Innings Abroad gives young cricketers the chance to experience the UK in a fun, affordable, and unforgettable way. Our three-week tour blends matches, travel, and off-field fun into one adventure with a team full of traveling Aussies.Just bring your kit and sense of adventure. We organise fixtures, accommodation, transport, and off-field activities, led by a tour leader who knows the UK cricket scene inside out.The first tour is scheduled for mid 2027.

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Who is this tour for?

18-30 year olds that play club or grade cricket in Australia. Whether you’re a batter, bowler or keeper, we’re looking for players of all types.Matches will be competitive against teams of good ability while the social side of the tour is also key with team dinners, post-match games and fun for both drinkers and non-drinkers

How competitive is the Cricket and what formats will we play

Clubs will range in their ability but all are playing a decent standard of Club Cricket. Some may be development teams or first XI sides depending on the club.We will play a mix of formats including T20s, 35 overs, 40 overs and Hundred games this is to mix up the formats and cater to different preferences of players

How many matches will we play? Will everyone get a game?

10 to 11 matches will be played with all players playing at least 9 matches. We will rotate who rests throughout the tour. This is to ensure everyone gets as equal an opportunity as possible. In some matches, players may not bat or bowl but there will be a balance between trying to win and giving everyone a go.

What’s included in the price?

accommodation
internal travel
matches
Certain experiences, including a Lord’s Tours and T20 blast match
Welcoming night and farewell meals
Teas and umpires at all games

What’s NOT included?

Flights
Insurance
Personal spending

When is the tour and how long is it?

21 days during July/August 2027 exact dates will be confirmed later.

How do Expressions of Interest work?

Providing your expression of interest will allow you to be the first to hear about when the tour is accepting bookings with direct communication to talk through your interest, price and the full itinerary

What if I get injured?

In the event of an injury, we will work closely with you to provide the best possible outcome, depending on the timing and severity of the injury. In some circumstances, a partial refund may be considered.If your injury still allows you to participate in some aspects of the tour, we will support alternative arrangements such as managed game time or involvement in non-playing opportunities, ensuring you continue to enjoy a meaningful tour experience.We strongly recommend that all participants purchase appropriate travel and sports insurance prior to departure.

What happens if numbers don’t fill?

The tour will only proceed if atleast 11 players register. If not, all deposits are refunded.

Do I need a UK passport or visa?

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for short stays in the UK. However, you will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to travel.The ETA process is completed online, is inexpensive, and typically takes only a few minutes to apply for.If you hold a passport from another country, entry requirements may differ. We recommend checking with the relevant government authority before booking to ensure you meet all travel requirements.

What standard of accommodation is it?

Shared, Clean, comfortable, close to grounds

Is this suitable if I’ve never travelled overseas?

Absolutely. We want to ensure everyone has a fun, safe and comfortable time during the tour. We will ensure everyone feel a part of the group with regular check ins.

Who runs the tour?

Your tour leader has played at club level in both Australia and the UK while also working at state and national level across both countries for over 7 years.Throughout the tour, the group will also be supported by carefully selected host clubs, all of which will undergo a thorough vetting process to ensure they meet appropriate standards and are well-equipped to provide a high-quality hosting experience.

Will there be coaching or training sessions?

Yes. There will be an indoor session at lords as well as some community sessions. With busy fixtures and travel, there will be optional net sessions for the squad.

What’s the social side like?

The tour will open with a welcome dinner and conclude with a farewell dinner too, between that, there will be group activities such as local football matches, bar crawls, sightseeing and more.Many of these will be organised but not mandatory understanding that players may choose to spend their non-playing time in different waysAn important part of the tour is mixing with the opposition sides, which will happen through different games and activities after matches as well as afternoon teas and dinners.While Cricket comes first, we want everyone to ensure they enjoy their time traveling. There will be some drinking activities however, these are not mandatory. A pre tour briefing will go through standards of behaviour before, during and after playing.