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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