Indigenous cricket finals live on NITV

NITV will broadcast the National Indigenous Cricket Championships finals live this year for the first time, after agreeing a deal with Cricket Australia.

The week-long T20 tournament takes place on Yuwibara Country in Mackay, Queensland.

“It’s fantastic the NICC finals will be broadcast on NITV this year,” NSW cricketer and Cricket Australia RAP Ambassador Hannah Darlington said.

“It’s a great way to celebrate the incredible talent within our Indigenous cricket communities while highlighting the importance of culture and connection through sport.”

Jason Oakley, Acting General Manager at NITV, said the station had a proud history in supporting Indigenous sport.

“From live broadcasts to panel shows, we are invested in showcasing Black excellence to all Australians, with one of these avenues being sport,” he said.

“Cricket is a much-loved, national pastime, so it’s with joy that we’re working with Cricket Australia on the NICC. We hope that by elevating sport on NITV, we help inspire the next generation of children to get involved.”

Megan Barnett-Smith, Cricket Australia’s Head of Social Impact and Sustainability, said the NICC was such an important event for Indigenous cricket.

“It brings together incredible talent from across the country and highlights the strength of communities through sport,” he said.

“Having the finals broadcast nationally on NITV is a wonderful platform to share these stories and achievements with a wider audience, inspiring pride and connection.”

The National Indigenous Cricket Championships showcases some of the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cricketers from across the country, with many playing in the Big Bash Leagues, First-Class and Premier Cricket, providing the opportunity to celebrate cricket’s connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Women’s final will be live at 9.15am, and the Men’s final at 1.45pm Monday, April 7 from 9.15am (AEST) on NITV and SBS on Demand.