Local cricketer, Blake, 11, had a moment he will never forget when he bowled out cricket legend Ricky Ponting’s son, Fletcher.
Blake’s dad, Wayne Dow, said it was exciting to witness the moment from the sideline.
“I was happy to see him getting a son of a gun out, who still has a long way to go in his career,” Mr Dow said, speaking of Fletcher.
Mr Dow, who is also the head coach of the Lalor Stars Cricket Club, said he got a photo of his son with Ricky Ponting before the game started.
“Most of the boys were starstruck by him being there… Ricky said it was his day off.”
Mr Dow said it may have been hard for Ricky Ponting to see his son bowled out, but everyone moves on quickly in under-12s.
“Cricket is a good leveller… there’s high highs and low lows.”
Mr Dow said he was proud of his son who worked hard to get into the Diamond Valley Cricket Association.
“For him to make that side in the first place… and then to get a wicket of that calibre, name-wise… he’s pretty happy with that.”
Blake Dow and the Diamond Valley team went on to win the match against Inner South East on Monday January 12, chasing 10-117 to finish on 8-120.
“[Blake] hit the winning runs… he works hard on his game.”
Mr Dow said his son, who is in his fifth cricket season, is always looking to improve his game.
“Its a work in progress… he’s getting better each and every single game.”
