00:00Having a crack at an age-old sport in the heart of Australia.
00:08It's our first time here, that's why some of us don't know how to play properly.
00:14Players like Mahalia Hargreaves, who are new to the craze, are using the sport to make connections.
00:20It's good for us to understand each other and learning from each other as a woman,
00:26and to support each other to become strong, independent and to grow.
00:36From humble beginnings to a national championship,
00:39the annual Impaja Cup attracts indigenous cricketers from across the country.
00:45The best part I love about the Impaja Cup is you get to come back and spend time with your mates,
00:50because I do live in Victoria, but I come back to come and join them for the week.
00:56All ages and all abilities, this championship does not discriminate.
01:01It's a really great sport because it's really social and you can play with your friends.
01:06For some, the game is a form of therapy as well.
01:10Letting your anger out on a ball.
01:13It's hoped the competition will inspire the next generation of Aussie cricketers.
01:19To see an indigenous kid in the baggy green, it blows you away.
01:26Like we mentioned with Dan Christian and those blokes, it does, it gives you a buzz.
01:31We see the indigenous participation along with Cricket Australia as a really important step in growth.
01:38A beautiful game trying to score its runs in remote communities.
01:43What are we here for? Cricket!
01:46Having fun? Yes!
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