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Spirit of Cricket Global is delighted to announce that experienced filmmaker Lizzie Kirkham will travel to Mildura this September with a film crew to begin capturing a documentary celebrating Masters Cricket, its people and its growing international community. The production will continue in Cape Town in October, where Lizzie will cover the inaugural Spirit of Cricket T20 Africa Tournament. Filming across Australia and South Africa will give the documentary a genuine internat

Global Player Nominations Close in Just 24 Hours The countdown is almost over. In just 24 hours, registrations will close for the inaugural Spirit of Cricket Over-50s T20 Tournament – Africa, to be held in the spectacular city of Cape Town, South Africa, from 10–16 October 2026. This is more than a cricket tournament. It is the beginning of the global expansion of the Spirit of Cricket, and players from every cricket-playing nation now have the opportunity to become part of h

One of world cricket’s greatest entertainers is joining the Spirit of Cricket family The Cape Vintages have completed one of the biggest signings in veterans cricket, securing Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs as their Marquee Player for the inaugural Spirit of Cricket Over-50s T20 Tournament – Africa. The eight-team franchise tournament will be played in Cape Town from 10–16 October 2026, bringing together leading over-50s players from across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia an

Barry Richards playing a decisive shot during his World Series Cricket days in Australia, capturing the attention of the crowd. The Spirit of Cricket Global is proud to announce that one of cricket's greatest-ever batsmen, Barry Richards, has been appointed Tournament Ambassador for the inaugural Spirit of Cricket African T20 Tournament, to be held in Cape Town from 10–16 October 2026. Richards will play an active role throughout the tournament, attending matches, engaging wi

Test Match Cricket. Five Tour Matches. Safari. Cape Town. One Unforgettable Experience. The opportunity to join the Spirit of Cricket Masters XI in South Africa is closing fast. Our revised Cape Town tour will run from 20–31 October 2026, delivering an action-packed 11-day cricket and travel experience. With only three player places remaining, we require your Expression of Interest and firm intention to tour no later than Tuesday, 14 July so that accommodation and final tour

"Some trips are measured by the places you visit. Others are measured by the people you meet, the friendships you build and the bucket list memories that stay with you forever." For those who have travelled with the Spirit of Cricket before, they'll tell you one thing. You don't simply return home with photographs. You return home with stories and life long memories. Stories of sharing a drink with former international cricketers, playing on picturesque grounds beneath Table

Cape Town, South Africa – Spirit of Cricket will officially launch in Africa in October 2026 with the support of the Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa (VCASA). Building on its sponsorship of the Spirit of Cricket Awards at three previous World Cup events in Cape Town, the brand now brings its flagship tournament concept to the continent for the first time. The inaugural Spirit of Cricket T20 Africa Franchise Tournament will take place in Cape Town from 10–16 Octobe

A Defining Moment for 2026 Festivale The Spirit of Cricket Global organisation is proud to announce the appointment of Henry Olonga as the Season 3 Ambassador for the Spot On Hose & Fittings Spirit of Cricket Festivale, to be held in Mildura, Victoria in September 2026. In what is a landmark moment for the global expansion of the Spirit of Cricket, Olonga’s involvement signals a powerful alignment between one of the game’s most courageous figures and a movement built on v

More Cricket. More Memories. Lifelong Friendships. Following the success of our inaugural South African tour earlier this year, the Spirit of Cricket is proud to announce our return to one of the world’s most breathtaking and culturally rich cricketing destinations. This tour is not simply about playing cricket, it is about experiencing the game in its purest form while travelling through some of the most iconic locations in the world. It is about connection, camaraderie, and

The Spirit of Cricket Masters Series Harrow Cup 2026 is set, and we are seeking 3–4 final nominations to complete the South Australian All-Stars squad for what promises to be one of the most unique and meaningful weekends in Australian Masters Cricket.

This partnership is built on a shared commitment to elite preparation, recovery, and player care, ensuring every player is supported on and off the field throughout the campaign.

In May 2026, the Spirit of Cricket proudly returns to Harrow, Victoria for the 2nd staging of the Spirit of Cricket Masters Series.