To the victors go the spoils! Officer Commanding Force Support Unit, Major Jo Richards-Bell gladly accepts the "Kafway Trophy" on behalf of the Australian side from English 9 Regiment Captain Mhere after the cricket match held between representative teams on Boxing Day at Kandahar...
The scoreboard tells the story, well sort of! The two teams pose for a team photo shortly after the match was completed, and the Aussies had been victorious.
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.
With the match balanced on a knifes edge at the beginning of what became the final over, Commander Joint Task Force 633, MAJGEN Mark Kelly, AO, a keen supporter on the day, was trying to stay relaxed, hoping the English score didn`t advance any further. He got his wish !
Boxing Day cricket...
Good sports, as always. The captain of the defeated English side, Staff Sergeant Mark Salter (centre-left) was the first to congratulate the Australian team members on their victory.
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia...
You little bewdy!! Corporal Jannick Hill embraces teammate Sergeant Robert Jordan as the rest of the side rush to join the celebration as the final English wicket fell, handing victory to the Aussies.
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides...
Putting your body on the line ! Corporal Jannick Hill dives full length and clings on to a spectacular catch late in the match. Ouch !
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.
Corporal Adam King gives his all in an attempt to dismiss English captain Mark Salter. 'Kingy' finished the match with one wicket to his name.
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.
Sure sonny, you can have my autograph! Corporal Jimmy Reilly obliges one of the crowd, Flight Lieutenant Darren Edmonds, in a traditional boundary line fielding ethic, keep the crowd on your side !
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing...
The Englishmen can do nothing but watch as Corporal Adam King punishes the bowling with a classic off drive.
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.
The Australian crowd, while not huge in number, were willing in their support of the Aussie team, waving a patriotic flag when required.
Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.
Smash it ! English player, Lance Corporal Vinnie De Souza, issues the invitation as he runs in to bowl to Australian batsman Sergeant Robert Jordan . Vinnie captured three wickets, and top scored for the game with a hard-hitting, lightning knock of approximately seventy runs. (No official...
Smash it ! English player and man-mountain, Lance Corporal Vinnie De Souza, issues the invitation as he runs in to bowl to Australian batsman Sapper Aaron Woods . Unfortunately for Aaron, the only thing he smashed was his bat .. onto his own head ! Look closely and see his bat has snapped...
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