Brisbane students hit off for the first time
Published on 03 October, 2002
Indoor cricket threatens to overtake soccer as the sport of choice at the CQU Brisbane International Campus.
International students and staff at the campus are getting a taste of Australian culture through a joint staff and student indoor cricket team.
The indoor cricket team, which goes by the name CBCB (Can’t Bat, Can’t Bowl) was originally put together so staff at the Campus had the opportunity to improve their fitness in a casual fun atmosphere. However as injuries began to take their toll on some of the “more senior” members of the team, organisers decided to look to the more youthful student body to take part.
To date students and staff from various “non-cricket playing” countries such as Korea, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, Nepal, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia have had a hit on various occasions through out the season. In addition several students from countries where cricket is widely played such as India, Australia and England have also shown off their skills.
As well as giving these students the opportunity to experience some authentic Australian culture, playing for CBCB has also given the students the opportunity to interact in an informal environment with the Campus staff.
Dundee Kim, an MBA student from Korea, who has played several times for CBCB said: “I really enjoy playing as it gives me the opportunity to experience Australian culture and the opportunity to get to know the staff and other students better.
Campus Informatics & Communication Sub-Dean and former player Jennifer Liley said she noticed that the students were genuinely excited to be playing and appreciated the opportunity to interact with the Campus staff on an informal, social level.
Anybody from the campus is welcome to have a hit with the team. The ability to play cricket or even a vague knowledge of the rules is not required by anyone wishing to play a game with CBCB. The majority of the players who have represented the team had never even watched a game of cricket before playing.
Anybody interested in having a hit with CBCB is welcome to contact Anthony Jones on 07 3295 1132 or in person in the Faculty office on level three for more information.