Pocket Profile - Will Hicks - Penrith Cricket Club

Penrith Cricket Club | March 28, 2025

Will Hicks is a promising young opening bowler who made his second grade debut for the club in 2024-25.

Let's find out more about Will's journey in the game so far

What year were you born?

I was born in the year 2007

Position: (e.g., batsman, bowler, all-rounder, keeper)

I am a bowler and a genuine number 11 batsman

Batting/Bowling Style: (e.g., right-hand bat, left-arm medium-fast)

I bowl right arm fast / medium

Club History, who did you play junior cricket with and how long (seasons) have you played at PCC:

I started my cricket history playing for Richmond cricket club in the Hawkesbury competition up until U12s, then I made the move to Springwood Cricket Club to play out the rest of my juniors. In my U14 seasons up to U16s I played alongside my twin brother Fin as well as Alex Kerkham, as well as a single game with Will Bell, in which I was out in the middle when he scored his maiden Springwood century. My first season for Penrith was in the 2021 / 2022 season, and have played every season since then.

Favourite Cricket Shot:

The on-drive.

Favourite Food Before a Match:

Either the classic bacon n egg mcmuffin meal from Maccas, or a bowl of Nutrigrain.

Dream Cricket Venue to Play At:

Either Lords or the MCG

Favourite cricket memory in your career so far:

My favourite cricket memory would be when I was training at Jamison Park Nets with my dad and brother, and I bowled an absolute seed which proceeded to hit Fin directly in the box and shatter it inwards, I imagine it was quite painful for him but for me it still is the funniest thing I've ever seen.

Thunder or Sixers?

Thunder of course

Favourite Cricket Format: (eg. T20, ODI, Test Match)

ODI

If you could play alongside one cricket legend, who would it be and why?

Brett Lee or Glenn Mcgrath, think it'd be really interesting to pick there brains about there different styles and approaches to the game.

What Other Sports Do You Enjoy?

I also really enjoy playing and watching Basketball

Favourite Singer/Band:

AC/DC, King Stingray or Kneecap

What’s your go-to song or playlist before a match

Enter Sandman by Metallica

Favourite Movie/TV Show:

Remember the Titans or Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

If you could change one thing about cricket, what would it be?

If the ball hits the batsman it's out immediately, just better for the game I reckon.

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