Yiyah Consulting, Alex Kerr. Having come through the NICC pathway himself, Alex knows what the championships mean and the connection it builds between players. Alex shared his own experience and mentored players on what to expect in Mackay during the tournament.
How to watch
The 2026 championships will be streamed live via Cricket Australia's YouTube with select matches broadcast on NITV, as well as Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.
The MCC Foundation is proud to support the NICC and wishes all Victorian players the very best as they represent their state on the national stage.
Squads
Victoria Men’s Indigenous Squad
- Bailey Toseland - Nygena Walmatjari
- Connor Jackson - Yorta Yorta
- Damon Egan - Gunditjmara
- Declan Jackson - Yorta Yorta
- Jakob Devine - Wanarua
- Jarryd Cameron - Wurundjeri
- Jhiah Baxter - Nygena Walmatjari
- Josh Nanson - Dharug
- Kane Hawkins - Barkindij
- Lachlan Jackson - Yorta Yorta
- Patrick Jackson - Yorta Yorta
- Sam Field - Palawa
- Wade King - Ngampiaa
- Will Marks - Wotjobaluk
- Coach: Barry Neivandt
- Team Manager: Jackson Hale
Victoria Women’s Indigenous Squad
- Anabelle Glossop - Wadawurrung
- Brooke Nam - Wailwan & Wiradjuri
- Cindy Duson - Wiradjuri
- Crystal West - Yorta Yorta/Barkindji
- Ella Hayward - Jawoyn
- Emma Mannix-Geeves - Palawa
- Jaide Anthony - Palawa
- Jasmine Buzacott - Arabana
- Merinda Hale - Yorta Yorta
- Rose Stewart - Gunditjamra & Taungarung
- Shawana Brown - Wiradjuri Wailwin Wirangu Pitjantjatjara
- Taya Munro - Da Ja Warung
- Taylah Blacklaw - Wadawurrung
- Tya Fry - Wotjobaluk/Gunditjmara
- Coach: Jamie Jewiss
- Team Manager: Fiona Hale
About the National Indigenous Cricket Championships
The National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) is an annual event bringing together talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players from across Australia, competing in T20 format to be crowned champions. The NICC serves as a key pathway for First Nations cricketers to develop their skills, build connections and pursue opportunities at the highest levels of the game.
