Australia’s dominance in the Indoor Cricket format continues with strong World Series display
Australia claim Indoor clean sweep
Australia has continued their stronghold over the Indoor Cricket sphere with a clean sweep of the recent Junior World Series in Brisbane.
Coming in as the heavy favourites in each division, Australia's squads in each age group were pushed by New Zealand and South Africa, with each country making a grand final.
The home side’s strength was shown through the results, with the under-16 boys side going undefeated coupled with the under-14 boys side claiming points in eight of a possible 10 matches.
It was tougher going for the under-18 boys, losing three matches and being pushed by a strong South African side, whom they ultimately defeated in the final, claiming back the only title Australia didn’t return with from South Africa in 2012.
Australia has claimed the first #IndoorJWS clean sweep in @WICFcricket history! #champions pic.twitter.com/0swugTlWyp
— Cricket Aus Indoor (@CA_Indoor) October 4, 2015
The under-18 girls also did it the hard way, going in as underdogs despite finishing atop the table, with the New Zealand squad the only team to topple the hosts in the preliminary stages.
The girls claimed a tight victory over their Trans-Tasman rivals to ensure each piece of silverware stayed in Australia, making it seven from a possible eight world titles since the World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF) launched the junior tournament in 2012.
Cricket Australia’s Indoor Cricket Manager Paul Milo said it was a perfect finish to what had been a great week-long tournament in Brisbane.
“The goal was to come away with all four trophies and that is exactly what we did; it is a real credit to all of the players, coaches and staff that have coordinated this effort in the months leading up to now,” Mr Milo said.
“A big congratulations to New Zealand and South Africa who were worthy competitors and put on a great show for everyone.”
Speaking at the closing ceremony, WICF President Greg Donnelly said the tournament was a great way to showcase the young talent across the world of Indoor Cricket.
“It was a great week for all involved and the players were exemplary in their conduct both on and off the court,” Mr Donnelly said.
“The WICF hope to see many of the players go on to represent their country’s at the Open level.”
Mr Donnelly also announced the 2018 Junior World Series would be held in the United Arab Emirates, following on from the Opens World Cup that will be held in Dubai in 2017.