Australian indigenous cricket team on India tour

The team would play a T20 game at the Cricket Club of India here followed by 50-over games at the Pune Club ground (Oct 19) and the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai (Oct 23 and 24).

The Indigenous Development squad comprises of the brightest talent from the 2012 Imparja Cup, Cricket Australia's national Indigenous tournament.

The team's Indian tour is seen as an opportunity for players to develop their skills as cricketers and as ambassadors for Australia and their sport, a media release said today.

The tour is being organised by Cricket Australia.

Team captain Josh Lalor said the team is excited about the visit.

"The tour is a fantastic opportunity for members of the squad to come to a vastly different part of the world.

"Travelling to India goes beyond what we'll do on- field. The cultural experiences we'll encounter will develop the group both personally and professionally," the New South Welshman added.

Welcoming the squad, Australia's High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese, said the team will also raise awareness of the Kangaroo land's indigenous culture and history through a series of community and cultural exchanges in New Delhi, Mumbai and Pune.

In between games, the players are slated to attend the opening night concert for 'Oz Fest', the biggest Australian cultural festival ever staged in India, in Delhi on October 16 and walk the red carpet for the premiere of cricket comedy 'Save Your Legs!' at the Mumbai Film Festival on October 21. (More)