Please complete the form below to confirm your interest to join the Official Spirit of Cricket Tour of Harrow - 2025

 

The Untold Story

Join the Official Spirit of Cricket Tour of Harrow in Country Victoria from May 23rd - 26th, 2025 for an unforgettable experience of Cricket, Culture & Camaraderie.

 

What’s Included:

• 3 x T20 Matches

• Play on the historic Mullagh Oval

• Cultural Discovery – Explore the Harrow Discovery Centre & other significant historical sites

• The Legend of Johnny Mullagh – Learn about the 1868 tour, the first Australian indigenous cricket team, and their untold journey

• Immersive Experience – Enjoy the Harrow Sound & Light Show

 

For Cricketers Aged 45-65 | Limited to 24 Players (2 teams) + Partners

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Be part of a tour that celebrates the Spirit of Cricket and its deep historical roots.

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Background to the untold Story:

In 1868, a remarkable chapter in Australian cricket history unfolded when the first Aboriginal cricket team embarked on a ground breaking tour of England. Comprising 13 Indigenous players from Western Victoria, the team played 47 matches across six months, impressing English crowds with their skill and athleticism.

Despite facing significant social and cultural barriers, these pioneers showcased extraordinary talent, with many excelling as both cricketers and all-around sportsmen. Their journey was not just about sport, it was a powerful statement of resilience and determination in the face of adversity, making them the first Australian cricket team to tour internationally, decades before the national team’s official debut.

 

Among the standout players was Johnny Mullagh (Unaarrimin), a gifted all-rounder from Harrow, Victoria, who became the tour’s star performer. Renowned for his exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding, Mullagh played in 45 of the 47 matches, scoring over 1,600 runs and taking 245 wickets. His cricketing ability earned the admiration of English spectators and cemented his legacy as one of Australia’s earliest sporting greats.

 

Today, the Johnny Mullagh Medal is awarded annually to the best player in Australia’s Boxing Day Test, honouring his contribution to cricket and ensuring the legacy of the 1868 team is never forgotten.

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​​​Incudes:

• 3 x T20 games of cricket for the Spirit of Cricket

• Played on the famous Mullagh Oval 

• Tour of the Harrow Discovery Centre

• Tour of significant cultural sites

• The Harrow Sound & Light show.

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Once you register below, we will forward information to you including the itinerary, accommodation options & the total costs per person.

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Suitable for players & umpires aged 45-65

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Strictly limited to 24 players plus partners