The scorching temperatures didn’t deter a hardy group of West Tamworth and Old Boys cricketers from pulling on the pads on Saturday to support Wests’ Pink Stumps Day.
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There were no official games after the Tamworth District Cricket Association called off all grade fixtures, but the two clubs banded together to play a muck around Twenty20 and help raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.
“From what I heard the boys had a blast,” Wests president Kristian Grattan said.
Wests had special shirts made up for the day and held a “pink party” at Wests Diggers on the Saturday night.
“We had a (Glenn) McGrath hat we auctioned off,” Grattan said.
“And we asked for a gold coin donation entry.”
They also did some fundraising prior to the day, and overall raised close to $1000.
The two clubs are set to do battle again this Saturday, which will see Old Boys holding their own Pink Stumps Day.
There will be a trivia night following the game at North Tamworth Bowling Club.